1 : Cruelty [ 2024-2026 ]

The plot explores a "dystopian corporatocracy" where technological advances allow people to be resurrected, effectively cheapening the value of human life to that of a commodity.

awarded it a 93/100 , calling it "some prime existential PC gaming horror". 1 : Cruelty

You navigate 19 open, sandbox-style levels to eliminate high-profile targets—ranging from anti-corporate politicians to rival CEOs. The game places you in the role of

The game places you in the role of a biologically augmented assassin working for a wetwork security company in a "sewage-infused garbage world". gave it five stars, describing it as "the

In a bleak satire of the gig economy, you can harvest organs from corpses or go fishing during missions. These items are then traded on a dynamic in-game stock market to fund upgrades and equipment.

gave it five stars, describing it as "the most compelling game of the year" and a sharp anti-capitalist screed.

While you can play it as a standard tactical shooter, the game rewards bizarre strategies. For instance, health can be regained by consuming cooked giblets or even eating corpses if you die enough times on a level. Visual and Narrative Design