Exophobia is a retro-inspired sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Zarc Attack and released in 2024 for PC, PlayStation 4 and 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. Set aboard a human spaceship overrun by hostile alien forces, the game tasks players with navigating multiple distinct floors — ranging from worm-infested laboratories to the ship's engine works — while searching for surviving crew members and piecing together how the situation unfolded near a red planet. Combat emphasizes quick reflexes and deliberate positioning, with a varied roster of enemies that each require different tactical approaches, including boss encounters with dedicated defeat strategies. Progression follows a Metroidvania structure: weapon upgrades acquired at specialized laboratories not only strengthen combat capabilities but also open previously blocked areas of the ship. The game pairs pixel art visuals with an electronic soundtrack, and features checkpoint-based saving alongside a challenging difficulty.
You find yourself alone in a human spaceship taken over by hostile alien soldiers. Explore and fight your way to find the last human survivors, while you uncover piece by piece the backstory of the spaceship crew, leading to this high-stakes moment at the red planet. Evolve your alien weapon and shoot, slide, stun your enemies and more, in your journey to escape out alive!
