Genesis Alpha One Now Available for PC, Consoles

Radiation Blue and Team17 Digital have just released their roguelite shooter Genesis Alpha One.

The roguelite shooter is now available for Windows PC (via the Epic Games store), PS4, and Xbox One for $29.99. You can watch the launch trailer above.

In the game, players are placed in command of a colony ship exploring the galaxy in search of a new home for humanity. Embark on missions to gather resources so you can upgrade your ship and arsenal. When you die, you can create a new genetically enhanced clone using DNA harvested from alien species you encounter.


Here’s a rundown of the game:


In a near future ravaged by wars, corrupt regimes and devastating pollution, influential corporations have created the Genesis program in a last-ditch attempt to save humanity. As the Captain of a Genesis starship, you journey into uncharted space on the ultimate mission. Build and manage a space vessel, farm resources, deal with terrifying alien infestations, clone creatures and explore a vast, randomly generated universe.

Your goal: Find new homes for humanity’s DNA and save the species from extinction.

Key Features:

  • A ROGUELIKE ON AN EPIC SCALE – Every journey in Genesis Alpha One begins with a huge, randomized galaxy filled with adventure and peril. Discover new planets, encounter asteroid fields, survive hostile encounters as you explore the vastness of space. Death is permanent so every crew members life matters, and every decision must be carefully considered.
  • BUILD AND MANAGE YOUR UNIQUE STARSHIP – Starting with a small vessel, you’ll have to build and maintain an intergalactic ark by combining dozens of upgradable spaceship modules including crew quarters, workshops, hangars, clone labs and greenhouses. Using an intuitive building menu, easily snap together the pieces of your ship to tailor it to your playstyle. Develop your vessel and then explore your creation in first person.
  • BATTLE ALIEN INFESTATIONS – Alien infestations can spread quickly, contaminating the ship and crew. It’s imperative to wipe them out before you become overwhelmed and your ship is destroyed! An arsenal of weapons and defenses can be researched to help you fight the alien threat. Unleash Turrets, Force Fields, Laser Blasters, Shotguns, Rifles, Grenade Launchers, Rocket Launchers, Flamethrowers or alien weapons to devastate hostile lifeforms.
  • CLONE YOUR CREW AND CREATE NEW LIFEFORMS – As your ship grows, so must your crew. Using ground-breaking cloning technology, your crew will expand to meet the needs of the ship. Loot DNA samples from the aliens you encounter across the galaxy and splice them with members of your crew to give humanity a chance to prosper with abilities far beyond what was previously imagined.
  • HARVEST RESOURCES FROM THE VASTNESS OF SPACE – Roaming the immense universe won’t be possible without gathering resources. Elements such as Iron, Copper, Uranium and Plutonium must be mined from planets and then refined on-board your ship. These will be utilized to build new modules, weapons, clones and tools.
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