Indie studio Oxalis Games has announced that Moonfrost, its cozy, narrative-driven life simulation RPG, is coming to Steam Early Access on October 12 at 6pm UK time. Priced at £12.99 / $14.99 / €14.99, the game blends relaxed village life with deep building mechanics and an overarching mystery centered around a second moon hanging in the sky above a community left in ruins by meteor storms.
Players take on the role of a Frost Hunter, someone who has learned to harness the power of Moonfrost itself, using fallen meteors as raw material to build and restore a devastated village. Building systems go far beyond simple decoration. Every structure, home, and business in the settlement can be shaped and customized, with the town’s recovery tied directly to the relationships players form along the way. Each character in the village has their own personality, story, and evolving arc, and the choices made throughout the game influence how these stories unfold.
The gaming loop covers a wide range of comfortable basics. Harvesting, fishing, foraging, crafting, cooking, and caring for livestock all fit into the larger goal of rebuilding. Quests unlock new tools, hidden temple areas open up as the world expands, and a trading and request system keeps resources flowing. Weather systems, a day and night cycle, and sleep mechanics add texture to the world, while a detailed layer of inventory and resource management gives players something substantial to sink their teeth into.
Visually, Moonfrost leans into a next-gen pixel art style, with Oxalis Games promising eye-catching animation and a soundtrack designed to complement the game’s warmer, more heartfelt tone. Romance options are included alongside the relationship building systems, and character, farm, and house customization round out what seems like a pretty comprehensive package for an Early Access launch.
Moonfrost comes to PC via Steam on October 12. Journalists and content creators can request a key from presseengine.games/moonfrostand a trailer is now available for those who want to take a closer look before launch.
Frequently Asked Questions
On which platforms is Moonfrost available?
Moonfrost is available on PC via Steam. There are currently no announcements regarding console versions.
When is Moonfrost coming out?
Moonfrost enters Early Access on Steam on October 12 at 6pm UK time.
How much does Moonfrost cost?
Moonfrost is priced at $14.99 USD, £12.99 GBP, and €14.99 EUR on Steam Early Access.
Is Moonfrost multiplayer?
Based on available information, Moonfrost is a single-player experience focused on village restoration, relationship building, and narrative exploration.
Who develops Moonfrost?
Moonfrost is developed by Oxalis Games, an independent studio based in London, United Kingdom.
