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makaroll · Published by Studio Maka · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 96% positive (139 reviews) · 25 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Asterika is a challenging bullet hell rhythm game! Forget falling notes. Move to the beat instead! Weave through bullet patterns, and master the chaos on the grid!
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Action, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Experience the thrill of dodging and weaving in Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain. This intense action game from makaroll, set for release in 2026, invites you to master chaotic bullet patterns on the grid.
About this game
◆ Bullet Hell Rhythm Action!
Get ready for a demanding challenge! With no lanes or notes, find your own path on a 6x6 grid. Each beat brings a new threat, and every measure of music is a test of your mastery! You need to move on the beat, react, and dodge! Get ready for a demanding challenge!
◆ Prove your mastery
From geometric traps to complex bullet patterns, learn every track to turn chaos into a perfect combo. See where you stand among the global player base in the Rank mode. Fight for your place in the Top 1% of Engineers.
◆ The chase
Take a breath between beats with an illustrated story mode. Each chapter unfolds through page-by-page prose, following Klare, a Soul Rose Engineer caught between Iris, a Phantom Hunter, and Vignette, a mysterious thief.
◆ Your stage your rules
Enjoy a curated selection of piano and electronic tracks from talented artists with varying difficulties. Whether you’re here for the hardcore bullet hell inspired challenge or just to vibe, adjustable difficulties and modes let you find your zone. But go further and use the built-in beatmap editor to create your custom stages and share!
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2GHz 64-bit
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 VRAM); Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Minimum 1280 x 720 resolution
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 3Ghz 64-bit
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2048 VRAM); Radeon R9 380 (2048 VRAM)
- Storage: 2 GB available space
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Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Asterika Patch 1.0.1
Thank you for playing Asterika!This is a small 1.0.1 patch addressing some Day 1 bugs and issues. Thank you so much for all of your feedback and data. As I squash these bugs, I’ll also continue working on polishing the experience, so please remember that your feedback and ideas are always valuable!FixesImproved a memory leak issue that could occur during long play sessionsImproved app performance on certain hardwareFixed an issue where Settings and certain menus would not work properly on Steam DeckFixed an issue where controllers would not work properly in certain menusFixed an issue where the Rank Report UI would sometimes open the wrong musicFixed an issue where the score result screen would sometimes incorrectly round results upCan turn off Charge Drive sound from the Settings menuI also frequently deploy small stealth updates to fix smaller issues, so please make sure the game is always up to date for the best experience!Because I’m only one person, the fastest way to reach me with feedback or bug reports is through the official Discord server:https://discord.gg/phantomroseRead full article on Community Announcements (makaroll)AnnouncementsOfficial
Asterika Demo is Back!
A small demo for Asterika is now available!This version is designed to be a quick introduction to Asterika for anyone who wants to experience the game mechanic before buying.If you've played Asterika's previous demo before, you can also use it to get your settings and calibration ready, and warm up before jumping into the full game.Most importantly, your progress from the demo will carry over to the full version of Asterika!Hope you enjoy! 🎵Read full article on Community Announcements (makaroll)AnnouncementsOfficial
Asterika Releases September 2nd!
Hello everyone! It’s makaroll.I'm incredibly excited to finally announce that Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain will be officially releasing on Steam on September 2nd!For those who might be new here, Asterika is a bullet hell rhythm action game. Instead of hitting falling notes like in traditional scroll-based rhythm games, you have to move to the beat of the music to dodge intense bullet patterns. A mix of two incredibly challenging and rewarding genres!I've been working hard on finalizing the full build since the Steam Next Fest, and I can't wait for you all to experience the full game in just a few weeks.Thank you so much to everyone who played the demo, climbed the online rankings, and wishlisted the game. Your continued support means everything to a solo developer like me.Please look forward to the launch!Read full article on Community Announcements (makaroll)Community & EventsOfficial
Next Fest Wrap-Up! (Demo Closing Date & Info)
Hello everyone!Steam Next Fest has officially come to a close, and I want to extend a massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone who downloaded, and played the Asterika demo over the last week.Festival by the NumbersTo celebrate the event, I wanted to share an infographic summarizing some of the most notable stats from the festival! What’s Next & Demo Deactivation DateThe current Next Fest demo will remain online for a little while longer so anyone who didn't get a chance to play over the weekend can still jump in!The demo will officially go offline on Tuesday, July 7th.After that, I will be taking the servers down to clean up the backend database, wipe the temporary leaderboards, and focus entirely on polishing the final build for launch.If you haven't had a chance to give the current tracks one last run, now is the time! And if you want to help Asterika make it onto Steam’s upcoming release calendars, please make sure to add the game to your wishlist.Thank you all again for an amazing Next Fest!Official Links:Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGameOfficial Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomroseOfficial YouTube:Read full article on Community Announcements (makaroll)Community & EventsOfficial
Steam Next Fest: Play the Asterika Demo!
Steam Next Fest is here and the Asterika demo is ready for you to play!If you haven't had the chance to check out the demo yet, this week is the perfect time to dive in!The bullet hell pattern will be challenging but it's your chance to compete against the world and climb the ranking system!Please don't forget to fill out the survey in game! New player average Mastery has improved from 79% in last year's demo to 86% today, which is a direct result of your feedback improving accessibility, so please share!Follow for updates: Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGame Official Youtube: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomroseRead full article on Community Announcements (makaroll)
