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Miasmata

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2012

Should you play it?

Miasmata is a first-person survival/adventure game, developed from the ground-up by brothers Joe and Bob Johnson. You play as Robert Hughes, a plague-stricken scientist on a journey to discover a cure. Your adventure begins on the shores of a remote and mysterious island.

What works

  • Unique cartography and exploration mechanics
  • Immersive atmosphere and environment
  • Engaging survival and crafting systems
  • Strong sense of isolation and tension
  • Well-realized movement and physics

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky and sometimes frustrating movement controls
  • Technical issues and bugs reported
  • Limited story depth and character customization
  • Creature ai can feel inconsistent
  • Lack of replay value after completion

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Last update: 18/09/2026