Who Must Die

About

Who Must Die is a simulation game where you play as a doctor assigned to discover which of three patients is contaminated, using experimental tests or ordering the guard to do the dirty work. The game emphasizes the impact of choices on human life and offers an escape room-like experience. Developed to raise awareness about decision-making with moral implications, the game also features behind-the-scenes videos of the team.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has an interesting premise and execution, with a unique concept that engages players.
The full motion video and atmospheric background score enhance the overall experience.
Some players found it entertaining and appreciated the moral dilemmas presented in the gameplay.

The game is plagued by technical issues, including frequent crashes and lack of save functionality, making it unplayable for many.
It is extremely short, with gameplay lasting only about 20-30 minutes, leading to a feeling of insufficient content for the price.
The quality of the game is criticized for being akin to an asset flip, with poor acting and minimal depth in gameplay mechanics.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is criticized for being minimal and repetitive, primarily involving simple button and lever operations, which some players find boring. Additionally, technical issues such as frequent crashes on modern PCs render the game unplayable for many users.
- “The core game mechanic is simple.”
- “Gameplay itself is somewhat minimal with the player mainly operating buttons and levers and seeing reactions.”
- “Anyway, that's all I could tell about the actual gameplay because this crashes all the time and is unplayable on modern PCs.”
- “Gameplay itself is somewhat minimal, with the player mainly operating buttons and levers and seeing reactions.”
- “20 minutes of boring gameplay accompanied by monotonous elevator music.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is described as monotonous and uninspiring, with a repetitive elevator music quality that contributes to a lackluster gameplay experience. Players find the audio aspect to be dull, which detracts from the overall engagement of the game.
- “20 minutes of boring gameplay accompanied by monotonous elevator music.”
- “The music is either too hard or too soft, lacking a balanced feel.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's story is brief, lasting only about half an hour, and revolves around an outbreak involving three characters, one of whom is infected. While some players find the narrative engaging and appreciate the hard decisions it presents, others question its value given the short gameplay duration.
- “I really loved this game; it has an interesting story, hard decisions, and is highly replayable.”
- “A neat little game, but for only half an hour of gameplay before you complete the story, I'm not sure it's worth 7 bucks.”
- “The whole 'story' is: there was an outbreak... here are three people, one of them is infected.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game raises concerns among users, with some likening its quality to that of asset flips or cash grabs, despite a lack of concrete evidence. However, others express satisfaction with the game, indicating that pre-release advertising successfully attracted them to install and play it for an extended period.
- “There's no evidence, so we need to give the benefit of the doubt... regardless, asset flip or not, the quality here is indistinguishable from many asset flip/cash grab scams, and that's a problem in itself.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game successfully establishes a compelling atmosphere through its visual design, featuring a grain filter and muted colors, alongside well-crafted FMV elements. However, despite these efforts, the central gameplay lacks depth, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Visually, the game creates a great atmosphere with a nice grain filter and dulled colors.”
- “A lot of effort has gone into creating an atmosphere and setting up the central game, even featuring FMV of the patients.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
The game is praised for its strong replayability, driven by an engaging story and challenging decisions that encourage players to explore different outcomes. Reviewers appreciate how it allows for varied experiences, making each playthrough feel unique and impactful.
- “I really loved this game; it has an interesting story, hard decisions, and great replayability.”
- “The multiple endings and choices make every playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “I keep coming back to this game because each run offers new experiences and challenges.”
- “I really loved this game; interesting story, hard decisions, and replayable.”
- “Well made, replayable, and lets you feel like a terrible person while saving the world!”