Genopanic

2D space-station platformer with mutants and branching endings

Mobirate · Published by Mobirate, ParasGames · Released May 17, 2024

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 384
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 0; peak 24h 1
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jun 4, 2025

What is Genopanic?

A 2D side-scrolling action platformer set on an abandoned space station. You cross platforming sections and fight mutants with weapons such as a plasma cutter and flamethrower while investigating DNA experiments and dark matter. Your choices can lead to different endings.

For you if...

+you enjoy timing jumps, dashes, and double jumps
+you prefer a short adventure with light combat

Not for you if...

−you expect maze-like maps with extensive backtracking
−you dislike jumping past hazards to make progress

What players say

77% of 384 reviews are positive

Players praise the pixel art, music, and responsive controls, but many say the route is too linear for a Metroidvania. Several report soft locks that prevent them from finishing, particularly after returning for missed items.

Screenshots and trailer

Genopanic system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 or newer
Processor: Intel Core i5
Graphics: 512mb vram
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Storage: 600 MB available space
DirectX: Version 9.0

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Full audio: English, Russian, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Portugal, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Turkish.