Prepare for a wild ride in Zortch, a single-player FPS that blends sci-fi, horror, and dark comedy. Players step into the shoes of Zortch Maximum, a professional slacker who unfortunately falls victim to an alien holiday scheme.

Captured and stranded on an alien planet, her only hope for survival is to escape before becoming a light snack. Fortunately, a mysterious voice offers guidance throughout her perilous journey.

Overview

Zortch delivers a combat-heavy experience built on a custom engine designed for low-spec machines, ensuring accessibility for a wide range of players. The game throws you into a desperate fight for survival against a bizarre array of alien threats, all while navigating a narrative laced with humor and unsettling sci-fi elements. With a focus on fast-paced action and a variety of challenges, Zortch aims to provide an engaging and memorable shooter experience.

Highlights

  • Diverse Arsenal: Wield nine distinct weapons, including a grenade launcher, TNT, tripmine, plasma pistol, a double-barreled shotgun, and a unique living lightning gun, plus a trusty kick.
  • Challenging Gameplay: Test your skills across 15 levels, including 5 intense boss fights, against over 30 different enemy types, from giant brainsucking aliens to their various creations.
  • Customizable Difficulty: Six difficulty modes cater to all players, ranging from very easy for a relaxed experience to extreme for seasoned veterans seeking a true test.

Who It's For

Zortch is perfect for fans of classic FPS games, particularly those who enjoy the 'boomer shooter' style. If you appreciate fast-paced action, a good dose of dark humor, and a female protagonist in a sci-fi setting, this game should be on your radar. Its low-spec optimization also makes it a great choice for players with less powerful hardware.

Game Info

Developed and published by Mutantleg, Zortch was released on June 8, 2023. It features single-player gameplay, Steam Achievements, and Steam Trading Cards. While primarily controlled with a mouse and keyboard, it offers partial controller support. The game includes content descriptors for gun violence, blood, and gibs, noted as not fully realistic but potentially disturbing for some.