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The Last Sideran

A hand-drawn 2D arcade shoot 'em up following Zenia, the last Sideran. Dodge the Spikes, gather star essence, unlock ships with distinct weapons, and chase high scores through escalating runs.

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PixelDoGames, LLC
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PixelDoGames, LLC
Release
July 28, 2026
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About the Game

The Last Sideran is a fast 2D arcade shoot 'em up about survival, high scores, and the last light of a vanished people, with hand-drawn sci-fi visuals and select stylized 3D elements.

You play as Zenia, the last Sideran. Her people are gone, but the machines built to watch and control them still remain: the Spikes, relentless hunters that fill the screen with danger. Gather star essence to stay alive, chase it into risky spaces, and seize weapon power-ups when a run gives you the chance.

Arcade Survival

Every run is built for pressure: dodge, shoot, collect, recover, and push for a higher score. Stages grow increasingly dangerous as hazards, swarming Spikes, and bosses force you to keep moving.

Unlock New Ships

Earn star essence to unlock six ships, each with its own combat style. Take the Navy Interceptor, Desert Raider, Pirate Corsair, Volcanic Warship, Cybernetic Runner, or Celestial Dragon into a run and find the one that fits you. Forward lasers, shotgun bursts, dual cannons, drone support, explosive weapons, and more.

Story Unlocks

Zenia's story unfolds as you reach major milestones, survive key encounters, and defeat bosses. Push farther to uncover the truth about the Siderans, the Spikes, and what remains after the fall.

Features

  • Fast 2D arcade shoot 'em up with hand-drawn sci-fi artwork and a retro-futuristic edge

  • Play as Zenia, the last surviving Sideran

  • Gather star essence to survive, recover, and push deeper into each run

  • Grab weapon power-ups and turn survival into a fight

  • Six unlockable ships with distinct weapon styles

  • Boss fights, story scenes, and milestone unlocks

  • Chase high scores across escalating stages, with online leaderboards planned post-launch

  • Choose different starting-life modes, including a one-life Ironman-style challenge

  • Full controller support

  • Steam Cloud progression sync across Windows, macOS, and Linux

  • English and Spanish language support

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