Vaporum: Lockdown

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Vaporum: Lockdown is a grid-based RPG set in a steampunk research facility. As scientist Lisa Teller you navigate collapsing tower levels using turn-based tactics and puzzle-solving. Combat and exploration share the same grid forcing careful planning as resources dwindle. The story follows Lisa's struggle to survive after a catastrophic experiment gone wrong. The game’s mix of spatial puzzles and tactical combat has earned it a 78% Metacritic score. Its hand-drawn art style and mechanical environments create a distinct atmosphere. Available since 2020 on PC and consoles it appeals to players who enjoy calculated decisions and retro dungeon crawl elements. Some find the learning curve steep but the challenges satisfying.