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Symbiotic

Symbiotic is a fast-paced, first-person roguelike shooter where you, an escaped prisoner, stole a real monster of a weapon: The Symbiote. Fight with an evolving weapon and escape!

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Release
May 16, 2022
4 years and 78 days ago
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Very Positive176 reviews84.1%

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About the Game

Symbiotic is a fast-paced, first-person roguelike shooter where you, a recently escaped prisoner, have stolen a real monster of a weapon: The Symbiote. As you fight to escape the ever-changing labyrinth of an alien planet, the weapon will evolve in your hands, growing in exciting and terrifying ways. Use that power to triumph over the swarm's powerful leaders and escape!

  • Wield a fully adaptable weapon that grows as you progress
  • Ultimate replayability with procedurally placed level layouts
  • Explore a strange alien world filled with dangerous enemies
  • Highly challenging boss battles to test your combat skills