Kona is a first-person adventure and survival mystery game playable on Mac, developed by Parabole and first released in March 2017. It’s set in Northern Canada during October 1970, where you take on the role of Carl Faubert, a private detective called to investigate a series of strange events around Atamipek Lake. When a blizzard engulfs the region, Carl discovers the town eerily deserted and must survive harsh weather, uncover mysteries, and piece together what happened to its inhabitants.
The game blends exploration, atmospheric storytelling, and light survival elements. You’ll explore cabins, forests, and frozen landscapes, collect resources to stay warm, fend off wildlife, and solve environmental puzzles as narrated clues guide you through the chilling tale. Kona emphasizes mood, tension, and mystery rather than fast-paced action, making it ideal for players who enjoy story-rich and atmospheric indie games. It supports Mac OS (minimum macOS 10.8, recommended newer models) and also runs on Windows and Linux.
Key Features:
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Atmospheric detective mystery in 1970s Northern Canada.
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First-person exploration of desolate snowy environments.
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Survival elements where weather and resources matter.
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Immersive narrative with an eerie, suspenseful tone.
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Environmental puzzles and clues to uncover the story.
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Atmospheric soundtrack that enhances tension.
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Vintage 1970s setting with a nostalgic cinematic feel.
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Full controller support and Steam features.
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Playable on Mac, Windows, and Linux platforms.
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Single-player adventure with exploration and mystery.
Requirements:
▎Apple Silicon (ARM)
– macOS Tahoe 26.1-26.2 and later.
– Apple Silicon processors (M1 Pro and higher).
– ±16 GB of shared memory.
– ±6 GB of free disk space.
▎There is support for the Dualsense gamepad
