A short, dreamlike experience where you drift through haunting scenes set in Ireland, from pagan times to recent historical events, revolving around the Troubles of Northern Ireland.

<h1>Just Updated</h1><h2 class="bb_tag" >Release Date Announced!</h2>We’re incredibly excited to share that Benign Land will officially be released next Friday, January 24!<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/61272585596b1df7e31db077bfbc4c32.avif?t=1738330105" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras_big/61272585596b1df7e31db077bfbc4c32.avif?t=1738330105 width=800 height=450 />A project that started as a site-specific art installation in Belfast will now become available for people to experience in their own space &amp; time. An unconventional game that we believe it won’t disappoint in providing a one-of-a-kind journey.Wishlist now on Steam and mark your calendar for this unforgettable experience!<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/2311b47d7449ac817e6a760e9ffd8f94.avif?t=1738330105" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras_big/2311b47d7449ac817e6a760e9ffd8f94.avif?t=1738330105 width=800 height=138 /> <h1>About the Game</h1><h2 class="bb_tag" >FROM INTERACTIVE ART INSTALLATION TO YOUR SCREEN</h2><h2 class="bb_tag" ><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/18df84ec8281837a094d4d6df5c98134.poster.avif?t=1738330105" width=800 height=300 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/18df84ec8281837a094d4d6df5c98134.webm?t=1738330105" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/18df84ec8281837a094d4d6df5c98134.mp4?t=1738330105" type="video/mp4"></video><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/ce3e6b0196d500cdc5f04bd5ab37ff73.avif?t=1738330105" width=616 height=113 />ENTER BENIGN LAND &amp; UNCOVER IRELAND'S LAYERED PAST</h2>Benign Land is an otherworldly walking simulator that invites you on a surreal journey through Ireland’s myths, history, and collective memory. Drift through 17 evocative scenes—spanning centuries from ancient pagan sites to the rise of Christianity, and from the Irish Famine to the haunting echoes of the Troubles.Blending historical, political, and mythical elements through a cryptic, symbolic narrative, Benign Land defies conventional gaming norms. It’s an experience for those who embrace games as profound artistic and narrative experiences.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/007b6fa92ac27ee2b591206665c1992f.poster.avif?t=1738330105" width=800 height=300 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/007b6fa92ac27ee2b591206665c1992f.webm?t=1738330105" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/007b6fa92ac27ee2b591206665c1992f.mp4?t=1738330105" type="video/mp4"></video>A SHORT IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCEDesigned as a 30-45 minute experience, Benign Land offers a dreamlike, slow-paced &amp; meditative exploration where you can:<ul class="bb_ul"><li>Traverse 17 Unique Scenes: Explore landscapes rich in Irish symbolism, from mythological roots to political history (ie. the Maze Prison. aka 'Long Kesh')</li><li>Cross Portals to the Next Chapter: Locate and step through 'thresholds' that transport you forward in a looping, cyclical journey.</li><li>Decode a Symbolic Narrative: Immerse yourself in an abstract narrative told through metaphors, symbolism, and visual poetry.</li><li>Lose Yourself in a Hallucinatory Atmosphere: Feel as if you’re wandering through a dream, vision, or after-death experience.</li><li>Enjoy a Haunting Original Soundtrack: Experience music composed by sound artist John D’Arcy, designed to deepen the atmosphere of the journey.</li></ul><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/ca1cd8e2267d25f156148e37cff6ce52.avif?t=1738330105" width=616 height=187 /><video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/6a2e7ebf2970eb9013651679e0a13a7b.poster.avif?t=1738330105" width=800 height=300 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/6a2e7ebf2970eb9013651679e0a13a7b.webm?t=1738330105" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/6a2e7ebf2970eb9013651679e0a13a7b.mp4?t=1738330105" type="video/mp4"></video>INSPIRED BY MASTERPIECES OF ART &amp; LITERATUREInspired by Seamus Heaney's poetry, the layered prose of Finnegans Wake, the Tibetan Book of the Dead, and Gaspar Noé's Enter the Void, Benign Land is an immersive, dreamlike odyssey that unfolds in symbolic, ethereal scenes. Political, spiritual, and poetic, the experience blurs the line between history and hallucination.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/0f90d9be596f0194e4d77805051987ba.poster.avif?t=1738330105" width=800 height=300 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/0f90d9be596f0194e4d77805051987ba.webm?t=1738330105" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/0f90d9be596f0194e4d77805051987ba.mp4?t=1738330105" type="video/mp4"></video>NO OBJECTIVES—ONLY VIBESWith no combat or puzzles, Benign Land invites you to absorb its world as an artistic meditation on Ireland's psyche, touching on its spiritual evolution and lingering social scars. Originally crafted as an interactive art installation, it’s an homage to abstract storytelling and visual art, made to evoke rather than explain.SOUNDTRACK BY JOHN DARCYFeaturing an original soundtrack by Belfast-based sound artist John D'Arcy, the soundscape of Benign Land draws you deeper into this liminal space—with lingering echoes of a sonic past that complement its mist-laden vistas and stark imagery.<video class="bb_img" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/c107b5abf88c8c9e9c5edc371c8875bf.poster.avif?t=1738330105" width=800 height=300 ><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/c107b5abf88c8c9e9c5edc371c8875bf.webm?t=1738330105" type="video/webm; codecs=vp9"><source src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/c107b5abf88c8c9e9c5edc371c8875bf.mp4?t=1738330105" type="video/mp4"></video><img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/c0041f311b70c99953ad5eb7047ffc7d.avif?t=1738330105" width=616 height=230 />ORIGIN STORYBenign Land was originally commissioned as an immersive art installation for the deconsecrated Carlisle Memorial Church in Belfast, brought to life through support from Household Belfast and the British Council of Northern Ireland. Created by interdisciplinary artist and solo game developer Leandros Ntolas, the project merges art with interactive storytelling to craft a surreal journey into Ireland’s soul.With a vision to cross-pollinate between the worlds of art and games, Benign Land defies typical gameplay. In this dreamlike experience, scenes blend history, myth, and memory—inviting players to see games not only as entertainment, but also as powerful vehicles for cultural expression.<img class="bb_img" src="https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras/7aa9d3d1bd060def47f90cd46cbbad09.avif?t=1738330105" data-big-src=https://shared.akamai.steamstatic.com/store_item_assets/steam/apps/3345970/extras_big/7aa9d3d1bd060def47f90cd46cbbad09.avif?t=1738330105 width=800 height=534 />

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