If you mixed the constant jeopardy of Spelunky with the tricky platforming skills required in Celeste, you would birth something pretty close to Mobirate’s Genopanic.
Ready to have a blast of time in space as a plucky little astronaut? Read on to find out more!
The Outer Frontiers Await
Genopanic was first released on PC in May 2024, before receiving a port to Switch and PlayStation a year later. Now Xbox fans are the latest group to be given a dose of this mysterious 2D platforming adventure, in which you accompany a virtual dog and an AI cat-girl as you explore a dangerous space station.
It’s a weird premise, is all we are saying!
In what appears to be but is strictly not a Metroidvania, according to the developers, Genopanic will have you deploying a wide range of space-age weapons and gadgets, each usable against a different enemy, environmental obstacle, and more.
Throughout the game, you’ll also be collecting data disks from throughout the world, in order to upgrade your gear and unlock brand-new abilities.
Choose Your Own Adventure
As well as all the gameplay goodness to get involved with, Genopanic boasts a branching narrative throughout. As you progress through Genopanic, you’ll have the option to work towards one of four unique endings.
Or, of course, you could replay the game a few times for total completion!
Key Features
- Atmosphere – Explore the abandoned space station with atmospheric levels and unique characters.
- Weapons – Use an arsenal of weapons – a sword, gun, flamethrower and more – to defeat aggressive creatures in the most effective ways.
- Alternate endings – The game has a non-linear story with several plot branches. The ending of the story depends on your actions and decisions.
- Music – The atmospheric soundtrack and manually produced sound effects convey the unique atmosphere of the game and immerse you in a real space adventure
Play Today!
Genopanic is certainly shaping up to be one of 2025’s biggest Metroidvanias. Oh wait, sorry, it’s not a Metroidvania. But it certainly looks like one!
The game can now be purchased on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pick up a copy today via the Xbox Store, where the game costs £9.59.
Genopanic Description
Explore a mysterious, abandoned space station crawling with mutated creatures and hidden dangers. Solve challenging puzzles, discover dark secrets, and uncover the truth behind genetic experiments gone wrong.
