STG Shmups
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I run different initiatives around STG/shmups/Shoot 'em ups, trying to consolidate communities and help gamedevs, publishers, content creators and shmup fans.
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Nice. Very Star Of Providence-inspired shmup Austronautilus re-launched yesterday with a big new story-focused update, over three years from its original release.
It's also in a discount bundle with Star Of Providence, so clearly D-13 dig it too.
store.steampowered.com/app/1724120/...
It's also in a discount bundle with Star Of Providence, so clearly D-13 dig it too.
store.steampowered.com/app/1724120/...
ASTRONAUTILUS on Steam
Your ship has crash-landed on a stray rogue planet, and you're out of fuel... It's up to you to delve beneath the frozen surface and find a way to get your ship back into space while fighting strange ...
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November 15, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Nice. Very Star Of Providence-inspired shmup Austronautilus re-launched yesterday with a big new story-focused update, over three years from its original release.
It's also in a discount bundle with Star Of Providence, so clearly D-13 dig it too.
store.steampowered.com/app/1724120/...
It's also in a discount bundle with Star Of Providence, so clearly D-13 dig it too.
store.steampowered.com/app/1724120/...
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Oh, there's also Sekitori, which looks like an excellent spin on the Geometry Wars formula.
Not had a chance to play it early, but the developer has done some great stuff previously and I've got a good feeling about this one.
Not had a chance to play it early, but the developer has done some great stuff previously and I've got a good feeling about this one.
Sektori on Steam
Sektori is an intense, fast paced twin-stick shooter infused with hard hitting techno music. A game where the high-adrenaline gameplay, visuals, and music come together to transport you into another s...
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November 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Oh, there's also Sekitori, which looks like an excellent spin on the Geometry Wars formula.
Not had a chance to play it early, but the developer has done some great stuff previously and I've got a good feeling about this one.
Not had a chance to play it early, but the developer has done some great stuff previously and I've got a good feeling about this one.
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Got a couple arcade bangers out this week - I've played both, they're legit.
Vertically scrolling shmup Birdcage, which has some Radiant Silvergun inspiration but is faster and more aggressive.
And side-scrolling run n' gunner Neon Inferno. Contra meets Cabal with a 'shoot the background' button.
Vertically scrolling shmup Birdcage, which has some Radiant Silvergun inspiration but is faster and more aggressive.
And side-scrolling run n' gunner Neon Inferno. Contra meets Cabal with a 'shoot the background' button.
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Got a couple arcade bangers out this week - I've played both, they're legit.
Vertically scrolling shmup Birdcage, which has some Radiant Silvergun inspiration but is faster and more aggressive.
And side-scrolling run n' gunner Neon Inferno. Contra meets Cabal with a 'shoot the background' button.
Vertically scrolling shmup Birdcage, which has some Radiant Silvergun inspiration but is faster and more aggressive.
And side-scrolling run n' gunner Neon Inferno. Contra meets Cabal with a 'shoot the background' button.
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My Night Striker Gear article's now available for everyone to read!
"It’s flashy and exciting and looks as at home on my PC as any other game released in 2025."
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/11/04/n...
"It’s flashy and exciting and looks as at home on my PC as any other game released in 2025."
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/11/04/n...
Night Striker Gear: Loves the old, embraces the new
This is a game comfortable with and confident in itself, eager to show everyone how great Night Striker not only was in the ’80s, but still is; an intense shmup that has me flying high above …
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:22 AM
My Night Striker Gear article's now available for everyone to read!
"It’s flashy and exciting and looks as at home on my PC as any other game released in 2025."
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/11/04/n...
"It’s flashy and exciting and looks as at home on my PC as any other game released in 2025."
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2025/11/04/n...
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New post out now!
BIRDCAGE Mini-Devlog #5: Development History
Join us in taking a look at the origin of "project BIRDCAGE" and its development over the years -- from the first tentative steps in 2017 to the upcoming release on November 18th, 2025!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
BIRDCAGE Mini-Devlog #5: Development History
Join us in taking a look at the origin of "project BIRDCAGE" and its development over the years -- from the first tentative steps in 2017 to the upcoming release on November 18th, 2025!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
BIRDCAGE - Mini-Devlog #5: Development History - Steam News
From EGG to BIRD
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November 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
New post out now!
BIRDCAGE Mini-Devlog #5: Development History
Join us in taking a look at the origin of "project BIRDCAGE" and its development over the years -- from the first tentative steps in 2017 to the upcoming release on November 18th, 2025!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
BIRDCAGE Mini-Devlog #5: Development History
Join us in taking a look at the origin of "project BIRDCAGE" and its development over the years -- from the first tentative steps in 2017 to the upcoming release on November 18th, 2025!
store.steampowered.com/news/app/215...
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NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/
October 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/
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Shockwave Triggers vertical indie shmup by Shinu Real Arts with original anime style pixel art available on Steam 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/2912910/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2912910/...
October 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Shockwave Triggers vertical indie shmup by Shinu Real Arts with original anime style pixel art available on Steam 👀
store.steampowered.com/app/2912910/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2912910/...
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a very happy Bounty Star to all whomst celebrate!! store.steampowered.com/app/1497430/...
Overland's entire programming and animation team powering this, with game design (and COMBAT) by AZTEZ madman Ben Ruiz !!
Overland's entire programming and animation team powering this, with game design (and COMBAT) by AZTEZ madman Ben Ruiz !!
October 23, 2025 at 1:39 PM
a very happy Bounty Star to all whomst celebrate!! store.steampowered.com/app/1497430/...
Overland's entire programming and animation team powering this, with game design (and COMBAT) by AZTEZ madman Ben Ruiz !!
Overland's entire programming and animation team powering this, with game design (and COMBAT) by AZTEZ madman Ben Ruiz !!
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With the November 18th release of BIRDCAGE approaching, we're on the look out for reviewers!
If you're a writer, content creator or podcaster and would like to cover the game, we'll soon have a number of review codes to give out. So please get in touch, either here or at hello@polygonbird.games 🕊️🥚
If you're a writer, content creator or podcaster and would like to cover the game, we'll soon have a number of review codes to give out. So please get in touch, either here or at hello@polygonbird.games 🕊️🥚
October 23, 2025 at 3:37 PM
With the November 18th release of BIRDCAGE approaching, we're on the look out for reviewers!
If you're a writer, content creator or podcaster and would like to cover the game, we'll soon have a number of review codes to give out. So please get in touch, either here or at hello@polygonbird.games 🕊️🥚
If you're a writer, content creator or podcaster and would like to cover the game, we'll soon have a number of review codes to give out. So please get in touch, either here or at hello@polygonbird.games 🕊️🥚
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One thing a lot of my friends missed from other social media platforms was interacting with venerable Japanese game devs. To that end I've made a list of folks I know are here, focusing on devs whose games you will have heard of. Please share and tell me who I'm missing! go.bsky.app/5R1tEtT
October 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
One thing a lot of my friends missed from other social media platforms was interacting with venerable Japanese game devs. To that end I've made a list of folks I know are here, focusing on devs whose games you will have heard of. Please share and tell me who I'm missing! go.bsky.app/5R1tEtT
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Oh heck yeah, there's a 60fps patch for Anarchy Reigns on RPCS3, and apparently online multiplayer is working too. One of Platinum's most underrated for sure, and now given the spit and polish it deserved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eqo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eqo...
October 20, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Oh heck yeah, there's a 60fps patch for Anarchy Reigns on RPCS3, and apparently online multiplayer is working too. One of Platinum's most underrated for sure, and now given the spit and polish it deserved.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eqo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Eqo...
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Ultrakill is still deep in early access with no official editor or community browser.
And yet, some of the stuff the community have already made is mindboggling. Super easy to play all this stuff too.
Step 1: Get the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
Step 2: Get this mod.
Step 3: Browse levels in-game!
And yet, some of the stuff the community have already made is mindboggling. Super easy to play all this stuff too.
Step 1: Get the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
Step 2: Get this mod.
Step 3: Browse levels in-game!
ULTRAKILL - Indulgence first REVAMP
YouTube video by Rem / Gizmo Gameworks
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Ultrakill is still deep in early access with no official editor or community browser.
And yet, some of the stuff the community have already made is mindboggling. Super easy to play all this stuff too.
Step 1: Get the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
Step 2: Get this mod.
Step 3: Browse levels in-game!
And yet, some of the stuff the community have already made is mindboggling. Super easy to play all this stuff too.
Step 1: Get the Thunderstore Mod Manager.
Step 2: Get this mod.
Step 3: Browse levels in-game!
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It's time. Final Exam Season is upon us.
Today! In about THREE HOURS (3 PM PT)! The sun begins to set on our first full Sokoban Semester as we start VOID STRANGER: a game that, afaik, is about the difficulties of pushing blocks whilst having fat cans. And there are secrets, probably.
See you then!
Today! In about THREE HOURS (3 PM PT)! The sun begins to set on our first full Sokoban Semester as we start VOID STRANGER: a game that, afaik, is about the difficulties of pushing blocks whilst having fat cans. And there are secrets, probably.
See you then!
October 9, 2025 at 7:19 PM
It's time. Final Exam Season is upon us.
Today! In about THREE HOURS (3 PM PT)! The sun begins to set on our first full Sokoban Semester as we start VOID STRANGER: a game that, afaik, is about the difficulties of pushing blocks whilst having fat cans. And there are secrets, probably.
See you then!
Today! In about THREE HOURS (3 PM PT)! The sun begins to set on our first full Sokoban Semester as we start VOID STRANGER: a game that, afaik, is about the difficulties of pushing blocks whilst having fat cans. And there are secrets, probably.
See you then!
On one hand, I'm happy that a company like 8ing keeps going and evolving... on the other hand, at what cost?
Sadly, this is the reality of the industry and fighting against it is a lost cause. Feels like the moment animation changed from handmade to digital only.
Sadly, this is the reality of the industry and fighting against it is a lost cause. Feels like the moment animation changed from handmade to digital only.
8ing Hired That Man www.8ing.co.jp/company/8ing...
specifically, this is a UE5 tech demo project they've been working on for several months, both to get up to speed with AAA tools/scope but also to demonstrate they're capable of stuff outside their usual wheelhouse
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUe7...
specifically, this is a UE5 tech demo project they've been working on for several months, both to get up to speed with AAA tools/scope but also to demonstrate they're capable of stuff outside their usual wheelhouse
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUe7...
【エイティング】オープンワールド技術検証プロジェクト 「MAGNI」
YouTube video by R&D Project MAGNI
www.youtube.com
October 8, 2025 at 7:24 PM
On one hand, I'm happy that a company like 8ing keeps going and evolving... on the other hand, at what cost?
Sadly, this is the reality of the industry and fighting against it is a lost cause. Feels like the moment animation changed from handmade to digital only.
Sadly, this is the reality of the industry and fighting against it is a lost cause. Feels like the moment animation changed from handmade to digital only.
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I'm a little sad that Clover Pit is the game by Panik Arcade/Matt Godwarf to be a breakout hit, when Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom and Project Starship X flew under the radar.
Check those out if juicy, chaotic games (3D platformer and roguelike shmup respectively) are your thing more than gambling.
Check those out if juicy, chaotic games (3D platformer and roguelike shmup respectively) are your thing more than gambling.
October 2, 2025 at 7:13 PM
I'm a little sad that Clover Pit is the game by Panik Arcade/Matt Godwarf to be a breakout hit, when Yellow Taxi Goes Vroom and Project Starship X flew under the radar.
Check those out if juicy, chaotic games (3D platformer and roguelike shmup respectively) are your thing more than gambling.
Check those out if juicy, chaotic games (3D platformer and roguelike shmup respectively) are your thing more than gambling.
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How to draw Mala Petaka NPC/Enemy sprites without wasting too much time:
❌️ Using genAI
✅️ Don't give them feet, so I don't need to draw more frames for their walking animation
#GZDoom #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #boomershooter #fps #retrofps #classicfps
❌️ Using genAI
✅️ Don't give them feet, so I don't need to draw more frames for their walking animation
#GZDoom #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #boomershooter #fps #retrofps #classicfps
October 2, 2025 at 1:51 PM
How to draw Mala Petaka NPC/Enemy sprites without wasting too much time:
❌️ Using genAI
✅️ Don't give them feet, so I don't need to draw more frames for their walking animation
#GZDoom #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #boomershooter #fps #retrofps #classicfps
❌️ Using genAI
✅️ Don't give them feet, so I don't need to draw more frames for their walking animation
#GZDoom #pixelart #gamedev #indiedev #boomershooter #fps #retrofps #classicfps
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Hard to believe it’s already #SteamAutumnSale season! #RaindropSprinters is 50% off and a great deal—please give it a try! I’m hard at work on a new game right now, so your support means the world to me! Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/app/2566020/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2566020/...
September 30, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Hard to believe it’s already #SteamAutumnSale season! #RaindropSprinters is 50% off and a great deal—please give it a try! I’m hard at work on a new game right now, so your support means the world to me! Thanks!
store.steampowered.com/app/2566020/...
store.steampowered.com/app/2566020/...
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hey! played (or plan to play!) the new BIRDCAGE demo?
please consider leaving a review on its store page and let us know what you think!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
please consider leaving a review on its store page and let us know what you think!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
September 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
hey! played (or plan to play!) the new BIRDCAGE demo?
please consider leaving a review on its store page and let us know what you think!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
please consider leaving a review on its store page and let us know what you think!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
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This 2002 press release of 'celebrity testimonials' for the PS2 is an absolutely incredible time capsule.
September 30, 2025 at 2:44 PM
This 2002 press release of 'celebrity testimonials' for the PS2 is an absolutely incredible time capsule.
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September 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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i wish more of us could cherish the quality of bigger indie game releases that have come out even in just this past week because i promise it won't always be this way. even with everything happening in games world the quality of some of the best stuff stays incredibly high
September 24, 2025 at 10:50 PM
i wish more of us could cherish the quality of bigger indie game releases that have come out even in just this past week because i promise it won't always be this way. even with everything happening in games world the quality of some of the best stuff stays incredibly high
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If shmups aren't your thing, this might be the best intro to Touhou?
It covers several of the main stories from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (the 6th, and first for Windows) onwards, adapted into the format of the Super Robot Wars games.
And according to most SRW fans, it's better than most SRWs.
It covers several of the main stories from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (the 6th, and first for Windows) onwards, adapted into the format of the Super Robot Wars games.
And according to most SRW fans, it's better than most SRWs.
September 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
If shmups aren't your thing, this might be the best intro to Touhou?
It covers several of the main stories from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (the 6th, and first for Windows) onwards, adapted into the format of the Super Robot Wars games.
And according to most SRW fans, it's better than most SRWs.
It covers several of the main stories from Embodiment of Scarlet Devil (the 6th, and first for Windows) onwards, adapted into the format of the Super Robot Wars games.
And according to most SRW fans, it's better than most SRWs.
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this japanese blogger is so hype for the english language release of fantasy moon wars that they translated their past blog about the game for fans abroad
Everyone, please get to know the super great game: "Fantasy Maiden Wars"｜JAKE
Hello, world. I'm Zyake. I'm born and raised in Japan, and just your average video game nerd. First and foremost, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for opening this page. And if you can...
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September 29, 2025 at 12:19 PM
this japanese blogger is so hype for the english language release of fantasy moon wars that they translated their past blog about the game for fans abroad
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The WORLD-EGG has begun its descent!
Our sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, launches on PC; Tuesday November 18th.
Play our new DEMO on Steam, right now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
Our sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, launches on PC; Tuesday November 18th.
Play our new DEMO on Steam, right now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:00 PM
The WORLD-EGG has begun its descent!
Our sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, launches on PC; Tuesday November 18th.
Play our new DEMO on Steam, right now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...
Our sword action shooting game BIRDCAGE, launches on PC; Tuesday November 18th.
Play our new DEMO on Steam, right now!
store.steampowered.com/app/2618150/...