The Pale Beyond
The Pale Beyond came out on February 24, 2023 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac. It is developed by Bellular Studios and published by Fellow Traveller and Surprise Attack Games.
Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site
Key facts
- Release date
- February 24, 2023
- Platforms
- PC, Nintendo Switch, Mac
- Developer
- Bellular Studios
- Publisher
- Fellow Traveller, Surprise Attack Games
- Genres
- Role-playing (RPG), Strategy, Adventure, Indie, Visual Novel
- Critic rating
- 80/100
- Links
- Official siteSteam
How much is The Pale Beyond?
$19.99
On Steam (US store).
Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.
The Pale Beyond PC system requirements
| Component | Minimum |
|---|---|
| OS * | Windows 7 |
| Processor | 1.2GHz processor (Intel Core i5 and up) |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics | DX10, DX11, DX12 capable. |
| DirectX | Version 10 |
| Storage | 3 GB available space |
- Languages (1)
- English
- Controller support
- Full controller support
- On Steam for
- Windows, macOS
Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.
Trailer
About The Pale Beyond
You didn't ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond.
Storyline
Five years ago, The Viscount and its crew set sail into The Pale Passage in search of absolute magnetic South. The ship and its crew were tragically lost to the ice, never to be seen again. Her sister ship, The Temperance shall follow in her path, hoping to find answers where The Viscount failed. You didn’t ask to lead this expedition but here you are: stuck in the ice, Captain missing, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Manage your meager resources, balance safety and morale, make the hard calls and head in the only direction you can - into The Pale Beyond. A polar exploration game set in an unforgiving frozen wasteland where you embark on a treacherous voyage across the ice and into the Pale Beyond. It’s a stunning yet harsh landscape that can change at any moment. Every decision matters. As the expedition unfolds and the winter approaches, every decision you make will have a meaningful impact on the story as you navigate a way over the ice. After the Captain mysteriously goes missing, you unwillingly take the position of Captain. You didn’t ask to lead this crew but here you are: stuck in the ice, miles from civilization and everyone looking for you to lead. Keeping the crew and sled dogs safe, fed, and warm during an expedition is key for survival. Surviving the ice will matter little in the face of a mutiny, every vote will count. So keep the crew on your side. Inspired by Victorian etchings and historic paintings of the time depicting the ice, each character and environment has been drawn by hand. The result is a unique artstyle with an expressive cast to see you through the cold and grim environment of the ice.
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The Pale Beyond: common questions
Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.
When did The Pale Beyond come out?
The Pale Beyond came out on February 24, 2023 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.
Is The Pale Beyond out yet?
Yes. The Pale Beyond came out on February 24, 2023 on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.
How much does The Pale Beyond cost?
The Pale Beyond costs $19.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.
What platforms is The Pale Beyond on?
The Pale Beyond is available on PC, Nintendo Switch and Mac.
Is The Pale Beyond on PC?
Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside Nintendo Switch and Mac.
What are the The Pale Beyond PC requirements?
Steam lists the minimum PC spec for The Pale Beyond as 1.2GHz processor (Intel Core i5 and up), 4 GB RAM and DX10, DX11, DX12 capable., with 3 GB available space. The full table is in the PC system requirements section above.
Who is making The Pale Beyond?
The Pale Beyond is developed by Bellular Studios and published by Fellow Traveller and Surprise Attack Games.
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