Exodemic

About

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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 76 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

The game features simple, tight controls and a fun, addictive gameplay loop that combines strategy and action effectively.
It offers a lot of replayability with quick runs and a satisfying progression system that makes players feel powerful as they upgrade their ships.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience, especially on platforms like the Steam Deck.

Many players find the initial moments of each run to be slow and boring, with the game only becoming engaging after several minutes.
There is a lack of meta progression and variety in content, leading to repetitive gameplay over time.
Some balancing issues exist, particularly with certain upgrades being overpowered, which can detract from the challenge.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
29%
13%
The gameplay is generally praised for its tight mechanics and unique elements, providing a fun and creative experience with a compelling core loop. However, some players feel it can become repetitive quickly, with shallow upgrades and low stakes in individual fights. Overall, while the game is easy to pick up and offers depth, there is a desire for more innovative mechanics to enhance the experience further.
- “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
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are well-executed and vibrant, especially when enhanced with the recommended saturation settings on Deckyloader, resulting in impressive colors. While some players may not prefer the artistic style, the overall presentation is considered satisfying and complements the unique gameplay experience.
- “Graphics are spot on for the deck; I recommend using vibrant on Deckyloader and setting 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.”
- “The graphics are good; it's not my preferred style, but it's very well done.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players consistently highlight the game's simple and tight controls as a key factor contributing to its high replayability. The fun and responsive gameplay encourages repeated playthroughs, making it a standout indie title in terms of replay value.
- “Simple, tight controls, lots of replayability.”
- “Super fun indie game that feels responsive and replayable!”
- “This game offers a great level of replayability with its engaging mechanics.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The music in the game is described as satisfying and oddly compelling, enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack, noting its effectiveness for the game's genre.
- “The graphics, music, and sound are satisfying.”
- “The soundtrack is oddly compelling for this type of game as well.”
- “The graphics, music, and sound are satisfying.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
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. This combination allows for both depth and variety in storytelling.
- “The game offers a new story every time thanks to its procedural generation.”
- “Each playthrough presents a unique narrative experience, making it feel fresh and engaging.”
- “The game has tons of content, but the story feels very linear.”
- “The game has tons of content, but the story feels very linear.”