# South of the Circle — Gripping Narrative Adventure

> Cold War narrative adventure exploring love, career, and consequences. (iPhone/iPad app by State of Play Games.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-of-the-circle/id6467118268 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [State of Play Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 53 App Store ratings · 65 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 2.1 GB
- Languages: Korean, Dutch, German (Germany), Russian, European Spanish, Arabic, British English, Italian, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified, China) and 4 more
- Released: 2023-10-16
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-of-the-circle/id6467118268/reviews.md

## What is 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

## Key features

- Compelling narrative adventure
- Emotion-based dialogue mechanic
- Cinematic scope with acclaimed actors
- Authentic 1960s setting
- BAFTA-winning studio development

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy full game | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of South of the Circle?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Stunning visuals and art
- 🎶 Excellent music and sound
- 📖 Compelling and emotional story
- 🎭 Phenomenal voice acting
- 💡 Educational and thought-provoking
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 💰 Reasonable price
- 💯 Highly recommended
- 😌 Relaxing atmosphere

**Cons**

- 🎮 Limited gameplay interaction
- ⏳ Too short
- 🤔 Confusing ending
- 🗣️ Excessive dialogue
- 📱 Overheats device

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Controller not supported
- Poor Korean translation
- Poor Japanese translation
- Device overheating

**Most requested features**

- Sequel to the game
- More gameplay interaction
- Longer game duration
- Clearer explanation of the ending
- More development for Clara and Peter
- Option to play on Apple Arcade

## Recent user reviews (10 of 65)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/south-of-the-circle/id6467118268/reviews.md

### 1/5 — (Please Remove the Price)

*2026-07-31*

Please create a review of South of the Circle and remove all price or purchase information. I only want the story summary, ratings, gameplay, visuals, and overall review. Do not mention the game’s cost or any pricing details.

### 2/5 — Why.

*2026-07-01*

WHY TF DOES SOTC HAVE ONE IAP JUST FOR THE ENTIRE GAME FOR $3.99?

### 5/5 — 좋았어요

*2026-01-09*

이동할때라든가 전개가 좀 답답한 부분이 없잖아 있긴 했지만 성우 연기도 좋았고 드라마보듯이 감상했습니다

### 3/5 — Trop court donc trop cher

*2025-12-22*

Très beau graphisme ! Histoire un peu lente ! Trop court et une fin en queue de poisson

### 1/5 — Miserabel

*2025-11-14*

Man denkt es kommt ein gutes Spiel, dann aber die grösste Enttäuschung. Was für ein Rotz, da läuft eigentlich nur eine Szenerie ab und selbst kann man nichts gross machen. Ob man die dämlichen Sanduhr Symbole anklickt oder nicht, ändert nichts, denn das Spiel läuft ja wie ein Kinofilm ab. Null Emotion, null Spielerlebnis. Schlechter geht es kaum noch.

### 5/5 — Sublime

*2025-10-26*

100 out of 10 game. Truly a masterpiece. What a game, I loved to play along this adventure, this story, everything was perfect. 
Thank you for this chef d’œuvre.

### 2/5 — 画面が

*2025-10-09*

フルを購入した途端に画面が吹雪から一向に変わりません！
なんとかして下さい
それとも何か間違ったのでしょうか？

### 5/5 — Très bon jeux

*2025-07-30*

Ce jeux est l’un des meilleures de l’AppStore. Une expérience très réussite sur tout le domaines ! Les graphismes et le sons sont bien réalisés et agréables. La trame du jeu même avec harmonie l’histoire de la Guerre Froide, l’Amour, la place des femmes dans la seconde moitié du XX siècle, la complexité du choix et des relations humaines… 
Un jeux passionnants et immersifs au prix raisonnable de 4€. 
Une plus grande reconnaissance serait amplement mérité !!!

À TÉLÉCHARGER

### 5/5 — Non è un gioco. Eppure è molto di più.

*2025-07-30, version 1.0.1*

Lo definirei un film interattivo. E lo farei giocare a scuola, come compito per casa. È straordinario, umano, bello. Vale molto di più di quello che costa. Stra consigliato!

### 5/5 — Exceptional Emotional and An Outstanding plot!

*2025-07-20*

I hate almost all games out. I only like things that make me think like books the library. I have been ill lately and still remain lifeless with all games. This one had my attention and a very interesting storyline. The scenes and music remained excellent. You put much time into this and I am very grateful. Why only few playing this? So I am on oxygen machine at home now and have made it bionic now but a compromised immune system. To all who look into wanting to play I would highly suggest that you and teens or most for all ages. It’s also educational so makes a kid think. I hope you make more like this please. 🙏 for making my day go by with this and live the content of the Cold War.

## Frequently asked questions about South of the Circle

### What is South of the Circle about?

South of the Circle is a narrative adventure game set during the Cold War. It focuses on the relationship between two Cambridge academics, Peter and Clara, and explores themes of love, career, and the consequences of past actions.

### What are the key features of South of the Circle?

The game features a compelling and immersive narrative with an emotion-based dialogue mechanic. It boasts a cinematic scope, nuanced writing, authentic 1960s environments, and performances from acclaimed actors.

### How much does South of the Circle cost?

South of the Circle is a paid application. The specific price can be found on the app store listing for your region.

### What platforms is South of the Circle available on?

While the provided data doesn't specify platforms, narrative adventure games from State of Play are typically available on mobile devices (iOS and Android) and sometimes PC or consoles.

### Who developed South of the Circle?

South of the Circle was developed by State of Play Games, a studio known for BAFTA-winning and nominated titles like Lumino City and KAMI 2, as well as the Apple Design Award winner INKS.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2023-10-17

- Play the beginning for free
- In-app purchase the full game

### 1.0 — 2023-10-16

No release notes.

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## More apps by State of Play Games

- [Lume](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lume/id502421311)
- [KAMI](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami/id710724007)
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- [INKS.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inks/id1081847121)
- [KAMI 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kami-2/id1133161444)

All apps by State of Play Games: https://appshunter.io/developer/494615574

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