Heart-Lung Machine (2024)

Developer: Hermann Hetzer
Publisher: Schreckstoff
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.9 of 5, 28 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 45 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

You fumble through pitch-black corridors with a dying flashlight, hiding from an unpredictable AI that can find you at any moment.

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What players say

Players describe a short, dark VR horror game about hiding from an AI-driven monster in an underground facility. Many finish in 20 minutes to two hours, and opinions split on whether the extreme darkness and flashlight focus create tension or frustration. Some call it a competent Outlast clone, while others praise its unsettling atmosphere.

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