TOXICANT (2021)

Developer: Cosmocat
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 12 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 50 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

Navigating procedurally generated mines with scarce resources, scavenging contaminated food and tools while piecing together a grim conspiracy from scattered notes.

atmosphericdarktensepunishingstealthroguelikesurvival horrorfirst-person

What players say

Players find the randomized cave escape loop tense and fun, but many note the game feels raw with limited enemy variety and basic mechanics. There is appreciation for the atmosphere and sound design.

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