Underplayed Gems

Ruination (2019)

Ruination cover
Developer
Zachary Lee
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
3.5 of 5, 31 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A frantic and atmospheric 2D shooter with satisfying gunplay, set in an alien world filled with hostile creatures and a spreading infection.

actionfast-paceddarkshootingchallengingretropixel artatmospheric

What players say

Players say the platforming is tough but fair, with precise jumps and short levels. Many note the lack of music and the annoying camera shake, while some complain about no tutorial or pause menu. The game is short, around one to three hours, though a few find it engaging despite the flaws.

Screenshots

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This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.