Exodemic

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Exodemic is a single-player shooter game where players must race against the clock to stop a deadly virus from spreading. Players must destroy enemies quickly and strategically explore procedurally generated galaxy maps to find vendors and upgrade their ship's weapons and dash. The virus spreads with every passing second, so players must manage their contagion meter and make quick decisions to survive.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features tight controls and a compelling gameplay loop that combines strategy and action, making it both engaging and fun.
It offers a good level of difficulty and replayability, with satisfying upgrades that significantly change gameplay dynamics.
The game runs exceptionally well on the Steam Deck, providing a fun and accessible experience for quick gaming sessions.

Many players find the initial stages of each run to be slow and boring, with a lack of engaging gameplay until about halfway through.
There is a desire for more content and variety in gameplay mechanics, as some players feel the game can become repetitive over time.
The game lacks a meta progression system, which could enhance the overall experience and provide more depth to the gameplay.

gameplay
12 mentions
58 % positive mentions
17 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its tight mechanics and unique elements, offering a fun and compelling loop that is easy to pick up. However, some players feel that it lacks depth and variety, with upgrades and choices feeling shallow, leading to a sense of ease in combat that diminishes stakes. Overall, while the gameplay is enjoyable and well-polished, there are calls for more complexity and additional mechanics to enhance the experience.
- “I love the basic gameplay as being very tight.”
- “This is some super fun, super unique gameplay that only gets more fun when you get the orbit freezer, the ramming dash, the multishots, etc. The graphics are good, though it's not my preferred style, but it's very well done.”
- “With its well polished mechanics and fairly balanced difficulty, this simple looking game has a surprising amount of depth to its gameplay.”
- “For me, it got old in 10 minutes. The upgrades aren't interesting, the gameplay isn't anything new, and the 'FTL' choices are very shallow.”
- “The core game loop feels like it could be pushed further with additional mechanics.”
- “Controls are simple and gameplay is easy to pick up on.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are well-executed and vibrant, especially when enhanced with settings like increased saturation on Deckyloader, resulting in impressive color quality. While some players may not prefer the artistic style, the overall presentation is satisfying and complements the unique gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are spot on for the deck; I recommend using vibrant settings on DeckyLoader and adjusting the saturation to about 150 for amazing colors. You wouldn't think it would make as much of a difference, but it definitely does.”
- “The graphics, music, and sound are satisfying.”
- “This is some super fun, super unique gameplay that only gets more fun when you get the orbit freezer, the ramming dash, the multishots, etc. The graphics are good, though it's not my preferred style, but it's very well done.”
replayability
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's simple and tight controls, contributing to its high replayability. Many describe it as a super fun indie title that remains engaging upon multiple playthroughs.
- “Simple, tight controls, lots of replayability.”
- “Super fun indie game that feels responsive and replayable!”
music
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as satisfying and oddly compelling, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the graphics and sound effectively.
- “The graphics, music, and sound are satisfying.”
- “The soundtrack is oddly compelling for this type of game as well.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the sound effects often clash with the music, creating a jarring experience.”
story
2 mentions
150 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a linear narrative that offers a wealth of content, but some players appreciate the procedural generation that provides a unique story experience with each playthrough.
- “The game offers a new story every time thanks to its procedural generation.”
- “While the story is linear, it is still engaging and filled with interesting twists.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, making each playthrough feel unique.”
- “The story is filled with potential but ultimately feels too linear.”
- “While the game offers a new story every time through procedural generation, it lacks depth and coherence.”