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Intense 2D action-platformer set in a mining colony infected by an alien plague. In B.I.O.T.A. you can choose your hero, fight gruesome monsters, and customize your 8-bit retro experience with swappable 4-color palettes.

2022ActionIndieCasual9.99 USDWindowsby small bros
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Frequently asked about B.I.O.T.A.

How much does B.I.O.T.A. cost?
B.I.O.T.A. is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to B.I.O.T.A.?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside B.I.O.T.A. are Tiny Thor, Below The Ocean, Guns of Fury.
Who developed B.I.O.T.A.?
B.I.O.T.A. was developed by small bros and published by Retrovibe.

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