THUNDER STRIKER

About this game

Game Overview

The high-tech modular aircraft Thunderstriker has been deployed to save earth! Adjust the pick up timing of your power-ups to choose the trajectory for your primary weapon, and three different power-ups for your sub-weapons! Each weapon can be powered up to five levels, so find the most advantageous combination for each stage and boss!

The fourth game of the Game Buddy series, this game faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games in a way that's like experiencing an alternate timeline of gaming history.

Gameplay

Blast through intense stages of classic top-down shmup design, using your wide variety of weapons to meet each situation. If the fighting gets too hectic, use your bomb ability to instantly clear some space and enjoy temporary invulnerability!

Weapon System

Your Primary weapon can be switched between standard beam attack, or spread shot by picking up the item that looks like . You can also get bomb ammo with this item.

Secondary weapons can be leveled up to 5 to increase their strength and effectiveness!
Pick up the power-up that corresponds to the below weapon types to level them up or switch between them.

Vulcan
A Powerful wide range rapid fire attack. Great for blasting away small fast moving enemies.

Homing Missiles
Rockets that will auto target onto enemies. Great for stages with lots of enemies.

Laser
Fires straight ahead and deals high damage. Great for boss fights.

Game Features

• Classic retro style shmup gameplay with on-the-fly shot change mechanic
  
• 3 game modes including normal, practice and boss battle mode.
  
• Adjustable difficulty levels
  
• 8-bit sprites and sounds that faithfully emulates the early era of handheld gaming.
  
• A variety of action enhancing and nostalgic chiptune music.

How to access the menu

To access the game menu and manual, press select button on gamepad or shift key on keyboard.

Latest news

• Community & Events·8 Jun 2026Official

  Kamikaze Empire Launches & Steam Bullet Fest 2026 Is Now Live!

  Self Destructive Shmup Kamikaze Empire Is Out Now! Carve the path to victory with kamikaze attacks—Kamikaze Empire, the first self destructive shmup of its kind, launched on Steam on June 8, 2026! Blow away enemies with a wildly varied arsenal, then turn yourself into a living projectile and go out in a blaze of explosive glory right in the heart of enemy lines! Getting shot down is your chance for honor, and lives are infinite. Experience a thrilling and brutally chaotic style of gameplay where you charge toward the goal while taking everything around you down with you. ▶ Visit the Kamikaze Empire store page Steam Bullet Fest 2026 Is Now Live! This Title Is Taking Part Too Steam Bullet Fest 2026, a celebration of bullet-filled shooting games, is now live. The title whose store page you are viewing is also taking part in the event! During this festival spotlighting bullet-filled titles, Henteko Doujin's shmup lineup is also available together at discounted prices. Check out the publisher page below for the other sale titles! ▶ Henteko Doujin Publisher Page https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/hendj Don't miss this chance to enjoy Kamikaze Empire and the Henteko Doujin bullet hell/shmup lineup. Something New, Sometimes Weird! ── Henteko Doujin
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• Announcements·18 Feb 2026Official

  Revolgear Zero Launch + Henteko Doujin Sale Now Live!

  Bikkuri Software’s latest shoot ’em up, Revolgear Zero, is out now! 🎉 https://store.steampowered.com/app/3941820/ Build your own ship with deep customization and a wide range of weapons, then dive into fast, satisfying battles. Enjoy a fresh shmup experience that blends classic STG spirit with modern gameplay. 🎉 Launch Sale Now On! 🎉 To celebrate the release of Revolgear Zero, all Henteko Doujin shmups are heavily discounted! https://store.steampowered.com/publisher/hendj Don’t miss this chance to grab a collection of top-tier shmups at great prices!
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