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Variator

Ruin Software · Published by Ruin Software

Last updated 27 Sept 2026

Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets! Playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, the game features approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.

Free to PlayComing SoonDJCTQ 6Co-opFull Controller Support

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Dive into the thrilling world of Variator, an Action game from Ruin Software where you can blast through enemies while mastering complex scoring systems. Enjoy a blend of straightforward fun and hidden depths as you navigate challenging levels.

About this game

Variator is a new 2.5D shoot 'em up that's all about blowing up enemies and grazing bullets!

It's designed to be playable both as a fun blaster and as an advanced high-scoring game, with approachable difficulty and scoring mechanics that are easy to understand yet reveal more depth the more you play.

Game Mechanics

  • Energy Burst - max out your energy level by destroying enemies and getting close to enemy bullets, become invincible for a brief time!

  • Reaction - press Fire just before your energy level reaches MAX, get longer invincibility, extra points, and even extra lives!

  • Variables - many areas and powerful enemies can affect the physical variables of this world, dynamically changing the battlefield!

Game Modes

  • Arcade Mode - play 8 levels in a single run, choosing your path along the way, then upload your score to the online leaderboards

  • Campaign Mode - play all 14 levels, progress is saved after each level, and levels gain special objectives and bonuses

  • Score Attack - play a specific level and compete with other players on the online leaderboards

  • Boss Rush - fight a crushing 11 bosses in a row, then submit your score to the online leaderboards

  • Custom Levels - play custom levels of your own creation, and explore all new combinations of enemies, bosses and variables

  • Training - play a specific level with additional settings such as skipping to a specific second in time, skipping to the boss, slow motion, etc

Additional Features

  • Local and Online Leaderboards with Replays

  • Local and Online Cooperative Multiplayer (2 Players)

System Requirements

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Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Processor: i5-11400
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: Windows 10
  • Processor: i7-11700
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 1650

Supported Languages

English*
*languages with full audio support

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