Night of the Wererat (2022)

Developer: Witchy Cat Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 28 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You trudge through a dim, abandoned house as a pest exterminator, collecting rats and finding keys in a short, straightforward walk punctuated by a final monster encounter.

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What players say

A short horror game that is well-regarded for its low price. Players mention two endings, a repetitive basement map seen in other games, and a difficulty from having to restart entirely upon death. Some find the task of finding rats tedious, and interaction is mostly limited to a crowbar.

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