Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 434270 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $4.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $4.99 |
| Current price USD | $4.99 |
| Release date | Jan 19, 2016 |
| Developer | Raphael Gervaise |
| Publisher | Raphael Gervaise |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | 0 |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | 20,000 |
| Review type | 7 user reviews |
| Positive review percent | 57% |
| Positive reviews | 4 |
| Negative reviews | 3 |
| Total reviews | 7 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | Not available |
| Average playtime forever | 98 minutes |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/434270/ |
Short description
Parasite is a non-linear retro platformer with a mix of action and puzzles. The player controls an alien worm wanting to get rid of a human space colony on his planet. There are multiple shapes to unlock and to switch between to facilitate the navigation and sabotage the complex.
About this game
Picked by the community Thanks to all the voters who supported Parasite through the early stages and Greenlight process ! About the Game OVERVIEW Parasite is a non-linear retro platformer with a mix of action and puzzles. The player controls an alien worm wanting to get rid of a human space colony on his planet. There are multiple shapes to unlock and to switch between to facilitate the navigation and sabotage the complex. KEY FEATURES - 4 unique environments with their own specificities - 4 shapes to unlock, each providing an exclusive ability - Non-linear level design allowing for routing choices - Use health as a resource to change shape and work around obstacles - Integrated timer, for the speedrun enthusiasts - Deactivate all 8 station modules before too many humans can escape ! - Controller support (360 gamepad compatible recommended) and keyboard customisation
Supported languages
English