Extermination 1

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Extermination 1 is a rogue-lite RPG where you play a resource-strapped operator trying to cull an infected population before it swallows you whole. Each run forces you to balance firepower, medkits, and survival tactics as you navigate procedurally generated levels teeming with enemies. The twist lies in the reverse bullet hell approach, instead of dodging hordes, you calculate how many you can afford to let through. Upgrades and weapon swaps let you shift strategies between runs, but one misstep means starting over with nothing. The game leans into its darkly comedic premise with minimal dialogue and a stark art style that emphasizes chaos. Reviews highlight its punishing difficulty curve and the satisfaction of mastering its efficiency-driven systems. While the 58% average rating on Steam suggests it’s not for everyone, fans praise its ruthless logic puzzles and the way late-game breakthroughs let you chain abilities into unstoppable kill streaks. The real challenge is learning when to hold back, sometimes letting a few enemies live means more resources for the ones that really matter.