About Aphelion
Stranded on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
By 2060, Earth will be uninhabitable. The discovery of a 9th planet – Persephone – at the edge of the solar system, is humanity’s best hope. The European Space Agency is dispatching the Hope-01 scientific mission, consisting of 2 of their accomplished astronauts, Ariane and Thomas. Their mission: to survey the planet and determine whether humanity can prosper anew here. Your adventure begins in chaos, as the crash landing of their ship scatters them across the planet, launching them on a desperate quest to find one another.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 55 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 11 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti 8 GB / AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT 16 GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 55 GB available space |
Aphelion FAQ
When did Aphelion come out?
Aphelion was released on April 28, 2026 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Is Aphelion on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Aphelion launched on PlayStation 5 on April 28, 2026.
Is Aphelion on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. Aphelion launched on Xbox Series X|S on April 28, 2026.
Is Aphelion on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. Aphelion has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Who is making Aphelion?
Aphelion is developed by DON'T NOD.
Is Aphelion multiplayer?
No. Aphelion is single player only.
How much does Aphelion cost?
Aphelion costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Aphelion good?
Steam players rate it "Mixed" — 65% of 350 reviews are positive. Critics average 80/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Aphelion?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB / AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT 6 GB / Intel Arc A380 6 GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Aphelion system requirements page.
