Every guide on this site
Every guide on this site, grouped by what you are trying to do. If you are starting today, read the beginner guide and the first day tasks first; if you are stuck on a system, jump straight to that section.
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| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Beginner guide | The first two hours and the mistakes to avoid |
| Full walkthrough | The story in order, gate by gate |
| First day tasks | A checklist that survives the first night |
| Controls and settings | Keyboard and mouse, and the resolution fix |
| Survival needs | Hunger, thirst, sleep, temperature and Lykky |
| Tips and mistakes | Practical habits that save an evening |
Survival, crafting and combat
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Crafting and recipes | The backpack, the journal and what to craft first |
| Building and shelter | Logs, shelter, storage and base order |
| Bridges and magic bridges | Ghost placement, maintenance, broken crossings |
| Archery and hunting | The bow, the spear, deer and the target range |
| Combat and enemies | Packs, ambushes and attack patterns |
| Cooking and food | Campfire cooking and the canteen |
| Inventory and journal | The 3D backpack and where recipes live |
| Weather and the day cycle | Cold nights, rain and what the birds tell you |
| Swimming and the Deep Sea | Why the water is a wall |
| Sisu: death and recovery | The first-death cutscene and how to come back |
World, myth and dungeons
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Map and locations | The places the game names, and how they connect |
| Portals and Portal Pages | The Threshold, the glyphs and the pages |
| Dungeons | Guardians, resource pressure and alternate exits |
| Kalevala creatures | Wood and stone enemies, guardians and Hiisi |
| Finnish mythology | Ilmatar, Väinämöinen, Mielikki and the Kalevala |
| Magic and rituals | Väki, potions, the spellbook and grandfather's craft |
| Grandfather's cabin | The abandoned cabin, the backpack and the range |
| Islands and exploration | Shores, lakes, ruins and new islands |
| Story and characters | Anna, Jonas, the grandfather and the Crow |
| Glossary of Finnish terms | Väki, Lykky, Sisu, kynnykset and the rest |
Launch facts and support
| Guide | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Release date and price | 14 October 2026, platform and editions |
| System requirements | Minimum and recommended specs |
| Demo vs the full game | What changed after the demo |
| Demo walkthrough | Getting through the demo sections |
| Known issues and support | Hotfix history and where to report bugs |
| Development history | From Forbidden Studio to AvantGarden and 1.0 |
| NYX Awards and reception | Ten awards and a mixed demo rating |
| FAQ | Short answers to the common questions |
| Music and audio | The score and the sound of the forest |
How this list is organised
Each guide answers one player task rather than one keyword: hunting has its own page because the bow, the arrows, the deer and the target range are a single job, while combat is separate because packs and ambushes are a different question. For the short version of everything, start with the beginner guide and the survival needs page.
Sources
- Store page: Among the Trolls on Steam
- Developer devlogs #1 to #13: Steam news archive
- Official FAQ thread: Among The Trolls - FAQs
Game imagery on this page is official promotional material, used for reference.
