Ex Vitro

A 2D metroidvania with endings determined by the items you collect

Evolver Dynamics · Released Jan 31, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 93% of 166
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Jul 18, 2025
Minimum PC: DX11 Compliant; 2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ex Vitro?

Ex Vitro is a free, single-player 2D action platformer set in a facility, where you investigate your character's role in humanity's war against alien civilizations. You explore different biomes, collect and upgrade weapons, uncover secrets, and fight bosses.

For you if...

+you prefer short adventures over lengthy campaigns

Not for you if...

−you prefer linear levels without searching or backtracking

What players say

93% of 166 reviews are positive

Players praise the journal writing and eerie atmosphere. Some criticize awkward platforming and controls, while others want tougher enemies and bosses.

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Ex Vitro system requirements

Minimum: DX11 Compliant, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Microsoft 64-bit Windows 7
Processor: 64-bit Intel Compatible Dual Core CPU
Graphics: DX11 Compliant Graphics Card
Memory: 2 GB RAM
Storage: 250 MB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Ex Vitro have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Ex Vitro run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
The native resolution is not the default one
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
External controllers are not supported for the primary player

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 19
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Text only: English.

Does Ex Vitro use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam