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ThrustLander

ThrustLander is an action cave-flyer with modern graphics, classic gameplay, challenging levels and beautiful visuals. Battle through over 250 levels and 3 game modes including a retro mode!

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Developer
Improbable Pixel
Publisher
Improbable Pixel
Release
November 29, 2021
4 years and 246 days ago
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About the Game

ThrustLander is a cave-flyer with modern graphics and a range of different gameplay modes (from speed run to destroy everything) set in beautiful claustrophobic environments. As players progress they can upgrade their ship to overcome challenges. With over 250 levels (and 4 difficulty settings) there is something for everyone.

Gameplay

Learn to control the ThrustLander ship in progressively more challenging levels and game modes.

Retro

Play retro levels complete with retro music on a simulated 4:3 CRT monitor.

Racing

Play race missions with no enemies racing ghost ships through caves and trying not to crash.

Strategy

Plan strategies of attack when faced with difficult enemies or environmental obstacles.

Weapons

As you play, you earn credits. Use these to buy and upgrade weapons, ship upgrades, attack drones and secondary systems!

Upgrades

Earn XP as you complete missions to unlock levels and upgrades!


As you play the game you unlock groups of levels meaning you will never get stuck behind a tricky level.

Features
  • 250+ levels across all modes.
  • 10 weapons to equip with 11 upgrades.
  • 5 secondary weapons.
  • 5 types of drone.
  • 5 possible ship upgrades.
  • Destroy mode.
  • Retro mode.
  • Race mode : Race through levels in timed mode with no enemies, attempting to beat ghost ships to the finish line!

Graphics
Modern DX11 graphics with realtime lighting effects and highly detailed environments.
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