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Explore Arctico with your dog sled, kayak, and up to 3 friends! Build and customize your base camp, gather resources and samples, set up labs, and take good care of your dogs in this peaceful island.

2022IndieAdventureCasual9.99 USDDeck VerifiedWindows · macOSby Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas
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Frequently asked about Arctico

Is Arctico verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Arctico is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Arctico cost?
Arctico is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Arctico have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Arctico supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Arctico?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Arctico are ASTRONEER, The Survivalists, Grounded.
Who developed Arctico?
Arctico was developed by Claudio Norori, Antonio Vargas.

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