Genome Guardian
52

Players in Game

605 😀     37 😒
87,92%

Rating

$8.39
$11.99

Genome Guardian Steam Charts & Stats

Genome Guardian is a top-down roguelite turret shooter where you must defend yourself from hostile aliens at the microscopic level. Combine & discover 70 weapons across 4 modes using a vast array of turrets, perks, modifiers and power-ups on this vibrant journey to the depths of the abyss.
App ID2891310
App TypeGAME
Developers
Publishers Alpherior
Categories Single-player
Genres Casual, Indie, Action, RPG
Release DateQ2 2024
Platforms Windows
Supported Languages English

Genome Guardian
52 Players in Game
262 All-Time Peak
87,92 Rating

Steam Charts

Genome Guardian
52 Players in Game
262 All-Time Peak
87,92 Rating

At the moment, Genome Guardian has 52 players actively in-game. This is 0% lower than its all-time peak of 161.


Genome Guardian Player Count

Genome Guardian monthly active players. This table represents the average number of players engaging with the game each month, providing insights into its ongoing popularity and player activity trends.

Month Average Players Change
2025-04 58 +232.44%
2025-03 17 +30.74%
2025-02 13 -36.84%
2025-01 21 +14.99%
2024-12 18 -17.78%
2024-11 22 -37.25%
2024-10 35 +23.16%
2024-09 28 -29.1%
2024-08 40 -66.05%
2024-07 120 +3067.63%
2024-06 3 -26.21%
2024-05 5 0%

Genome Guardian
642 Total Reviews
605 Positive Reviews
37 Negative Reviews
Very Positive Score

Genome Guardian has garnered a total of 642 reviews, with 605 positive reviews and 37 negative reviews, resulting in a ‘Very Positive’ overall score.

Reviews Chart


Chart above illustrates the trend of feedback for Genome Guardian over time, showcasing the dynamic changes in player opinions as new updates and features have been introduced. This visual representation helps to understand the game's reception and how it has evolved.


Recent Steam Reviews

This section displays the 10 most recent Steam reviews for the game, showcasing a mix of player experiences and sentiments. Each review summary includes the total playtime along with the number of thumbs-up and thumbs-down reactions, clearly indicating the community's feedback

Playtime: 147 minutes
This game is well worth checking out—even if the genre isn’t usually your thing. As a fan of these games, I found it both fascinating and downright addictive. The range of modes offers something for every taste, and the way you can mix and match “weapons” deserves special mention (three Pistols and one Bomb is my personal favorite XD). What really grabs me is how the game manages to be super easy—great for casual players who don’t want to over-strain their brains—while still being wonderfully complicated: loads of different builds, perks, weapons, and turrets to explore if you feel like try-harding. And the style! Simple yet gorgeous and full of flair! Big respect to the developer!!
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 120 minutes
A charming lil game, way to go with expanding your jam submission. Love the sheer potential of builds, always a big fan of the "break my game, I dare you" mindset. Good stuff!
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 1689 minutes
This is a wonderful game and a fair price. There are so many combinations of guns, and the progression is done well.
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 200 minutes
A brilliant game it is easy to learn but very good I don’t normally like these type of games but this very good
👍 : 0 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 273 minutes
YOOOOOO I love indie games, especially underrated ones, and I think this series of games has a lot of potential! Cant wait for Cell Command 1.0 release! Not rushing you btw.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 1851 minutes
So addicting. Extremely customizable and varied styles throughout. Tons to unlock, some creepy lore, and overall has a lot of ways to play. 100% worth it.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 2291 minutes
Solid 9/10. Gameplay is fun, art design is coherent and looks nice, and there's plenty to do. Tons of unique turrets and perks lead to many great synergies to discover and overall I've enjoyed playing it. Highly recommend.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 4971 minutes
this game wants you to not only unlock things by doing a "check list" but it also encourages messing around and finding out.
👍 : 1 | 😃 : 0
Positive
Playtime: 2910 minutes
Unfortunately I can't tell you the ins and outs of why I don't recommend the game as I am not a game developer nor a analyst but I can you how I feel about the game. The game starts out very fun, new weapons, new tools, modifiers, combinations, enemies etc. But it did not continue that way. It quickly became unsatisfying to play and while I did continue for many hours to see if it was just a hurdle to the next good part (game mode) in the end it just got more frustrating and less rewarding. Some turrets were really interesting, but many were boring or awkward to play. I don't include the first because you always need to start from basic, but rather the later ones. Some where fun and great like the bouncing one or the boomerang one but other were frustrating and annoying to play like Fume or Infernal. And for the price point I will say that the game is not worth it. I paid full price and I know I could have gotten a better experience with a cheaper game.
👍 : 2 | 😃 : 0
Negative
Playtime: 21 minutes
Refunded unfortunately. This game looks and plays awesome, but the sound design is ridiculously bad if you have a real system. Every shot is mixed to thump at 30?hz or something. Might sound ok on crappy headphones or pc speakers but as I say, its unplayable if you have a system that can actually do lows. Remix the audio to remove that bs and I would love to repurchase.
👍 : 2 | 😃 : 0
Negative

Genome Guardian Steam Achievements

Genome Guardian offers players a rich tapestry of challenges, with a total of 100 achievements to unlock. These achievements span a variety of in-game activities, encouraging exploration, skill development, and strategic mastery. Unlocking these achievements provides not only a rewarding experience but also a deeper engagement with the game's content.

Extract Mode

Welcome to Genome Guardian!

Extract Mode S

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Surface Depth.

Extract Mode 1

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Depth 1.

Extract Mode 2

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Depth 2.

Extract Mode 3

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Depth 3.

Extract Mode 4

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Depth 4.

Extract Mode 5

Achieve victory in Extract mode at Depth 5.

Classic Mode
Classic Mode S

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Surface Depth.

Classic Mode 1

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 1.

Classic Mode 2

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 2.

Classic Mode 3

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 3.

Classic Mode 4

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 4.

Classic Mode 5

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 5.

Brood Mode
Brood Mode S

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Surface Depth.

Brood Mode 1

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 1.

Brood Mode 2

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 2.

Brood Mode 3

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 3.

Brood Mode 4

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 4.

Brood Mode 5

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 5.

Abyss Mode
Abyss Mode S

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Surface Depth.

Abyss Mode 1

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Depth 1.

Abyss Mode 2

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Depth 2.

Abyss Mode 3

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Depth 3.

Abyss Mode 4

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Depth 4.

Abyss Mode 5

Achieve victory in Abyss mode at Depth 5.

Guardian Turret

Welcome to Genome Guardian!

Quad Turret

Research for ◇400.

Castle Turret

Research for ◇400.

Focus Turret

Research for ◇400.

Scorch Turret

Achieve victory in any mode 10 times.

Dice Turret

Achieve victory in Extract mode.

Demon Turret

Eliminate 6666 microbes.

Daisy Turret

Discover all 69 microbes.

Ghost Turret
Swap Turret

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 3.

Buckler Turret

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 3 (or deeper) with the Reactor perk.

Surge Turret

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 3 (or deeper) with both the Thermometer perk and Extinguisher perk at the same time.

Diesel Turret
Kaleido Turret

Achieve victory in any mode with 30 different weapons.

Satellite Turret

Synthesize all 69 weapons at least once.

Colossus Turret

Survive wave 50 in any mode at Depth 3 (or deeper).

Akimbo Turret

Achieve victory in Classic mode at Depth 5.

Bearclaw Turret

Achieve victory in Brood mode at Depth 5.

Spyglass Turret
Tank Turret
Superstar Turret

Trigger 300 power-ups.

Deadeye Turret

Achieve victory at Depth 3 (or deeper) with a pinpoint or better than 2° Accuracy weapon.

Breach Turret

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 3 (or deeper) with a weapon that has 360° Accuracy.

Hotdog Turret

Achieve victory in any mode with 30 different perks.

Inferno Turret

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 5 with a Burn weapon that didn't originally have Burn.

200 Health

Have 200 Health (or more) during a run.

300 Health Max

Have 300 Health Max (or more) during a run.

30 Shield

Have 30 Shield (or more) during a run.

300 Heat Max

Have 300 Heat Max (or more) during a run.

500% Critical Damage

Have 500% Critical Damage (or more) during a run.

900% Power-up Chance

Have 900% Power-up Chance (or more) during a run.

3000 Biomass

Have 3000 unspent Biomass (or more) during a run.

10000 Research

Have 10000 unspent Research (or more).

1000 DPS

Have a weapon with 1000 DPS (or more) during a run. (honestly this might not trigger on complex weapons with unique functions)

1000 Damage

Have a weapon with 1000 Damage (or more) on a single projectile during a run.

1000 Knockback

Have a weapon with 1000 Knockback (or more) during a run.

60/s Firerate

Have a weapon with 60/s Firerate during a run.

1000 Speed

Have a weapon with 1000 Speed (or more) during a run.

All Starter Weapons

Have 1 of each starter weapon mounted at the same time.

3 Tier 4 Weapons

Have 3 of the same tier-4 weapon on a turret with 3 weapon mounts during a run.

100 Of Weapon

Synthesize the same weapon 100 times.

30000 Eliminations

Eliminate 30000 microbes.

100 Runs

Play 100 runs.

500 Items

Buy 500 items from the shop.

300 Rerolls

Reroll the shop 300 times.

Credits

View the credits via the ? button on the main menu.

15s Wave

Reduce wave time by 15s during a run.

Wave 3 No Fire

Survive wave 3 before having fired any weapon.

Wave 100

Survive wave 100 in any mode.

Scorch Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Scorch turret and the Funnel perk.

Diesel Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Diesel turret and the Funnel perk.

Buckler Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Buckler turret and the Magnifier, Reactor and Chitin perks.

Surge Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Surge turret and the Firewall perk.

Colossus Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Colossus turret and the Hourglass perk.

Satellite Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Satellite turret and the Nitro, Mirror and Balloon perks.

Daisy Master

Achieve victory in any mode with the Daisy turret and the Prism perk.

Ghost Master
4s Defeat

Achieve(?) defeat in any mode via turret destruction within 4s.

A Microbe Victory

Achieve victory in any mode where only microbes with A DNA aren't extinct.

C Microbe Victory

Achieve victory in any mode where only microbes with C DNA aren't extinct.

G Microbe Victory

Achieve victory in any mode where only microbes with G DNA aren't extinct.

T Microbe Victory

Achieve victory in any mode where only microbes with T DNA aren't extinct.

Hitless

Achieve victory in any mode without taking a single hit.

Perkless

Achieve victory in any mode without any perks.

Weaponmodless

Achieve victory in any mode without any weapon mods.

Turretmodless

Achieve victory in any mode without any turret mods.

30 Victories

Achieve victory in any mode 30 times.

Turret Mastery

Achieve victory in any mode with all turrets.

Depth 5 Turret Mastery

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 5 with all turrets.

Perk Mastery

Achieve victory in any mode with all perks.

Depth 5 Perk Mastery

Achieve victory in any mode at Depth 5 with all perks.

Weapon Mastery

Achieve victory in any mode with all weapons.


Genome Guardian Screenshots

View the gallery of screenshots from Genome Guardian. These images showcase key moments and graphics of the game.


Genome Guardian Minimum PC System Requirements

Minimum:
  • OS: Windows 10

Genome Guardian has specific system requirements to ensure smooth gameplay. The minimum settings provide basic performance, while the recommended settings are designed to deliver the best gaming experience. Check the detailed requirements to ensure your system is compatible before making a purchase.

Genome Guardian Latest News & Patches

This game has received a total of 80 updates to date, ensuring continuous improvements and added features to enhance player experience. These updates address a range of issues from bug fixes and gameplay enhancements to new content additions, demonstrating the developer's commitment to the game's longevity and player satisfaction.

Update 1.0.11
Date: 2024-05-09 04:49:03
fewer offspring-related mutations, better homing behaviour, ENDLESS balancing
👍 : 5 | 👎 : 0
Update 1.1.0
Date: 2024-05-11 10:09:21
Commander, Maw, Mushroom, Tweezers, Cherry
👍 : 9 | 👎 : 0
Update 1.1.1
Date: 2024-05-13 00:09:59
Maw Improvements + Bug Fixes
👍 : 5 | 👎 : 0
Update 1.1.2
Date: 2024-05-13 06:47:08
Classic Mode Fix + Locking Feature + New Music
👍 : 6 | 👎 : 0
Update 1.2.0
Date: 2024-05-16 08:57:15
6 NEW TURRETS & 8 NEW PERKS!!!
👍 : 7 | 👎 : 0


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