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Sprinkle Team · Published by Sprinkle Team
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
SCHMEKEL is a chaotic roguelike where you're a coin, fighting an Arcade machine from within. Every bullet you fire bounces back. The build you choose will shape your bullet-hell experience.
Action, Indie · 2027 · More free games
Navigate the chaotic corridors of SCHMEKEL, choosing your build to survive the Arcade machine's relentless bullet-hell. Every shot you fire will bounce back, adding layers of strategy and chaos to this indie action roguelike.
About this game
Welcome to the mainframe. SCHMEKEL drops you into a decaying digtal world inside an arcade machine.
This is a top-down roguelike bullet-heaven AND hell, where you are the architect of your own destruction.
Within the bounds of this machine, every bullet you fire bounces back.
Your goal: survive against the hordes of glitches and viruses that inhabit the arcade.
Adapt or be deleted. Every run offers an array of modifications and skills.
Experiment with diverse build paths to counter the evolving swarm: equip shield generators, boost your ricochet physics, or corrupt your own ammo for massive damage.
Find the perfect combinations to turn the arena’s geometry against the infection.
Compete against the world in a live, constantly updating global leaderboard.
Optimize your route, exploit multipliers, and boost your high score, until your name sits at the top of the list.
Find secret chambers and warped minigames. Hidden zones offer a chance to stack massive rewards, if you can find them.
IT'S GONNA BE A SLOTTER.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel: i5 7400 AMD: Ryzen 5 3600
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce 1650 or Radeon Rx 750
- Storage: 800 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Update 0.2.0
We're glad to share update 0.2.0 with you all. Here's what's changed:+ Global LeaderboardFrom now on all scores made in the SCHMEKEL demo will be recorded and available for all to see. Those who claim the top spots in this leaderboard will be rewarded ;)+ New MenusWe have added the ability to pause the demo mid run, adjust settings, and changed all menus to be more functional and traditional. No more quitting with alt+f4!+ Complete audio reworkSCHMEKEL got a new sonic indentity! new music, enemy screeches and attack SFX, and most importantly new bullet sounds.As always, we're waiting for your feedback on this current version as we keep working on adding exciting new features.Join our DiscordDemo Feedback FormRead full article on Community Announcements (Potatolord)Patch NotesOfficial
What to expect in demo update 0.2.0
Hey everyone, in the coming days a new demo version will be available for you to try out.The changes include:+ Global LeaderboardFrom now on all scores made in the SCHMEKEL demo will be recorded and available for all to see. Those who claim the top spots in this leaderboard will be rewarded ;) + New MenusWe have added the ability to pause the demo mid run, adjust settings, and changes all menus to be more functional and traditional. No more quitting with alt+f4!+ Complete audio reworkSCHMEKEL got a new sonic indentity! new music, enemy screeches and attack SFX, and most importantly new bullet sounds.Excited to deliver this and more to you soon!Read full article on Community Announcements (Potatolord)AnnouncementsOfficial
Welcome to the Arcade!
Hello world! Introducing SCHMEKEL.Hey everyone, for this first news post we will be writing about how you can currently experience SCHMEKEL and what to expect in the future!DemoCurrently our playable Demo features the core game loop - fighting virus-like enemies in an arena where all bullets ricochet, letting you experience the ramping chaos that is the core of SCHMEKEL.We have uploaded an announcement teaser featuring gameplay from our Demo:We have also officially opened our Discord community, where you can talk to us, join playtests, and help shape SCHMEKEL.Join our DiscordIf you've played the Demo and have some feedback to share, you can do so in our Discord or using this form: SCHMEKEL Demo FeedbackBullet Heaven FestWe are super glad to have joined the Bullet Heaven Fest, going until December 11th!The Future of SCHMEKELAs the Arcade progressively unlocks more of its parts for you to enjoy, here are some of the features you can expect future Demos and the eventual release to include:More in-run upgrades and deeper builds to express your favourite ways to break a gameMeta progression (out of run upgrades)Special rooms and minigamesMore enemy typesNarrative expansionCommunity challengesAnd more!You can expect to see updated Demos very soon™, until then, give the current Demo a try and let us know your thoughts!Read full article on Community Announcements (Potatolord)
