Underplayed Gems

Demon Core (2024)

Demon Core cover
Developer
Great Ganba
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating
4.1 of 5, 16 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 39 minutes
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

Claustrophobic and tense navigation of a deadly irradiated power plant without handholding, relying on your own skill and a radiation detector to survive.

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What players say

Players describe a short, semi-linear horror game that relies on atmosphere and player skill rather than chase sequences. You navigate using only a paper map and geiger counter, with no on-screen markers, and some players find the puzzles frustrating. Optimisation is noted as poor.

Screenshots

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