Just to get you in the mood for some refreshing ice-cold exploration of bone-chilling Canadian woodland, here's a six minute walk-through of newly released The Long Dark.

Launched today on Steam for $19.99, The Long Dark's early access sandbox walkabout drops you in a post-apocalyptic winter-land, with a mission to stay alive. Major enemies include hunger, thirst, cold, icy precipices and wildlife. As this trailer from developer Hinterland shows, you get to stay alive by finding shelter, making use of limited resources and steering clear of wolves.

For a full look at the game, take a look of Polygon's overview.