An awesome new co-op horror game is oozing STALKER vibes, and players on Steam are already loving it

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The new indie game Misery, created by a single developer, is quickly gaining popularity thanks to its strong inspiration from games like STALKER and the classic PlayStation 1 era. Released just a few days ago, it’s already attracting a lot of players, likely due to its intense, unsettling atmosphere and the use of proximity voice chat.

Misery is essentially a cooperative version of STALKER. Players explore a post-nuclear wasteland called “The Zone,” scavenging for supplies and valuable items. They’ll encounter bizarre phenomena, dangerous anomalies, and terrifying, mutated creatures along the way.

You and up to four friends can play together on one server, letting you experience the feeling of Andrei Tarkovsky’s films – but in a more accessible and fun way.

Surviving the bleak and dangerous world of the Eastern Bloc in Misery isn’t just about fear—the game encourages you to find moments of peace and even enjoyment amidst the hardship. You’re not alone, and you can actually relax with your companions—imagine building a campfire and playing guitar even in a radioactive wasteland! And if you do, be sure to play the song “Soldat” by 5’Nizza—it’s a feature in the game.

As is typical with cooperative horror games, Misery has quickly gained popularity on Steam, attracting about 10,000 players within just a few days of its release. Remarkably, the game was created by a single developer, who demonstrates exceptional talent – I haven’t seen such inventive use of retro-style graphics in a long time.

I’ve noticed horror games are really bringing back that old-school feel lately, and Misery does it brilliantly. It doesn’t just look retro – it actually uses the limitations of older graphics to its advantage. Those ‘flaws’ actually add to the creepy atmosphere the game is going for, which is really clever!

This game is fantastic and further demonstrates that independent developers are delivering amazing experiences in all kinds of genres, particularly horror.

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2025-10-25 22:18