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Gemfire Survival

Survive endless neon waves in this fast-paced arcade auto-shooter. Collect XP gems to evolve your build with game-breaking synergies, survive brutal 60-second boss cycles, and spend banked gems in an infinite permanent skill tree to push your next run even further.

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RVLWorks
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RVLWorks
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About the Game

DODGE. EVOLVE. SURVIVE.

Gemfire Survival is a minimalist, high-octane action roguelike where your only objective is to survive the neon grid. Pilot your core through endless, escalating waves of geometric enemies, dodging incoming fire while your auto-blaster clears the path. Collect the emerald gems left behind by shattered enemies to level up, stack temporary upgrades, and create unstoppable, screen-clearing builds.

MASTER THE 60-SECOND CYCLE

The grid doesn't give you time to breathe. Every 60 seconds, a massive Boss—like the devastating Nova Barrage—spawns into the arena. You must balance clearing out the smaller swarmers with dealing focused damage to the boss before you get overwhelmed.

INFINITE META-PROGRESSION

Death is just a currency. Every gem you bank during a run is yours to keep. Head to the Neon Skill Tree between runs to spend your banked gems on permanent upgrades. Want to start with a faster fire rate, magnetic gem pickup, or reactive armor? You can. Best of all: every branch can grow forever. There are no level caps on your permanent progression.

CORE FEATURES

  • Deep Synergies: Combine dozens of Common and Rare upgrades during your run, from Phase Skates to Orbital Shields and Focus Lenses.

  • Uncapped Upgrades: Spend banked gems in the Neon Skill Tree on stats that scale infinitely.

  • Relentless Bosses: Face a new, escalating threat every single minute.

  • Hard Mode: Ready for a true challenge? Toggle Hard Mode for faster spawns, tougher enemies, and higher scores.

  • Arcade Aesthetics: Crisp neon visuals, satisfying particle explosions, and a pulsing synthwave soundtrack to keep you in the flow state.

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