Pestis

About

Pestis casts you as a Plague Doctor in a village ravaged by disease. Your job is to manage resources, treat patients, and navigate ethical dilemmas while balancing survival and reputation. The game blends top-down simulation with resource management, forcing tough choices about who to save, how to spend limited supplies, and when to advance your own status. Each decision impacts the village’s fate and your standing within its hierarchy. The game’s stark art style and grim setting stand out, paired with a focus on systemic challenges over action. Players praise its unpredictable scenarios and the tension between personal ambition and public good. With a 2018 release date and a runtime averaging 8-12 hours, it appeals to fans of tough simulations where morality is part of the gameplay. Its PC-only launch and single-player focus keep it niche but tightly designed.