Saltwrack

A world ravaged by apocalypse. The salt wrack. As a researcher, your objective is to reach the center of the cataclysm and discover what you can.

The writing and descriptions are strong, conveying the different views of the salt wrack and the many perils as you try to reach the center and return. Geography, unusual lifeforms, cold and storms all stand in your way. This game is difficult, and it took me three attempts before I could reach the center and return to tell the tale. Even then, it was a clear pyrrhic victory, given the many horrors and losses along the way.

There are also plenty of choices to make, although I don't think I've figured out the most optimal set at this point. You will also need to manage your rations, but this isn't communicated very well, and the quantity remained at plentiful for a good long time before suddenly decreasing rapidly. I 'beat' the game on the third attempt by focusing on speed, unless I felt it was at the expense of safety, and had also run out of rations by the time I reached the end.

Additionally , there doesn't seem to be a save or undo feature. This game is forced ironman, which also adds to the difficulty and interestingly, the vibe.

Be warned, this is a horror story, showing the bleakness and hopelessness of navigating an apocalyptic landscape. If something like this causes distress, there is nothing wrong in seeking stories elsewhere. Still, if this is your thing, there is strong writing and atmosphere to be found here.