MotherShip:Gauntlet (demo)
A downloadable game for Windows
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.

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:
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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.
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Jack (The Chief): The veteran who knows every nut, bolt, and circuit in the fleet. If it exists, Jack knows its limits.
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Quartermaster Elena: Your go-to for the latest in cutting-edge armament, tactical accessories, and game-changing gadgets.
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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.




ARSENAL & CUSTOMIZATION
Build your perfect killing machine with a massive array of weaponry requiring Medium or Large slot management:
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Kinetic & Energy: Choose your playstyle with high-speed Miniguns and Lasers, precision Railguns and PPCs, or devastating Multicannons and Plasma Shotguns.
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Turrets: Take manual control with mouse-aimed turrets for 360-degree coverage.
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Missile Systems: Launch heavy-hitting single warheads or unleash a swarm of 5 to 10 homing rockets to saturate the screen.
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Tactical Gadgets: Equip insane tech like Energy Shields, Short-Range Teleporters, Damage Amplifiers, and screen-clearing EMP Bombs.

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:
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Laser Beamer: A high-intensity pulse laser for short-lived, massive burst damage.
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Healing Drone: A defensive powerhouse that orbits your ship, repairs your hull, and acts as an automated turret.
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Drone Swarm: Deploy 6 relentless orbiters that synchronize their fire with yours until their power cells are spent.

THE GAUNTLET
With at least 9 playable ships to unlock and master, you will face an escalating challenge:
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High-Stakes Combat: Clear 500+ enemies per level to secure the path.
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Epic Boss Encounters: Test your build against screen-filling monstrosities with complex attack patterns.
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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.
🔴 PLAY THE VERTICAL SLICE DEMO NOW!
| Updated | 5 hours ago |
| Published | 1 day ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Rating | Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars (1 total ratings) |
| Author | Gary Ice Gaming |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Made with | Unity, GIMP, Adobe Photoshop |
| Tags | Bullet Hell, Indie, Procedural Generation, Retro, Roguelite, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Top-Down, Unity |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse, Touchscreen |
| Accessibility | Subtitles, High-contrast |
| Links | IndieDB, Instagram |
| AI Disclosure | AI Assisted, Code, Graphics |
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I played it a bit, very good game.