Underplayed Gems

CRUX (2024)

CRUX cover
Developer
Blackout Softworks sh.p.k.
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.7 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

a frantic, old-school first-person shooter where you blast through demon hordes in tight arenas, focusing on movement and precision.

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What players say

Players call it a love letter to Quake with fast movement and responsive controls. Enemies and perk combos keep each run fresh, though some find guns lack punch and AI pathing rough on vertical maps. A single developer built the game, and players hope for more content to come.

Screenshots

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