60 Seconds!

The game was originally supposed to be a test to see if Unity was a good game engine, and was released after the success of the test. A sequel titled 60 Parsecs! Was released on September 18, 2018. Set aboard a space station, it contains similar mechanics and gameplay focused on survival, plus other new elements. A revamped version of 60 Seconds! Titled 60 Seconds! Reatomized was released on July 25, 2019.

• Developer — Robot Gentleman • Publisher — Robot Gentleman • Composer — Michal Ratkowski • Engine — Unity • Genre — Survival • Released — * Windows • May 25, 2015 • iOS • September 22, 2016 • Nintendo Switch • December 18, 2017 • Android • December 28, 2017 • PlayStation 4, Xbox One • March 6, 2020 • Platforms — Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, macOS, Android, iOS • Title — 60 Seconds! • Modes — Single-player

60 Seconds! takes place in the United States during the 1950s. The game follows the McDoodle family (Ted, Dolores, Mary Jane, and Timmy) as they try to survive the effects of a nuclear apocalypse for as long as possible.

When the game begins, the player has the titular 60 seconds to acquire supplies, family members, and diversional items (e.g. a checkers set), and bring them to an underground shelter beneath their house, including the family member they initially control, before a nuclear bomb is dropped on the neighborhood. The items acquired will affect the subsequent gameplay. Each day, the player must make decisions for the family based on supplies available, limited information, and the abilities of the saved family members. Some of these entail risks, and may result in poor health or even the death of one or all of the family members. The player must ration consumable supplies, such as food and water, among the family members. They are rationed based on how many consumables were initially acquired, the family members' overall health, and their need for particular rations. The player must also be cautious about the mental state of the family members, as it may deteriorate due to isolation and affect the gameplay. (e.g. Ted will turn one of his socks into a puppet and begin talking to it as if it was a person.) At times, a character may be required to leave the shelter to scavenge for supplies and food. Again, this entails risk, as they may fall ill due to radiation, or may face an event resulting in their death. Other times, a knock may be heard at the hatch of the underground shelter, and the player must make a decision on whether to ignore it, or open the hatch to allow whoever or whatever is there to interact with the characters. Depending on the event, this could result in a possible trade between the McDoodles and other affected families, or shelter raid where supplies are stolen. This is just one of many types of events that can happen in-game, and generally, one will happen every day. If the player makes certain decisions, groups including the U.S. Army or a larger group of friendly survivors may come to rescue the family, successfully ending the game.