ReLinked

About

ReLinked is a top-down action game with rogue-like elements set in a retro-futuristic world inspired by Soviet design. You control a lone operative battling alien forces while piecing together a fractured story across distant planets. Combat emphasizes quick reflexes and weapon upgrades, with each level offering randomized layouts and hazards. Exploration reveals lore snippets and hidden resources, balancing progression with narrative discovery. The pixel art style leans into stark, industrial visuals that contrast with the game's cosmic themes. The game's mix of aggressive difficulty and methodical upgrades has earned it a 78% on Metacritic and 81% on Steam. Players note the tight combat loops and the way the story unfolds through scattered logs rather than heavy exposition. The Sovietpunk setting feels distinct within the indie space genre, though some find the pacing uneven in later acts. Short but punchy, it appeals to fans of lean, mechanically sharp action games with a retro twist.