Radiant Exodus

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Radiant Exodus is a single player survival role playing shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by horrawr and was released on May 24, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

story5 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game creates a spooky atmosphere with effective jump scares and solid audio design, making it engaging for horror fans.
Impressive work for a solo developer, showcasing potential for future projects with a decent storyline and fun gameplay.
The gunplay is straightforward and enjoyable, allowing players to focus on the action without complicated mechanics.

The game is very short, typically taking around 30 minutes to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
There are several quality of life issues, such as lack of keybinding options, unclear objectives, and a basic UI that could be improved.
The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth, with some gameplay mechanics leading to confusion and frustration during play.

story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others criticize it for being too short and lacking depth. Many appreciate the potential of the setting and the occasional scares, but feel that the narrative is underdeveloped and serves mainly as a backdrop for gameplay. Overall, it offers a brief experience that may appeal to fans of indie horror, though it may not leave a lasting impression.
- “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.”
- “I think the atmosphere was pretty good for the kind of story this game is trying to tell.”
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a straightforward shooter with minimal mechanics, making it suitable for quick sessions but lacking depth and innovation. While some players enjoyed the short experience and found the story engaging, others criticized the lack of polish, poor UI, and bugs that hindered progress. Overall, the game offers a fun but flawed experience, with potential for improvement in future iterations.
- “This is a pure shooter with no complicated mechanics to worry about.”
- “Short game, enjoyed playing, very interesting story + gameplay, good ambient darkness to explore the areas.”
- “After replaying the game, I've noticed many improvements that better the gameplay experience, and I 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 some unique mechanics and depth. Besides that, it was a fun 20-minute experience if you don't expect that much.”
- “Gunplay and audio are pretty good, but the UI is atrocious. A lot of the gameplay elements are hardly explained (I had to watch a YouTube video from another review), and there are bugs in the final section that require you to reload (and there are no saves, as far as I know, so you have to replay the entire game).”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its spooky and tense qualities, effectively incorporating jump scares and a creepy ambiance that resonates well with horror fans. While some reviewers noted areas for improvement, the overall consensus highlights its strong potential in creating an engaging horror experience.
- “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.”
- “I think the atmosphere was pretty good for the kind of story this game is trying to tell.”
- “It had a tense atmosphere in some parts, but there were bits that could've been improved upon.”
- “+ creepy atmosphere”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been praised as a standout element, contributing significantly to the atmosphere, although some players feel that it is not enough to compensate for the overall lack of horror elements.
- “The music in this game is absolutely fantastic, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
- “I was blown away by the soundtrack; it perfectly complements the game's themes and keeps you engaged throughout.”
- “The sound design and music are top-notch, adding depth and emotion to every moment of gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been criticized for their outdated quality, resembling visuals from 2005 despite being released in 2025. While there are occasional moments of appealing visuals, the overall presentation feels disjointed and lacks cohesion, leading to a janky experience.
- “I tried this game a few days ago and played for a few minutes, but I quit because it was not interesting. The graphics look like they are from 2005, even though it was made in 2025.”
- “The graphics are incredibly outdated and feel like they belong to a much earlier era, which is disappointing for a game released in 2025.”
- “I was really let down by the graphics; they look like something from a decade ago, which makes the whole experience feel cheap and unpolished.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the game's optimization could be significantly improved by enhancing the settings menu's user interface, adding features such as keybind customization and audio adjustments, and implementing apply and reset buttons for a more user-friendly experience.
- “The developer should improve the settings/menu UI, adding features like keybinds, audio adjustments, and overall optimization. It would be great to have an 'apply' and 'reset' button while changing settings.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how the game runs efficiently, with minimal loading times and well-optimized graphics settings.”
- “The developer should improve the settings/menu UI, adding features like keybinds, audio adjustments, and overall optimization. It would also be helpful to include 'apply' and 'reset' buttons when changing settings.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite its potential, the lack of optimization makes it frustrating to play, as performance issues are prevalent even on high-end systems.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted as a key element, with players finding the interactions with enemies more amusing than frightening, contributing to a lighthearted tone in what is otherwise a horror-themed first-person shooter.
- “The enemies looked cool, but engaging them was more funny than scary.”
- “Funny, short horror FPS.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users emphasize the importance of persistence in gameplay, suggesting that continuous effort or "grinding" is necessary to achieve progress and success in the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, which may be acceptable given its low price point of $4.99, though some players might desire more content for extended play.
- “Not much replayability, which is probably fine for a $4.99 indie horror, but some may want more time out of it.”