Lazaretto (2017)

Developer: Iron Monkey
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.4 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You explore a decaying abandoned island in first person, relying on stealth and observation to survive, with a tense, eerie atmosphere and a slow-burn mystery.

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What players say

Players describe a short, atmospheric horror game heavy on find-the-key puzzles and instant-kill enemies. Many say the torch is useless and the lighting is too dark. Sentiment is split: some call it a unique and scary experience, others find it generic and repetitive. A few reviewers note it ends on a cliffhanger with no follow-up.

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