Voidling Bound is a third-person sci-fi shooter where you become the tamer of creatures known as voidlings. Blighted planets are overrun by parasitic infestation, and your pet becomes your primary tool for clearing them. Choosing an evolutionary tree determines not only your ally's appearance but also their role in battle. Battles are built on a combination of firearms and your pets active actions. Dashes, parries, blocks, and dodges help maintain the pace, while special abilities deal damage to groups of enemies and plague bosses.