Underplayed Gems

Nihilsearch (2022)

Nihilsearch cover
Developer
Team_Bug
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
2.5 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

a pixel-art 2D action-adventure with methodical exploration and combat set in a bleak sci-fi future, evoking a sense of lonely discovery.

atmosphericexplorationactionretrosci-fidystopianmethodicalstory-driven

What players say

Players are split on Nihilsearch. Some enjoy the sci-fi atmosphere, map design, and challenge, but many more criticize the lack of any tutorial, clunky combat with delayed hits on each swing, frequent bugs, and punishing traps with sparse save points. Several call the price too high for the rough state of the game.

Screenshots

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