Gerty (2019)

Developer: Spawn Point OSK
Publisher: Resistance Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, RPG
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like a frantic, tactical scramble through alien-infested tunnels where every run offers new paths and each shot can reshape the battlefield.

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What players say

Players praise the unique digging mechanic and twin-stick combat, calling it a cross between Nuclear Throne and Risk of Rain underground. However, the early access version is very short, with only 6-7 levels and a sudden ending, and some find the controls clunky or the price too high for the content.

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