A fast-paced shoot 'em up where skill matters. Master over 100 ships, unleash powerful special abilities, and blast through waves of Invaders. Play a new mission every day and climb the world-wide leaderboards.
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Very Positive (65) - 89% of the 65 user reviews for this game are positive.
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7 Mar, 2025
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What the developers have to say:

Why Early Access?

“Early Access allows us to refine and finalize the features we want to add before the full release of Phoenix 2. It gives us the opportunity to involve players, gather feedback, and make improvements based on this dialogue to create the best possible experience.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“We currently expect to complete the planned features within six months, aiming for a summer 2025 release.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“We plan to enhance the interface to provide more detailed mission-related information. Additionally, we will adjust the availability and variety of missions, ensuring a well-balanced experience at different times.

Before release, we are also planning to introduce a major gameplay feature that is not yet present in the game. This feature will leverage existing mechanics to add an extra layer of depth.

Even after the full release, we intend to continue supporting the game with free content updates.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

Phoenix 2 is fully functional, with no major known issues. Some minor hardware compatibility issues exist, but we are actively working on fixes.

Content-wise, the game includes:
  • A complete 30-mission campaign.
  • 3 new Daily Missions every day, including a specialist mission for higher ranks with additional requirements.
  • Community missions available every 3 days for players who create or join a community.
  • 100 unique ships, each with 6 upgrade levels for their Weapons, Aura, and Zen abilities, plus 2 Apex Forms featuring unique visuals and an Apex ability.
  • Full cross-save and cross-play support.

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

Phoenix 2 is free to play and will remain so. All in-game purchases will retain the same pricing throughout Early Access and beyond.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We actively engage with the community through the Steam Community, the official Phoenix 2 Discord, and the Phoenix 2 subreddit.

Developers are present daily to discuss gameplay, balance changes, and technical issues, ensuring that player feedback directly influences development.”
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About This Game

Was your last game too easy? Phoenix 2 turns up the heat—it dares you to sharpen your reflexes, master its mechanics, and face down overwhelming odds. This is a game where skill matters, and only the best will survive. 

Phoenix 2 is a fast-paced shoot 'em up where survival is about more than just dodging. Bullets and lasers flood the screen, but victory comes from mastering your ship’s abilities. Blast through enemy waves, unleash devastating attacks, and turn impossible odds into a spectacle of destruction. If you're overwhelmed, you're doing it wrong!

Collect your own fleet from 100 unlockable ships, each armed with a unique main weapon and its own set of special abilities! Do you prefer evasion? Choose a ship with Teleport or Barrier. Need more firepower? Get the Mega Laser or Vorpal Lance—or both! There's a ship for every playstyle. And when you have mastered one, reach perfection by getting its ultimate Apex Forms.

Battle through 30 story missions that push you to the edge. Explore the far reaches of space, face unyielding enemy waves, and take down screen-filling bosses as you fight back against the Invaders.

Beyond the campaign, new challenges drop every single day—identical for every pilot worldwide. Choose your favourite ship, show your mastery of its abilities, and rise on the leaderboards. It’s you against everyone else. In these global rankings, every fraction of a second counts.

Running on our handcrafted game engine, Phoenix 2 delivers ultra-fluid action with seamless cross-platform play. Run at the maximum FPS your system can deliver for ultra-fluid action and incredibly responsive controls. Play with mouse, keyboard, or gamepad, whichever suits you best.

The galaxy won’t save itself. Are you ready to take flight? 

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: Any 64-bit CPU that supports SSE3 and F16C (Intel Ivy Bridge or newer, AMD FX or newer)
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Storage: 500 MB available space
    • Additional Notes: Internet connection is required to play.
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • Additional Notes: 4k display.

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