Obscure

The Pale Mimic

86% positive of 401 Steam reviews

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Dark Snow Games.

About the game

The Pale Mimic is an atmospheric horror set in the untamed Alaskan wilderness. As a high profile fugitive on the run, it’s just you and your dog surviving in the chilling forests, until something else shows up uninvited.

Tagged by players

Immersive
Dogs
Survival Horror
Snow
Psychological Horror
Horror
Walking Simulator
Realistic
Survival
Shooter
Atmospheric
Thriller

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The Pale Mimic

86% positive of 401 Steam reviews

View on Steam

Released: 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Platforms: Steam

Made by Dark Snow Games.

About the game

Tagged by players

Immersive
Dogs
Survival Horror
Snow
Psychological Horror
Horror
Walking Simulator
Realistic
Survival
Shooter
Atmospheric
Thriller

What players say

Recommended
I enjoyed this game and had fun and felt I used my time well, the hunting was fun and I was always afraid the creature was around and it definitely deserves a sequel based on the lab we never found....my guess is the lab is under the meat locker as its the only electric light in the game.
1.5 h played when written. 4 found it helpful.
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Recommended
The Pale Mimic is an atmospheric survival horror adventure that transforms the remote wilderness of Alaska into a terrifying setting where isolation, deception, and uncertainty become constant threats. Developed and published by Dark Snow Games, the game follows a high-profile fugitive who escapes civilization and seeks refuge in a secluded cabin with a loyal dog. What initially seems like a desperate attempt to…
13 h played when written. 1 found it helpful.
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Not recommended
laggy and not very fun, story is ok but its told in the most brain numbing way possible. i like the dog mechanics feels like a real dog. you have voice actors but don't use them for the radio or the main character but you do for the random plane pilots... like what ? also TICKS?? Its Alaska in the dead of winter, what are we doing bro.
2.2 h played when written. 2 found it helpful.
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