Underplayed Gems

Gene (2015)

Gene cover
Developer
Vital Games Ltd
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Casual, Indie
Rating
4.0 of 5, 5 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A thoughtful platformer where you switch between color-coded mutations to solve environmental puzzles and navigate levels.

casualplatformerpuzzle-likeskill-switchingexplorationretro-stylemoderate challenge

What players say

Players call it a simple, short platformer that is good for playing with children, especially at a low price. Some praise the large levels and mutation upgrade system, while others find it underwhelming compared to free mobile games.

Screenshots

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