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Developer: hirohun, Mr.Pootsley, Jaybooty, Lofar42
Publisher: Free Lives
Release date: 21 Nov, 2025
Genres: Indie, Strategy
Russian language: Yes, interface and subtitles
Steam App ID: 3799100

Game languages

Interface and subtitles

Languages are listed according to Steam data. Check them before buying: no refund is possible once the game has been sent.

About the game

Up to four test subjects. One twisted medical trial. Only one leaves.

Welcome to Side Effects: a tense, turn-based medical roulette game. Each round you'll be presented with a selection of pills. Some are helpful, some are harmful, and some mean instant death. You never know what you're about to consume or what it might do to your mind or body. Winning means outlasting – AKA, outliving – your opponent across the table.

Resist

Every pill impacts your resistance. Manage it wisely: zero resistance means death.

Experiment

Between rounds, you can choose from a range of experimental items and treatments that can shift the odds in your favor, from vaccines to mouth clamps.

You’re not alone

The other patient wants to outlast you. They’ll bluff, adapt, and use everything at their disposal to keep breathing one dose longer than you.

Would you like to participate?

This trial includes:

A single player mode
A multiplayer mode (2-4 Players)
15+ unique items
6 pill types to test

System requirements

Windows

MinimumRecommended

OSWindows 10Windows 10

ProcessorIntel Core i3Intel Core i5

Memory2 GB RAM4 GB RAM

GraphicsRelatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required)Relatively modern dedicted graphics card (Vulkan support required)

Storage500 MB available space500 MB available space

Additional NotesVulkan support requiredVulkan support required

Common questions

Does SIDE EFFECTS have Russian language support?

Interface and subtitles: Russian, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Китайский (упр.), Portuguese (Brazil).

What is a Steam gift and how is it different from a key?

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Which gift region should I choose?

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How will I receive the gift?

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What if the account already has this game?

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