Section 01
Gameplay Overview & Core Loop
Winter Burrow is a single-player survival game where you play as a mouse rebuilding their winter home. Each day follows a gather-craft-restore rhythm: venture into frozen wilds to collect resources, return home to cook meals and knit clothing, then invest materials into burrow repairs that unlock new gameplay systems.
- Dual survival stats (warmth + hunger) create tension without frustration.
- Expeditions require real planning: weather, clothing, supplies, and timing all matter.
- Burrow restoration is gated progression that feels rewarding, not grindy.
- No combat—threat comes from environmental exposure and poor preparation.