Atomic Exile

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Atomic Exile is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Inferno Muse Interactive and was released on June 16, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Atomic Exile is a top down post-apocalyptic extraction shooter set in the desert wastelands of near future America. You will visit enclaves, explore devastated ruins and encounter NPCs such as other survivors, raiders, mutated beasts and rogue machines. Each run is a new experience with procedural generation ensuring that exploring the same area twice is never the same. Equipment You will star…

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The gameplay loop is engaging and fun, with a satisfying extraction shooter experience that keeps players coming back.
The game has great potential with solid core mechanics, including enjoyable gun customization and a rewarding looting system.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates, which gives hope for future improvements and content expansion.

The game currently lacks content, with limited areas to explore and missions, leading to a feeling of monotony after a few hours of play.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including save errors and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
The combat can feel unbalanced, with enemies exhibiting overly accurate shooting and inconsistent AI behavior, making encounters feel punishing.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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48%
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The gameplay has been described as satisfying with solid core mechanics and an engaging loop, enhanced by features like crafting and a day/night cycle. However, many players note a lack of fresh ideas, repetitive tasks, and incomplete mechanics, leading to a feeling of monotony and limited replayability. While the game shows potential and has a smooth experience, it suffers from bugs and missing features that hinder its overall depth and enjoyment.
- “The gameplay loop itself is very good, and the vehicles make it even better.”
- “It has great mechanics, it's smooth (no glitches or bugs), great pixel art, night/day cycles, crafting, reputation system, loot/sell/buy, which creates an addictive gaming loop.”
- “Very cool game with proven gameplay mechanics - I am looking forward to more items and increasing gameplay depth.”
- “The gameplay can get a bit monotone.”
- “You run out of missions very quickly; the buying and selling mechanics lack a buyback system in case you want to purchase back something you sold. The weapon modification doesn't work sometimes, and you are completely unable to change some parts with ones that are compatible.”
- “Currently lacks any replayable or progressive gameplay elements at its core, like a solid loot pool.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is minimal, primarily consisting of straightforward fetch quests and unspoken personal goals, with no overarching narrative. Players appreciate the simplicity and rewarding nature of the quests but express a desire for more variety and random mission generation to enhance engagement. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of a substantial storyline may deter those seeking a deeper narrative experience.
- “The quests are fun, simple, straight to the point and feel rewarding, which I love.”
- “There's a few quests from the townsfolk to get you going and some unspoken goals that you'll eventually set for yourself based on what you need or want.”
- “The game is very enjoyable and we are waiting for the expansion of missions, weapons, and enemies.”
- “I mean, I do have some tasks that are reset daily, I assume, and some crafting things I can do, but other than that I seem to have run out of story, I think (unless I am missing something).”
- “No storyline included, just go and fetch missions.”
- “Overall pretty good for its price if you're looking for a casual extraction shooter and don't care about a larger story to follow.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro, pixel art style that some players appreciate for its nostalgic appeal, while others find it lacking compared to other titles in the genre. Despite mixed opinions, many agree that the visuals do not detract from the gameplay experience, with the top-down perspective feeling modern and engaging.
- “I got this because I love retro visuals and the pictures seemed interesting.”
- “The looting is pretty healthy, the quests and progression are straightforward, and the top-down perspective doesn't feel dated with its pixel graphics.”
- “Graphics: good; Style: retro/post-apocalyptic.”
- “Shitty graphics: Yeah, it's pixel art, I know, but then go and see Kingdom 2 Crowns and compare what pixel art can deliver to this game.”
- “The looting is pretty healthy, the quests and progression are straightforward, and the top-down perspective isn't a hindrance. However, it doesn't feel 'dated' with its pixel graphics.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
The game features smooth mechanics and engaging gameplay elements, but users report it as somewhat unpolished and buggy. While the developers are actively addressing these issues with patches, players should be prepared for a few glitches at launch.
- “It has great mechanics, it's smooth with no glitches or bugs, and features a fantastic pixel art style, night/day cycles, crafting, a reputation system, and loot/sell/buy mechanics, which creates an addictive gaming loop.”
- “The game runs flawlessly, providing a stable experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes or major issues during my playtime.”
- “At the same time, just understand you're getting an unpolished and buggy mess for 15 bucks.”
- “A little buggy at the moment, but the dev has already been active in the discussions to crank out patches.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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67%
Reviewers note that the game currently lacks significant replayability due to the absence of a solid loot pool and progressive gameplay elements. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a system where defeated NPCs drop their items, which could enhance the incentive to replay. Overall, the game needs more engaging mechanics to encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly change the outcome, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character builds, I find myself coming back to explore different strategies and experiences.”
- “The dynamic world and random events keep the gameplay engaging, encouraging me to replay and discover new elements each time.”
- “Currently lacks any replayable or progressive gameplay elements at its core, like a solid loot pool.”
- “Plus, no melee; when you kill NPCs, they should drop everything they have—guns, ammo, med kits, etc.—as a boost and incentive for replayability.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”