Radiant Exodus

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Radiant Exodus is a single player survival role playing shooter game with horror, post-apocalyptic and science fiction themes. It was developed by horrawr and was released on May 24, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

please show support by rate and follow.Sarah Caldwell's casual drink at a neon-lit bar turns into a night of survival. As mutants descend from a UFO above Gleam City, Grab your AK47 and fight back in this adrenaline-pumping first-person shooter. Can you help Sarah save her city from extraterrestrial chaos? Load up and light up the night in this sci-fi action saga!Created with Unreal Engine 5.2Foll…

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Creates a creepy atmosphere with effective jump scares and impressive monster audio design.
Solid accomplishment for a solo indie developer with a passionate approach and fun gameplay moments like the final boss fight.
Short and accessible gameplay suitable for quick horror experiences, with enjoyable sound design and monster variety.

Extremely short game length that leaves players wanting more and limits replayability.
Audio issues including loud inconsistent sound levels and confusing directional cues when taking damage.
Game feels rough and unpolished with awkward controls, UI problems, invisible walls, repetitive assets, and some bugs especially during final boss fights.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally short and straightforward, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others view it as lacking depth and originality. Though it offers a basic alien invasion premise with occasional scares, many feel it feels underdeveloped and mainly serves as a backdrop for gameplay. Overall, it provides a brief, modest narrative experience that may appeal to fans of simple indie horror games.
- “The story was interesting and had me reading it all.”
- “Short game, enjoyed playing, very interesting story + gameplay, good ambient darkness to explore the areas.”
- “Short and sweet, I received this in a giveaway and was asked to leave a review. It isn't bad for a solo indie game, with a few jumpscares and a simple but decent storyline.”
- “There is basically no story, and what is there is just an excuse to shoot some monsters.”
- “The story feels like it was written by someone who has never seen a book before.”
- “It's an alien invasion story, but I feel like the developer attempted to make a much bigger game than he had the time for.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game effectively creates a creepy and tense atmosphere, enhanced by well-executed jump scares. While generally praised for its spooky mood, some users feel there is room for improvement in certain parts. Overall, it’s highly recommended for fans of horror due to its immersive and frightening ambiance.
- “Nice short horror game with a few good jump scares and a creepy atmosphere.”
- “Great little game, I enjoyed the jump scares and it really does create a spooky atmosphere.”
- “The game is pretty good and has great potential; I love how it has a great atmosphere and so many scary factors. I cannot count how many times I've jumped. As somebody who loves horror games, I would recommend this a lot, especially to horror fans.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is straightforward and suitable for quick, casual play but lacks unique mechanics and depth, resulting in a relatively short experience. While the gunplay and atmosphere are praised, issues such as a confusing UI, insufficient explanations, and bugs hinder the overall experience. Despite these flaws, some players found it enjoyable, especially with improvements noticed on replay.
- “This is a pure shooter with no complicated mechanics to worry about.”
- “Short game, enjoyed playing, very interesting story and gameplay, good ambient darkness to explore the areas.”
- “After replaying the game, I've noticed many improvements that better the gameplay experience, and had a relatively better time.”
- “Overall, it’s fine for quick gameplay, but it doesn’t offer anything new.”
- “I wouldn't pay 4 bucks for this; it's not that long and not that polished. The setting and story have potential, but the game is missing unique mechanics and depth. Still, it was a fun 20-minute experience if you don't expect much.”
- “Gunplay and audio are pretty good, but the UI is atrocious, many gameplay elements are hardly explained (had to watch a YouTube video from another review), and there are bugs in the final section that require you to reload. There are no saves, so you have to replay the entire game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are outdated and rough, resembling 2005 quality despite being a 2025 release. While there are occasional cool visuals, the overall presentation feels disjointed and unpolished.
- “Tried this game a few days ago, played for a few minutes, quit because the game was not interesting. Graphics look like 2005 quality, but it's made in 2025.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is lighthearted and adds a comedic twist to the horror elements, making encounters more amusing than frightening. Overall, the game combines humor and horror in a fun, brief FPS experience.
- “The enemies looked cool, but engaging them was more funny than scary.”
- “Funny, short horror FPS.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users praise the music as a standout element, highlighting it as great and effective in enhancing the experience, especially alongside jump scares.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect is noted as a persistent activity players must continue engaging in, suggesting a repetitive gameplay element that requires ongoing effort.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel the optimization could be improved by enhancing the settings menu UI, adding features like keybind customization and audio adjustment, and including apply and reset buttons for easier changes.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, which is understandable given its $4.99 indie horror status, though players seeking extended playtime may find it lacking.
- “Not much replayability, which is probably fine for a $4.99 indie horror, but some may want more time out of it.”