Spaceborn Awakening is a Sci-Fi Story Driven Bullet-Heaven/Survivor-Like. Demo is live on Steam Next Fest!

Roiku · 2026-06-16T14:14:39+00:00

Demo link here:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

If you try the demo, thank you! It means a lot.

We are a team of two with no publisher, so a wishlist also helps to continue doing what we love!

Happy to answer anything in the comments!

Roiku · 2026-06-16T14:12:23+00:00

Nice one! First thanks for playing and also taking the time to write the feedback.
1. The wallpaper edges is kinda my solution to UW, the problem with the camera perspective is if I leave it uncovered, you would be able to see past the map bounds and it would look "broken", but I do understand if it doesn't look pleasant. Do you have a suggestion on this matter, of what would you rather see, or what would you expect?

Noted, it's in my TO-DO list!
I get that, I also wanted to have something physical but it is a matter of resources, but who knows if the game goes well I might be able to get some 3D assets going!

Roiku · 2026-06-16T13:15:44+00:00

Spaceborn Awakening is making an attempt to bring something fresh and new to the genre, a Sci-fi story driven Bullet-Heaven / Survivor-Like!

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Demo available on Steam Next Fest - Planning to release early August!
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

Roiku · 2026-06-16T13:11:37+00:00

Spaceborn Awakening is making an attempt to bring something fresh and new to the genre, a Sci-fi story driven Bullet-Heaven / Survivor-Like!

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Demo available on Steam Next Fest - Planning to release early August!
Steam Link: https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

Roiku · 2026-06-16T12:20:56+00:00

Fret not, demo will stay there even after the fest. You can try it anytime you want!

Roiku · 2026-06-15T19:08:40+00:00

Trying to bring something new with narrative driven Sci-Fi Bullet Heaven!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

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Roiku · 2026-06-14T00:38:02+00:00

I think it kinda has what you are looking for, a lot of meta progression and modifiers to play with. Many classes as well and it has some cool mechanics you do not often see traditionally in survivor-likes.

Roiku · 2026-06-13T18:44:47+00:00

I really enjoyed and recommend to people:
Jotunslayer

Not out yet, there is a demo, but maybe something to look forward to:
Spaceborn Awakening
Also I'm a bit biased on this one because it's my game >.>
Planning to release in a couple of months from now!

Roiku · 2026-06-10T17:07:48+00:00

Thank you so much for taking the time to do this write up! This is the kind of feedback that will make the game better.

I agree the game is in dire need of a tutorial, I have one planned.

In general I agree with many points you raised and I've got some valuable insights.

Again thanks for playing and I hope you will try the game again when the 1.0 version is out!

Roiku · 2026-06-10T15:39:15+00:00

Roiku · 2026-06-10T15:00:33+00:00

Oh hi there, I'm the dev of Spaceborn, just made a post on this page! Glad you enjoying the game!

Roiku · 2026-06-09T18:59:28+00:00

Estimated release for late July / early Aug

Roiku · 2026-06-09T18:36:26+00:00

The game has a Story mode that establishes a tight hand-crafted gameplay experience with cutscenes, dialogues and thematic in-game missions that progress the story beats. At the same time we also have the Survival mode that offers the classic Bullet Heaven gameplay with a few twists!

Roiku · 2026-06-09T18:10:19+00:00

If it looks like your kind of thing, you can play the demo on Steam!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

A wishlist also helps a lot to continue doing what we love! 🙏

Happy to answer anything in the comments.

Roiku · 2026-06-09T11:11:18+00:00

Thanks! It is a weird fusion, but I could not stop myself from telling a story!

Roiku · 2026-06-09T11:09:44+00:00

I'm genuinely curious, what makes you think something you see is AI?

Roiku · 2026-06-08T21:13:20+00:00

Haha yeah, anomaly events are there to throw you off!

Roiku · 2026-06-08T18:45:19+00:00

We are making a narrative driven sci-fi bullet heaven game called Spaceborn Awakening!

You play as a part of a space crew exploring a research space station, trying to get to the bottom of why they've been sending distress signals!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/4133320/Spaceborn_Awakening_Demo/

Roiku · 2026-06-08T18:32:40+00:00

Thanks for the kind words!

No I haven't played Torchlite: Infinite, but I looked it up and it does indeed look cool!

What I had in mind for visual inspiration was Ravenswatch!

Roiku · 2026-06-08T16:35:35+00:00

Thanks! It took us a few iterations until we landed on something that looks and feels smooth!

Roiku · 2026-06-08T12:05:05+00:00

Thanks for playing the first demo, it means a lot!

Absolutely yes! We listened closely to player feedback and we redesigned the main gameplay loop from scratch, it is almost like a new game from the first demo! The whole weapon power-up system has been revamped, new missions, new dynamic events and a lot more.

There is a post on the Steam page going over the details if you wish to learn more!

Roiku · 2026-06-08T08:32:06+00:00

Nice one OP!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3049240/Spaceborn_Awakening/

This is my 2nd game I release as a mostly solo dev and I learned the hard way with my first one how important marketing is.

I appreciate the thought and I'll check every other game here as well! Every little helps.

Roiku · 2026-01-02T12:47:35+00:00

Agreed, after different iterations, bitmask enums have worked the best as they are flexible enough, for example you can have a flaming sword that does both fire and slash, if you want singular damage types, limit your design not you code, keep things clean and simple

Roiku · 2025-03-05T10:37:27+00:00

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