This Onion

About

This Onion is a first-person shooter set in a large medieval fortress buried deep in a cavern. You navigate the castle’s winding halls and shadowy chambers, fending off hordes of enemies with a basic arsenal of weapons. The game features blocky DKTe3-style textures and a handful of custom foes, all designed to test your aim and reflexes. Exploration is key as you uncover hidden areas and power-ups, though the layout leans more on geometric puzzles than story-driven missions. The optional background music adds a faint atmospheric layer but never drowns out the clatter of combat. Released in 2007, the game’s charm lies in its minimalist approach. The castle design feels oddly cohesive despite its retro aesthetic, and the monster variety, while limited, keeps encounters from feeling repetitive. A small but vocal community still references it for its cheeky title and the way it repurposes old assets into something unexpectedly satisfying. The lack of polish means it’s not for everyone, but fans of early shooter experiments might find it oddly addictive.