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MISERY
Action
Adventure
Indie
Massively Multiplayer
Simulation
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Custom Volume Controls
Keyboard Only Option
Mouse Only Option
Playable without Timed Input
Save Anytime
Stereo Sound
Surround Sound
Family Sharing

MISERY is a 1–5 player co-op survival game set in a nuclear disaster zone. Here, every day is a struggle: search radioactive ruins for resources, build your bunker, craft weapons, and explore a weird, procedurally-generated world with your friends. Beware of anomalies, monsters, and armed bandits.

Developers: Platypus Entertainment
Publishers: Ytopia
Release Date: Oct 23, 2025
Price (USD): $9.99
Current Players: 144

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(83%)
unique atmosphere
co-op fun
retro graphics
addictive loop
potential
difficulty
procedural generation
survival elements
technical issues
repetitive
unfinished
combat
inventory
The general sentiment around the game is a mixture of enthusiasm and disappointment. Players appreciate the unique atmosphere and cooperative play, which provide a fun survival experience, especially with friends. However, technical issues and lack of content hinder the game's potential. There is a recurring concern that the game feels unfinished, making players hopeful for future updates to address these issues and enhance the experience.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciate the unique post-apocalyptic atmosphere and retro graphics, which create an immersive and eerie vibe.
  • The game is fun to play with friends, with cooperative multiplayer being a highlight, allowing for shared exploration and survival experiences.
  • The gameplay loop of exploring, looting, and returning to base for improvements is described as addictive and satisfying for many players.
  • The game offers a lot of potential for further development, with players looking forward to future updates and content additions.

    • Negative Points

  • Players experience frequent technical issues such as frame drops, crashes, and bugs disrupting gameplay.
  • The game's progression can become repetitive and lacks significant end-game content or long-term objectives to maintain player interest.
  • Core mechanics such as combat, inventory management, and crafting are perceived as clunky or underdeveloped.
  • There is criticism regarding the game being labeled as a full release despite feeling like an early-access or unfinished product.

    • Mixed Points

  • The game's difficulty and survival elements, such as enemy strength and resource management, appeal to some players while others find them frustrating or imbalanced.
  • The procedural generation of maps offers variety in exploration but can lead to repetitive scenarios and some inaccessible or impractical map layouts.

    • Common Themes

  • Many reviewers discuss the game's potential for improvement and emphasize its foundation for a strong survival game.
  • The comparison with other post-apocalyptic and survival games like S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Lethal Company is frequent, with players both praising and questioning the similarity.
  • The cooperative experience is highly valued, indicating that the game may not be as engaging when played solo.
    • Updated 1/13/2026, 12:01:39 AM UTC
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