Underplayed Gems

The Zone: Stalker Stories (2023)

The Zone: Stalker Stories cover
Developer
Illuminated Games
Platforms
Windows, Linux
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG, Early Access
Rating
3.9 of 5, 22 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense and methodical tactical card game set in a grim, supernatural wasteland where survival hinges on careful resource management and strategic battles.

tacticalatmosphericsurvivalexplorationstory-richturn-basedrogue-litepost-apocalyptic

What players say

Players describe it as Stalker meets Slay the Spire with a visual novel story and unique anomaly setting. Many praise the atmosphere and responsive developer, but crashes and game-breaking bugs are common, with some calling the game unplayable in its early access state.

Trailer

Screenshots

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