Hellpoint (2020)

Developer: Cradle Games
Publisher: tinyBuild
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating: 3.6 of 5, 4,492 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 21 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like creeping through a haunted space station where every corner could hide a deadly ambush and you must methodically learn enemy patterns to survive.

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What players say

Players praise its deep exploration and sci-fi atmosphere, calling it the closest non-FromSoftware souls-like to the real thing. However, many report janky combat, frustrating platforming, bugs, and a confusing map that makes progression unclear.

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