Underplayed Gems

Vaccine (2020)

Vaccine cover
Developer
Adam Thompson
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A gently engaging hexagonal puzzle game that combines simple level mastery with a light save-the-world framing.

addictingchallengingcasualpuzzlingstrategicrelaxing

What players say

Players describe it as a cross between Hexcells and Minesweeper on a hex grid, where incorrect guesses cost medicine and can end the run. Many appreciate the relaxing, pick-up-and-play loop but consistently note that forced guessing, especially in later stages, feels unfair and can end runs prematurely.

Screenshots

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