DRUDGE

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DRUDGE is a single player simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Writegg and was released on January 15, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

DRUDGE is a single-player horror simulation game that immerses players in a chilling and atmospheric experience. Combining intense psychological elements with survival mechanics, the game challenges players to navigate terrifying environments while managing their character's mental and physical state. With its focus on suspense and immersive storytelling, DRUDGE offers a gripping journey into horror.

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Single-Player

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an outstanding atmosphere that blends horror and simulation elements, creating an oddly addictive gameplay loop.
Progression feels rewarding, with upgrades that matter and a satisfying mix of farming, trash sorting, and exploration.
The unique concept and engaging mechanics, along with the potential for future updates, have left players excited and eager for more content.

Some players find the combat mechanics lacking and feel that the enemy AI could use improvement.
The game can become overwhelming with the amount of trash to sort and limited space, leading to frustration.
Timers on missions can create a sense of rush, which some players wish could be turned off for a more relaxed experience.

gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
22%
22%
The gameplay is characterized by a satisfying and addictive loop involving farming, trash sorting, and expeditions, despite some initial jankiness in combat mechanics. Players appreciate the unique and fast-paced nature of the game, drawing comparisons to similar titles while noting its superior mechanics. Overall, the experience is enjoyable, with minimal bugs reported and a strong anticipation for future updates and story developments.
- “The gameplay loop is very satisfying between farming, trash sorting, and expeditions.”
- “The gameplay loop is weirdly addictive.”
- “Gameplay loop was fun, looking forward to more updates and storyline.”
- “Honestly, it's a time sink; the base mechanic of sorting is just overwhelming, with trash dropping in and barely any space.”
- “While the combat takes a bit to master (I'm nowhere near a master), even with a bit of jankiness, it is still fine and not the focus of the gameplay.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its outstanding and immersive atmosphere, characterized by a spooky ambiance enhanced by exceptional sound design and music. Players find the combination of these elements creates a captivating and addictive experience, despite the absence of certain gameplay mechanics like voxel mining.
- “Atmospheric sound design is amazing.”
- “The atmosphere is quite spooky but works.”
- “Creepy atmosphere, especially the sounds.”
- “Atmosphere?”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story in the game is engaging and intriguing, encouraging players to explore further without needing specific quest objectives. While the narrative keeps players guessing, some users express a desire for more clarity and a less restrictive approach to quest timers, which can create a sense of urgency despite ample time to complete tasks. Overall, the gameplay loop is enjoyable, and players are eager for future updates to the storyline.
- “I want to know what happened, so much so I am willingly going further down into the depths without needing a quest objective to force me to.”
- “Gameplay loop was fun, looking forward to more updates and storyline.”
- “Has enough of a story to keep you guessing on what is going on, but never gives too much.”
- “Don't like the timers on the missions, wish there was an option to turn them off so I don't feel rushed (even though there is plenty of time to do them).”
- “The time given for quests varies from generous to tight.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly the farming and resource management elements, which contribute to a satisfying gameplay loop. While some may feel overwhelmed by the game's demands, effective strategies like upgrading backpacks and focusing on farming can enhance the experience. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate a mix of cleaning and zombie-killing mechanics.
- “Farming is fine.”
- “Its a fun game but people get overwhelmed too quickly and just say it's too much when in reality getting the 2 backpack upgrades and staying above and farming money is the way to go until you have to do expeditions.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music in the game has received praise for its quality and ability to enhance the overall atmosphere, showcasing the talents of modders and musicians who contributed to its development.
- “Score one for modders and musicians going game dev.”
- “I loved the music and the atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the sound effects are decent, the background music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
- “The soundtrack is underwhelming and fails to capture the game's atmosphere, leaving it feeling flat.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report minor stability issues, particularly with item dropping, which is common in physics-based games. However, these bugs are not game-breaking, and players suggest that a tutorial could enhance the experience by clarifying gameplay mechanics and task management.
- “Dropping items can be a bit buggy, but any game with physics can have these issues at the start.”
- “Nothing game-breaking or really anything buggy, but the fun setup needs a tutorial about whether you can sneak or if it's just a brawl, and maybe notes on how to handle tasks, like securing sectors.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are praised for being visually appealing and well-suited to the theme, enhancing the overall experience. Users appreciate the pleasant aesthetics and the effective tutorial integration with the visuals.
- “I find Drudge very addictive, and the graphics were really good and fit well with the theme.”
- “I also liked the visuals; they're pleasant to look at and play.”