Iron Lung (2022)
- Developer
- David Szymanski
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5, 11,014 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 1.9 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a tense, claustrophobic submarine crawl where you navigate blindly with limited sensors, building dread in a dark, minimalist underwater horror
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What players say
Players praise the atmosphere and dread but split on whether the minimal gameplay justifies the price. The game is short, around an hour, and relies on audio and a single radar mechanic to build tension. Many mention it after watching Markiplier's film adaptation.
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