Underplayed Gems

System Purge (2022)

System Purge cover
Developer
Actual Nerds
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 208 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, precise 2D platformer where you navigate deadly, atmospheric facilities with pixel-art gore and dark sci-fi horror.

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What players say

Players praise its tight movement and unsettling atmosphere, finishing in under two hours. Some report bugs in sector 2 and controller problems, and the story is familiar but effective.

Screenshots

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