Ominous (2024)

Developer: Jumpy Unit
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 3.2 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, cooperative stealth experience where you feel isolated in alternate dimensions, relying on wits and exploration while being stalked by an unseen threat.

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What players say

Players say Ominous has a fun concept for co-op with friends, but early bugs were common though quickly patched. Some criticize the slow tutorial and lack of updates for months, while the multiplayer is reportedly dead for solo players. Comparisons to Lethal Company come up often.

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