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Carnage in Space: Crucible

A tense story of teamwork and betrayal, expressed as a snarky, fast-paced platformer/beat-em-up. Accessible to players of all skill levels, with simple controls and deceptively deep combat mechanics - easy to learn, rewarding to master.

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John Brink
Publisher
John Brink
Release
January 28, 2026
186 days ago
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About the Game

When the remote colony of Dunest is in danger of eradication, three heroes answer the call...

There may be enemies behind every corner, and utmost peril at every turn, but together you can overcome any obstacle...

...As long as you can survive each other.

Carnage in Space: Crucible is a fast-paced, endlessly-customizable action platformer/beat-em-up. While you fight your way through a wide variety of combat scenarios and platforming challenges with three unique playable characters, you'll also take in a deep, layered story of mistrust, cooperation, and betrayal from each of their three perspectives.

FEATURING

  • Lightning fast, buttery smooth platforming with responsive controls!

  • Multiple playable heroes with vastly different techniques and special abilities!

  • Tons of unique weapons and upgrades to collect and experiment with!

  • A branching story with multiple endings!

  • Endless* combinations of characters and items to suit any play style!

  • Loads of side content and additional story content!

  • Classic 16-bit pixel art to get your retro gaming fix!

  • Far more than your recommended daily dose of sarcasm**!

*Not actually endless

**Your sarcasm tolerance may vary

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