Baseless

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Baseless is a single player arcade role playing shooter game. It was developed by Fermenter Games and was released on December 4, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Baseless is a challenging planet-jumping shooter that defies gravity. Shooting = Movement: blast from planet to planet with 360° gravity, creatively demolishing every enemy in your path to save your family. Fire powerful weapons, adopt cute friends, and discover a galaxy worth fighting for!

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

Unique and innovative movement mechanic where shooting propels the player, blending combat and mobility into a fluid experience.
Vibrant, colorful art style combined with a catchy, energetic soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere.
Engaging gameplay with variety in weapons, power-ups, and mission design, supported by a charming story and well-written characters.

Steep learning curve due to unconventional controls and physics-based movement, which can be frustrating initially.
Late-game missions, especially the final one, can feel overwhelmingly difficult with many simultaneous mechanics causing player frustration.
Some control issues on controllers where important buttons overlap in function, leading to accidental inputs during intense combat.

gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
48%
12%
The gameplay of Baseless stands out for its unique, momentum-driven bullet-hell mechanics that are easy to learn but challenging to master, providing a satisfying and fluid experience once grasped. The integration of movement and attack into a single mechanic, combined with varied loadouts and mission objectives, keeps gameplay fresh and engaging. While the learning curve can be steep, especially for new players, the rewarding combat, distinctive style, and balanced difficulty make it a compelling choice for fans of mechanically demanding action games.
- “Baseless is a very underrated game that features a simple control scheme that leads to pretty challenging bullet-hell style gameplay with a pretty cute story to back it up.”
- “For those who enjoy mechanically demanding action games and appreciate ideas that push beyond genre conventions, Baseless delivers a distinctive, momentum-driven experience that feels unlike anything else in the shooter space.”
- “Easy to learn but hard to master with the movement mechanics, but it feels very satisfying to get the hang of!”
- “The character art is cute and very eye-catching, but the gameplay is a little difficult to get a hang of, especially if you are using a mouse; it's definitely a high learning curve.”
- “The unique movement mechanics can take a little bit to get used to, but they're very rewarding to get the hang of.”
- “The main gameplay mechanic takes some getting used to, but once you get it, you start feeling like a force to be reckoned with.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
76%
The story in Baseless is charming and engaging, providing meaningful motivation and personality that enriches the bullet-hell gameplay. It unfolds gradually through missions, introducing new abilities and keeping players invested with a mix of sci-fi conflict, character interactions, and side quests. Players praise the captivating narrative, appealing characters, and how the story complements the game's unique mechanics and atmosphere.
- “The story provides motivation and personality, framing the action within a broader sci-fi conflict and giving the protagonist a voice and purpose.”
- “I didn't expect to get drawn into the story on an arcade-style shooter, but Baseless delivers.”
- “The soundtrack is full of absolute bangers, the characters throughout are charming and interesting, and the progression of the story kept me on the edge of my seat.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
45%
The game's music is consistently praised as phenomenal and energetic, featuring a standout soundtrack that enhances both battle scenes and overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the impressive quality considering it was created by a single developer, with the music playing a key role in engaging players alongside vibrant art and storytelling.
- “The soundtrack is full of absolute bangers, the characters throughout are charming and interesting, and the progression of the story kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The music is phenomenal, the characters are adorable, and the story has me hooked!”
- “It can be a little long to get through everything but the music is wonderful, especially in the battle scenes.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The graphics feature a vibrant, colorful sci-fi art style that is both clean and visually appealing, enhancing readability during fast-paced gameplay. The unique and polished aesthetic contributes to an engaging and energetic atmosphere, complementing the game's mechanics and overall experience.
- “Visually, Baseless adopts a clean, colorful sci-fi aesthetic that prioritizes readability in motion-heavy scenarios.”
- “The game's graphics and controls are nicely polished, and trying out different loadout options before each run gives the gameplay a noticeable difference in how things play out.”
- “Love the colors and the simplicity of the graphics.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted through charming, well-written dialogue and unique, whimsical character designs, providing a refreshing and funny contrast to the intense combat sequences. This blend adds personality and identity to the game’s universe.
- “Dialogue and character interactions add charm and humor, breaking up the intensity of combat-heavy sequences and giving the universe a sense of identity.”
- “The character designs are something else — whimsical, funny, something we've never seen before.”
- “The dialogue is also well written and very funny!”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the grinding experience challenging yet engaging, motivating continued play without causing frustration or rage-quitting.
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is praised for its unique and whimsical designs, offering a fresh and humorous approach that stands out from typical styles.