Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast similar games & best alternatives

Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

This is a standalone story in Hellpoint universe, a dark and challenging action RPG set in the world where the line between science and occultism is blurred. The Thespian Feast tells the story of an investigator arriving at Irid Novo station 50 years after the Hellpoint events.

What works
  • Engaging dark sci-fi atmosphere
  • Challenging and rewarding combat
  • Large interconnected map with secrets
  • Meaningful character and weapon progression
  • Free demo with substantial content
Things to keep in mind
  • Clunky and sometimes floaty controls
  • Camera and lock-on issues in tight spaces
  • Some bugs and glitches reported
  • Platforming can be frustrating
  • Limited enemy variety in demo

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Hidden Gems

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Hellpoint: The Thespian Feast: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Violence, Survival, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Fellowship. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Why this game works

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