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About Penumbra: Overture
Penumbra:Overture is a first person survival horror game, emphasizing on survival and problem solving instead of mindless violence and gore. Played from a first person perspective and powered by a 3D engine utilising cutting edge technology, Penumbra is a substantial advancement of the genre.
Release Date
Mar 30, 2007
Developer
Frictional Games
Publisher
Paradox Interactive
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Penumbra: Overture FAQ & buying guide

Is Penumbra: Overture worth buying?

Steam
90.59% positive
'Very Positive', 4,111 reviews
Critics (IGDB)
74/100
4 critics

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What is Penumbra: Overture about?

Set in the year 2001, Penumbra: Overture follows the story of Philip, a thirty-year-old physicist whose mother has recently died. After receiving a mysterious letter from his supposedly dead father, Philip follows a series of clues that lead him to a mysterious location in uninhabited northern Greenland.

HorrorAdventureFirst-PersonIndieSurvival HorrorAtmosphericPsychological HorrorSingleplayer

Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Penumbra: Overture?

Right now the lowest price for Penumbra: Overture we're tracking is $1.50 at Kinguin โ€” 85% below Steam's $9.99. We compare 2 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Penumbra: Overture has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Penumbra: Overture is $1.50 at Kinguin on June 6, 2026. The current best price matches that all-time low โ€” historically a good time to buy.

Is Penumbra: Overture worth buying?

91% of 4,111 Steam user reviews for Penumbra: Overture are positive ("Very Positive").

When was Penumbra: Overture released?

Penumbra: Overture released on March 30, 2007, developed by Frictional Games and published by Paradox Interactive.

What platforms is Penumbra: Overture available on?

Penumbra: Overture is available on Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac. It supports single player.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Penumbra: Overture?

The cheapest Penumbra: Overture price right now is $1.50 at Kinguin, 85% below the Steam price.

Penumbra: Overture price comparison across stores
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KinguinBest priceAll-time lowโ€”$1.50Buy Penumbra: Overture at Kinguin
Steamโ€”$9.99Buy Penumbra: Overture at Steam

All-time low: $1.50 at Kinguin on Jun 6, 2026 โ€” the current best price matches it, a good time to buy.

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