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MOTHERSHIP GAUNTLET: DEFEND THE FLEET
(Demo)

Mothership Gauntlet is a gorgeous, 2D cyberpunk space shooter that blends intense bullet-hell action with deep rogue-like ship management. You aren't just fighting for a high score; you are the shield for a massive Mothership and its crew as they navigate the most dangerous sectors of the galaxy.

MotherShip with a few escort SpaceFighters

MEET THE CREW

The Mothership isn't just a menu—it's home. Interact with a cast of unique personalities who help (and mock) you on your journey:

  • Scarlet (The Mechanic): Sharp-tongued and brilliant. She’ll praise a well-balanced loadout, point out your technical errors, and won't hesitate to call you out if you're just using the hangar to stare at the scenery.

  • Jack (The Chief): The veteran who knows every nut, bolt, and circuit in the fleet. If it exists, Jack knows its limits.

  • Quartermaster Elena: Your go-to for the latest in cutting-edge armament, tactical accessories, and game-changing gadgets.

  • The Navigators: Your eyes in the sky, providing real-time radio chatter to warn of incoming threats and wish you luck before the gauntlet begins.

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ARSENAL & CUSTOMIZATION

Build your perfect killing machine with a massive array of weaponry requiring Medium or Large slot management:

  • Kinetic & Energy: Choose your playstyle with high-speed Miniguns and Lasers, precision Railguns and PPCs, or devastating Multicannons and Plasma Shotguns.

  • Turrets: Take manual control with mouse-aimed turrets for 360-degree coverage.

  • Missile Systems: Launch heavy-hitting single warheads or unleash a swarm of 5 to 10 homing rockets to saturate the screen.

  • Tactical Gadgets: Equip insane tech like Energy Shields, Short-Range Teleporters, Damage Amplifiers, and screen-clearing EMP Bombs.

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DRONE SUPPORT & LOOT

Survival depends on what you scavenge from the wreckage. Collect Credits, Ammo, and Hull Repairs on the fly, or deploy powerful drone technology:

  • Laser Beamer: A high-intensity pulse laser for short-lived, massive burst damage.

  • Healing Drone: A defensive powerhouse that orbits your ship, repairs your hull, and acts as an automated turret.

  • Drone Swarm: Deploy 6 relentless orbiters that synchronize their fire with yours until their power cells are spent.

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THE GAUNTLET

With at least 9 playable ships to unlock and master, you will face an escalating challenge:

  • High-Stakes Combat: Clear 500+ enemies per level to secure the path.

  • Epic Boss Encounters: Test your build against screen-filling monstrosities with complex attack patterns.

  • Rogue-like Progression: Balance firepower, heat management, and ammo capacity. Every run earns you Merits, Achievements, and Ranks to build your legacy.

Protect the Mothership. Customize your ship. Survive the Gauntlet.

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Updated 5 hours ago
Published 1 day ago
StatusIn development
PlatformsWindows
Rating
Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars
(1 total ratings)
AuthorGary Ice Gaming
GenreShooter, Action
Made withUnity, GIMP, Adobe Photoshop
TagsBullet Hell, Indie, Procedural Generation, Retro, Roguelite, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Top-Down, Unity
Average sessionA few minutes
LanguagesEnglish
InputsKeyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen
AccessibilitySubtitles, High-contrast
LinksIndieDB, Instagram
AI DisclosureAI Assisted, Code, Graphics

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I played it a bit, very good game.