Gorky 17 similar games & best alternatives

Gorky 17

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac • 2013

Should you play it?

November 2008. NATO intelligence services report that, for reasons unknown, the Russian military has destroyed GORKY 17, one of the old Soviet "Secret Cities". A year later NATO takes over a former Russian secret base built on Polish soil. Diggers discover a laboratory complex in the completely demolished town.

What works
  • Engaging tactical turn-based combat
  • Strong atmospheric horror and sci-fi setting
  • Character progression and squad management
  • Intriguing story with voice acting
  • Good value for price
Things to keep in mind
  • Dated graphics and technical issues on modern systems
  • Short and linear gameplay
  • Limited character customization
  • Some bugs and crashes reported
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Sandwalkers

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  • The Hand of Merlin
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Strategy

    Epic Battle Fantasy 3
  • Autonomy

    Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas
  • Competence

    Aethermancer

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Gorky 17: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Leadership, Strategy.

Why this game works

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