Welcome to Elk

About

Welcome to Elk is a narrative adventure game from the creators of Dead Pets, featuring true stories told by real people. The game blends biographical tales with inventive gameplay on a fictional island, creating an experience that is funny, sweet, surprising, and devastating.

Released in September 2020, the game has received Very Positive reviews (96% positive from 228 reviews) and a Metacritic score of 82. Available on Windows, macOS, and Linux, with support for 7 languages and 25 Steam Achievements.

The developers describe the game as balancing “real world trauma, comedy for its story,” creating a unique narrative experience that explores themes of death, trauma, and human connection through the lens of real people’s stories.

Press & Recognition

Game Developer

How truth and fiction intertwine in Welcome to Elk's storytelling

"There is a true core to all stories on Elk, but only we know what is truth and fiction," says Astrid Refstrup, developer on the IGF Nuovo-nominated game Welcome to Elk.

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