Arid

Arid is a single-player survival game set in the Atacama Desert during the 1930s. After a mysterious engine failure, a cargo pilot makes a miraculous landing while flying 8,000 meters above the desert and is left stranded. You must survive its harsh conditions, explore the area and uncover what happened to the people who lived there, while looking for a way out.

Survive the desert

Shade and water are scarce as you explore the Atacama’s mountains. Avoid sun exposure and sunburn, manage your character’s body temperature, and keep yourself fed and hydrated. Extreme temperatures and sandstorms can occur at any time; while not lethal on their own, they can seriously affect a struggling survivor. You also need to hide from lethal sandstorms.

Your actions consume energy, so plan how many resources you need before resting in a bed to recover. The game offers a guided onboarding, after which you can explore and progress through the story as you choose. You can search for resources, find and repair the map’s refuges, and see how many days you can survive.

Explore by day and night

The day-night cycle brings different risks and opportunities. At night, you avoid the sun and high temperatures, making it easier to search for resources, but visibility is limited. Keep your torch maintained and bring oil to explore after dark or venture deeper into the Atacama’s mining network.

Refuges and crafting

Abandoned locations can serve as temporary refuges. You can unlock facilities such as a crafting bench, animal traps and a fireplace, then prepare food and craft the items you need to survive. The desert also holds stories about the people who lived there.