Volume (2015)

Developer: Bithell Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 713 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 6.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, minimalist stealth game where you methodically navigate top-down levels, solving puzzles while evading detection in a futuristic, story-driven dystopia.

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What players say

Players compare Volume to Metal Gear Solid VR missions, praising its steady stream of gadgets and enemy types. Many find the 100 levels become repetitive and tedious, with complaints about forced cooldowns on restart, sluggish keyboard controls, and inconsistent enemy detection.

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