The Culling

October 5, 2017 Xaviant Xaviant
Shooter Indie
Linux PC XONE
About

In a remote island paradise, 16 contestants have 20 minutes to explore, scavenge items, craft weapons, build traps, and hunt and kill each other. Only one will be crowned the winner. Do you have the guts to survive? Prepare for the most focused, brutal, and adrenaline-filled battle royale game you've ever seen!
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Announcement Trailer
Big House Trailer
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Release Date October 5, 2017
Developer Xaviant
Publisher Xaviant
Game Modes Battle Royale
Perspective First person
Themes Action, Survival
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