Game Summary
Dive into a microscopic alien world, radiating with bioluminescent life and unspeakable horrors. Genome Guardian is a deeply-complex shooter that’s easy to pick up but hard to master. Research permanent upgrades to survive 70 different microbes across 8 game modes, each with multiple ascension levels (“depths”).
Pair DNA nucleotides Adenine (rapidfire), Cytosine (precision), Guanine (spread), Thymine (explosive) to discover wild hybrid bioweapons!
- Bomb + Shotgun combines explosives with spread to create Blast Shotgun!
- Bomb + Bomb doubles down on explosive power to make Bazooka!
- Blast Shotgun + Shotgun forms the all-powerful Flak Cannon!
- 49 Turrets with unique strengths and functions
- 96 Perks to mix and match that drastically change how you play
- 72 Turret & Weapon Mods that can turn shots into sticky mines or bouncing fireballs
- 32 Mutations that alter the challenges you face each run
- 20-minute Runs that can be continued in Endless Mode
- 60 Bassy Electronic Tunes that adapt to the current mood and intensity
- 100 Steam Achievements
- 49 Cosmetics including spider legs, tank tread and a swarm of drones
- Accessibility Settings for colourblindness and motion sickness
- Cloud Save
- Plays great on Steam Deck! (official Steam Deck Compatibility Review pending)
Genome Guardian is a product of passion – a culmination of everything I love about roguelite shooters, and a novel ‘weapon-combining’ feature that I’ve wanted to realize since I was a teenager. Your support will mean content updates and allow me to make more games in the future.
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Genome Guardian on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Genome Guardian". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Genome Guardian (v4.1.0)
Size: 487.51 MB
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
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Windows 10 | |
600 MB available space | |
Turn down “Render Scale” in settings if framerate is low |