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Red Art Studios, Banana Bytes · Published by SUCCESS Corp., Red Art Games
Positive — 83% positive (30 reviews) · Metacritic 78 · 24 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Play as one of 7 pilots in this thrilling sequel to a SHMUP classic. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
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In Psyvariar 3, take control of one of seven pilots and experience a thrilling action adventure set to save the human race. Dive into this exciting sequel from Red Art Studios as a new generation of Psyvariars rises to face their destiny.
About this game
THE STORY OF PSYVARIAR 3
Psyvariar 3 takes place many years after the events of Psyvariar 2. After the fall of ETA, a faction of Psyvariars declared that Earth was too precious to be forsaken. They vowed to reclaim and colonize it once more, with GUIS rising from its ashes to resume its original mission.
Decades pass. The Earth colony thrives. Then… a signal. Alien. Unknown.
The moment Gluon particles are detected, dread spreads like fire. The skies darken with a familiar terror—Earth is under siege once again. The time has come for a new generation of Psyvariars to rise… and save humanity.
CONTENT & FEATURES
- Seven Playable Characters with unique shot types, buzz & bomb mechanics, and scoring systems.
- Guest character: Cotton from the Cotton series is fully playable with her own ship and abilities
- Refined Buzz System that rewards skillful bullet grazing with score boosts and shield chains
- Signature Roll Mechanic updated for modern controllers all the while preserving the original Arcade “wiggle” input for extra advantage and fluid movement
- Neutrino & Shield System that give access to shields, speed boosts, and enhanced weapons by buzzing and shooting
- Strategic Bomb Variations that include short and long types with varying effects depending on the character in use
- Multiple Game Modes: Arcade, Arrange, Mission (49 short challenges), Caravan, Endless, and Practice
- Dynamic Difficulty Selection that unlocks harder routes and exclusive boss encounters based on performance
- Seven Distinct Areas and Bosses with varied attack patterns depending on the difficulty
- Arcade-Perfect Intensity that preserves the intense, high risk/high reward action the series is known for
- Neo retro 3D aesthetics inspired by early Psyvariar games
MORE ABOUT PSYVARIAR
Born in 2000 with the launch of the original Psyvariar: Medium Unit in Japanese Arcades, the Psvyariar series has since then made its mark over the years. Psyvariar 3 is the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed vertical Shoot ’em Up series.
Designed with deep reverence for the franchise by lovers of the genre, Psyvariar 3 is the result of the collaboration between Banana Bytes (Sophstar), Red Art Games and Red Art Studios, with the blessing of IP holder SUCCESS. It builds on the franchise’s signature “buzz” mechanic while introducing new characters, refined controls, and a variety of game modes. With its seven unique pilots, each with distinct abilities and scoring systems, it also remains faithful to its Arcade roots while delivering enhanced replay value and accessibility for today’s players.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i3 3.3GHz
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GT830
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 / Windows 11
- Processor: Intel Core i5 3.5GHz
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 4 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Patch #2: Version 1.0.2 - Additional Bug Fixing
We are continuing our efforts to stabilize and fix the remaining issues reported by the community.Here is a list of the last changes that have been made:- Fixed an issue with the display of certain Japanese and Chinese characters in the online leaderboard- Fixed a display issue in the online leaderboard that limited the number of scores shown to a maximum of 22 per character and game mode.- Fixed a bug where the buzz would trigger for no apparent reason- Fixed a crash that occurred when the player used Cotton's dragon bomb during the Zone 5 boss battle- Fixed a bug that did not award the correct number of bombs at the end of a zoneBombs are awarded to the next zone with each level-up, based on the destruction rate of the previous zone- Fixed flickering textures on VMO in Adaptation Mode- Infinite Mode: Fixed a memory leak that could cause a crash over time Thank you for your continued support of the game, and above all, have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (AFrag)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch #1: Version 1.0.1 - Balancing, Leaderboard and Bug Fixing
We have just finalized and published the first patch for Psyvariar 3, which will improve the player experience based on the initial feedback we have received.Here is the list of changes that have been made:Endless mode: Added a limit of 12 enemies on screenAdjusted ship speed. All characters move faster!Minor difficulty adjustments for the bosses in area 01, 04, and 05Adjusted the sound level of explosionsAdded an “extra gauge” option that displays neutrinos in the background, similar to Psyvariar DeltaAdded controller vibrationVibration can be disabled in the game menusFixed a bug that made the player invincibleThe ship's hitbox is always displayed above bulletsThe shield is always displayed above bulletsReset of online and offline leaderboards for the new versionIt is still possible to view the old online and offline leaderboards if the game is not updated. However, scores will not be submitted in the new version!Fixed an issue with zone display in the “Nearby” and “Friends” online leaderboardsFixed a crash that occurred when the player tried to view the online leaderboard while offline and a score was pending submission.Fixed a bug that canceled the roll when changing directionFixed a bug that prevented the network error from appearing when the player tried to access the leaderboard without an internet connectionFixed a bug that prevented the player from gaining bonus speed when leveling up and rolling at the same timeFixed the “show fps” and “pause on death” settings not being savedFixed a bug that reset the difficulty level in training mode after a quick restartFixed a typo in the English description of the "arrange" modeYou can go directly to the last option in the pause menu and submenu by moving the cursor up when it is on the first option. Conversely, you can also go to the first option by moving the cursor down when it is on the last option. Thank you for your continued support of the game, and above all, have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (AFrag)Patch NotesOfficial
Upcoming Hotfix: Message from the dev team
Dear Psyvariar 3 players,Thank you for playing our game!We are currently working on an update featuring various improvements and fixes, including a fix for an issue affecting the scoring system. As a result, scores may be reset once the update goes live.Stay tuned!Read full article on Community Announcements (AFrag)
