Red Lightning

Red Lightning

Adventure· Top-Down Shooter· Pixel Graphics· Retro

Released Feb 2025

A 2D Top-Down Action/Adventure in the vein of retro-gaming archetypes. Strategically maneuver your way through Grounds and Mesosphere and upgrade your Red Lightning to take down The SpaceLord!! Go Solo or Couch Co-Op Mayhem

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Steam Updated 1 Oct 2026 $5.99

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Developer

Publisher

Ryan McQuiston

Achievements

8

Platform

Windows, macOS

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Top-Down Shooter Adventure Pixel Graphics Retro Action 2D Local Co-Op Action-Adventure Bullet Hell Military Score Attack Top-Down Gaming Indie

About this game

ZZZZZAAAAAAPPPPPPP!!!!!!

You've found a retro style, 2D top-down action/adventure game in the vein of select retro-gaming archetypes!!

Designed as a Couch style local co-op or solo campaign. NOTE: Two (2) controllers are required to play a local multiplayer game.

Weapons & Power-ups

Chose to upgrade your Systems with either Shields or faster engine AND range of fire!!

Upgrade your Weapon at the Helipad and Seek the Upgrades in the Mesosphere!!

Overcome your enemies with tact and powerful weapons!!

Minions & Bosses

Test your abilities against a wide selection of GROUND and AIR sworn enemies and engage in epic boss fights!!

Challenge mode

Is the game too easy? Try HARD MODE!!!

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