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About The Remainer
The Remainer is a survival horror RPG set on a massive derelict spaceship. Developed by 20100, it released on PC in October 2025. You play a lone survivor navigating the decaying corridors of the vessel, scavenging resources, solving environmental puzzles, and avoiding hostile entities. The game blends tense exploration with resource management, forcing you to balance curiosity with self-preservation. Its core loop revolves around uncovering fragments of the ship’s tragic history while fending off unseen threats. The setting is claustrophobic and atmospheric, with a focus on psychological unease over combat. It’s a slow-burn experience for players who enjoy figuring out dark narratives through environmental storytelling.
Gameplay
You move through the spaceship’s labyrinthine halls by sneaking, hiding, or using limited tools like a flashlight and makeshift weapons. Combat is minimal but stressful, encounters often require you to flee or barricade yourself. Resource gathering is key: you’ll scavenge for batteries, medkits, and scrap metal to craft tools or repair equipment. Puzzles involve manipulating the ship’s failing systems, like rerouting power or deciphering data logs. The game’s tension comes from scarcity, every decision to explore a new area risks depleting your supplies. The camera is tight and first-person, amplifying disorientation. Save points are sparse, and death resets progress to the last safe location. The experience is methodical, with sessions often ending in frustration or cautious triumph.
What Players Think
The Remainer has a 78% completion rate among PlayPile users, with an average playtime of 12 hours. Community moods are split: 45% describe it as “eerie and rewarding,” while 30% call it “tedious and punishing.” Critic reviews highlight its “masterclass in environmental storytelling” but note “repetitive enemy encounters.” The game’s 7.2/10 rating reflects polarized opinions. Achievement hunters report 100% completion takes 20+ hours, with 40% of players failing to collect all 50 mementos due to limited inventory space. Some players praise its oppressive atmosphere, while others criticize the lack of combat variety.
PlayPile's Take
The Remainer is a niche survival horror title best for fans of slow-paced, story-driven exploration. Its $29.99 price tag feels steep given the short average playtime and punishing difficulty. While the setting and narrative depth are strong, the lack of varied gameplay loops may wear thin. Achievements add replayability but aren’t balanced for casual players. It’s a bold, flawed experiment, worth trying if you enjoy walking simulators with a survival twist, but not a must-play for most.
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