In this poignant narrative game inspired by real life events, the Danish village of Tinglev is under German occupation during World War II. Players will walk the path of Gerda Larsen, an ordinary woman in extraordinary circumstances who is forced to take a stand after her life is suddenly turned upside down.

One day, Gerda returns home from the clinic where she works as a nurse. She notices blood as she enters the house and soon discovers that her husband, Anders, is being arrested by the Gestapo. He has left behind important resistance documents, and it looks like many Danish and German lives will depend on her next actions.

What will you do?

A tale told not on the front line, but within the intimate setting of the small Danish village Gerda has lived her whole life.

Armed only with her wits, compassion, and insight, the advantage she has as a civilian is the knowledge of her community and village. Gerda’s personality traits are her skills, and her connection with others will also determine how the story unfolds. Choices are made through a mix of exploration and dialog, as well as resource and relationship management. Each day, she writes about her experiences and the actions she took in her diary, which players will use to develop aspects of her personality to allow Gerda to deal with situations in different ways.

She will meet a large cast of characters throughout the game: her fellow villagers — both Danes and ethnic Germans — as well as members of the Resistance, and the occupying Nazis. Every interaction holds weight, and every decision is critical in times of turmoil and war. With lives on the line, your morals will be challenged, and beliefs compromised... How far would you go to protect your loved ones?

Meridiem Games is thrilled to announce a new publishing deal to release a special boxed edition of the captivating narrative RPG-lite game Gerda: A Flame In Winter for Nintendo Switch. Published by DON’T NOD and developed by Bird Island (formerly known as PortaPlay) the boxed Resistance Edition will be published and distributed by Meridiem Games across European retail stores this autumn. 

The boxed Resistance Edition of Gerda: A Flame In Winter will be available with a specially designed sleeve and will contain two unique art postcards and an exclusive bookmark. 

Your personality traits are your skills in this unique narrative RPG-lite experience and your connection with others also determines how the story unfolds. Gerda: A Flame in Winter is a tale of compassion, community, and courage, inspired by real life experiences and events. Unearth a hidden side of history and tell your own story.

Key Features:

• Explore multiple branches and endings
• Develop your personality using your diary
• Collect items and relations points that will impact your choices
• Enjoy a distinctive art style influenced by Nordic Impressionist paintings
• Immerse yourself in a story inspired by a real member of the Danish Resistance during WW2

Gerda: A Flame In Winter is available for Nintendo Switch (eShop) and PC (Steam).