Spirits of Xanadu (2015)

Developer: Good Morning, Commander, allen trivette, Lee Williams
Publisher: Nightdive Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 477 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a silent, derelict starship with an eerie, mysterious atmosphere and a slow-burn sense of dread.

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What players say

Players call it a very short, cheap System Shock 2 homage that plays more like a spooky walking sim than an action game, with infinite ammo and regenerating health. Atmosphere and writing carry the experience, though some find the puzzles obtuse and the hidden ending too well hidden. A few split on whether it is too minimal, with one comparing it unfavorably to Dead Space.

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