Operator8 (2023)

Developer: Aligned Games
Genres: Action, Adventure, Early Access, Indie
Rating: 4.0 of 5, 62 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, claustrophobic survival horror experience with retro pixel visuals and a psychological edge, where you fight for your life against alien horrors in a cramped space station.

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What players say

Players are divided: some call it a fun old-school FPS with Dead Space and Doom vibes, while others say it is an asset flip with repetitive levels and no directional audio. Shooting is satisfying but balancing issues and a lack of polish hold it back.

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