Mind-controlled prisoners hunt mutants in new post-apocalyptic indie game Mutant Hunter

Stumbled upon a page for the little-known indie title Mutant Hunter from Tsar Games – a post-apocalyptic top-down shooter that stands out with its dark setting and stylized retro graphics. So retro, in fact, that static screenshots make it hard to tell what's what.

The action unfolds in a ruined world where remnants of the army face a critical shortage of combat-ready soldiers. High command made a radical decision – to use prisoners as cannon fodder through experimental mind control technology. Players take control of such a "hunter," tracking mutants across post-apocalyptic sectors while gradually uncovering the mystery behind the mutation outbreak.

Tsar Games promises brutal and merciless combat, an open world for exploration with non-linear progression, and an advancement system with quests for obtaining weapons and equipment. The game's visual style draws inspiration from retro aesthetics – developers are banking on atmosphere and bleakness rather than modern graphics. Players will be able to dive into the world's lore, discovering hidden secrets and piecing together information about what truly lurks in the ruins of the megacity.

No exact release date has been announced yet – only 2026 is listed. For now, you can add it to your wishlist.