Underplayed Gems

Symptoms of Infection (2026)

Symptoms of Infection cover
Developer
ORB Research & Broadcasting
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Simulation, Early Access
Rating
4.6 of 5, 69 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 58 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

You play as a medical professional methodically diagnosing mysterious, unsettling infections in a clinical, early-access simulation.

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What players say

Players praise the unsettling atmosphere and low-fidelity graphics, but many find it more of a short demo than a complete early access game. They split on the scripted diagnosis, with some wanting more freedom. Several compare it to the old DOS game Life & Death.

Screenshots

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