Epigenesis
Released Aug 2014
Epigenesis is an online multiplayer sports/FPS game in which two sides are locked in a never-ending fight for world domination by playing ball.In this non-lethal ballgame of the future, players leap across platforms suspended high up in the air trying to get a ball located in the middle of the arena and score goals against their...
65% positive · 1,146 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Epigenesis launched out of Early Access on August 1, 2014. Development came to an early halt shortly after launch — in March 2015, the creative lead publicly acknowledged that nearly the entire team had left to work at other studios and that no further development was planned. The studio formally dissolved on June 8, 2016, at which point the official servers were shut down and the game was made free-to-play. The developer explicitly stated that all server infrastructure would be taken offline and that the team had moved on to other projects. This June 2016 post represents the definitive end of any involvement from Dead Shark Triplepunch. The game remains available on Steam in its final form, playable via self-hosted servers using the bundled server tool.
Evidence
Developer announced the dissolution of Dead Shark Triplepunch. All team members have moved on to new jobs or new projects. Official servers are being shut down. The game will become free-to-play on June 10, 2016. The team explicitly said goodbye and closed out the studio.
Creative lead acknowledged that almost all developers had left the studio after launch due to financial constraints, and that no further development on Epigenesis was taking place or planned.
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Details
Developer
Publisher
Dead Shark Triplepunch
Achievements
11
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer
About this game
Epigenesis is an online multiplayer sports/FPS game in which two sides are locked in a never-ending fight for world domination by playing ball.
In this non-lethal ballgame of the future, players leap across platforms suspended high up in the air trying to get a ball located in the middle of the arena and score goals against their opponents. Each player carries a gravity cannon capable of pushing enemies (and friends) down from the heights of the arena.
When a player scores, he receives a genetically modified super-seed and gets the opportunity to plant it onto a platform to capture it. To win the game you must capture towers and construct a node system from your goal post all the way to your opponents' goal post. If this hasn't happened by the time that the clock reaches zero, the team with the most scores win!
Teamwork, tactics and precision is key to win eternal glory in a game of Epigenesis!
Visit our official website, facebook and twitter for regular updates and news about Epigenesis!
Remember to visit our official youtube channel for more in-depth tutorials on how to play Epigenesis!
Get trading cards and craft badges for cool emoticon and background rewards!
Complete daily missions and earn Mission Points to spend in the store! Get some swag for your favourite team and show it off in-game! No micro-transactions, only cool hats.
Join the growing Epigenesis community and find people to play with on the official Epigenesis Steam forum! Remember to join the community driven Epigenesis Community Group EpiGenCG here on Steam to find more people to play with!
- PCGamesN
"It’s just crazy enough to work, and where it wasn’t crazy enough of its own accord, developer Dead Shark Triplepunch (yes, that’s their real name) just added tornadoes. Done and done."
- Rock Paper Shotgun
"Judges praised Epigenesis for its ingenious concept, engaging gameplay and clever use of a scientific concept inspired by the theme for this year’s competition."
- UnrealEngine
In this non-lethal ballgame of the future, players leap across platforms suspended high up in the air trying to get a ball located in the middle of the arena and score goals against their opponents. Each player carries a gravity cannon capable of pushing enemies (and friends) down from the heights of the arena.
When a player scores, he receives a genetically modified super-seed and gets the opportunity to plant it onto a platform to capture it. To win the game you must capture towers and construct a node system from your goal post all the way to your opponents' goal post. If this hasn't happened by the time that the clock reaches zero, the team with the most scores win!
Teamwork, tactics and precision is key to win eternal glory in a game of Epigenesis!
Visit our official website, facebook and twitter for regular updates and news about Epigenesis!
Remember to visit our official youtube channel for more in-depth tutorials on how to play Epigenesis!
Now with Trading Cards!
Get trading cards and craft badges for cool emoticon and background rewards!
New Feature: HATS!
Complete daily missions and earn Mission Points to spend in the store! Get some swag for your favourite team and show it off in-game! No micro-transactions, only cool hats.
Join the Community
Join the growing Epigenesis community and find people to play with on the official Epigenesis Steam forum! Remember to join the community driven Epigenesis Community Group EpiGenCG here on Steam to find more people to play with!
What people are saying
"When you see the trailer you’ll understand why it won this year’s Make Something Unreal contest: it looks brill."- PCGamesN
"It’s just crazy enough to work, and where it wasn’t crazy enough of its own accord, developer Dead Shark Triplepunch (yes, that’s their real name) just added tornadoes. Done and done."
- Rock Paper Shotgun
"Judges praised Epigenesis for its ingenious concept, engaging gameplay and clever use of a scientific concept inspired by the theme for this year’s competition."
- UnrealEngine
Key Features
- Ball Sport of the Future
Play a ball as well as a domination 5-on-5 game on top of tall towers and platforms! - Fast-paced high-altitude Action
Equipped with jumping-jets, players will have to time their jumps or suffer steep falls. - Non-lethal combat with surgical precision
All weapons used are non-lethal force-based gear. Push your opponents down from the platforms and boost your friends towards the goal! - One-time use pickup abilities
Tactically use the Grapple, Dash or Shockwave to further advance your goal-scoring conquest! - Customize your loadouts
There are 6 plants with unique abilites as well as 5 different passive stat-boosts for you and your team. Discuss combinations with your team and choose the plants that best fit your playstyle! - 6 unique maps
Play ball on 6 different arenas constructed across the world of Epigenesis, featuring snowy mountains, lush forests and desolate cities! - In-game cosmetics shop
Earn in-game currency by proving your worth in daily missions and spend it on cosmetic items such as Plant skins and Hats! - Single-player and bots
Internet downed or just want to hone your skills? Face-off against the bots of Epigenesis or have them join your multiplayer matches!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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