South of the Circle

A compelling narrative adventure by the BAFTA winning studio State of Play. 

South of the Circle is a deep narrative experience of the emerging relationship between Cambridge academics Peter and Clara, set against the backdrop of the Cold War. The story focuses on promises made between career and true love, and the devastating consequences of not dealing with the past.

• Compelling and immersive narrative with a unique sense of time and place

• Resonant dialogue with a unique emotion-based mechanic

• Beautiful aesthetic and nuanced writing underlines the sweeping cinematic scope, further enhanced by actors drawn from “Bohemian Rhapsody” (Gwilym Lee), “The Woman in White” (Olivia Vinall), “The Crown” (Richard Goulding), “Game of Thrones” (Anton Lesser), “Chernobyl” (Adrian Rawlins) and “Downton Abbey” (Michael Fox). 

• Rich, authentic environments and deeply researched 1960s setting

• From State of Play Games, developers of BAFTA winning Lumino City, BAFTA nominated KAMI 2 and Apple Design Award Winner INKS

“You’ll feel fear, hope, sadness, consternation, and anger as well as that warm fuzziness you get from watching two people fall in love.”
- God is a Geek

“It's these human moments, powered by the superb performances, that make South of the Circle as moving and successful as it is.”
- Eurogamer

“If you’re looking for a stellar story experience, South of the Circle has it in spades.”
- Shacknews