Biota

Biota is a 2D action-platformer in which you command a team of mercenaries investigating a mining colony infected by an alien plague. Explore its pixel-art world, fight mutant monsters and avoid deadly traps as you search for the truth behind V-corp’s illegal activities.

The colony and its crew

You take command of eight veteran mercenaries, switching between them to use their different skills and weapons. Rescue scientists and face more than 40 monsters mutated from the colony’s miners. The story campaign has two endings.

Weapons and vehicles

Alongside a range of guns, you can use a mech, a submarine and a starship. Arcade levels put you in control of the submarine, have you destroy enemies in a powerful mech and send you chasing starships in outer space. The game also includes time trials and target-shooting modes.

Retro visuals and sound

You can unlock and switch between 54 four-color palettes at any time, changing the game’s 8-bit visuals. The presentation draws on retro games, including two-pixel breathing animations, and features a chiptune-synthwave soundtrack.

Key features

• 8 playable characters to unlock and upgrade
• A story campaign with two endings
• Arcade levels featuring a submarine, mech and starships
• Time trials and target-shooting modes