Underplayed Gems

PARANOIHELL (2020)

PARANOIHELL cover
Developer
games by lum
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.6 of 5, 24 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.1 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The catalog in 3D

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How it feels

A tense, low-poly survival horror experience with pixel art that emphasizes careful resource management and stealth in a surreal dying city.

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What players say

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and sound design but split on the gameplay, with some calling the combat clunky and the start slow. Exploration is hindered by a slow walk speed and no map, though the multiple endings and connections to other Lum games draw returning players.

Screenshots

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