Underplayed Gems

CONDEMNED TO BE FREE (2025)

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Developer
SOOMR INDUSTRIES
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
5.0 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 22 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A short, hybrid perspective shooter that feels like a cinematic exploration of free will, mixing moments of action and abstract atmosphere.

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What players say

Players describe a very short, style-rich experience leaning heavily on existentialist dialogue and a PSX-inspired look. The combat draws from Killer7 but reviews say the controls feel rough and a skip area glitch can cut the run below 20 minutes.

Screenshots

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