Rank 01Games like Genotype
- 21 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked Genotype also play
The closest matches to Genotype: Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Awakening, Of Lies and Rain, Zexion, and Red Matter 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares weapon customization with Genotype.
- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- 2024
Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon upgrades and hidden collectibles with Genotype.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2025
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Zexion
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and skill progression with Genotype.
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Red Matter 2
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Genotype.
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Axiom Verge
Why this: Shares exploration and puzzle solving with Genotype.
Rank 07 
Crysis
Why this: Also Aliens and Futuristic, like Genotype.
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Black Mesa
Why this: Shares boss fights and puzzle solving with Genotype.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Genotype
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Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon customization with Genotype.
- 97% of 114 reviews
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Shares weapon customization and exploration with Genotype.
- 88% of 19,864 reviews
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Bolverk VR Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 2
- 92% of 26 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Creature combat combinations get increasingly complex
- Exploration rewards with late game upgrades
- Glove prints customizable alien creatures as weapons
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Genotype.
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Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Genotype.
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Why this: Shares boss fights and resource management with Genotype.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Genotype at current Steam store prices.
Xanthiom Zero
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon customization with Genotype.
Shadowgrounds
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades and resource management with Genotype.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Why this: Shares weapon customization and exploration with Genotype.
Genome Guardian
Why this: Shares weapon customization and upgrade system with Genotype.
Sublevel Zero Redux
Why this: Shares resource management with Genotype.
Space Accident VR
Why this: Shares puzzle solving with Genotype.
BLADECHIMERA
Why this: Shares metroidvania exploration and weapon upgrades with Genotype.
Metal Garden
Why this: Shares exploration rewards and hidden collectibles with Genotype.
About Genotype
The closest matches to Genotype: Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Awakening, Of Lies and Rain, Zexion, and Red Matter 2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Genotype is your kind of game, the closest matches are Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Awakening and Of Lies and Rain — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its boss fights and crafting stations. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Genotype: Your weapons are alive! Print creatures and use them as weapons and tools as you explore this Metroidvania FPS adventure. Morph yourself tiny, upgrade, and locate collectibles to advance to the next boss. Explore large non-linear maps and explore an environment woven together with a complex story.
Is Genotype worth buying?
Too few reviews to call
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- Only 26 Steam reviews so far, not enough to judge.
- Price: $24.99 (checked Nov 2).
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Creature combat combinations get increasingly complex
- Exploration rewards with late game upgrades
- Glove prints customizable alien creatures as weapons
- Hidden collectibles upgrades and weapon modifications to find
People who play it also play: Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Awakening, Of Lies and Rain
Frequently asked about Genotype
Can I run it?
How much does Genotype cost?
Genotype is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Genotype?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Genotype are Half-Life: Alyx, Metro Awakening, Of Lies and Rain.
Who developed Genotype?
Genotype was developed by Bolverk VR Games and published by Impact Inked.