Underplayed Gems

The Pulse of Evil (2023)

The Pulse of Evil cover
Developer
Madnukin, Miroko, Yeramia, davebrown57
Publisher
Mads Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Free To Play, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 221 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 41 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense survival horror experience where you cautiously explore a dark mine, manage limited resources, and fight strange creatures in top-down perspective.

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What players say

Players enjoy this free short horror game for its inventory system that requires opening the menu to reload and switch weapons, and its death mechanic where you respawn as a new squad member who can pick up dropped gear. Many wish for more story or content, and the 10-minute speedrun achievement is noted as tough.

Screenshots

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