Infectonator: Survivors (2016)

Developer: Toge Productions
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Simulation, Strategy
Rating: 3.3 of 5, 1,161 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 8.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A brutally hard, permadeath survival sim where every mistake can be fatal and you must learn from failure to push forward.

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What players say

Players have nostalgic love for the browser original but find the Steam port lacking quality of life. The game is fun for a dollar, though it gets old fast, achievements are broken, and mouse-only controls frustrate. Opinions split: some enjoy the squad survival and base building loop, others find the grind and RNG punishing.

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