A Northern Evil: Tape One
Released 23 October 2026 · PC · Adventure, Indie, Free To Play

A short atmospheric horror experience set in the remote north of Sweden. Explore an abandoned village where something is deeply wrong, uncover strange clues, and face a lurking evil hidden beneath the quiet surface.
Story
Something is wrong in the north. When Minna travels to a remote village in northern Sweden, she expects to find her missing friend. Instead, she finds an abandoned train, empty buildings and signs that something has gone terribly wrong. As she delves deeper into her surroundings, strange things begin to surface. Places that should feel familiar seem strangely out of place, and the further she searches, the harder it becomes to understand what happened here. Memories from Minna's own past haunts her as she ventures deeper and deeper into the madness. A Northern Evil: Tape One is a short atmospheric horror experience inspired by the landscapes, folklore and isolation of northern Sweden. Explore abandoned places. Search for clues. Uncover what happened. This is the first part of a story that will continue. We wanted to create a short introduction to the world of A Northern Evil and give players a chance to experience it for themselves. Explore an isolated village in northern Sweden Investigate abandoned buildings and forgotten places Discover clues about what happened Atmospheric horror inspired by northern folklore A tense, story-driven experience with no...
Gameplay
Something is wrong in the north. When Minna travels to a remote village in northern Sweden, she expects to find her missing friend. Instead, she finds an abandoned train, empty buildings and signs that something has gone terribly wrong. As she delves deeper into her surroundings, strange things begin to surface. Places that should feel familiar seem strangely out of place, and the further she searches, the harder it becomes to understand what happened here. Memories from Minna's own past haunts her as she ventures deeper and deeper into the madness. A Northern Evil: Tape One is a short atmospheric horror experience inspired by the landscapes, folklore and isolation of northern Sweden. Explore abandoned places. Search for clues. Uncover what happened. This is the first part of a story that will continue. We wanted to create a short introduction to the world of A Northern Evil and give players a chance to experience it for themselves. Explore an isolated village in northern Sweden Investigate abandoned buildings and forgotten places Discover clues about what happened Atmospheric horror inspired by northern folklore A tense, story-driven experience with no conventional combat Safety note: Game contains flashing lights.
Features
- Single-player
- Family Sharing






Release details
A Northern Evil: Tape One is a Adventure, Indie and Free To Play game by Skuggspel. A Northern Evil: Tape One came out on Friday, 23 October 2026 on PC. This date comes from Steam and was last checked on 23 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When did A Northern Evil: Tape One come out?
A Northern Evil: Tape One came out on 23 October 2026.
Which platforms is A Northern Evil: Tape One on?
A Northern Evil: Tape One is on PC.
Who makes A Northern Evil: Tape One?
A Northern Evil: Tape One is developed by Skuggspel.
What kind of game is A Northern Evil: Tape One?
A Northern Evil: Tape One is a game of these genres: Adventure, Indie and Free To Play.