PixelInvaders: Rogue Mode

Hey 👋

This is my first game, built as an attempt to learn C. It’s pretty simple at its core, but I had a lot of fun making it and I hope you’ll have just as much fun playing it!

I consider this game to be in a beta state: it’s stable and playable, but still missing some polish and fine-tuning. Since this project started as a learning experience, I can’t promise I’ll keep adding to it forever, but if I do, I’d love to hear your constructive feedback on balance, features, or ideas for improvement.

Anyway... here’s the sales pitch:

PixelInvaders: Rogue Mode is a retro-inspired 2D space shooter with roguelike progression. Blast your way through endless waves of alien enemies, dodge intricate bullet patterns, and build powerful upgrade combos as you fight to survive wave after wave.

Every run is different, experiment with upgrades like multi-shot, shields, health regeneration, pickup magnets, and more. Face a growing roster of unique enemy types:

• Drones – basic but relentless.

• Orbiters – spiral in unpredictable patterns.

• Razors – dash across the screen like deadly boomerangs.

• Vipers – fast shooters that punish slow reflexes.

• Sentinels – bulky twin-cannon tanks.

• Bosses – epic encounters every 10 waves.

With each level-up, you choose your path: stack raw firepower, build defenses, or chase high-risk, high-reward abilities. Fail, and you’ll start fresh — but with the experience to push further next time.

Features

• 🚀 Retro arcade action with roguelike replayability.

• ⚡ Player upgrades that change your playstyle every run.

• 🛸 Enemy variety with distinct movement and attack patterns.

• 🏆 Boss battles every 10 waves to test your build and reflexes.

• 🎵 Chiptune-inspired soundtrack and crunchy arcade SFX.

• 🎮 Cross-platform builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Credits

• Art 
  • https://rgsdev.itch.io/space-shooter-pack-pixel-art-2d-by-rgsdev
• Music / Sounds
  • FreeSounds.org
  • https://shapeforms.itch.io/shapeforms-audio-free-sfx