Derelikt

About Derelikt

Derelikt is a first-person shooter with adventure elements set aboard a decaying space creature’s corpse. Developed by Visuwyg and released December 31, 2026, it’s a PC-only single-player experience that channels the blocky, eerie visuals of PS1 classics like Alien Resurrection and Doom 3. The game tasks you with exploring a claustrophobic research outpost and the creature’s bone-like interior while battling parasitic horrors. Its core hook is a deliberate retro aesthetic, with pixelated textures and limited inventory management. Think of it as a love letter to early 2000s survival horror, reimagined for modern players who miss the tension of scarce ammo and flickering lights.

Gameplay

Derelikt’s gameplay revolves around slow, methodical exploration. You navigate narrow corridors and cavernous chambers using a fixed camera system, firing a weak pistol and dodging facehuggers that spawn from walls. Combat is tense but brief, emphasizing evasion over headshots. Between fights, you’ll scavenge for health packs, decode logs from paranoid scientists, and solve basic environmental puzzles to unlock doors. The creature’s skeletal structure feels oppressive, with dripping fluids and low ceilings amplifying dread. Each level forces you to balance ammo use and risk, as respawns are rare. The retro-inspired mechanics, like manually aiming down sights and fumbling with inventory, add to the PS1-era charm but may frustrate players used to modern polish.

What Players Think

PlayPile users rate Derelikt 4.2/5, with 61% completing it. Average playtime is 3.5 hours, though 22% of players report finishing in under 2 hours. Community moods are split: 58% call it “atmospheric and nostalgic,” while 29% complain about its brevity. One review raves, “The horror vibes and pixelated grotesquery hit like a time machine!” Another criticizes, “Felt like a demo stretched into a game.” Achievements (25 total) skew easy, with 84% unlocking within the first hour. Critics praise the aesthetic but note repetitive enemy encounters and underdeveloped lore. The game’s cult following is strong, with 17% of players replaying it for “the vibes.”

PlayPile's Take

Derelikt is a niche pick for retro FPS fans. At $29.99, it’s overpriced for its 3-hour runtime, but the PS1-style horror and claustrophobic design justify the cost for completionists. If you crave the tension of early survival shooters without modern conveniences, this is your jam. However, its short length and repetitive combat may leave others unimpressed. Skip it if you prefer deep narratives or polished mechanics. For $15-20, it’s a worthwhile blast from the past, just don’t expect a lasting experience.

Storyline

You've been hired as a one-person expedition into the depths of the carcass of a gigantic space creature that was discovered in orbit around saturn. A research outpost was grafted onto its exterior years ago, and the resident scientists seem nervous and more than a bit paranoid. Speaking to them on the outpost reveals strange tales of „the old song“ worming its way into their heads… With a foreboding feeling you receive your security weapon and enter the service elevator downwards into the ancient bone structure...