Cruel

About

You play as a survivor in a world wrecked by a disastrous soda experiment that left most people babbling messes. Your goal is to storm through 10 increasingly chaotic floors of a deserted hotel, battling cultists and weird mutations with guns, melee attacks, and a surprisingly effective kick. The catch? You have one life and a shrinking time limit. Every mistake resets your progress, forcing you to adapt quickly to survive the escalating brutality. The hotel’s eerie atmosphere and the cult’s twisted motives add depth to the grind. Reviews highlight the tight pacing and satisfying combat variety, though the relentless difficulty has split players, some call it exhilarating, others frustrating. With its retro-inspired aesthetic and punishing design, it leans into hardcore action vibes while keeping things brisk and unpredictable.

Storyline

In the not so distant future, the world is on the brink of catastrophe after the release of a ground-breaking soft drink turns people into jibbering wretches. As one of the few left remaining to navigate the wastes left behind, you catch wind of a rumour of the addictive recipe concealed within the ruins of an abandoned hotel protected by a strange evil cult. As you embark on this mission, what mysteries will you discover in the quest for the ultimate power?