Spirit of the North cover

Spirit of the North

Critic score3 critics
First release
Nov 13, 2019
Developer
Infuse Studio
Publisher
Merge Games
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Puzzle · Mystery, Action

"Spirit of the North is a single player, 3rd-person adventure game inspired by the breathtaking and mysterious landscapes of Iceland. The story takes root from various pieces of Nordic folklore. The game is unique in that it purposefully has no dialog or narrative. Players must breathe in their surroundings to solve various puzzles and speculate the meaning of a lost ancient civilization. Play as an ordinary red fox who’s story becomes entwined with the guardian of the Northern Lights, a female spirit fox. As you journey over the mountains and under red stained skies you’ll discover more about your companion and a land left in ruin."

Also known as Infused.exe, きたのたましい, 스피릿 오브 더 노스

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Storyline
Spirit of the North is a wordless, atmospheric adventure that unfolds entirely without dialogue or spoken narrative. The player takes the role of an ordinary red fox making its way through a lonely and windswept wilderness. After collapsing from exhaustion, the fox is touched by something greater than itself and awakens imbued with the powers of a spirit. Guided by this newfound connection to the mystical, the fox sets out across the sweeping landscape, its journey told purely through the environment, its movement, and the haunting score that accompanies it. What follows is a quiet, contemplative trek meant to be experienced rather than explained, leaving its meaning open to the player as the little fox ventures ever onward through the north.Read more

Spirit of the North is a wordless, atmospheric adventure that unfolds entirely without dialogue or spoken narrative. The player takes the role of an ordinary red fox making its way through a lonely and windswept wilderness. After collapsing from exhaustion, the fox is touched by something greater than itself and awakens imbued with the powers of a spirit. Guided by this newfound connection to the mystical, the fox sets out across the sweeping landscape, its journey told purely through the environment, its movement, and the haunting score that accompanies it. What follows is a quiet, contemplative trek meant to be experienced rather than explained, leaving its meaning open to the player as the little fox ventures ever onward through the north.

Release dates
PlayStation 4
Nov 13, 2019
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 07, 2020
Nintendo Switch
May 07, 2020
All 4 release dates
Nintendo Switch
Jun 12, 2020
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main Story
3h
Main + Extras
7h
Completionist
7h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Third person
Keywords
nordic mythology, steam trading cards, fox, steam achievements, steam families

At a Glance

Critic Score
70
Main Story (IGDB)
3h
Main + Extras (IGDB)
7h
Completionist (IGDB)
7h

Overview

Steam review summary

Steam users rate this Very Positive, 5,657 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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