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Glo Phlox

Glö Phlox is a top down twin stick shooter in a deep interconnected metroidvania world. Explore a unique narrative-based experience with easy to learn combat that’s difficult to master.

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August 1, 2019
7 years and 3 days ago
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Positive10 reviews100.0%

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About the Game

After being ambushed by a vicious shape-shifter, a resourceful young elf named Cordette awakens in a mystical forest, unable to remember where she is or why. By communing with the power of nature, she begins piecing together her past. As her memories are restored, so too are her druidic powers. With crossbow in hand, she will explore the fantastical world of Glö Phlox and gain revenge on the vicious shape-shifter.

Explore the rich and fantastical hand-drawn world of Glö Phlox. Solve puzzles, gain new and exciting druid powers, and find your way back home. Fight unique bosses in quick-paced, twin-stick shooter combat while meeting a diverse cast of characters and influencing their fates, making them a part of your story.


- Bullet Hell boss fights create enticing spectacles of gameplay and challenge.

- Bloom Rush ability adds a unique twist to all aspects of combat, exploration and puzzle solving.

- Different ammo types and abilities allow the player to tailor combat to their liking.

- Signature aesthetic combines hand-drawn pixel art with custom lighting shaders to create a stylistic glow to the environments.

- A cast of interesting characters, all with unique stories and side-quests.