Summary
Trepang Studios’ 2023 first-person shooterTrepang2is currently being offered at a record low price, though those interested need to act quickly because the sale is only available for one day. Despite its name,Trepang2is not in fact a sequel; it is so far the only project by the game development studio. Despite this, the sci-fi shooter is sitting at a comfortable “Very Positive” user rating on Steam, aggregated from over 10,000 reviews.
InTrepang2,players step into the boots of an amnesiac soldier, who finds himself inexplicablygifted with supernatural skills. Turns out he’s been the test subject of some experiments at black-site facility, held captive by a company called Horizon. Subject 106 sets out to escape the place, battling his way through heavily armed mercenaries and foes of the more paranormal variety. But that only marks the beginning of the adventure.
Normally,Trepang2retails for $39.99, though it is currently on sale on Steam for 50 percent off. However,gaming retail site Fanatical, known for its sometimes incredible price drops, is offering the action-packed first-person shooter for a modest $11.09. However, this reduction will only be available until July 27, 2025, 9 AM PST. If even that low price still has people on the fence, there is a demo ofTrepang2available on Steam to perhaps aid in the decision-making.
Trepang2 Targets Fans of F.E.A.R.
Those who have enjoyed the game, like YouTuber GmanLives, have dubbedTrepang2“TheF.E.A.R.sequel we never got.” This is understandable, as the developer has citedMonolith Productions’ iconic 2006 psychological horror FPSas an inspiration. Though it might not quite surpass its muse,Trepang 2does provide a super violent, bloody, action-filled experience reminiscent not only ofF.E.A.R.but of 2000s action movies in general.
Gamers who miss out on theTrepang2sale might be interested in turning their attention to otherhorror-themed first-person shooter titles, and there are plenty available. Over the years, fans of the genre have highlightedBioShockand the 2016Doomreboot as standouts, butCondemned: Criminal OriginsandClive Barker’s Undyingsit high on the list as well.Syndicateby Starbreeze Studios has also namedF.E.A.R.as an inspiration,Half-Life Alyxis often credited with providing a similar vibe, and another modern sibling might be found in Arkane Austin’s 2017 immersive simPrey.
Steam has sales regularly throughout the year, and these mark an ideal time to pick up some of these classic titles. The Steam Next Fest and Spring Sale just wrapped up in March, but there is another Next Fest scheduled for June. In the meantime, the City Builder & Colony Sim Fest is slated to begin on March 24, giving fans a chance to grab up some great titles in that genre over the course of a week.
