Underplayed Gems

Death Elevator (2023)

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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

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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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