Side Effects
About Side Effects
Side Effects is a gripping, survival-based experimental game where players engage in a deadly round of pill roulette. Inspired by Buckshot Roulette, this indie prototype takes psychological tension to the next level. With only two test subjects and one inevitable survivor, your decisions determine life or death.
Play Pill Roulette—Only One Test Subject Survives
At the heart of Side Effects is a chilling mechanic: ingest a mystery pill and hope to outlast your opponent. Every round intensifies as effects stack and tension mounts.
Randomized Risk with Every Pill
Each pill may heal, harm, or do something unpredictable.
Your survival depends on managing tolerance, timing, and resource use.
One Life. One Choice. One Survivor.
Face off against AI or another player in a mind game of chance and strategy.
Keep an eye on your opponent’s moves and adjust your tactics.
Gameplay Mechanics That Keep You Guessing
Despite being a prototype built in just 10 days, Side Effects features smart mechanics and unsettlingly minimalist visuals that reinforce its bleak medical lab setting.
Use Items, Track Effects, and Survive
Strategically use limited items to tip the odds in your favor.
Effects accumulate differently each match, making replayability high.
Minimalist Design, Maximum Impact
The downloaded version offers smoother visuals and more stable performance.
The eerie atmosphere is heightened by deliberate audio and visual choices, even with bugs and missing sounds.
What Makes Side Effects Stand Out?
Unique concept mixing survival, randomness, and strategy.
Replayable rounds with unpredictable outcomes.
Compact yet effective storytelling via mechanics.
Test Your Nerve in the Ultimate Medical Mind Game
Side Effects isn’t just about luck—it’s about how well you adapt under pressure. If you're a fan of tense, turn-based survival games like Buckshot Roulette or Inscryption, this experience is a must-play.
