Underplayed Gems

Biotix: Phage Genesis (2018)

Biotix: Phage Genesis cover
Developer
Ten Percent Red
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 35 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Playing feels like commanding a microscopic army in a sterile petri dish, balancing genetic upgrades against constant viral threats.

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What players say

Players call it a simple mobile port that feels like Phage Wars 3. Singleplayer is fun but grindy, with AI that cheats by outproducing and outmaneuvering the player. Multiplayer is reportedly full of cheaters. Reviews split on whether the free price makes up for the broken UI and unbalanced difficulty.

Screenshots

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