Synthetic Hazard plunges players into a desperate fight for survival within a secret laboratory. As a security android, you're tasked with containing a catastrophic containment breach caused by a techno-parasite.
This free-to-play title, developed by ESAT students, blends fast-paced action with roguelike elements, offering a unique challenge.
Overview
Step into the shoes of a security android navigating a three-story secret lab after a containment breach. Your mission is to reach and destroy the core of an escaped techno-parasite before it can spread to the surface.
The facility is overrun with corrupted robotic experiments, merging machine and biological horrors. Players must utilize high mobility and an arsenal of experimental futuristic weapons to overcome these threats.
Highlights
- Genre Blend: Experience a first-person shooter with deep roguelike mechanics, emphasizing replayability and emergent gameplay.
- Modular Upgrades: Customize your android's capabilities with a flexible upgrade system, adapting your loadout to the ever-changing hazards.
- Experimental Arsenal: Wield futuristic weapons, each with unique properties, to combat the facility's corrupted inhabitants.
Who It's For
Synthetic Hazard is for players who enjoy challenging first-person shooters, particularly those with a penchant for roguelike or roguelite experiences. Fans of experimental gameplay, futuristic settings, and games that demand quick reflexes and strategic adaptation will find a lot to love here.
If you're looking for a free-to-play title that offers a fresh take on the shooter genre, this is definitely worth checking out.
Game Info
Developed by ESAT and Voodoo Bunny, Synthetic Hazard is an indie action shooter currently in Early Access. It features a single-player mode and is available for free on Steam.
The game was released on November 18, 2020.





