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UNFROSTWhat streamers ran into on Twitch
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Co-op Antarctic horror FPS where you hunt ancient entities and prepare nuclear strikes.
We listened to 8 Twitch streams of UNFROST (7h 1m in total). The problem that came up most: tutorial evidence tools, steps and test results are hard to interpret, in 7 of 8 streams.
8 Twitch streams · 7h 1m analysed · English, Russian · analysed in the week of 19 Oct 2026 · Steam page
- Problems
- 69
- Ideas
- 2
- Highlights
- 15
Each problem, idea and highlight counts once, however often it came up. The timeline counts every moment: 202 in all.
Where the moments happened
Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.
- Stream 1, 55 min analysed: 20 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
- Stream 2, 55 min analysed: 21 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 4 highlights.
- Stream 3, 1h analysed: 12 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 3 highlights.
- Stream 4, 1h analysed: 19 problems, 4 highlights.
- Stream 5, 37 min analysed: 17 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
- Stream 6, 36 min analysed: 25 problems, 4 suggestions or comparisons, 3 highlights.
- Stream 7, 1h analysed: 31 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 4 highlights.
- Stream 8, 57 min analysed: 21 problems, 1 highlight.
Problems (69)
Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up. The ones most streams ran into come first.
- #15Confusion
tutorial evidence tools, steps and test results are hard to interpret
7 of 8 streams · 27 moments
27 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #16Confusion
overall mission goal and next steps remain unclear
3 of 8 streams · 8 moments
8 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #35Frustration
environments too dark to see enemies and surroundings
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #36Frustration
evidence test devices allow no retry after one use
3 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #37Frustration
spore analysis station requires summing peak values manually
3 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #1Bug
tablet key intermittently fails for a single player
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #17Confusion
tool equip key through item wheel is not discoverable
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #38Frustration
walking camera bob causes nausea and has no toggle
2 of 8 streams · 6 moments
6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #39Frustration
ammunition runs short during missions
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #18Confusion
hud values like health and timers are not explained
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #19Confusion
locked door codes and hacking device usage not explained
2 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #20Confusion
unclear if purchased weapons include ammunition and how budget works
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #21Confusion
how to drop a held item is not taught
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #22Confusion
friend invite option for co-op lobby is hard to locate
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #40Frustration
full inventory with no clear way to free a slot
2 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #41Frustration
small carry capacity forces abandoning useful items
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #42Frustration
vehicle passengers cannot rotate camera or use tablet
2 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #43Frustration
enemies absorb too many bullets before dying
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #44Frustration
locked doors and containers require keys nobody has
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #2Bugblocking
cannot join other online lobbies and hosted lobbies stay empty
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #3Bugblocking
co-op client stuck on loading screen when starting training
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #4Bug
interact key stops working inside facility rooms
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #5Bug
heavy lag during co-op mission
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #6Bug
player falls under the terrain near a teammate
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #7Bug
spectator view in bunker shows only floor and black void
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #8Bug
enemy hides inside a generator and attacks unseen
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #9Bug
controls settings page is empty
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #10Bug
passenger cannot get back on the snowmobile
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #11Bug
choppy frame rate during combat
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #23Confusion
inventory shows as full with apparent free space
1 of 8 streams · 4 moments
4 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #24Confusion
core loop and world interactions unclear on first mission
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #25Confusion
locked terminal info gives no hint about the required card
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #26Confusion
biomatter extraction fails on the dead creature
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #45Frustration
no way to rescue a downed teammate without the revive item
1 of 8 streams · 5 moments
5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #46Frustration
enemies push constantly, even while in settings
1 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #47Frustration
cold status and ways to warm up are unclear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #48Frustration
knockdowns send the player flying and scatter gear
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #49Frustration
quit option closes the game instead of returning to menu
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #50Frustration
cold drains warmth fast outdoors
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #51Frustration
hard to read map and compass while driving snowmobile
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #52Frustration
character cannot jump over small obstacles
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #53Frustration
deaths from bleeding and cold feel sudden
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #54Frustration
healing did not apply
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #55Frustration
enemy damage taken feels inconsistent
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #12Bug
players get separated or launched by odd physics
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #13Bug
multiplayer with more players broke in earlier sessions
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #14Bug
gun held at a strange angle when looking sideways
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #27Confusion
picked up items are hard to track in the inventory
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #28Confusion
tool purposes are hard to remember or learn
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #29Confusion
cold status effect is not explained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #30Confusion
shop goes unnoticed before the first mission
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #31Confusion
unclear how eyeball enemy aggro is lost
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #32Confusion
unclear why one player cannot drive a vehicle
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #33Confusion
medkit revive use is not obvious
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #34Confusion
friendly fire in the lobby hurts but never kills
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #56Frustration
mission timer feels short and its expiry is unexplained
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #57Frustration
easy to press the wrong key when using tools
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #58Frustration
players get lost and fail the tutorial evacuation
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #59Frustration
flashlight feels too dim
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #60Frustration
injectors cannot be bought in the shop
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #61Frustration
lore memo logs feel too long to read
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #62Frustration
strobing monster effect feels harsh
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #63Frustration
fee charged after the whole team dies
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #64Frustration
recoil snaps back in an odd way
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #65Frustration
zero mission budget leaves nothing to buy
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #66Frustration
pistol dropped by accident
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #67Frustration
spectating a teammate after death feels broken
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #68Frustration
enemies die instantly with no hit feedback
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #69Frustration
not enough money to rebuy gear after dying
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
Suggestions and comparisons (2)
What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.
- #70Comparison
game likened to phasmophobia and similar co-op horror titles
4 of 8 streams · 7 moments
7 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #71Comparison
anomaly area reminds players of a well known tv show
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
What landed (15)
Moments players clearly enjoyed.
- #72Highlight
audio work receives praise during training
3 of 8 streams · 3 moments
3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #73Highlight
title menu soundtrack is enjoyed
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #74Highlight
firing guns in the lobby feels satisfying
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #75Highlight
in-game positional voice works reliably
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #76Highlight
shotgun is a favored and satisfying weapon
2 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #77Highlight
snowy visuals and footprints get strong praise
1 of 8 streams · 2 moments
2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #78Highlight
russian localization is a strong selling point
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #79Highlight
investigation system turns out deeper than expected
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #80Highlight
movement with slight inertia feels good
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #81Highlight
dog enemy delivers a good scare
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #82Highlight
keeping money after a team wipe feels fair
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #83Highlight
weapon attachments add welcome depth
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #84Highlight
night sky visuals admired
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #85Highlight
vehicle handles steep terrain well
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report - #86Highlight
driving the snowmobile is a fun surprise
1 of 8 streams · 1 moment
1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
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