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Draugen is a single-player, first-person Fjord Noir mystery set in 1920s Norway. Explore a forgotten coastal village in your search for your missing sister, accompanied by your independent and enigmatic young ward. Norwegian Game of the Year 2019.

2019IndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableMetacritic 73Windowsby Red Thread Games
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Frequently asked about Draugen

Does Draugen run on Steam Deck?
Draugen is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Draugen cost?
Draugen is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Draugen?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Draugen are What Remains of Edith Finch, The White Door, The Council.
Who developed Draugen?
Draugen was developed by Red Thread Games.

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