Deadlight (2012)

Developer: Tequila Works, S.L.
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 12,763 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.9 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense side-scrolling survival platformer set in a bleak, atmospheric post-apocalyptic world where every movement must be precise and desperate.

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What players say

Players praise the game's atmosphere and Limbo-like aesthetic, but many find the controls janky, with input lag that makes platforming frustrating. Opinion splits on whether it nails its vision or leaves potential untapped.

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