SIDE EFFECTS is a minimalist medical survival game that plunges you into a pill-popping duel against an AI opponent—and every decision could lead to your salvation or your doom.

Forget typical combat. SIDE EFFECTS, your weapon is pharmaceutical risk, and your victory hinges on managing symptoms, outsmarting your opponent, and surviving the dark chaos of side effects.

Gameplay

At first glance, SIDE EFFECTS looks simple: drag a pill, see the effect. But beneath the surface lies a complex decision tree.

Pill Roulette Mechanics

Each pill's effect is unknown until taken. Some remove symptoms. Others add them. If you take too many pills, you’re more likely to experience dangerous outcomes.

Chain Reactions and Stack Management

When pills cause multiple side effects, symptoms can snowball—turning a minor annoyance into a critical situation. Players must constantly weigh short-term gains against long-term risks. It’s this risk-reward tension that makes the game so gripping.

Why It’s So Addictive

SIDE EFFECTS masterfully combines luck and strategy. Its appeal lies in the chaotic, unpredictable outcomes that force players to think several steps ahead—or pay the price.

Whether you're a puzzle addict or a strategy enthusiast, the game rewards experimentation and creative play—not just quick reflexes.