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Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll play, and a cracking parody of Lovecraftian empires

Penguin Colony is available now on PC, offering an unexpected blend of platforming, horror, and FromSoftware-style mechanics through the eyes of an Antarctic bird. Developed by Origame Digital and published by Fellow Traveller, the release sends players waddling across the frozen continent in 1939. Two rival human factions pursue an ancient entity, while local penguins observe the unfolding madness. Critics describe the title as a clever parody that addresses Lovecraftian themes and colonialism with narration by Lenval Brown.

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  • ✓ Penguin Colony is developed by Origame Digital, published by Fellow Traveller, and narrated by Lenval Brown.
  • ✓ The game is set in 1939 and features rival groups heading into Antarctica.
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Origame Digital released Penguin Colony on PC.

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  1. Penguin Colony Launches As Antarctic Soulslike

    Penguin Colony is available now on PC, offering an unexpected blend of platforming, horror, and FromSoftware-style mechanics through the eyes of an Antarctic bird. Developed by Origame Digital and published by Fellow Traveller, the release sends players waddling across the frozen continent in 1939. Two rival human factions pursue an ancient entity, while local penguins observe the unfolding madness. Critics describe the title as a clever parody that addresses Lovecraftian themes and colonialism with narration by Lenval Brown.

    Why it matters

    The project comes from the creators of Umurangi Generation, extending their track record of politically resonant video games into polar horror. By reframing classic weird fiction through avian observation, the developers subvert traditional tropes associated with H.P. Lovecraft. Reviewers note that the software features lumpy platforming alongside unforgiving combat dynamics.

    What is confirmed

    • Penguin Colony is developed by Origame Digital, published by Fellow Traveller, and narrated by Lenval Brown.
    • The game is set in 1939 and features rival groups heading into Antarctica.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The game functions as a clever and unforgiving send-up of Lovecraftian race horror with a surprising amount of FromSoftware DNA.

    What to watch next

    • Player reception and sales figures on Steam
    • Potential console release announcements by Fellow Traveller
    Sources used for this update (12)
    1. The Guardian — Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and Lovecraftian horrors
    2. Polygon.com — Penguin Colony Rips Lovecraft’s Horror From His Racist Hands
    3. Rock Paper Shotgun — Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll play, and a cracking parody of Lovecraftian empires
    4. ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation — Game developer explores colonialism through the eyes of a penguin
    5. ScreenHub Australia — Penguin Colony turns Lovecraft inside out
    6. MonsterVine — Penguin Colony Out Now on PC From Umurangi Generation Developer
    7. MKAU Gaming — Penguin Colony (Steam) – Review
    8. www.rockpapershotgun.com — Penguin Colony review - the least expected Soulslike you'll ...
    9. www.theguardian.com — Penguin Colony review – an Antarctic odyssey of Nazis and ...
    10. screenrant.com — Penguin Colony Review - Sliding, Not Soaring - Screen Rant
    11. report.wand.com — Penguin Colony Review - The Wand Report
    12. www.metacritic.com — Penguin Colony Reviews - Metacritic
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