Underplayed Gems

Undead West (2024)

Undead West cover
Developer
Deathless Games
Publisher
Retrovibe
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 41 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A frantic, western-themed bullet hell where you dash and shoot through waves of enemies, using whiskey buffs and unlocking gear between runs, all while carrying a gritty debt to Death.

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What players say

Players praise the music and theme, but split on the clarity of the black-and-white art, which sometimes makes walls and obstacles hard to read. The game is short, around 2-8 hours, with slow progression that limits early weapon variety. Some report boss bugs and input lag, though keyboard and mouse is preferred.

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