Underplayed Gems

Genotype (2024)

Genotype cover
Developer
Bolverk VR Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Adventure
Rating
4.6 of 5, 49 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 9.4 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A tense, first-person Metroidvania where you craft living weapons and navigate a hostile, alien-infested Antarctic lab with escalating combat and a mysterious guide.

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What players say

Players praise the unique weapons and exploration of an arctic base, comparing it to a simpler Half-Life in VR. But a save corruption bug goes unfixed since mid-2024, and others note slow saving and broken Index controller bindings, making many warn the game feels abandoned.

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