76%Strong matchGenesis Alpha One Deluxe Edition
74%2k74% positive reviews, Mostly Positive across 2k reviews·Sci-fi · Action Roguelike
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Guide an evolving cosmic virus through a chaotic universe in this action roguelite. Infect cells, unlock 125 abilities, collect 255 cards and ascend infinitely unlocking new powers. Explore planets, trade cards with other players and build shared structures. WASD + mouse.
Alpha Genesis
SteamAlpha Genesis is an action roguelite where you guide a cosmic viral organism through a process of continuous evolution, combat, and transcendence.
You control the virus directly: move with WASD, aim and activate abilities with the mouse. Every second requires tactical decisions as you navigate through hordes of immune cells, collect resources, and grow your colony.
5 categories of viral powers:
Each category has 5 power tiers. Random unlock system that creates different builds every run. Each ability can be upgraded to level 5 with cumulative effects.
When you die, you can choose to ascend. You lose the run's abilities but gain Essence for permanent upgrades.
6 transcendence milestones mark your progress:
After Omega, continue ascending without limits - difficulty scales, rewards increase.
18 nodes distributed across 3 specialization branches:
Each branch culminates with an ultimate that transforms gameplay.
Equip up to 6 perks with increasing rarity:
Normal, Rare, Super Rare, SSR, Ultra Rare, Legendary
The best perks leave permanent Echoes that influence all future runs.
10 planets to discover with 4 rarity levels:
4 expedition types - from nearby systems (5 min) to galactic borders (30 min). Increasing risk, greater rewards. Discover planets, collect Crystals, Energy, Alien Spores.
Planetary tech tree to enhance your colonies.
Cards drop during gameplay with 7 rarity levels:
Common, Uncommon, Rare, Epic, Legendary, Mythic, Progenitor
Unique visual effects for each rarity: holographic, prismatic, cosmic.
Collection Bonus - Completing sets unlocks permanent upgrades.
P2P Marketplace - Trade cards with other players through Steam-integrated trading.
10 structure types placeable on the global map:
Your structures help other players and vice versa - global asynchronous cooperation.
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