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Genome Guardian 2

COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic shooter with macroscopic depth. BUILD YOUR NANOBOT from hundreds of parts. SURVIVE the microbial onslaught once more in this psychedelic dive to the Abyss, full of mutations, minerals, anomalies and powerup polyps. SHMUP mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!

Release date
October 11, 2026
Platforms
Windows
Developer
Alpherior
Publisher
Alpherior
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★ 9.5/10Steam · 547 ratings
SteamLast checked October 31, 2026

Most helpful8

Not recommended
Made it to depth 3 but I'm likely to just uninstall. I dont write reviews but I typed this one out out of frustration. Unlocked…
Recommended
Absolute gem. 10/10. This is easily my GOTY. Awesome gameplay, with a stellar soundtrack. Absolutely endless customizability. I thoroughly enjoyed my (very full, 100%) experience.…
Recommended
Genome Guardian 2 is the third game in Alpherior's microcosm and the first direct sequel to his first game Genome Guardian. Like before, you play…
Recommended
First and foremost: Big shoutout to Steam's new upcoming game calendar thingy for game releases. I would have never found some of the gems I've…
Not recommended
The constant popup comments are super annoying and condescending. Even turning off tips they are constantly coming up telling me how to play the game…
Recommended
Game developer makes good game in this day and age...?!? Dev Doesn't charge an absurd amount of money for it!!! Runs GREAT on my Craptop!!!…
Recommended
It's quite solid and creative. If this kind of complex shmup arena roguelite incremental thing appeals to you at all in concept, it is well…
Recommended
basicly the original but way better. only problem is lag but that might be cuz my pc is ass

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Recommended
It's quite solid and creative. If this kind of complex shmup arena roguelite incremental thing appeals to you at all in concept, it is well…
Recommended
why would i want knockback in a timed wave game where you only make money via kills? so i can be broke? great game otherwise
Recommended
basicly the original but way better. only problem is lag but that might be cuz my pc is ass
Recommended
this game is incredible, its crazy how many builds i can make with like 40% of the unlocks
Recommended
The first was already an excellent bullet heaven with a fully customizable player. The sequel expands upon both of these attributes in a very complete…
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Genome Guardian 2: A summary of this review is below, for those of you who are too lazy to read this mini essay. A new…

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