Exophobia is a retro-inspired sci-fi first-person shooter with Metroidvania progression, developed by Zarc Attack. The game places players alone on a human spaceship overrun by alien soldiers. Combat demands quick reflexes and strategic positioning, requiring players to learn enemy behaviors and utilize movement options and the environment to succeed.The game features exploration across a multi-floor spaceship, with distinct environments and hidden secrets. Players upgrade their alien weapon with new abilities found in specialized laboratories. These upgrades enhance combat effectiveness and unlock new areas, facilitating progression through the game's unforgiving difficulty. Exophobia includes diverse enemies with unique attack patterns and challenging boss fights, alongside checkpoints for saving progress.