Sturmjäger is a science-fiction shoot 'em up, designed for players who want to jump straight into simple, fun and over-the-top arcade action. The rules are simple: If it moves, shoot it. If it doesn't move... shoot it anyway!
Unlisted Co-Op Gameplay Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZW3qb-U1VU
Rethinking couch co-op for shmups
Sturmjäger features a two-player local couch co-op mode designed around shared fun rather than punishing failure.
If a player loses all their lives, they aren't locked out with an early "Game Over". Instead, as long as the remaining player survives solo for roughly 30 seconds, the downed player automatically respawns back into the action.
Traditional shoot 'em ups often punish skill gaps in co-op, leaving less experienced players spectating. This mechanic ensures both players stay engaged.
Refinements based on announcement trailer feedback
Following feedback from our announcement trailer, we've made key updates addressing:
- Reworked Bullet Visibility: Showcased in the trailer, bullets now render on top of explosions and gameplay elements, feature a crisp black outline, and include high-contrast pink color-cycling to make projectiles stand out clearly against backgrounds.
- Keyboard Support: Currently in active development for the PC/Steam version to ensure it's ready and fully supported at launch. It allows to rebind keys for all in-game actions and assign mouse buttons. We recently released a first-look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OngPFTMPxlw
Original Soundtrack on YouTube
Tracks from the Sturmjäger original soundtrack by Rafael Dyll are being released progressively leading up to launch. The first tracks are now available to listen to on YouTube already:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgSFWwo2BGkL0-fiIRBsjF2J-hnGm8kV0
Store-Links
Sturmjäger is coming digitally to Nintendo Switch (Americas & Europe), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Steam (Windows & Steam Deck) on January 14, 2027.
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/4730780/
- Nintendo Switch (US): https://nintendo.com/us/store/products/sturmjager-switch
- Nintendo Switch (Europe): https://www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/Nintendo-Switch-download-software/Sturmjager-3210879.html?s=countries
- PS5: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10014504
- Xbox: https://www.xbox.com/games/store/Sturmj%C3%A4ger/9NJ60GWQMQPN
What Sturmjäger is all about
- 10 Action-Packed Stages & Epic Boss Fights: Blast your way through ten handcrafted, high-octane stages and face off against massive, screen-filling bosses at the end of each stage.
- Classic Arcade Action & Mission Mode: Experience the ultimate thrill in Arcade Mode (one continuous run) or master individual stages in Mission Mode to perfect your routes and strategies.
- The Ultimate Highscore Hunt: Prove your skills in the dedicated Score Attack mode. Maximize your risks, optimize your paths, and completely dominate the leaderboards. Kill, Chain, Proximity, and No-Death bonuses... you know the drill.
- Devastating, Upgradable Arsenal: Unlock powerful upgrades for your two main weapon systems. Adapt your firepower on the fly to deliver the perfect answer to every threat.
- Accessible Couch Co-Op: Local two-player mode designed so both players stay constantly engaged without early "Game Over" lockouts.
- Find Your Challenge: Whether you're a Shmup newcomer or a battle-hardened arcade veteran—thanks to adjustable difficulty settings, everyone will find their sweet spot.
- Exclusive Soundtrack: 12 original tracks exclusively composed for Sturmjäger by independent artist Rafael Dyll, well known for his iconic work across various popular shmup titles.
Thanks so much for taking the time to check out Sturmjäger. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need additional material.