STG Shmups
I run different initiatives around STG/shmups/Shoot 'em ups, trying to consolidate communities and help gamedevs, publishers, content creators and shmup fans.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsWhile 2026 is lacking in announcements, we have a couple of good games coming up. Check out the video to see how 2026 is looking so far. #beatemup #gaming youtu.be/a3xtSgm3lXo?...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsSomething that every critic across every known medium should internalize.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsSo that's ten huge articles spanning the entire length of Power Dolls history, from its PC-98 beginnings through console spinoffs and its Steam-based end*, all based on first-hand experience with original materials! Come take a look! *for now... kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/power-dolls-...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsFancy footwork and fire-dancing. Quick reflexes are needed if you're to beat one of Sin & Punishment's spectacular bosses. One of the games I most looked forward most to playing after picking up our N64 last year. 📺: Sin and Punishment, Treasure, 2000. (NTSC-J N64)
- Reposted by STG ShmupsDariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+ is $11.99 on US eShop buff.ly/mXjfVIR US PSN buff.ly/TdzX8Gd
- Reposted by STG ShmupsR-Type Dimensions III is up for preorder on Amazon ($39.99/$49.99) Switch 2 buff.ly/vZSQPtr Switch buff.ly/8geW1ay PS5 buff.ly/4z3iQmA #ad Switch 2 game is on cart
- Reposted by STG ShmupsAlright, there's four days left on the Steam Winter Sale! My big PC Gamer roundup should be live on the last couple days, but in the meantime, here's a thread of stuff that fell JUST short of it. If this work has helped you, any tips via Paypal or Ko-Fi automatically go on more games to research.
- Reposted by STG Shmups"If it's not to your liking, there's like 499 other ACA games to pick from, try one of those" Not untrue but also buy (or at least play) Space Invaders. Have you tried scoring it? Have you ever cleared more than 2-3 screens? Have you tried speed scoring? I'm guessing no. It's more than you imagine
- This week's Arcade Archives release, the 500th game, is Space Invaders. One shot at a time, take out the Invaders as they get closer and closer... Includes the black & white version with cellaphane / moon backdrop options and the colour version! Dreamwidth post! tepidsnake.dreamwidth.org/33681.html
- Reposted by STG ShmupsThis week's Arcade Archives release, the 500th game, is Space Invaders. One shot at a time, take out the Invaders as they get closer and closer... Includes the black & white version with cellaphane / moon backdrop options and the colour version! Dreamwidth post! tepidsnake.dreamwidth.org/33681.html
- Reposted by STG ShmupsMateusz recommends 3D action-adventure game, Angeline Era, by Melos Han-Tani and Marina Kittaka (Analgesic Productions). Read our full review here: gameobserver.com/angeline-era... #AngelineEra
- Reposted by STG ShmupsFor "best niche feeds about my pet game genre obsession" it's a 3-way tie between @shmupdb.bsky.social , @stgshmups.bsky.social , and @shmuplations.bsky.social in case you haven't figured it out, posts about SHMUPs, artwork, interviews, new releases both indie and remastered.
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- Reposted by STG ShmupsSo, there's that whole 'recommend 50 indie games' thing going around. I'm very tired so I'm just going to link 750 that mostly cost money... store.steampowered.com/curator/4313... And 400+ more, mostly free. docs.google.com/spreadsheets... There's some crossover, but I think that's enough?
- Reposted by STG ShmupsFinally cleared Defier Revolution! This was much harder than with the Sentinel ship. Expecting Redeemer to be around the same (maybe easier, please..?) #Sektori
- Reposted by STG ShmupsWhen talking about games, one thing I've tried to actively delete from my vocabulary is 'It's not for everyone'. Because duh, nothing is. Instead, I want to say 'This is for people who love X or Y, but if you're expecting Z, you'll probably bounce off'. Specific understanding of tastes and appeals.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsA random youtube video just reminded me of a pair of genuinely great freeware gems - Vacant Ark and Iwanaga, a pair of very Treasure-inspired experimental freeware shmups from a developer known only as Buster who just kinda disappeared from the scene. They are both very cool and hold up great today
- Reposted by STG ShmupsWhenever I see a review mark an arcade game down for being short and built to be replayed, I immediately question every opinion that writer has ever held. It's like complaining that there's too many moving pictures in a film, or that a drink is too wet.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsNice. 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/...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsOh, 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.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsGot 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.
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- Reposted by STG ShmupsNew 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...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsNIGHT STRIKER GEAR store.steampowered.com/app/3290390/
- Reposted by STG ShmupsShockwave Triggers vertical indie shmup by Shinu Real Arts with original anime style pixel art available on Steam 👀 store.steampowered.com/app/2912910/...
- Reposted by STG Shmupsa 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 !!
- Reposted by STG ShmupsWith 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 🕊️🥚
- Reposted by STG ShmupsOne 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/5R1tEtTat://did:plc:qpbuxrel3f3njvjw5rakf532/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3m24ctshhwm2h
- Reposted by STG ShmupsOh 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...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsUltrakill 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!
- Reposted by STG ShmupsIt'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!
- 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.
- 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...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsI'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.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsHow 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
- Reposted by STG ShmupsHard 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/...
- Reposted by STG Shmupshey! 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/...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsThis 2002 press release of 'celebrity testimonials' for the PS2 is an absolutely incredible time capsule.
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- Reposted by STG Shmupsi 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
- Reposted by STG ShmupsIf 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.
- Reposted by STG Shmupsthis 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
- Reposted by STG ShmupsThe 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/...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsOooh, gonna be trying this soon. It looks more than a little bit Radiant Silvergun, which is a VERY seldom imitated classic.
- 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/...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsAlso because it's for sickos and the dev didn't mention it: It's a goddamn Alien Soldier-like. Even does a name-drop in the demo!
- Reposted by STG ShmupsGenuinely powerful words to live by.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsZOE Begone! is OUT NOW on PC and consoles! 🥳🥳🥳
- Reposted by STG ShmupsDevil Blade is an utterly gorgeous and absolutely essential modern shmup: kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2024/07/22/d...
- Reposted by STG ShmupsAll aboard for an Alundra revisiting thread. 🔥 A young adventurer sets sail for the island of Inoa, its people troubled by nightmares and unable to connect with the gods they worship.
- Fantastic thread, could've been a better blog/article than most of what game journos/video game essayists are doing right now.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsElepaper Action aka Read or Die: The Video game. Master Yomiko Readman's various paper-powers to defeat legions of robots and soldiers who look suspiciously like those dudes from Rolling Thunder. Doujin fans should give this a whirl. It's quite charming! #retrogaming
- Reposted by STG ShmupsThis convo I had highlights the difference in what "respect your time" means in games. A lot of players want to trade time for in-game progress. It's purely transactional: 1 hour = 1 progress But I want to feel like my actions matter i.e. what I do with time creates progress, not time itself.
- Reposted by STG ShmupsI don't wanna blow any one particular person up but seeing some "Why did the dev of this hard game release another hard game this is unfair to unskilled players like me" going around and I'd just like to ask "why the fuck did you buy did you buy the game??????" like you can make decisions!!
- I have so much to talk about this topic, people don't want to enjoy entertainment mediums anymore (it's not only in videogames)... people don't play games to have fun anymore, they do it to be part of a discourse. It's sad, not to mention the addiction to progression systems. Dom laid it out well.
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