
Tarantula Virus
Tarantula Virus is a randomly generated roguelike topdownshooter in a sci-fi style with a lot of items and enemies. Upgrade items unlock new characters find allies and defeat powerful enemies and bosses.
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September 22, 2023
2 years and 314 days ago
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In the new video game "Tarantula Virus" players take on the role of a robot trying to save the digital world from destruction at the hands of the vicious "Tarantula Virus." As the virus spreads and infects more and more of the world, player must use their combat skills to fight off the infected enemies and bosses to stop the virus from spreading any further. Can you save the digital world before it's too late?

Tarantula Virus is a randomly generated roguelike topdownshooter in a sci-fi style with a lot of items and enemies. Upgrade items unlock new characters find allies and defeat powerful enemies and bosses. You also have to watch out for your character's overheat bar. If you'll be moving and shooting recklessly you will quickly run out of steam and be forced to stop for a few seconds.

- hours of gameplay
- Randomly generated levels
- 200+ items which can be upgraded
- 15+ Bosses
- Controller Support
- Dynamic lighting, visual effects and art direction
- Achievements
- CO-OP