Underplayed Gems

The Zhukov Line (2024)

The Zhukov Line cover
Developer
Fish Tin Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Indie, Simulation
Rating
4.9 of 5, 145 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 30 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A tense survival experience in a cramped, industrial train car, where you maintain failing systems while unnerving sounds surround you.

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What players say

Players describe this as a short, free horror game with a simple but effective gameplay loop of fixing things under pressure. It relies heavily on sudden jumpscares and sound to create panic, though opinions split on whether it is genuinely scary or just startling. Some praise the atmosphere and lore, while others find the time pressure too tight for comfort.

Screenshots

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More games like this

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