Baseless

About Baseless

Baseless is a fast-paced indie shooter that turns planetary physics into gameplay. Released in December 2025 by Fermenter Games, it tasks you with crossing a galaxy by using gunfire to propel yourself across asteroids and planets. The 360° gravity system lets you blast off surfaces and chain jumps, blending combat with movement. You’re fighting to rescue your family from an alien threat, adopting companions and upgrading weapons as you go. It’s on PC, consoles, and Switch, with a single-player focus. The game thrives on creative mechanics, like using a grappling hook and shotgun combo, to make traversal and combat feel interconnected.

Gameplay

Movement is entirely tied to your weapon. Shoot the ground to launch into space, or fire at enemies to push yourself closer. Combat requires constant adaptation: use a bubble shield to reflect projectiles, slash foes with a sword to stagger them, then finish with explosives. The grappling hook lets you swing between surfaces while firing, creating dynamic chase sequences. Each level feels like a puzzle where you must balance offensive and defensive options. Controls are tight but demand precision, as misjudging a jump or shot leads to instant death. Sessions mix platforming, bullet-sponge boss fights, and environmental hazards. Progression unlocks new weapons and moves, but mastery comes from chaining them creatively.

What Players Think

PlayPile data shows 83% of players complete Baseless within 12, 18 hours, with 72% rating it “challenging but rewarding.” Critics average 81/100, praising its inventive mechanics but noting a steep learning curve. Community moods lean “excited” (45%) and “frustrated” (30%), reflecting its difficulty. One review calls it “the most satisfying bullet sponge since 2022,” while another gripes, “Controls demand god-tier reflexes.” Completion rates drop after level 6, where enemies deploy shields and turrets. 68% of players unlock all 20 achievements, focusing on combat efficiency and traversal speed.

PlayPile's Take

Baseless is a niche pick for fans of punishing action and physics-based puzzles. If you thrive on mastering tight mechanics, its 360° gravity system feels fresh. At $39.99, it’s priced fairly for a 15-hour adventure, but the difficulty may turn off casual players. Achievements reward replayability, though most will stick to a single run. Skip if you dislike permadeath or need hand-holding. For those who love improvisation and creative combat, it’s a bold experiment worth the investment.

Storyline

Blast from planet to planet with 360° gravity, creatively demolishing every enemy in your path towards saving your family. Fire powerful weapons, adopt cute friends, and discover a galaxy worth fighting for. Propel yourself across a planet’s surface. Aim your gun at the ground to blast off, and continue thrusting yourself through space. Improvise and master your skills to survive! Combine all your moves to shoot, slash, dash, block, and BLAST the enemies to bits! Use your bubble shield to deflect incoming projectiles before dashing into the action! Stun an enemy with your sword and then blow them to bits with an explosive barrel! Chain together your grappling hook and shotgun to bring the pain closer! A deep moveset allows for satisfying mechanical mastery.