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93%22593% positive reviews, Very Positive across 225 reviews·Pixel Graphics · Loot
—Project Ants is a 3D Metroidvania combining the exploration depth of Hollow Knight with the technical hack-and-slash of Ninja Gaiden. Set in a fractured insect kingdom, a fallen Phragmotic Ant Warrior explores a brutal, layered world to uncover the secrets at its core.
Project Ants
SteamProject Ants is a 3D Metroidvania that blends exploration, vertical platforming, and technical hack-and-slash combat. Set in a fallen insect kingdom, you play as an ant warrior on a quest to find the lost queen. Through exploration and environmental storytelling, you will uncover the secrets behind the kingdom’s collapse.
Traverse a seamlessly connected world filled with shortcuts, hidden paths, and secrets. The game world is highly vertical and requires mastery of movement to discover new areas and optimize your routes.

Face enemies with a fast-paced and precise combat system inspired by hardcore action games. Each encounter demands:

Use a unique pheromone system that allows you to:


Adapt your approach with:

Mastering movement is just as important as mastering combat.

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