Underplayed Gems

Shadows of Kurgansk (2016)

Shadows of Kurgansk cover
Developer
Yadon Studio
Publisher
Gaijin Entertainment
Platforms
PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
Genres
Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Adventure, Indie
Where to get it
Nintendo eShop

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How it feels

This game feels like a tense, cautious trek through a hostile, surreal wasteland where survival depends on careful resource management and navigating unpredictable anomalies.

survival horroratmospherictenseresource managementslow pacedhostiledarksanity system

About

Shadows of Kurgansk is a single player horror survival title that transports players into a dark and hostile environment called “The Zone”, it challenges them to escape from the haunted area both alive and with their sanity intact. Dangerous enemy attacks are the least of your concern compared to the real nightmares that await: a wrong foot in the quest to escape can lead to anomalies that can slow players down, drive them insane or even kill them. The character might starve to death or be driven mad unless the player exploits resources in the environment and improves their character. Search, hunt, and discover to stay alive.

Screenshots

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