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RUOK · Published by MBC Entertainment · Official site ↗
Positive — 92% positive (12 reviews)
Last updated 10 Oct 2026
ZAXTRON EXPLUS is a fast-paced 1980s-style SHMUP/STG with bright graphics, challenging bosses and loads of secrets to find!
£4.29
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Navigate through neon-lit levels as you blast your way past tricky bosses and uncover hidden secrets in this fast-paced SHMUP/STG from developer RUOK.
About this game
Dream big. Shoot bigger. Zaxtron EXPLUS is a turbo‑charged, score‑chasing arcade shmup set inside a kid’s late‑night dream. Choose from 6 weapons (each with an alt‑fire), melt screen‑filling bosses, and chase multipliers across Normal, Hard, Boss Rush, and the bonus Space Monsters mode—a love letter to classic ’80s Space Invaders—pulsing with a soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio (Vampire Survivors, Hill Climb Racing, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures).
About This Game
It’s the weekend. Sammy sneaks in “one more run” on the AGES Master Drive after everyone’s asleep… and drifts off mid‑game.
Welcome to his dream—where he’s strapped into a jetpac inside the cartridge, dodging neon bullet curtains and blasting anything that moves. Zaxtron EXPLUS blends chunky retro charm with modern shmup intensity for that perfect just‑one‑more‑credit hit.
Why You’ll Love It
Six Ways to Wreck: Pick from 6 distinct weapons, each with a satisfying alternate fire to carve lanes, erase swarms, or crack boss armor when the screen gets spicy.
Modes for Any Mood:
Normal Mode – learn patterns, build confidence, and rack up medals.
Normal Mode 99HP - practice your runs and learn bullet patterns with a chunky 99HP to spend.
Hard Mode – denser bullet curtains and razor‑thin dodges for score fiends.
Boss Rush – a non‑stop gauntlet of dream lords like Cloudy Boy, Squid King, Tank King, Battleship, Volcano Russo, and more.
Space Monsters – a bonus, pick‑up‑and‑play tribute to the purest form of arcade bliss: classic Space Invaders vibes with modern snap.
Score Chaser’s Playground: Pump your multiplier, scoop medals, time your bombs, and master routes through zones like the Nature Reserve, Htoh Region, and Military Base.
Retro Look, Modern Feel: Crisp pixel art, screen‑filling patterns, punchy hits, and quick restarts keep the adrenaline flowing.
Turn It Up: A soundtrack by Filippo Game Audio (Vampire Survivors, Hill Climb Racing, LEGO® Hill Climb Adventures) supercharges every dodge with thumping, unforgettable hooks.
Whether you grew up chasing high scores or you’re discovering shmups for the first time, Zaxtron EXPLUS is built for instant fun and deep mastery.
Strap on the jetpac, boost through the dream, and show Sammy how it’s done!
Planned Updates – Year One Roadmap
We are committed to expanding the game with free major updates in the first year after launch.
Planned content includes:
Hard Mode Boss Rush – face every boss in their hard mode variant back-to-back with no room for error.
Bonus Game – an entirely new extra mode for players who want variety beyond the main campaign.
Two Additional Stages – expanding the core game with new levels, enemies, and patterns.
EXTREME Mode – the ultimate test of skill, designed for expert STG players.
All of these updates will be added progressively over the first year after release.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 8
- Processor: Intel Core2 Duo
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: Shader Model 3.
- Storage: 500 MB available space
- VR Support: N/A
- Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Price reduction! You spoke, we listened :)
Hey jet packers! Feedback from the wider SHMUP community was that the original price of Zaxtron EXPLUS was a little out of players regular gaming budgets... so I've halved it! This price reduction does not effect any of the updates I have planned for the game, but is designed to increase the player base and get more eyes on experience. One love xxxoRUOKoRead full article on Community Announcements (RUOK)Patch NotesOfficial
VERSION 3.0 MASSIVE UPDATE!
Hello jet packers! I'm really excited to announce that the latest major patch is now live. I have tried to clean up the games interface, making menus and options more readable. The main game has had a good polish and I've balanced several areas for a better player experience.But the BIG NEWS is that the game now has a built in ARCADE featuring three mini games! Space Monsters is still alive and kicking with small balancing changes. D.O.M.E. is a single button SHMUP (yes that's right you only need one button) that is explosively action packed! Then there is GEOMETRY SIEGE 2099 a challenging danmaku style experience with unique bullet patterns. Face off against 6 invading angels and put them in their place!Thank you for all the support on this project so far. I have more ideas for free new content so watch this space!!RUOK xxRead full article on Community Announcements (RUOK)Patch NotesOfficial
99 HP Update!
Hey my dudes!I'm busy working on implementing more mini games and special 1980s style arcade interface for them, but prior to that update I wanted to give players more of a chance to learn the game. With that in mind, you now have the option to have 99HP in Normal Mode!! You can still do Normal Mode without the increase in HP, but I hope this gives players that are getting killed early to get the whole game experience without getting killed off early :) To get these lives, simply start the game in Normal Mode and once you get to the instructions screen select YES! You'll then have 99HP when starting game!If you want the original Normal Mode experience and the challenge of beating the game with limited lives, simply select NO! More updates coming soon! Thank you so much for playing! If you like the game, please consider leaving a review xxxMuch love RUOK xRead full article on Community Announcements (RUOK)Patch NotesOfficial
HOTFIX 3!
Hey my dudes! 2 biggish changes with this hot fix! Players pointed out that the drone enemies on the Military Base level were quite odd and appeared out of no where, so I've addressed this by added a new large drone enemy that spawns the mini drones. The little mini drones are destructible and will stop spawning when you kill the mommy drone :) The second big change in this hot fix is the addition of Z Medals that can be collected to increase your super bar. In the previous version you only got these from killing the bigger enemies, but in order to give players more access to the super shot I've sprinkled them around every level. This adds another little meta-challenge to see if you can collect them all for max scoreRead full article on Community Announcements (RUOK)Patch NotesOfficial
HOTFIX 2!
Hey friendos! I'm listening intently to player feedback, so here is another little hotfix with more quality of life improvements...Helped out pad players by adjusting the default stick dead zone and sensitivity.Player hitbox at some points a little hard to see. Added an additional red glow:In normal mode, I added an instruction screen:Volcano King projectiles were a little hard to see on the background, so I added a white outline for better contrast:Hope you are enjoying the experience! Your feedback is always welcome.Read full article on Community Announcements (RUOK)
