Plague: London 1665

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Plague: London 1665 is a single player role playing game with a historical theme. It was developed by WASD Games and was released on October 9, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Wishlist on Steam:https://store.steampowered.com/widget/2225010/Welcome to "Pleague: London 1665," an RPG pixel art game set during one of history's most devastating pandemics. The streets and alleys are swamped with the sick and dead, and only a few people are willing to risk their lives to remove the bodies. As a body collector and graveyard keeper, it is your job to keep the city of London cle…

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91%Audience ScoreBased on 55 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

The game offers a highly immersive and atmospheric portrayal of London during the 1665 plague, with stunning pixel art and a fitting soundtrack that effectively convey the era's grim reality.
It provides a unique blend of survival, strategy, and moral decision-making gameplay that challenges players to manage resources and navigate tough ethical choices.
The historical accuracy and attention to detail in mechanics and story create a deep, emotional experience appreciated by fans of historical RPGs and survival games.

Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, primarily revolving around fetch quests of collecting and burying bodies with limited variety in tasks.
The narrative and character interactions lack depth and emotional engagement, with static NPCs and no impact from player choices on the ending.
The game suffers from awkward controls, occasional bugs, and a small play area, which can hinder smooth gameplay and player immersion.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The story is rooted in a historically accurate and grim depiction of the 1665 London plague, following a family navigating this dark period. While some praise its immersive atmosphere and captivating narrative depth, many find the plot repetitive, emotionally flat, and lacking in meaningful character interactions. Overall, the story intrigues with its historical basis but feels underdeveloped and monotonous for some players.
- “Something the developer really emphasized is how the game's plot is based on the true story of a family that was present during the London plague.”
- “Plague: London 1665 combines rich historical elements with captivating storytelling.”
- “The storytelling is also top-notch, drawing you into the lives of the game's characters and the grim reality they face.”
- “In this title, you're basically completing a never-ending fetch quest to bring bodies off the streets, so they can be buried in the graveyard at the church.”
- “I just don't see the fun factor, or any value from this underdeveloped story, so I wouldn't recommend getting the game.”
- “Narrative - the plot setup is fairly solid, but my issue is virtually nothing has any kind of emotional or intellectual impact.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
48%
14%
The gameplay is a blend of survival, strategy, and resource management set in historically accurate 17th-century London, featuring challenging mechanics like burying the dead and making tough moral choices. While some find it repetitive due to limited core mechanics, many appreciate its engaging tasks, thoughtful decision-making, and immersive narrative, making it both rewarding and memorable.
- “The gameplay is a perfect blend of strategy, management, and survival, keeping you on your toes at all times.”
- “Its historical accuracy, intense gameplay, and tough decision-making make it a standout title.”
- “The attention to detail in the game's mechanics is commendable, from the realistic disease spread to the challenging resource management.”
- “Gameplay wise, you run back and forth on a single street, repeatedly doing the same job burying dead people.”
- “Repetitive, there are only two mechanics: pick up bodies and bury them, grab things for quest givers if you want to increase your morality rating, but outside of the previously mentioned quest givers talking to you, this seems to do nothing.”
- “In general, simple gameplay with normally developed dialogue, but the price tag of $11 makes it more suitable for fans of similar indie projects, while the average buyer is more likely to pass by.”
atmosphere
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
85%
15%
The game masterfully creates a tense, immersive atmosphere that vividly captures the grim reality of 17th-century plague-ridden London through its haunting pixel art, atmospheric sound design, and historically accurate storytelling. Players feel deeply engaged in the survival experience, with every choice intensifying the gripping and immersive mood. Despite simple graphics, the atmospheric depth effectively conveys the horror and complexity of the era.
- “A gripping and atmospheric RPG that immerses you in the grim reality of 1665 London.”
- “The atmosphere and realism are heightened by the stunning graphics and immersive sound design.”
- “Despite the simple pixel graphics, the game creates an incredible atmosphere, conveying all the horror of that time and the complexity of the decisions made.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
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The music in the game effectively captures the medieval London atmosphere with an excellent and immersive soundtrack that complements the visual style and setting. However, its repetitive loop, triggered only by time changes, can become monotonous, with some users noting occasional bugs. Overall, the music enhances the immersive experience despite its simplicity and repetitiveness.
- “Soundtrack 10/10.”
- “The game's historical accuracy, coupled with its engaging gameplay and atmospheric soundtrack, transported me to 17th century London.”
- “In the process of passing the game, we will constantly have to make difficult moral choices, which will affect the fate of the hero and the city as a whole, and a pleasant but gloomy visual style and exciting soundtrack will immerse us in the game for a long time.”
- “With your environment remaining static throughout the game, wandering the same bleak part of London, the only trigger that changes the music is the time of day.”
- “This means that the music plays in a constant, basic loop, changing only as time passes.”
- “It has so much potential but right now it's riddled with bugs and the repetitiveness of it makes it a bit boring, especially with the looping music.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game’s pixel graphics are praised for their detailed, realistic depiction of London and period-appropriate clothing, effectively creating an immersive and atmospheric experience. Despite their simplicity, the visuals powerfully convey the era's mood and enhance storytelling, making the environment both captivating and richly detailed.
- “The storytelling is captivating, and the atmospheric graphics really bring the era to life.”
- “The atmosphere and realism are heightened by the stunning graphics and immersive sound design.”
- “Despite the simple pixel graphics, the game creates an incredible atmosphere, conveying all the horror of that time and the complexity of the decisions made.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers a unique and heartfelt emotional experience, particularly resonating with fans of survival and historical dramas. While its narrative is solid and inspiring, some players feel it lacks deeper emotional or intellectual impact. Overall, it effectively engages players through its compelling story and themes of human resilience.
- “A unique, emotional experience that keeps you hooked!”
- “This is a deep and emotional experience for fans of survival and historical dramas!”
- “Its thrilling gameplay and heartfelt narrative inspire players to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit during challenging times.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game blends awkward, exaggerated character animations and self-entitled NPC interactions, creating moments that are both amusing and ironically somber. Despite the serious themes, the game incorporates a grimdark comedic tone that provides occasional levity.
- “Watching your family cha cha to the church looks awkward and somewhat hilarious, as your character is the most animated, throwing his arms out while leading the fam.”
- “And the side quests must be the most self-entitled NPCs I've ever met, with one beggar claiming he was starving as no one would offer him any food because of his disease, but he would only accept a leg of roasted lamb as food... it would be funny if the game wasn't trying to convey such a somber tone.”
- “Despite the heavy subject matter, the game manages to maintain a sense of grimdark humor that adds a touch of levity.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game delivers solid overall performance with smooth gameplay and minimal technical issues, indicating effective optimization. Users generally experience stable frame rates and quick loading times, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.

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Plague: London 1665 is a role playing game with historical theme.

Plague: London 1665 is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 10 hours playing Plague: London 1665.

Plague: London 1665 was released on October 9, 2024.

Plague: London 1665 was developed by WASD Games.

Plague: London 1665 has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Plague: London 1665 for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Plague: London 1665 is a single player game.

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