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Legendary shoot-'em-up makes its way on the PCs! Abundant explosions, truly epic boss fights and beautifully crafted 3D environments are here to keep you entertained. Sky Force Anniversary offers single player experience and local cooperative mode for 2 players.

Sky Force Anniversary is a shoot 'em up, bullet hell and action game developed and published by Infinite Dreams.
Released on April 29th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

It has received 2,082 reviews of which 1,923 were positive and 159 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Sky Force Anniversary into these genres:

Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell Action Arcade Indie Top-Down Shooter Retro Local Co-Op Shooter Score Attack Replay Value Classic 2.5D Colorful Co-op Great Soundtrack Addictive War Singleplayer

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • OS *: Windows ® 8/7/Vista/XP
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo - 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX 9.0 compatible graphics card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 450 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: At least one game controller to play local co-op mode.
MacOS
  • OS: Mac OS X 10.7+
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo - 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ compatible graphics card
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: At least one game controller to play local co-op mode.
Linux
  • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+ 32/64 - bit / SteamOS+
  • Processor: Core 2 Duo - 2.4 GHz or AMD equivalent
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ compatible graphics card
  • Storage: 400 MB available space
  • Additional Notes: At least one game controller to play local co-op mode.

User reviews & Ratings

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June 2025
Sky Force Anniversary is a modern remake of a beloved 2004 mobile shmup—and it shows how much heart and firepower a simple vertical shooter can pack when it’s handled with care. With its clean design, addictive upgrade loop, and satisfying gameplay, this game nails the “easy to play, hard to master” formula and keeps you coming back for one more round. What Works: -Satisfying Gameplay Loop: The core is classic: pilot your aircraft, blast enemies, dodge bullets, and rescue stranded humans. Each level sets clear goals (like destroying 100% of enemies or not taking damage), giving you multiple reasons to replay and perfect your runs. -Progression That Feels Good: You collect stars from defeated enemies and use them to upgrade your ship—everything from health and firepower to wing cannons and magnet strength. It’s a grind, yes, but a rewarding one that makes each attempt feel a little more empowering. -Co-Op Mode: The game supports local co-op, and it’s a blast. Two-player mode adds chaotic fun and strategic synergy, without messing up the balance too much. -Polished Visuals & Sound: The visuals strike a great balance between retro charm and modern shine. Smooth animations, great lighting, and thumping, energetic music keep the adrenaline high. -Challenge With Fairness: The game ramps up difficulty steadily. Each level has four difficulty settings, and you’ll need to grind to progress—but not in a punishing way. You’re always improving. What Doesn’t Fly So High: -Repetition Sets In: With only a limited number of levels, replaying each one multiple times to meet challenge goals can wear thin for players less into the grind. -No Online Co-Op or Competitive Play: While local co-op is great, the absence of online features feels like a missed opportunity in today’s connected era. -Old-School Storytelling: The story, such as it is, is minimal and not particularly engaging. That’s fine for a shmup, but don’t expect any narrative depth here. Sky Force Anniversary is an excellent example of how to modernize a retro-style game without losing the charm that made it fun in the first place. It’s a tight, addictive, and beautifully crafted shmup that’s perfect for short bursts of action—or long sessions chasing 100% perfection. If you love arcade shooters or want a casual-but-challenging game to fill your time, this one’s got wings. Best for fans of arcade shoot ‘em ups, perfectionists, local co-op enthusiasts Rating: 9/10
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June 2025
It's a really fun and polished bullet hell game. Sometimes the clouds block your view and you fly into a whole bunch of enemies but i think thats just the fun of the game
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Feb. 2025
More of a neutral thumb for this one, but defaulting to positive since I appreciate serious attempts to remaster or otherwise reboot older games. Sky Force Reloaded is proving to be a lot more fun for me, but mostly because ship controls in Anniversary feel oddly sluggish. The upgrade costs in both games are far too grindy, though. Beyond that, a decent and nostalgic arcade shooter experience.
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Jan. 2025
w game def fun the bosses look like the crazy shi mumbo jumbo would build its fire This game isn't as long as Reloaded but hell yeah this is FIRE I grew up on reloaded and playing this, it feels like the same game but just as fresh! Arachnotron and Nasty Owl are some of the coolest boss designs ever, the bosses are great and fun too. It's fun to get into and generally a great game!
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Nov. 2024
One of the classic vertical shoot 'em up games that's been revamped for the modern systems. Will run on modest hardware, and while it isn't verified, this runs on the Steam Deck without issue. Get the Anniversary & Reloaded bundle at sale. Absolutely worth it.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sky Force Anniversary is currently priced at 9.99€ on Steam.

Sky Force Anniversary is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.99€ on Steam.

Sky Force Anniversary received 1,923 positive votes out of a total of 2,082 achieving a rating of 8.81.
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Sky Force Anniversary was developed and published by Infinite Dreams.

Sky Force Anniversary is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Sky Force Anniversary is playable and fully supported on MacOS.

Sky Force Anniversary is playable and fully supported on Linux.

Sky Force Anniversary offers both single-player and multi-player modes.

Sky Force Anniversary offers both Co-op and PvP modes.

There is a DLC available for Sky Force Anniversary. Explore additional content available for Sky Force Anniversary on Steam.

Sky Force Anniversary does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Sky Force Anniversary supports Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.

Sky Force Anniversary 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.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Sky Force Anniversary.

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Sky Force Anniversary
9.99€
8.8
1,923
159
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Developer
Infinite Dreams
Publisher
Infinite Dreams
Release 29 Apr 2015
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