The Panopticon (2025)

Developer: ATLANTION
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 33 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense turn-based duel where every choice of block, reload, or shoot feels like a high-stakes bluff.

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What players say

Players compare it to Buckshot Roulette with a card system and say it is fun with friends, but the online multiplayer is dead and the AI can be predictable. Some report poor optimization and forced upscaling.

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