SIDE EFFECTS: A Twisted Turn-Based Medical Roulette

8/25/2026, 8:49:16 PM

Release date: 11/21/2025

Tags: #strategy #gambling #horror #dark #3d #multiplayer #first-person #psychological

User Reviews

Score: 84%Very Positive
Review Count: 987 reviews
Fetched At: 8/25/2026, 8:49:16 PM

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¥ 348 (JPY)

Steam JP

$2.99 (USD)

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Key highlight

SIDE EFFECTS is a tense, turn-based medical roulette game where up to four players compete to outlast each other. Navigate unpredictable pills, manage resistance, and survive a twisted medical trial.

Who this is for

Recommended for players seeking a thrilling multiplayer experience with intense player-vs-player dynamics and unpredictable outcomes.

Details

Overview

Welcome to SIDE EFFECTS, a tense, turn-based medical roulette game where up to four test subjects face a single, twisted medical trial. The stakes are incredibly high: only one participant will leave alive. Each round presents a selection of pills, each with unpredictable outcomes. Some offer benefits, others inflict harm, and a few lead to instant death. Players must navigate this deadly game of chance, where the true challenge lies in outlasting your opponents.

Highlights

A Game of Survival: Outwit and outlive your opponents in a high-stakes medical trial where every choice could be your last.
Unpredictable Pills: Each pill carries unknown effects, ranging from beneficial to lethal, adding a layer of psychological horror and strategic depth.
Multiplayer Mayhem: Compete with up to three other players in a dark, strategic battle of wits and luck.

Who It's For

SIDE EFFECTS is designed for players who enjoy strategic thinking, psychological horror, and the thrill of gambling. If you like games that blend dark themes with tense multiplayer showdowns and unpredictable outcomes, this medical trial might be your cup of tea – or perhaps, your deadly pill.

Game Info

Developed by hirohun, Mr.Pootsley, Jaybooty, and Lofar42, and published by Free Lives, SIDE EFFECTS offers a unique multiplayer experience. It falls into the Strategy and Horror genres, with strong elements of Gambling and Dark themes. The game features 3D graphics and supports both single-player and multiplayer modes. It was released on November 21, 2025, and has garnered a 'Very Positive' reception from Steam users. The game is available in multiple languages, including English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese.