Underplayed Gems

West of Dead (2020)

West of Dead cover
Developer
Upstream Arcade
Publisher
Raw Fury
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
3.6 of 5, 2,214 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.3 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, darkly atmospheric twin-stick shooter set in a grim purgatory where tactical cover and relentless enemies keep you on edge.

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What players say

Players praise the Ron Perlman narration and the Western-purgatory atmosphere, but many find the combat repetitive, the item upgrades underwhelming, and the final boss too easy. Opinion splits on how long the novelty lasts, with some calling it a fun weekend game and others finding it boring quickly.

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