West of Loathing is a Adventure, RPG game from Asymmetric with a 98% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Asymmetric
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $3.40
- Review signal
- 98% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP SP2+ Processor: 2.8 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1+ Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Storage: 4 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.9+ Processor: 2.5 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: 10.9+ Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Storage: 4 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: 3.3 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: 512 MB Storage: 4 GB available space
- Recommended
- Processor: 3.6 GHz Intel® Core™2 Duo or better Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB Storage: 4 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
West of Loathing is worth a closer look if you want chaotic fun, exploration, replayable, and emotional story.
Best for players who want chaotic fun, emotional story, exploration, and replayable.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
controller-friendly
FitController, gamepad, or Steam Deck play comes up as a plus.
Steam review snapshots
Your skills and perks continuously improve the combat experience and encourage re-exploration of the various game locales.I could gush for paragraphs more about all the greatness this game has to offer, but I want to end this review…It’s one of those rare games that’s hilarious and funny and witty and damn entertaining.Replayability is high with multiple path to the end, multiple classes, and a few other things I won't spoil.Why it fits
Good for players who want weird, chaotic fun, exploration, and replayability. It blends Adventure and RPG design with a weird tone, single-player focus, exploration, and replayable structure.
Who might skip it
Skip if you want a calm or straightforward experience.