The ER: Patient Typhon (2021)

Developer: Professional Villains
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.4 of 5, 82 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A slow, claustrophobic interactive horror story where you piece together your own grisly fate while feeling trapped and powerless.

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What players say

Players praise the monster design, story, and body horror, but the main complaint is the painfully slow movement speed that makes replays feel like a slog. There is no pause button and pressing Esc closes the game, while some find the puzzles gradually become frustratingly difficult.

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