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Overwhelm is a running-jumping game set in a pixelated dark bloody world. The twist, apart from the mild-horror theme, is that it's your enemies that power up rather than you. You explore the oppressive caverns of the hive, guided only by a sparse map.
Unfortunately, Overwhelm is not available on Android, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox X|S or iOS. However, we recommend the following games that offer a similar experience or theme:
Release Date: 04/04/2019
Out Now: Mac, PC and Switch
Players: 1-2
Genres: Action, Shooting (Platform and Traversal)
Accessibility: 0 features documented (Tweet Developer )
Components: 2D Side-On and Pixels
Developer: Randomnine (@Randomnine)
Costs: Purchase cost
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