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Metavaxx (2023)

Metavaxx cover
Developer
PUNKCAKE Delicieux
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Action, Strategy
Rating
4.3 of 5, 36 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 4.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A thoughtful twin-stick shooter that combines puzzle logic with strategic combat, feeling like a tense but calming medical lab experiment.

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What players say

Players split on Metavaxx. Many praise the blend of minesweeper logic with top-down shooting, but a common complaint is that marking cells is an unlockable rather than a basic feature. Some find the camera nauseating and the levels too similar, while others love the hand-crafted stages and short runs.

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Screenshots

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