Underplayed Gems

RAD (2019)

RAD cover
Developer
Double Fine Productions
Publisher
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action
Rating
3.7 of 5, 966 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A frantic, high-risk run through a radioactive wasteland where each mutation brings unpredictable chaos and darkly humorous consequences.

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What players say

Players praise the mutation system as creative and synergistic, but they are split on the game's long-term pull: some find it lacks the addictive 'one more run' hook central to the genre, while others appreciate its solid roguelike structure with set biomes. Complaints focus on stiff controls and an art style that does not click for everyone.

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