Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork

Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork

Released Mar 2015

A retro mashup of a Galaga-style shoot-em-up and simple platforming action. Made in collaboration with Eisner-award-winning James Kochalka, based on his graphic novel series for kids.

95% positive · 373 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

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Evaluation

Glorkian Warrior: The Trials Of Glork launched on March 24, 2015. The game received one substantive post-launch content update on May 11, 2015, adding two new enemy types, a new weapon (Flamethrower), a new environment, and a new difficulty mode. A soundtrack and supporter pack DLC was released on June 30, 2015. No further content updates or announcements for Glorkian Warrior have been made since that point. The developer's subsequent news posts — spanning from late 2015 through 2025 — are entirely focused on other Pixeljam titles (Dino Run, Last Horizon, Cheap Golf, Nova Drift, Grid Ranger, Utopia Must Fall, Operation Zero). None of these posts reference any planned additions to Glorkian Warrior. The sole DLC on record is released, and there are no unreleased DLC entries. The game launched as a complete arcade experience and received a single content drop in its first few months; there is no evidence of any further content being planned or in development.
Evidence
Major update launched adding 2 new enemies, a flamethrower weapon, a new environment, and a new ACE difficulty mode — the last content addition for the game.
news post · May 11, 2015 source content shipped
high
Pixeljam studio update covers multiple active and upcoming projects (Operation Zero, Grid Ranger, Utopia Must Fall, Dino Run 2) with no mention of Glorkian Warrior.
news post · Jan 13, 2025 source development ending
medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
Akupara Games
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows, macOS
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Do you have what it takes to rise to the top?

Help Glorkian Warrior and his trusty Super Backpack fight against an endless onslaught of alien creatures. Be prepared for anything by collecting energy crackers and power up an awesome arsenal of double lasers, triple lasers, rockets, fireballs & tennis balls. Blast away the invaders as they attempt to hypnotize you with their mesmerizing attack patterns.

You will have so much fun trying and dying, again and again.... Regardless of your performance, each play session will add to your progress and unlock new features to keep your fingers and fun zone fully engaged! Can you reach the rank of Glorkian General or will you forever stay a Soft-Boned Space Cadet?


Last evaluated Jun 28, 2026
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