Shelf Life (2024)

Developer: Bongwater Productions
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A satirical, fast-paced first-person shooter with a dystopian corporate setting, featuring colorful visuals and linear levels, where you blast through absurd enemies with quirky weapons.

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What players say

Players are split on this early access FPS. Some praise its old-school exploration and corporate satire, while others find it too buggy, with confusing navigation and no quest markers. The game is short, around 3-4 hours, and several players compare it to Half-Life or Dark Souls for its hands-off guidance.

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