Scorched

The game is fun, but does get kind of repetitive after a little while, since there's a limited amount of things you can do in a single run. I would love to see an infinite mode, with power cards you can choose from every level up you get, or quick-time events that happen every once in a while. If that could be added, this game has a lot of potential.

Scorched is a strange but interesting idea for a free indie action game. Instead of playing as a normal shooter character, you take the role of Bob, a firefighter in a post-apocalyptic world where you have to put out burning houses while also dealing with waves of zombies. The idea of using a water hose as your main weapon is a fun change from the usual guns and survival games. (Steam Store) The biggest strength of Scorched is the concept. Fighting zombies with a firefighter hose sounds silly at first, but it actually gives the game its own identity. Having to manage fires while enemies are chasing you creates a simple multitasking challenge that separates it from other small zombie games. (Steam Store) The gameplay is easy to understand. You move around, spray water to stop fires and defeat certain enemies, collect upgrades, and try to survive. The idea of having a limited water supply that regenerates adds a small amount of strategy because you cannot just constantly spray without thinking. (Steam Store) The roguelike elements also help give the game some replay value. Different zombie types, upgrade drops, and procedural areas mean each run can feel slightly different. For a …