Underplayed Gems

Loan Shark (2025)

Loan Shark cover
Developer
Studio Ortica
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.2 of 5, 671 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 52 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric short horror game about a debt-ridden angler who makes a desperate deal with a talking fish.

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What players say

Players describe Loan Shark as a brief horror game about debt, taking about 30 minutes to an hour to finish. The story carries a clear message about predatory lending that feels integrated rather than preachy. Reviews consistently note the game's short length, and a few mention that its horror comes from a sense of helplessness rather than jump scares.

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