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Project Winter

Project Winter

Project Winter 2.0: Cabin Fever is an 8-player survival and social deception game where teamwork is vital, but betrayal is inevitable. Face the wilderness, uncover traitors, and survive paranoia in this streamlined yet chaotic multiplayer experience.

82%
Very Positive
DeveloperOther Ocean Interactive
PublisherOther Ocean Group
Release DateMay 23, 2019
$9.99
Peak Players225
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Adventure
Casual
Indie
Strategy
AI Review Summary

Project Winter is a survival-centric social deception game praised for its mechanical depth, combat, and immersive proximity voice chat. While it is considered a more complex and rewarding alternative to Among Us, the game currently struggles with a dwindling player base and community fragmentation caused by paid DLC. It excels as a party game for groups of friends, but solo players may find public matchmaking difficult due to low activity and a controversial reporting system.

Pros

  • Deep social deception mechanics integrated with survival and combat elements.90%
  • Immersive proximity voice chat that significantly enhances the social experience.80%
  • Frequent content updates and dedicated support from the development team.70%
  • Highly engaging party game experience when played with a known group of friends.90%
  • Offers more mechanical complexity and gameplay variety than similar titles like Among Us.80%

Cons

  • Critically low player population makes finding active public matches difficult.90%
  • Community fragmentation caused by the decision to release paid DLC expansions.70%
  • A strict and potentially exploitable player reporting and rating system.80%
  • Reports of unprofessional behavior from community managers and in-game moderators.60%
  • The core gameplay loop can eventually feel repetitive or like a chore for some players.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Free-to-play weekends are highly effective at converting trial players into buyers.
  • Strong community sentiment suggests the game should transition to a free-to-play model to revitalize the player base.
Confidence: 81%
Based on the 201 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
22
Peak · last 90 days
142
All-time peak
225

Price

Current price
$9.99
Lowest tracked
$2.49since Jul 14, 2026

Review Sentiment

Launch week
0%
All-time positive
82%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews19.1K
Positive: 15.7K (82%)Negative: 3.4K (18%)

0%

Reviews from Steam Deck

7%

Dev Response Rate

140h

Avg Playtime at Review

67%

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