Underplayed Gems

Death Elevator (2023)

Death Elevator cover
Developer
Games From The Abyss
Publisher
QUByte Interactive
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.3 of 5, 34 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 42 minutes
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A tense, fast-paced arcade shooter where you rely entirely on raw skill and quick reflexes to survive randomized encounters, with no room for error or progression.

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What players say

Players describe it as a mix of Superhot and F.E.A.R. with one-hit deaths and slow-motion gunplay. It is a short, focused arena shooter with no unlocks or meta-progression, just climbing floors and killing enemies. Reviews are split on the controls: some praise them once mastered, others report mouse smoothing or stutter issues. The enemy variety is limited to two types and the AI is basic.

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Screenshots

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