German indie developer Crunchy Leaf Games has announced that its physics-based roguelike shooter Galactic Glitch is now available in Steam Early Access. Galactic Glitch has spent over 10 years in development and now the game has finally entered its Early Access phase on PC where the developers will continue to finalize the full game alongside fans and you.
Galactic Glitch is a twin-stick roguelike shooter featuring physics-based combat. The game blends the top-down arena combat of Bubble Tanks with the fluid, fast-paced action of Dead Cells, and adds a hefty dose of innovative physics mechanics. You wield a gravity gun to manipulate your surroundings, catching and slingshotting rocks and mines off the arena walls. You can also redirect enemy rockets, tear parts off adversaries to use as weapons, or hurl enemies into each other to ensure your survival.
Check out the early access launch trailer for Galactic Glitch below:
Max Dohme, lead developer at Crunchy Leaf Games comments: “Galactic Glitch has been our passion project for over 10 years, inspired initially by Flash games like Bubble Tanks. When we incorporated physics in 2014, the game really took shape. Playing Dead Cells in 2017 refined our vision, showing us how we wanted our game to feel—an ultra-fluid, physics-driven space roguelike. With the onset of Covid in 2020, we doubled down on development, and now, four years later, we’re excited to share our dream game with the world. We can’t wait to hear player feedback and continue improving and expanding the game based on their experiences.”
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Key Features:
- 2D Space-Roguelite: Galactic Glitch offers thrilling twin-stick shooter gameplay, combined with the endless replayability of a roguelite and the intense challenge of permadeath.
- Physics-based Combat: You can use a powerful gravity gun to manipulate the battlefield, hurl massive asteroids, and turn enemies’ missiles against them.
- Multi-Part Enemies: The game requires strategic dismantling of enemies piece by piece, exploiting weak spots while avoiding heavily armored defenses.
- Dynamic Exploration: You venture into a mysterious, glitched world of star systems, uncovering hidden secrets and valuable items as they chart unique paths.
- Abilities and Items: Galactic Glitch allows you to customize their approach with diverse upgrade paths in each run. Unlocking new powers and experimenting with creative combinations enables you to craft their ultimate build.
If you are interested in jumping into the Early Access version of Galactic Glitch, you can head over to its Steam page right now and get involved with the development of the game you’re your feedback. It is currently priced at $12.99 and for its launch week, you can grab a 25% discount as well. Additional details and platforms will be announced at a later date but for now, the game is only available on PC.
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