A Strange City

A Strange City

Dnovel · May 20, 2021 · Casual, Action, Arcade, Side Scroller, Noir

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Mostly Positive72% · 32 📈 Making a comeback 88%
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$0.52-47%
lowest tracked $0.39
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A Strange City price by region

A Strange City costs €0.47 in Europe (EUR), $0.52 in the United States, $0.52 in Georgia (USD), £0.89 in the United Kingdom, CA$1.29 in Canada, NZ$1.49 in New Zealand, A$1.50 in Australia, R$3.49 in Brazil and zł4.49 in Poland right now.

Cheapest A Strange City offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Europe (EUR) €0.47 −53% €0.99 €0.47 2
United Statesyour region $0.52 −47% $0.99 $0.52 2
Georgia (USD) $0.52 — $0.52 1
United Kingdom £0.89 £0.89 — 1
Canada CA$1.29 CA$1.29 — 1
New Zealand NZ$1.49 NZ$1.49 — 1
Australia A$1.50 A$1.50 — 1
Brazil R$3.49 R$3.49 — 1
Poland zł4.49 zł4.49 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About A Strange City

✦ AI summary

A Strange City is a frantic escape game where you sprint through a rain-soaked metropolis dodging a rogue mechanical drill machine and its array of hazards like spinning saws and malfunctioning security systems. The game's distinctive atmosphere combines relentless rainfall, surreal sci-fi danger, and environmental obstacles that force you to navigate a surreal industrial nightmare in constant motion.

A strange and gloomy city has turned into an obstacle course, night has come, the rain is pouring constantly and you need to escape from the crazy mechanical fish.

In the distant future, in one of the parallel universes, a factory for the production of automatic construction machines failed. One of the experimental drilling machines is out of control and heading into the city, sweeping away everything in its path. The only employee of the plant, who fades for safety, is forced to run in search of salvation.

Features of the game:
  • It's always raining in a strange City.
  • In a Strange City, you will be chased by a mechanical fish.
  • There are many dangerous saws in the Strange City.
  • In a Strange City, you will encounter broken security systems that shock you.
  • In a Strange City, you will encounter broken security systems that throw spikes.

A Strange City — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

A Strange City is a casual run-and-shoot platformer where you avoid fish enemies in a strange city setting, though players widely criticize it as a clunky asset flip or construction kit template with poor execution and derivative design. While some find it mildly entertaining as a casual experience, most reviewers note it feels like an unpolished student project and recommend seeking out better games in the genre instead.

Not recommended Sep 29, 2022
A Strange City is yet another asset flip/construction kit template copy+paste from serial Russian shovelware asset flippers, Dnovel/FreeAnimals_Software/Trinity Project/My Way Games. These guys (or just one guy flipping accounts to mislead gamers) do nothing but copy asset store assets and game tutorials, fill out a few things/stamp out basic levels using the construction kit templates, and dump them on Steam and into DailyIndieGame bundles as cash grabs. Trying to get paid for someone else's game templates, assets... at best, this is shovelware, at worst, it's a scam/cash grab. Today's "effort" from these guys is A Strange City, and it's a garbage endless runner/platformer slapped together with the godawful Cocos2D game development engine. As a game, it's terrible, of course. Some of the worst graphics I've seen from this Russian asset flipper, worse gameplay as you run constantly to the right shooting obstacles and jumping over them as something chases you from the left side of the screen. Whatever, it's an asset flip, we all know this is just another cash grab from this guy. For those reasons, this is below acceptable standards, and has no real merit or value as a genuin…
12 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 9, 2023
Run & shoot. Don't let the fish snatch ya!
4 found this helpful
Recommended Sep 17, 2025
[h3] 🎮 Review of A Strange City – Developer: Dnovel [/h3] [code] [quote=Wendrex] A Strange City delivers a captivating blend of narrative and exploration, immersing players in a mysterious world where every corner holds a secret. Developed by Dnovel, the game stands out for its carefully crafted atmosphere, unique visual identity, and mechanics that encourage players to uncover the enigmas hidden within this peculiar city. 🌆 Atmosphere and Setting The atmosphere is the soul of the game. The city feels alive yet unsettling, as if every street and alley hides a story waiting to be discovered. The environments are thoughtfully designed, filled with details that spark curiosity and enhance immersion. 📖 Story and Narrative The story is delivered in a gradual and engaging way. As players progress, they uncover fragments of the mystery that push them to keep exploring, always questioning what’s truly happening in this strange place. This layered approach to storytelling makes the experience both intriguing and rewarding. 🎨 Visual Style The art style is simple yet distinctive, giving the game a unique identity. The color palette, contrasts, and architectural details work togethe…
1 found this helpful
Recommended Aug 13, 2024
Fun casual game in "badlands art", dont let the fish eat you.
1 found this helpful
Not recommended Sep 8, 2026
It is certainly interesting... but it's really clunky (resembles more a student project - while not being one - than anything; maybe a asset flip) aaaaaand... there're definitively better games to play.
Recommended Mar 8, 2024
6/10

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