Zeno Clash (2009)

Developer: ACE Team
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 3,197 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A surreal, close-quarters brawler set in a beautifully grim punk fantasy world, where each punch feels heavy and deliberate.

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What players say

Players admire the bizarre world and first-person melee combat but find the story nonsensical and the game too short at around 3-4 hours. Some call out transphobic content that spoils the experience.

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