Hylics is a RPG game from Mason Lindroth with a 98% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Mason Lindroth
- Release year
- 2015
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $0.98
- Review signal
- 98% positive
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System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8 Processor: 2.0 GHz or faster Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 or higher desktop resolution
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Hylics is worth a closer look if you want strong atmosphere, controller friendly, and body horror.
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, body horror, and controller friendly.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
body-horror
SettingGrotesque bodies, mutation, or physical corruption are part of the texture.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
Every interaction unfolds as a dialectic between the grotesque and the transcendental, generating a liminal cognitive resonance that feels simultaneously handcrafted and…The art, the music, the soul, the vibe.The artstyle and creativity is beyond one's imagination, the gameplay and all is very simple maybe sometimes a bit confusing but its…Controls aren't great because there are many spots that are only one tile wide you must navigate and the game likes to…Why it fits
Best for players who want strong atmosphere, body horror, and a controller-friendly feel, and who are okay with unclear onboarding. Weird RPG with a distinctive tone Strong atmosphere carries the experience Controller-friendly play is a plus Grotesque body horror shapes the setting
Who might skip it
You dislike unclear onboarding You want a straightforward first-hour experience You do not enjoy body horror