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Heavy Metal Death Can

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94%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, atmosphere
Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
94% User Score Based on 79 reviews

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Heavy Metal Death Can is a single player survival action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by Krufs Productions and was released on May 28, 2026. It received very positive reviews from players.

Heavy Metal Death Can is a Retro-Inspired Survival-Horror game set on a submarine in an alternate late-70s Swedish setting. Trapped beneath the ocean, you must fight against the terrifying Sludge which has turned your crew into Zombies. Look for survivors and uncover the truth behind the madness.

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94%Audience ScoreBased on 79 reviews
music15 positive mentions
replayability1 negative mentions
  • Authentic old-school survival horror experience with strong homage to classic PS1 era Resident Evil games, featuring fixed camera angles, tank controls, and resource management that create a tense atmosphere.
  • Unique claustrophobic submarine setting that adds fresh flavor to the genre, complemented by impressive sound design and a heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the horror vibe.
  • Well-designed puzzles and map layout that encourage exploration and strategic backtracking, along with satisfying combat mechanics including melee shovel attacks and challenging but fair boss fights.
  • Final boss fight is notably difficult and frustrating due to limited ammo availability, slow reload animations, awkward camera angles, and some design choices that can lead to resource soft-locks without prior knowledge.
  • Camera transitions and fixed angles occasionally cause disorientation and control issues during combat, particularly in some boss rooms and cramped corridors, which may detract from the experience for some players.
  • Short game length with limited replay value or unlockable content beyond randomized modes; some players may find pacing uneven or certain puzzles and enemy encounters tedious due to backtracking and scarce resources.

  • music

    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    54% positive mentions, 35% neutral mentions, 11% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its unique heavy metal soundtrack that perfectly sets an intense, eerie atmosphere, enhancing both the horror and action elements. Reviewers highlight its role in driving the mood, especially during boss fights and key moments, with well-timed stingers and custom sound design. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that significantly elevates the game's immersive experience.

    • “There are well-timed musical stingers, a phenomenal metal soundtrack which serves to highlight transitions into boss fights and several other key areas and persists through those fights.”
    • “The gameplay scared me multiple times and the music fueled me to push through any enemy and obstacle to completion in 1 run playthrough.”
    • “Highlight is the soundtrack and the general sound design—lots of custom foley work and whatnot, and it makes the game shine.”
    • “There were two times where the music failed to stop after I escaped an encounter or defeated a boss, but the game was able to fix itself.”
    • “No complaints other than we could use more metal music during the game.”
    • “The graphics remind me of mouthwashing and the music does exactly what it is supposed to do which is to set the mood.”

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 8% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The game delivers a consistently praised atmosphere characterized by tense, creepy, and claustrophobic vibes, enhanced by heavy metal music and a unique, eerie soundtrack. Its environments, enemy design, and retro PS1-era horror feel contribute to a richly immersive and dread-filled experience that stands out as a highlight despite minor flaws. Overall, the atmosphere significantly elevates the game's exploration, puzzles, and combat.

    • “The enemy design, environments, music, and atmosphere is where the game shines.”
    • “But the atmosphere is where this game really shines, the setting is pure awesomeness, and the submarine really feels claustrophobic.”
    • “• Insane atmosphere: fantastic dread, unique setting, and an eerie soundtrack that snaps into heavy metal chaos.”
    • “The game has that same tense, creepy atmosphere where you're constantly on edge, solving puzzles, and trying to survive.”
    • “Overall, the atmosphere and retro feeling of the game much outweighed the rough edges, and I think it's a good debut game.”
    • “But the atmosphere is where this game really shines; the setting is pure awesomeness, and the submarine really feels claustrophobic.”

  • story

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The story is straightforward and not particularly groundbreaking but features a unique submarine setting that effectively builds a claustrophobic, horror atmosphere. While character attachment and emotional depth are limited, the narrative includes intriguing subplots and mysteries enhanced by collectible notes, providing added context without being essential. Overall, the story maintains a good pace, avoids unnecessary padding, and complements the game's style and gameplay well.

    • “The story reminded me a little of Crow Country with a lot of random NPCs to find, as well as a good mystery to solve.”
    • “Great style and soundtrack, the characters have a little more personality than I was expecting, the bosses were far more interesting than most in the genre, and I found the story interesting enough.”
    • “There's more than a couple subplots going on if you follow the notes, but the story itself is not relying on the notes to tell the story, just adds some really good meat to it.”
    • “Despite the notes spread about the sub that help explain the events that occurred, there is little reason to feel attached to the crew or the story at all.”
    • “This hurts the story a bit.”
    • “The story itself is not relying on the notes to tell the story, just add some really good meat to it, but there are more than a couple subplots going on if you follow the notes.”

  • gameplay

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its classic, well-structured mechanics and engaging boss fights that require strategy rather than just brute force. While some moments, like the reactor boss, felt slow or unclear, the overall experience is fun, satisfying, and respects the player's time without resorting to tedious busywork. Unique elements like the shovel combat add a fresh and enjoyable twist to the gameplay.

    • “To boot, gameplay-wise it's pure oldschool goodness.”
    • “A classy mechanical structure coupled with a unique setting resulted in a competently made, thought-out game.”
    • “It isn't made clear to you until you've done it, which was an okay mechanic... although the reactor boss refused to do what it needed to do for several minutes and I couldn't figure out if there was some hidden thing I needed to do instead of what I was doing... but no, it was just slow in getting started, I guess.”
    • “The 3rd boss though... I loved his mechanics but certain things annoyed me about it.”
    • “The bosses all had a mechanic to piece out and were not just damage sponges.”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their nostalgic, retro style that effectively sets the dark, atmospheric mood, though some visuals can be too dim or blend together, potentially causing difficulty in gameplay. Overall, the aesthetic is appreciated for capturing the essence of classic horror survival games, especially considering the small development team.

    • “I love me some old school retro style graphics and horror survival.”
    • “The graphics are really looking a lot like how I remember the games back then.”
    • “Exploration and aesthetic is pretty cool though, I'm enjoying it outside of boss fights and it's pretty cool this was made by a 2 person dev team.”
    • “It's dark, graphically that is, up the brightness or you may not be able to see very well.”
    • “A couple of elements blend in rooms because of the visuals and beginners might find the ammo economy a bit rough.”
    • “The graphics remind me of mouthwashing and the music does exactly what it is supposed to do which is to set the mood.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a dark, self-aware humor that complements its hardcore PS1-style survival horror gameplay, offering clever nods to classics like Resident Evil. Players appreciate its solid tone that balances intense gameplay with witty, tongue-in-cheek moments.

    • “Pretty hardcore PS1-style game with great music, dark humor, and a lot of nods to classics like Resident Evil.”
    • “Good, solid survival horror with a good sense of humor about itself.”

  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game lacks replayability, offering no additional content or incentives to revisit after the initial playthrough, which diminishes its overall value.

    • “My main issue is that the price is a bit high for what it offers; there is no replay value or additional content to unlock (as far as I know).”

  • grinding

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game involves significant backtracking and running between distant rooms for certain puzzles, which can make the pacing feel tedious at times.

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Heavy Metal Death Can is a survival action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. Common tags for Heavy Metal Death Can include indie, exploration, third person, soundtrack, retro and others.

Heavy Metal Death Can is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS, Steam Deck and others.

Heavy Metal Death Can was released on May 28, 2026.

Heavy Metal Death Can was developed by Krufs Productions.

Heavy Metal Death Can has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Heavy Metal Death Can for its music but disliked it for its story.

Heavy Metal Death Can is a single player game.

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