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COMBINE WEAPONS in the microscopic roguelite turret shooter with macroscopic depth. Survive 6 modes using an astounding array of turrets, perks, mutations and power-ups on this psychedelic journey to the heart of the abyss. Shmup Mode turns it into a vertical shoot 'em up!
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About Genome Guardian
Dive into the microscopic world, radiating with bioluminescent life and unspeakable horrors. Genome Guardian is a deeply-complex shooter that's easy to pick up but hard to master. Research permanent upgrades to survive a variety of microbes across 6 game modes, each with multiple "depths".
Pair DNA nucleotides Adenine (rapidfire), Cytosine (precision), Guanine (spread), Thymine (explosive) to discover wild hybrid bioweapons!
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Bomb + Shotgun combines explosives with spread to create Blast Shotgun!
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Bomb + Bomb doubles down on explosive power to make Bazooka!
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Blast Shotgun + Shotgun forms the all-powerful Flak Cannon!
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49 Turrets with unique strengths and functions
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96 Perks to mix and match that drastically change how you play
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75 Weapon & Turret Mods that can turn shots into sticky laser mines or bouncing fireballs
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64 Mutations alter the challenges you face each run
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20-minute Runs that can be continued in Endless Mode
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75 Bassy Electronic Tunes that adapt to the current mood & intensity
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Cosmetics like spider legs and tank tread
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Accessibility Settings for colourblindness, motion sickness, and even arachnophobia!
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100 Steam Achievements
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Steam Trading Cards
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Cloud Save
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Plays great on Steam Deck!!!
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