Gloom (2017)
- Developer
- Hunchback Studio
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 605 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 7.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A tense and punishing side-scrolling action roguelike where each run feels like a descent into a Lovecraftian nightmare, demanding careful learning and adaptation.
darkatmosphericpunishingmysteriousproceduralchallengingside-scrollingsouls-like
What players say
Players praise the atmospheric cosmic horror style and find the game simple but rewarding for short runs, though combat feels clunky and the stamina system frustrates some. Reviews split on whether the repetition is calming or tedious, and many warn that item balance favors lifesteal and stamina regen over other upgrades.
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