Underplayed Gems

Dead Space (2023)

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Developer
Motive
Publisher
Electronic Arts
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.5 of 5, 68,365 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 15 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, atmospheric survival horror that feels like claustrophobic dread punctuated by frantic combat against mutating alien horrors.

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What players say

Players praise the faithful remake and intense atmosphere, but PC performance is a major pain point: stuttering and crashes persist years after launch. The game stays true to the original while adding side missions and giving Isaac a voice, though some find the dialogue too verbose.

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