Golden Hornet
Released Dec 2017
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
93% positive · 178 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $0.99
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Evaluation
Golden Hornet launched as a free-to-play retro twin-stick shooter on December 22, 2017, with a complete 8-chapter campaign and an arcade mode included at launch. A optional $0.99 "Donationware" DLC — purely a support-the-developer purchase with no gameplay content — was released the same day. Following launch, the developer shipped a series of feature patches and balance updates through June 16, 2018 (v1.6.0), which was the last recorded update of any kind. There have been no developer communications, patches, or announcements since June 16, 2018. The game has no unreleased DLC, no announced future content, and no stated plans for further updates. The store description describes a fully self-contained game with a fixed number of chapters and modes. This game launched as a complete product and received post-launch polish; that polish concluded in mid-2018.
Evidence
Update v1.6.0 shipped — the last recorded developer communication or update of any kind.
Game launched on Steam as a free-to-play title with a complete campaign (8 chapters) and arcade mode included.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
PsychoFlux Entertainment
Achievements
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Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
Golden Hornet is a retro style twin-stick shooter inspired by 'Choplifter', 'Fort Apocalypse', and Stern Electronics' arcade game 'Rescue'. Become a pilot of the multipurpose helicopter 'Golden Hornet' — rescue hostages and destroy enemy outposts.
On May 26th, 2020, as the North Videl began to invade in the dawn, the Second Videl War broke out. To fight against the North Videl army, the Golden Hornet — the South Videl's most advanced multipurpose helicopter — was put into operation.
Being piloted by two elite chopper pilots; the mission of the Golden Hornet is to save the prisoners of war, and destroy the enemy outposts.
Story
There was a country called Videl, divided into North and South after their first civil war. And still, there was a lot of conflict between them.On May 26th, 2020, as the North Videl began to invade in the dawn, the Second Videl War broke out. To fight against the North Videl army, the Golden Hornet — the South Videl's most advanced multipurpose helicopter — was put into operation.
Being piloted by two elite chopper pilots; the mission of the Golden Hornet is to save the prisoners of war, and destroy the enemy outposts.
Gamemodes
- Campaign:
Explore the level, save the hostages and destroy all enemy targets. There are 8 chapters in total, and each chapter consists of 3 levels. - Arcade:
Endless rescue misson. Save as many hostages as possible, and get the highest score you can achieve. Supports online leaderboard.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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