Joe Wainer
Joe WainerUpdated 2 months ago

A dark and humorous survival challenge

60 Seconds! is a strategy-based survival game that blends dark humorresource management, and decision-making in a unique post-apocalyptic setting. Developed by Robot Gentleman, players take control of Ted, a family man who has just 60 seconds to gather supplies and his family before a nuclear bomb hits.

In 60 Seconds!, once in the bunker, the real challenge begins—rationing food, making tough choices, and surviving as long as possible. With its randomized events, replayability, and engaging storytelling, the game offers a thrilling but unforgiving experience that keeps players coming back for more.

A quirky post-apocalyptic atmosphere ensues

In 60 Seconds! the scavenging and survival phases are split into two core phases. The scavenging part is an intense, frantic 60-second rush where players must grab essential supplies and family members before the bomb drops. After that, survival in the fallout shelter is all about managing food, water, and morale while making tough, often unpredictable decisions. Beware, as bad luck or poor decisions can lead to unwanted failure.

While strategy and planning are important, this quirky game relies heavily on randomized events and luck, which can sometimes make survival feel unfair. No matter how well players prepare, random disasters, sickness, or supply shortages can quickly end a promising run. This roguelike element enhances replayability but can also lead to frustration, especially when unavoidable bad luck ruins an otherwise solid strategy.

It uses a cartoonishhand-drawn art style that contrasts with its grim subject matter, creating an oddly charming yet unsettling atmosphere. The game’s dark humor and absurd situations—like mutant roaches or government conspiracies—add personality to the experience. The sound design is simple but effective, with eerie bunker noises that reinforce the feeling of isolation and desperation. While the visuals are somewhat basic, they fit the game’s tone well.

A chaotic and unpredictable survival experience

60 Seconds! delivers a unique mix of frantic scavenging, strategic survival, and dark humor, making it an engaging yet unpredictable challenge. The randomized events ensure high replayability, though the heavy reliance on luck may frustrate some players. Its hand-drawn visuals, quirky storytelling, and tense decision-making create a compelling post-apocalyptic adventure that keeps players on edge, offering both humor and hardship in equal measure.

  • Pros

    • High replayability with randomized events
    • Engaging mix of scavenging and survival mechanics
    • Dark humor and quirky storytelling
    • Simple but effective hand-drawn visuals
  • Cons

    • Heavy reliance on luck can feel unfair
    • Survival mechanics can be unforgiving
    • Limited interactivity in the bunker phase
 0/3

App specs

  • License

    Full

  • Version

    2019

  • Latest update

  • Platform

    Windows

    Other platforms (4)
  • OS

    Windows 8

  • Language

    English

    Available languages

    • German
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French
    • Italian
    • Japanese
    • Korean
    • Polish
    • Portuguese
    • Russian
    • Chinese
  • Downloads

    110.9K

    Last month's downloads

    • 1.7K
  • Developer

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by Paige Bennett

Its fun and it's cool to know what you get from leaving the thing. And it's so exhilarating.

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