Zapling Bygone

Name: Zapling Bygone
Rating: 8 (198 reviews)

Developer: 9FingerGames

Publisher: Eastasiasoft

Aug 5, 2022

Visual

pixel
side scroll

Structure

ability gated
exploration
interconnected map
non linear

Combat

action
contact damage

Themes

horror
isolation
post apocalyptic

Summary

Zapling Bygone is a twisted metroidvania where you murder your foes and steal their abilities by wearing their skulls and absorbing their consciousness into your hive-mind.

Last updated September 28, 2026

Where to play

- Windows
- Steam Deck
- Steam
Nintendo
- Switch
PlayStation
- PS5
- PS4
Xbox
- Series X|S
- One

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