Resident Evil inspired, cannibal dungeon crawler Medium Rare has a delightful art style trick up its sleeve: stock photos
Medium Rare is a Resident Evil-inspired dungeon crawler RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where global resources have become scarce and cannibalism has been industrialized. Players take on the role of rescuing their wife from a human meat factory in this dark premise, though the game maintains an anti-cannibalism stance.
The game’s most distinctive feature is its unconventional art style, which incorporates stock photography as a core visual element. This creative choice produces what developers describe as a “crunchy look” and contributes to the game’s “deliciously nasty vibe” — a strong visual identity that immediately sets it apart from other dungeon crawlers. The use of stock photos appears deliberate and intentional, serving as a defining aesthetic choice rather than a limitation.
This approach exemplifies how indie developers continue to find creative ways to establish visually distinctive styles while working with practical constraints, turning potential limitations into memorable and recognizable characteristics that enhance the game’s appeal and marketability.