Ex-Master, Zombie (2026)

Developer: HugePixel
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 3.8 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberate, atmospheric Metroidvania where you slowly rebuild your power by exploring dark locations and reuniting with your own body.

metroidvaniaatmosphericslow-pacedexploration-focused2d side-scrollingdark fantasyability-gated progressionmysterious

What players say

Players praise the unique premise of a zombie hunting for its body parts and the addictive metroidvania unlock progression, but split on whether the trap-heavy platforming is satisfying or tedious. A vocal minority report bugs like rooms not loading, characters falling through floors, and save points placed too far apart, the two bosses draw consistent criticism for being repetitive.

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