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Living Cell

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65%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, story
100% User Score Based on 16 reviews

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Living Cell is a single player survival simulation game with horror, mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. It was developed by Blazing Planet Studio and was released on November 6, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You are the only liquidator in block G-326 of the endless Gigakhrushchevka who survived. Now you have to find out what happened in this block, evacuate the residents and find a way out for yourself. But is everything as obvious as it seems at first glance?

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews
atmosphere8 positive mentions
  • The game features a rich lore and an engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of old school horror and adventure games.
  • Puzzles are well-designed, striking a balance between challenging and enjoyable, with a captivating story that keeps players invested.
  • The artistic style and setting are praised for their quality, creating a unique and immersive experience.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around 2-3 hours, leaving players wanting more.
  • The manual save system can be frustrating, as players need to collect coins to save progress, which can lead to lost time if not managed carefully.
  • Some players may find the cultural references and lore less appealing if they are not familiar with the ex-USSR context.

  • atmosphere

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, 16% neutral mentions, 17% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its captivating and horrifying dystopian world, enhanced by impressive artwork, sound design, and storytelling. Players find the environment both immersive and oppressive, with intriguing lore that deepens the experience. Overall, the atmosphere significantly contributes to the game's appeal, making it a compelling reason for players to return despite setbacks.

    • “Considering all these, although I lost a great amount of my progress, I definitely will come back to the game after a while to see its ending since the story is amazing, and the atmosphere is just excellent.”
    • “This game creates an unparalleled horrifying dystopian world, and makes it juicy with atmosphere, sound, storytelling.”
    • “The atmosphere and the dystopian environment of the game are fantastic.”

  • story

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    80% positive mentions, 20% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game features a rich and engaging story set in a horrifying dystopian world, heavily infused with USSR-style cultural references that resonate primarily with ex-USSR citizens. Players appreciate the intriguing lore, atmospheric storytelling, and interesting puzzles, although the game's short length and simplistic interface may detract from the overall experience. Despite some frustrations, many are drawn back to the game for its compelling narrative and immersive atmosphere.

    • “This game creates an unparalleled horrifying dystopian world, and makes it juicy with atmosphere, sound, storytelling.”
    • “The puzzles are very interesting, and the plot and atmosphere are sometimes very creepy and oppressive... it was interesting for me to dive into the local gigakhrushch lore!”
    • “Considering all these, although I lost a great amount of my progress, I definitely will come back to the game after a while to see its ending since the story is amazing, and the atmosphere is just excellent.”

  • graphics

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

    The graphics are praised for their excellent art style and immersive atmosphere, complemented by high-quality background artwork. Reviewers appreciate the engaging setting and interesting puzzles that enhance the overall visual experience.

    • “The atmosphere is great, the puzzles are interesting and not cryptic, the artwork for backgrounds is very good.”
    • “Very good art style and cool setting to explore.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users generally feel that the gameplay meets their expectations and is well-executed, indicating a positive reception overall.

    • “The gameplay, I think, is as it should be.”
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Living Cell is a survival simulation game with horror, mystery and post-apocalyptic themes. Common tags for Living Cell include realistic, indie, 2d, psychedelic, exploration and others.

Living Cell is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Living Cell was released on November 6, 2023.

Living Cell was developed by Blazing Planet Studio.

Living Cell has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Living Cell for its atmosphere.

Living Cell is a single player game.

Similar games include The Tartarus Key, The Crown of Leaves, Deep Sleep: Labyrinth of the Forsaken, STASIS: BONE TOTEM, Primordia and others.