Daemonic Runner (2020)

Developer: Sergey Bobrov
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A high-speed retro first-person shooter with gothic visuals and precise movement, evoking the feel of classic 90s games.

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What players say

Players describe it as a fast, first-person game about impaling enemies by running into them at speed. The consensus is that it is very short, around an hour, with a unique momentum-based mechanic but janky hit detection and inconsistent physics. Some praise the concept and visual style, while others feel it is too unpolished and barebones.

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