Loud or Quiet (2017)

Developer: Unit 02 Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 1.7 of 5, 6 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.8 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense top-down shooter with pixel graphics where you choose between stealthy ghost runs or explosive violence, set in a fictional retro crime story.

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What players say

Players compare it to Hotline Miami, with mixed opinions on difficulty and design. Some find it more forgiving and enjoy the planning and intriguing story, while others cite janky controls, offscreen enemy fire, and unclear tutorials as frustrating flaws.

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