Vessels

A very fun little game with a good mystery behind it.

For such a low asking price this game is more than worth it. It will take you a few hours to finish, and doing so spins you a story that will have you eager to unravel more. The premise is unique and largely character-driven, centering around themes such as grief and identity. These themes are directly represented in the mechanics... but I am trying REALLY hard here not to spoil anything, so I'll just reccomend it now and let it speak for itself.

Really cool short science fiction story that gives heavy The Thing vibes. Enjoyed my time with it!

Vessels, created and published by Local Space Survey Corps, is a tightly focused science fiction narrative that builds its identity around uncertainty, perspective, and the quiet tension of being something you don’t fully understand. The game opens with a disorienting premise, placing you inside a sealed airlock with no memory and no clear sense of self, immediately establishing a tone that is more psychological than action-driven. Rather than guiding the player through a conventional survival story, it leans into ambiguity and forces you to piece together both your role and the broader situation through fragmented interactions and repeated attempts. The most compelling aspect of Vessels lies in how it handles identity. You are not simply a character navigating a crisis, but an entity that can inhabit and control others, effectively turning each crew member into both a resource and a lens through which the story unfolds. This mechanic is not just a gameplay feature but the foundation of the narrative itself. By shifting between different individuals, you gain access to their thoughts, relationships, and personal stakes, gradually constructing a fuller picture of the situation aboa…

Very interesting game concept, I really like it. You wake up in an airlock, not knowing who you are, or who the people on the other side are, that are trying to decide if you are really their crew mate, or something else entirely. And the more you play and interact, the more your find out. There is a good sci-fi story beneath to discover.

A short but well made story! The concept is interesting, and it was fun exploring, learning about the characters, and getting answers for the questions the story brought up. Had some nice life lessons too. Worth more then the asking price for sure! Easily recommended!