Ex Vitro (2024)
- Developer
- Evolver Dynamics
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Indie, Free To Play
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 151 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 3.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A classic Metroid-inspired adventure with deliberate exploration, mild tension from hidden lore and alien biomes, and steady challenge through upgrades and boss fights.
retroatmosphericexplorativetensechallengingmetroidvaniaaction-adventuregrim
What players say
Players call this a short, free love letter to Super Metroid that can be finished in 2 to 5 hours. A single developer made it, and those who played note it is a bit janky but captures the oppressive atmosphere of the series. Reviews recommend using a keyboard and mouse for better aiming.
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