Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3345970 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 2 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $4.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $4.99 |
| Current price USD | $4.99 |
| Release date | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Developer | Leandros Ntolas |
| Publisher | AFTERNATURE productions |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Mostly Positive |
| Positive review percent | 75% |
| Positive reviews | 33 |
| Negative reviews | 11 |
| Total reviews | 44 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3345970/ |
Short description
A short, dreamlike experience where you drift through haunting scenes set in Ireland, from pagan times to recent historical events, revolving around the Troubles of Northern Ireland.
About this game
Just Updated Release Date Announced! We’re incredibly excited to share that Benign Land will officially be released next Friday, January 24 ! A project that started as a site-specific art installation in Belfast will now become available for people to experience in their own space & time. An unconventional game that we believe it won’t disappoint in providing a one-of-a-kind journey. Wishlist now on Steam and mark your calendar for this unforgettable experience! About the Game FROM INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION TO YOUR SCREEN ENTER BENIGN LAND & UNCOVER IRELAND'S LAYERED PAST Benign Land is an otherworldly walking simulator that invites you on a surreal journey through Ireland’s myths, history, and collective memory. Drift through 17 evocative scenes—spanning centuries from ancient pagan sites to the rise of Christianity, and from the Irish Famine to the haunting echoes of the Troubles. Blending historical, political, and mythical elements through a cryptic, symbolic narrative, Benign Land defies conventional gaming norms. It’s an experience for those who embrace games as profound artistic and narrative experiences. A SHORT IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE Designed as a 30-45 minute experience, Benign Land offers a dreamlike, slow-paced & meditative exploration where you can: Traverse 17 Unique Scenes : Explore landscapes rich in Irish symbolism, from mythological roots to political history ( ie. the Maze Prison. aka 'Long Kesh' ) Cross Portals to the Next Chapter : Locate and step through 'thresholds' that transport you forward in a looping, cyclical journey. Decode a Symbolic Narrative : Immerse yourself in an abstract narrative told through metaphors, symbolism, and visual poetry. Lose Yourself in a Hallucinatory Atmosphere : Feel as if you’re wandering through a dream, vision, or after-death experience. Enjoy a Haunting Original Soundtrack : Experience music composed by sound artist John D’Arcy, designed to deepen the atmosphere of the journey. INSPIRED BY MASTERPIECES OF ART & LITERATURE Inspired by Seamus Heaney's poetry, the layered prose of Finnegans Wake, the Tibetan Book of the Dead , and Gaspar Noé's Enter the Void , Benign Land is an immersive, dr…
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support