Parasite cover

Parasite

First release
Jan 19, 2016
Genres
Indie, Adventure, Platform · Action

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.

Also known as Parasite.exe

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Storyline
Mankind sends its first colonisation mission to a new planet. Your planet! Control an alien worm and shutdown the colony to get rid of the invaders.Read more

Mankind sends its first colonisation mission to a new planet. Your planet! Control an alien worm and shutdown the colony to get rid of the invaders.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jan 19, 2016
Linux
Jan 19, 2016
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
metroidvania

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 31 Oct 2026