Dr. Plague

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Dr. Plague is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Pathiral and was released on April 8, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

In a world ravaged by plague, a lone plague doctor embarks on a journey to stop both the disease and a sinister order of knights controlling it. Dr. Plague is a stealth-adventure game that combines puzzle-solving, platforming, and ambient soundtracks. Features Journey through 4 chapters each with a distinct location, ambience & soundtracks Hide and use innovative stealth mechanics to …

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features a beautifully atmospheric world with striking visuals and haunting music that enhances the overall experience.
Stealth mechanics are engaging and offer a unique challenge, requiring players to think strategically to avoid detection.
Puzzles are well-designed and progressively increase in difficulty, providing a satisfying sense of accomplishment when solved.

The game suffers from imprecise controls, leading to frustrating moments where players may die due to unresponsive actions.
Enemies can detect players from off-screen, creating unfair situations that can lead to repeated deaths and trial-and-error gameplay.
The story is minimal and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more context and narrative development throughout the game.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
48%
13%
The gameplay is characterized by its old-school 2.5D stealth mechanics, which are complemented by unique features like perspective-shifting and a haunting atmosphere. While the stealth elements are engaging and well-crafted, the integration with traditional puzzles and platforming feels disjointed, leading to a less cohesive experience. Overall, the game offers interesting mechanics and challenges, making it a worthwhile pick for fans of atmospheric stealth platformers, despite its brevity and minimal narrative context.
- “The game communicates itself clearly and introduces a unique stealth mechanic I haven't really seen in any other game: hopping over the fence to change the perspective.”
- “Short but atmospheric stealth platformer where you play as a plague doctor sneaking through a dying world to deliver a cure, offering fun gameplay, striking visuals, and a haunting journey that leaves you wanting more.”
- “Yes, the game is short, but it has some clever mechanics and the puzzle difficulty progresses nicely.”
- “I have no problem with their inclusion, but I really wish they coincided with the stealth gameplay more - it feels like they exist independently of it and only overlap on occasion, which makes for a less unified gameplay experience, and ultimately all of them are a lot easier than the stealth sections, and far more forgettable.”
- “I only have two real gripes with the stealth: first, I found the whistling mechanic could be a bit inconsistent and sometimes couldn't tell whether a guard would hear me or not until after I had tried it, but it's a small problem and I did get used to it after a while.”
- “The stealth mechanics are weird.”
atmosphere
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its haunting beauty, effectively capturing a sense of loneliness and desolation through striking visuals and evocative music. Players appreciate the well-crafted environments that enhance the exploration experience, despite the game's limited story and mechanics. Overall, the atmospheric elements significantly contribute to the game's appeal, making it a memorable journey through a ruined world.
- “The style of this game and the atmosphere of a ruined world is beautiful, along with the music.”
- “Short but atmospheric stealth platformer where you play as a plague doctor sneaking through a dying world to deliver a cure, offering fun gameplay, striking visuals, and a haunting journey that leaves you wanting more.”
- “A pleasantly brief exploration of interesting and well-used game mechanics with a well-crafted atmosphere, but not much in the way of story or context.”
- “Combined with the delightfully gloomy music, the game successfully creates a very moody atmosphere of loneliness and desolation as we explore these wonderfully ruinous environments.”
- “Even though this game does not have much in the way of mechanics, story, or voice acting, its atmosphere and stealth gameplay are worth picking up the title.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
43%
43%
The game's story is minimal and largely implied through environmental details, leaving players to piece together the narrative themselves. While the atmosphere and gameplay mechanics are engaging, many reviewers feel that the story lacks depth and could benefit from a more developed narrative. Overall, players find themselves invested despite the sparse storytelling.
- “There was not much of a story, but even so, I felt extremely invested for some reason.”
- “A pleasantly brief exploration of interesting and well-used game mechanics with a well-crafted atmosphere, but not much in the way of story or context.”
- “The environments also have some attempts to show story cues through background details, which in my opinion is a step in the right direction, but I don't think it's explored with as much depth as it could have been.”
- “Much of the story is left for you to piece together through the visuals and surroundings.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, creating a haunting and moody experience that complements the bleak landscapes and ruinous environments. Players appreciate how the delightful and gloomy soundtrack evokes feelings of loneliness and desolation, particularly during moments of exploration and sweeping vistas. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's emotional depth and immersive quality.
- “The style of this game and the atmosphere of a ruined world is beautiful, along with the music.”
- “Combined with the delightfully gloomy music, the game successfully creates a very moody atmosphere of loneliness and desolation as we explore these wonderfully ruinous environments.”
- “Lovely music married with some sweeping countryside vistas made for a few stirring moments.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The graphics are praised for their striking visuals and atmospheric design, effectively enhancing the game's stealth platforming experience. The art style contributes significantly to the storytelling, allowing players to immerse themselves in the haunting world as they navigate through it.
- “Short but atmospheric stealth platformer where you play as a plague doctor sneaking through a dying world to deliver a cure, offering fun gameplay, striking visuals, and a haunting journey that leaves you wanting more.”
- “Much of the story is left for you to piece together through the visuals and surroundings.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
- “Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The environments are bland and uninspired, failing to create an immersive experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have minor glitches that may frustrate players, particularly those sensitive to imprecise controls. Overall, it may not be suitable for individuals who prioritize stability in their gaming experience.
- “I ran into a few glitches.”
- “If you can't stand minor glitches or you get frustrated easily by imprecise controls, this isn't the game for you.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, as players can complete it in under two hours, leaving little incentive to revisit once finished.
- “Going in blind, it took me just barely under 2 hours to beat it, and there isn't much replay value.”