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Earthion is a side-scrolling space shooter developed natively for 16-bit systems. Guide space fighter pilot Azusa Takanashi in her fight to repel the alien invaders and save planet Earth.
Earthion is a action, retro and 1990's game
developed by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games
and published by Limited Run Games and Inc..
Released on July 31st 2025 is available only on Windows
in 10 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America and Traditional Chinese.
It has received 332 reviews of which 320 were positive and 12 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.
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- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 - 64-bit
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Absolutely Amazing. You'd think this was a neogeo game if you didn't know better. Crazy value for $20 bucks. I'd have killed to play this game as a kid. The only thing that can even trade blows is Thunder Force IV.
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edit: Patch to improve visibility released on August 4rd (fast!). An easy recommend if they continue to fix such things. p.s. Technical aspect of the game running on Genesis hardware is an achievement in itself, I'm not really taking that into account. Cool game overall but it's often hard to see enemy projectiles. On clearing normal mode without continues the game told me I got hit 138 times in the process. So some serious visibility issues (try stage 2 on the highest difficulty) & an extremely forgiving shield system once you get an upgrade or two. Everything else adds up to a solid horizontal shooter, fusing elements from Thunder Force, Darius, Gradius etc.
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This game is top to bottom phenomenal, it will permanently be at the tip of my tongue whenever the word "shmup" is uttered in my vicinity. It is genuinely that great. There's a lot of games out there that try to evoke a specific era of gaming or nostalgia while being made in a modern age, but Earthion is the most convincingly 90s game made 30+ years later that I've had the joy of playing. Come to find out it has an actual Sega Genesis cartridge that physically runs on the hardware coming out next year, so it isn't just imitating, it straight up, just is, and to me, that's honestly impressive. Visuals and vibes aside, the game itself plays fantastic, I like the adaptation pod upgrade system having that risk reward, the subweapons are varied, and the stages are long and many. There's been several moments where I simultaneously felt the "Oh god there's MORE?" and "Oh yippee, there's more!!", Earthion gives you lot to learn and master at 4 differing difficulties that all have a separate online highscore leaderboard as well, and I couldn't be happier about it. On the surface, shmups are incredibly simple games, but this game still had some fun surprises up it's sleeve. It's creative, it's fun, it's one of the most engaging shmups i've ever had the joy of playing. Please play Earthion.
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If I told you that this game was originally created in 1993 and was the crown jewel of the amazing console shmup library of the Sega Genesis for the past 30+ years, you would believe me. Yes, this game should be ranked high among its peers like Thunderforce, Truxton, Gaiares, MUSHA, and Gleylancer to name a few. This game is a love letter to shmup fans and retro gamers alike and is proof positive that what many gamers are looking for today is high quality modern experiences steeped in retro ideas. I personally would much rather buy a game like this and spend my time playing it as opposed to some overbloated, overbudgeted AAA game. That said, it's all here. Great gameplay (turn on RAW input. and the setting doesnt stick between sessions, seems like a bug), fair and balanced enemies and challenge. Beautiful droolworthy pixel art as if it were torn from the pages of yore with all of the beautiful colors and animations that make Sega Genesis shmups so sought after. There's a good amount of options as well in terms of adjusting the video (dont forget to hit the select button for the expanded menu). In terms of sound, Yuzo Koshiro knocked it out of the park. The soundtrack is ridiculous (listening to it on Bandcamp right now). And the rest of the sound design is perfect. I appreciate the voice queues like "Keep it up" akin to DoDonPachi's "Just a couple more shots" to let you know that the boss is almost dead and the "Warning, Warning" refrain to remind me to stop dozing off at the wheel and let me know I'm almost dead! You have your menu of difficulties. Upgrade system. Optional between stage buffs. Some secrets and overall a solid ass game. I have heard people actually complain about the $20 price tag. GTFO! I would pay more for this game (I will be buying the Genesis version as well). $20 is an absolute bargain for what you get. Shmup fans are over the moon (as are others) and I hope this game makes progress in expanding the shmup community. It is high quality like this that will get us there. Keep supporting releases like this and it will only lead to more. Earthion 2 anyone? I'll be there with bells on.
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MISSION COMPLETE Earthion delivers exactly what it promises—and then some. As a longtime fan of Genesis-era shmups like Thunder Force, Gaiares, and Hellfire, I can confidently say Earthion earns its place among the greats. Visually, it nails the aesthetic with purposefully crafted pixel art, tasteful scanlines, and customizable video options rarely seen in modern shmups. It doesn’t just imitate the classics—it elevates them with polish and intent. Gameplay-wise, Earthion strikes a fine balance between accessibility and challenge. Multiple difficulty settings let players ease in and vibe with the action or test their reflexes at higher levels. I personally appreciated the more forgiving settings to learn the ropes, but the replay value is real. The audio design is just as lovingly crafted. The soundtrack channels the spirit of 16-bit shmups with energetic, synth-driven tracks that could easily pass for lost gems from the Genesis or PC Engine era. Sound effects have that punchy, familiar feel, and even the voice samples carry that nostalgic, bit-crushed charm that instantly pulls you back in time. In short, Earthion feels like a love letter to the golden age of shmups, infused with just enough modern design to keep things fresh. If you're even shmup-curious, this is a mission worth accepting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Earthion is currently priced at 17.99€ on Steam.
Earthion is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 17.99€ on Steam.
Earthion received 320 positive votes out of a total of 332 achieving a rating of 8.83.
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Earthion was developed by Ancient Corporation and Bitwave Games and published by Limited Run Games and Inc..
Earthion is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Earthion is not playable on MacOS.
Earthion is not playable on Linux.
Earthion is a single-player game.
Earthion does not currently offer any DLC.
Earthion does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Earthion supports Remote Play on TV. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Earthion is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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Game modes
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Online players
9
Developer
Ancient Corporation,
Bitwave Games
Publisher
Limited Run Games, Inc.
Release
31 Jul 2025
Platforms
Remote Play