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Genetic Fluff

Genetic Fluff is an action-adventure creature collection game with local multiplayer support for up to 4 players.

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July 18, 2025
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About the Game

Genetic Fluff is an action-adventure creature collection game with local multiplayer support for up to 4 players. You play as time traveling outlanders Elio, Ada, Sten and Aster, each making their way through other worldly adventures. Our outlander heroes are guided by their abilities to use Genetic Fluff and their companion 'Gene'. You will collect and build up your creature collection gaining experience and leveling up during battle. Find special items and discover untold mysteries in a real-time action adventure that you and your friends/family can complete together or alone with local multiplayer support. Defeat bosses in battle and skillfully avoid enemies in the many conflicts you will encounter on your way through space and time.

Features:

  • Unleash and level-up your companions during battle to help you defeat your enemies
  • Full controller support (keyboard still is an option and mouse support for menus)
  • Punch, kick, headbutt and use your Genetic Fluff powers to fight your way through conflict
  • Jump-attack flying and higher altitude opponents
  • Jump or dash to avoid moving obstacles and projectiles
  • Characters and creatures are equipped with unique projectiles
  • Collect items and loot for quests and to heal/power-up
  • Game Progress is automatically saved after each stage is complete
  • Portals are available after completion of milestones to make it easy to continue your adventure

Controller or Keyboard Mapping:

  • "Up" :
    Joystick Up or 'W'
  • "Down" :
    Joystick Down or 'S'
  • "Left" :
    Joystick Left or 'A'
  • "Right" :
    Joystick Right or 'D'
  • "Attack - Joy Directional / Select Item (if item selection is open)" :
    X or 'J'
  • "Jump / Select Item (if item selection is open) / Join Game" :
    A or 'Spacebar'
  • "Double Jump" :
    A or 'Spacebar' (while jumping)
  • "Jump Ground Attack" :
    A or 'Spacebar' (while double jumping)
  • "Dash / Ram" :
    B or 'K' (double press)
  • "Block / Projectile" :
    B or 'K' (press and hold)
  • "Open / Close Items" :
    Y, L1, L2 or 'E'
  • "Open Game Menu" :
    Start or Enter
  • "Close Game Menu" :
    Start, Esc or Enter
  • "Switch Character / Join Game" :
    R1, R2, Back/Select or Shift

Keyboard Only:

  • "Help" : F1
  • "Fullscreen Window / Resizable Window" : F2

Controller, Keyboard and Local Multiplayer Notes:

  • Player 1 always uses the Keyboard and Controller 1
  • Multiple controllers are needed for two, three and four players simultaneously (i.e. Four (4) Xbox Controllers are needed for 4-player gameplay)
  • When controller is enabled (plugged in to computer), most keyboard gameplay buttons are disabled (except for enter, F1, F2, and menu navigation keys when the menu is open)

Additional Information:

  • Genetic Fluff is created with the Godot Engine.