PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant

About this game

In PVKK, you step into the role of a cannon pilot for an autocratic regime, confined to a defense bunker. Your mission: manually control a massive planetary defense cannon to fend off an ongoing interplanetary invasion. Master the various systems to protect your home world.

Core Gameplay

Interact with a retro-tech cockpit filled with satisfying buttons, levers, dials, and switches. Manage energy generators, scan the skies for enemy vessels, analyze threats, calculate fire trajectories, and execute precise firing procedures. With limited resources and a strict regime, strategic thinking is key to your success.

Progression and Upgrades

Between missions, maintain and improve your bunker, turning it into a comfortable and efficient retreat. Customize your space with earned resources to prepare for the next assault.

Moral Dilemmas

Face tough choices that challenge your ethics and loyalty. Will you follow orders blindly, or will you question the regime's motives? How will you respond when someone from the outside shows you their truth? Your decisions shape the story and can lead to multiple endings in a world where everyone believes they are doing the right thing.

Secrets of the Bunker

Your bunker hides secrets waiting to be discovered. Engage in escape room-style puzzles to uncover hidden items and clues about what is truly happening outside. The regime keeps you in the dark, feeding you half-truths and political euphemisms. Look behind these deceptions to understand the real situation and navigate the demands of the different factions in your own best interest.

Key Features

• Immersive Cockpit Interaction: Engage with a detailed, tactile control panel filled with retro-tech elements.
  
• Deep Narrative: Experience a story rich with political intrigue and moral dilemmas.
  
• Customization and Upgrades: Improve your bunker and cannon to face increasing challenges.
  
• Atmospheric Setting: Enjoy the unique blend of a cozy yet oppressive bunker environment.
  
• Multiple Endings: Your decisions have a significant impact on the story's outcome.
  
• Hidden Secrets: Uncover bit by bit what is going on outside of the bunker through engaging escape room-style puzzles.

Latest news

• Patch Notes·7 May 2026Official

  PVKK Release Date Update

  {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45068202/fa3b10a9683045e4cc3eaa1c32d9694232bf8f42.jpg A Message From The Team Hey Commanders, To make sure PVKK is in the best shape possible at launch, we're going to need a bit longer to work on it. I know this sucks and I understand your disappointment. As we've been working behind the scenes, it's become clear that we can push things way further than we originally thought, and with a bit more time, make something really special. For every problem we've encountered and solved (and there have been many!), we've had 10 new ideas for ways to improve things for our commanders. We're super happy with the planned content in the game now, and are working hard to bring everything to life. In 2025, we grew from 4 full-time developers to a team of 11, in order to handle the volume of content and features we want to deliver. As it stands, releasing on our original timeline would mean compromising on making PVKK the best game it can be, and that is not something we want. This means that PVKK will now be launching in 2027. Your passion for the game really drives us and we’re pushing hard to fulfill your expectations. Thank you to all our community members for the ongoing support and feedback, especially in the playtests where we already received a ton of valuable insight. If you’d like, you can join our Discord server to chat with us about the game directly, or complain to me about the delay. Best Wishes, René
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• Announcements·4 Dec 2025Official

  PVKK | A Very Merry Unification Day!

  PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted Hey all! We're super pleased to announce that we were part of this years PC Gaming Show: Most Wanted! And to celebrate this, we came up with a little "festive" approach to the defence of Antos! --------------------------------------- BEGIN COMMUNICATION --------------------------------------- Greetings, Commander, and a very happy Unification Day! Despite the celebrations, your duty to Antos continues as always. An unidentified object has been detected in our airspace and requires your swift attention. As a token of the Cooperative State’s gratitude for your tireless hard work this year, you are being issued the seasonal gift of a brand-new Aiming Calculator. Please enjoy this generous upgrade. Afterwards, don’t forget to reward yourself with your festive tea ration...
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• Announcements·9 Oct 2025Official

  PVKK @ TwitchCon

  Greetings Commanders! The last couple of months has been a whirlwind for the team, and we're so glad everyone has enjoyed seeing (and playing on) the immersive controller we've taken around the world. Well, the next stop is TwitchCon San Diego, on the 17th of this month! What to expect Those of you heading down to the show will be able to take the console for a spin yourselves, and win the coveted PVKK 'Defender of Antos' Medal. This experience isn't like your typical video game though, you'll be responsible for manually generating power, locking on to your targets, taking aim, and firing at waves of incoming enemies. Don't worry though, you'll be in good hands while you try to figure out what everything does. Where to find us You'll be able to find us in D Hall, booth 4827, part of the Indie Showcase area. For all the latest info, make sure to follow us on X and BlueSky And if you haven't already, you can Wishlist PVKK below! 👇
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• Announcements·10 Sept 2025Official

  PVKK @ Tokyo Game Show

  Greetings, Commanders! It's been a whirlwind since we announced the Summer 2026 release window for PVKK. Not to mention the insanely popular immersive controller that we took to this years Gamescom. Speaking of which, this is why we're here... The PVKK Immersive Controller will be heading to this years Tokyo Game Show later this month! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45068202/e0b2adfdeb0d8b74255838654343c2e6ed604131.jpg What to expect You'll be able to take our real life console for a spin, generating power, arming and priming the cannon, while ensuring you stay on target with the aiming calculator. Once ready, you can hit the BIG RED BUTTON and light up the sky! Targets will come in thick and fast though, so try not to panic. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/45068202/08fef6d4458bbc1dfdee7b2b2557bb77a26a4356.gif The team are so excited to bring this experience to PVKK fans new and old, so we hope to see you there! For all the latest info, make sure to follow us on X and BlueSky And if you haven't already, you can Wishlist PVKK below! 👇 https://store.steampowered.com/app/2956040/PVKK_Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant/
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• Press Coverage·20 Aug 2025

  I can't wait to fire that massive cannon in PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant

  PVKK: Planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant really rolls off the tongue doesn't it? Is it basically Dome Keeper in 3D? Well, sort-of but not quite. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/i-cant-wait-to-fire-that-massive-cannon-in-pvkk-planetenverteidigungskanonenkommandant/
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