Cold Lazarus

About

Cold Lazarus is a single-player indie game that mixes shooting, exploration, and puzzle-solving across floating asteroid islands. You play as a nameless protagonist waking up in a strange world, scrambling to piece together why you’re there. The islands are dotted with quirky settlements, crumbling temples, and creepy labyrinth-like structures. You’ll fight enemies with a variety of weapons, interact with oddball locals, and figure out environmental puzzles to progress. The platforming sections feel tight, and the combat has a satisfying click of gunplay paired with light melee options. The game’s hand-drawn art style stands out, each location feels distinct, from bioluminescent forests to derelict stone ruins. The story unfolds through conversations and scattered notes, hinting at a larger conflict involving mysterious portals disrupting the world. While the narrative isn’t impressive, the setting and character quirks earn praise from early players. It’s a brisk, colorful adventure that leans into whimsy but doesn’t overstay its welcome.

Storyline

Lazarus’s epic unfolds on the Asteroid Islands of Nimbranumbra. As he awakens without memory of his identity or mission, he stumbles upon an adrift population of charismatic characters. They inhabit quaint mushroom villages, enchanting forests, and ancient ruins. However, a recent plague of otherworldly portals has begun tormenting the citizens of Nimbranumbra. Lazarus soon finds himself entangled in a web of politics and chaos as he endeavors to alleviate the suffering.