Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition
Released Sep 2015
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
80% positive · 403 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Evaluation
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition launched on September 4, 2015 and received a steady stream of patches and feature updates through early 2016, adding leaderboards, achievements, and an extra level/track by Neurocore. After a lengthy quiet period, the developer posted on May 17, 2019 confirming the game was still being worked on, followed by the "DX update" on June 27, 2019 — the most substantial update in the game's history, adding three playable characters with distinct weapon systems, 1080p/60fps support, updated visuals, improved audio, and new gameplay elements.
That June 2019 DX update is the last developer communication of any kind. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced future content, and no roadmap or developer statement suggesting further updates are planned. The game has had three major content releases across its lifetime, but the most recent is now nearly seven years old (June 27, 2019), well beyond any pattern the developer established. The store description makes no mention of upcoming content, and the game reads as a complete, self-contained product. Based on all available evidence, the DX update marks the point at which the game's content was complete.
Evidence
The DX update launched, adding 3 playable characters, 1080p/60fps, updated visuals and audio, and new gameplay elements. This is the last developer communication on record.
Developer confirmed the game was not dead and detailed the upcoming DX update with more levels, artists, improved graphics, and new characters. All teased features were delivered in the June 2019 DX update.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Plug In Digital
Achievements
18
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Hyperspace Invaders II: Pixel Edition is a hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell shooter (shmup) that doubles as a techno-based lightsynth, triggering bursts of funky invaders at the pulse of a relentless beat.
HIII:PE also features an extra track/level by French flashcore artist HFK, pushing the engine to a gameplay tempo of 360BPM.
- Hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell action.
- Tempo-synced Gameplay (invader movement, bulletpatterns and more get triggered at the pulse of a beat)
- Adaptive Difficulty (harder as you play better)
- Generative Gameplay (never the same level twice)
- Dominate the Steam Leaderboards and unlock all the Achievements!
- Full Controller Support (+ Vibration)
- An OST of 10 tracks by renowned artists in the world of electronic music, such as: Carl Finlow / Ronny Ragtroll / Karl Lihagen / Atomhead / Subjex / Zuvuya / Mergel / NoProblemCore / Psykovsky & Arcek / HFK and WK(ES).
HIII:PE also features an extra track/level by French flashcore artist HFK, pushing the engine to a gameplay tempo of 360BPM.
- Hardcore, uncompromising vertical scrolling bullet hell/invader hell action.
- Tempo-synced Gameplay (invader movement, bulletpatterns and more get triggered at the pulse of a beat)
- Adaptive Difficulty (harder as you play better)
- Generative Gameplay (never the same level twice)
- Dominate the Steam Leaderboards and unlock all the Achievements!
- Full Controller Support (+ Vibration)
- An OST of 10 tracks by renowned artists in the world of electronic music, such as: Carl Finlow / Ronny Ragtroll / Karl Lihagen / Atomhead / Subjex / Zuvuya / Mergel / NoProblemCore / Psykovsky & Arcek / HFK and WK(ES).
Last evaluated Jun 19, 2026
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