Inua – A Story in Ice and Time is a narrative‑driven adventure game developed by The Pixel Hunt, IKO, and published by ARTE France, released for Windows on February 10, 2022. The game blends point‑and‑click exploration with time‑spiralling storytelling as you guide three protagonists — Taïna (a modern journalist), Peter (a 1950s filmmaker), and Simon (a 19th‑century sailor) — whose lives are mysteriously linked across decades in the far North of Canada. Set against the backdrop of Inuit mythology and real historical events like the ill‑fated Franklin Expedition, you’ll navigate layered scenes from past and present, collecting ideas and instilling them into characters to influence their decisions and uncover hidden truths.
Rather than action combat, Inua emphasizes atmospheric narrative, environmental puzzles, and time manipulation mechanics. Each era and scene reveals clues about human ambition, nature, and cultural heritage while exploring themes of history, memory, and philosophical connection to place and tradition. The game’s artistic direction, inspired by Inuit stories and supported by cultural advisors, brings a rich, reflective tone to the adventure, making it a memorable experience for fans of story‑rich indie games.
Features:
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Story‑driven point‑and‑click adventure gameplay
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Three intertwined protagonists across different time periods
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Mystical and historical narrative inspired by Inuit legends
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Time manipulation puzzles that affect past and present
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Layered exploration in the Canadian far north
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Deep narrative with historical context (Franklin Expedition)
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Stylized visual design and atmospheric settings
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Single‑player focused experience with narrative choices
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Steam achievements and language support
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~3‑hour rich story experience
System Requirements:
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OS: Windows 7 SP1+ (64‑bit)
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Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
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Memory: 4 GB RAM
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Graphics: DirectX 10 compatible GPU (shader model 4.0)
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DirectX: Version 10
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Storage: ~1000 MB available space
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64‑bit processor and OS required
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Keyboard and mouse support recommended
