Space Elite Force

Shooter· Side Scroller· Shoot 'Em Up· Bullet Hell

Released May 2018

Gear up for an intergalactic thrill ride! Space Elite Force is a frenzied space-shooter packed with weapon customization and epic boss battles. Take command of your ship and fight for the survival of humanity!

89% positive · 187 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

Where to buy

Steam Updated 9 Oct 2026 $2.99

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Evaluation

Space Elite Force is a side-scrolling space shooter that launched on May 17, 2018. The game shipped as a complete product with no post-launch DLC or major content updates directed at this title. The developer, Rising Moon Games, is an active studio — their news feed shows consistent activity, but all recent posts relate to entirely separate games in their portfolio (Sokocat: Castaway, Loot Stack: Relics Hunter, Space War: Infinity, Railway Islands, Busway Islands, and a new train game announced on March 4, 2026). None of the developer's communications since launch reference new content for Space Elite Force itself. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no announced updates, and no roadmap for this title. The game appears to have launched as a finished product and has remained in that state.

Evidence

Store description presents Space Elite Force as a complete side-shooter with defined game modes, features, and content — no mention of planned updates or future content.

description · May 17, 2018 source content shipped

medium

Developer announces a new railway/train game project in early development — completely unrelated to Space Elite Force.

news post · Mar 4, 2026 source ambiguous

low

Media

Details

Developer

Rising Moon Games

Publisher

Rising Moon Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

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

Side Scroller Shoot 'Em Up Bullet Hell Arcade 2D Controller Linear Action Casual Pixel Graphics Flight Sci-fi Space Score Attack Family Friendly

About this game

Space Elite Force is a side shooter for up to 2 players in local cooperative mode. With a wide variety of weapons, enemies and improvements to your ship, it presents all the intensity, depth and beautiful handcrafted pixels of a classic side-shooting game. Have fun in insane battles, facing epic bosses and unlocking a wide variety of achievements in one of three game modes, alone or with a friend in local cooperative mode.

Fast and intense phases.
Insane battles against epic bosses
Unlock various achievements.
Play with a friend in local cooperative mode! (Requires at least one joystick)
Beautiful visuals made with handmade pixels.
Full compatibility with controls.
Online ranking for each game mode.
Available in 2 languages (English, Portuguese)

Normal Mode: Classic game experience, immerse yourself in the immersive story of Space Elite Force and try to save the earth from an alien invasion.
Hardcore Mode: A frantic and fun mode for more experienced players, try to go through all levels with a single chance.
Infinite Mode: Try to get the best score in the ranking in a mode that resembles classic arcade games.

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