Underplayed Gems

Stories from the Outbreak (2024)

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Developer
Coldwild Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
RPG, Strategy
Rating
4.0 of 5, 157 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, turn-based survival journey across zombie-infested Latvia, where each decision matters and death is permanent.

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What players say

Players praise the strategic turn-based combat and Latvian zombie apocalypse setting, but split on value: many say the runs get repetitive after five or so, and the $20 price feels too high for the content. The UI is called clunky and the balance unbalanced, while the game is likened to a lighter Darkest Dungeon with FTL-style map exploration.

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