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Ludi Antiqui · Published by Ludi Antiqui
Content notice: This game contains minor profanity and sort of violent deaths.
9 user reviews — 100% positive (9 reviews) · 5 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven. Dodge dense Touhou-style patterns, face demanding boss fights, and uncover skill-based secrets in this tight retro experience. Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
Action, Indie, Free To Play · 2026 · More free games
Explore the intricate corridors of heaven as two angelic warriors fight through dense bullet hell patterns. Uncover skill-based secrets and survive demanding boss fights in this retro action game from Ludi Antiqui.
About this game
A short, free danmaku bullet hell following two gun-wielding angels as war unfolds in Heaven.
Paradise fractured when many celestial beings turned against God, falling as demons and plunging the realm into chaos, an incident that reshaped the heavens.
In this retro-styled bullet hell, you’ll shoot, dodge, and weave through dense curtains of fire as angels wield rifles, demons channel forbidden knowledge, and Paradise itself becomes a war-torn battlefield.
Medieval iconography mixes with Great War grit as chiptune hymns drive the action, pulling you through absurd theological drama and encounters with bizarre demons.
The tale follows Ariel, a clumsy angel who gets separated from her squadron, and Cassiel, who soon sets out to find her. Demonic experiments, ridiculous confrontations, and chaotic skirmishes unfold as the pair tries to reunite.
Short, focused, and skill-driven, the game features two main levels and an extra secret stage for players who want an extra challenge.
This is a complete, ad-free game released for free.
Survive the bullet hell and restore the bullet heaven!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E8200 / AMD FX-4100 or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GPU with OpenGL 3.3 or DirectX 10 support (e.g., Intel HD 4000)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any (OS-provided audio support)
Recommended
- OS: 10/11 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6600K / AMD Ryzen 5 1600 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 1050 / AMD RX 460 or equivalent with OpenGL 4.5 / DirectX 11 support
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 250 MB available space
- Sound Card: Any (OS-provided audio support)
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update July 31
-Fixed Ariel hit counter not resetting when boss battle restarts.-Restart option now restarts the level from the boss battle if reached.Read full article on Community Announcements (Ludi Antiqui)Patch NotesOfficial
The small update
Small UI improvements and small fixes.Read full article on Community Announcements (Ludi Antiqui)Patch NotesOfficial
Small fix after Score Cares Update
Hello We fixed an issue where Steam shortcuts could point to an old executable after the last update. Gameplay was unaffected. Thanks for your patience, and sorry about that!Read full article on Community Announcements (Ludi Antiqui)Patch NotesOfficial
Empyreus - Score Cares Update
After receiving some of your feedback, we decided it was worth expanding the game with a few additions and fixes. This update introduces a simple score system, along with point items and graze points to reward more daring play. On top of that, we’ve made several quality-of-life improvements to help make this short experience smoother and more enjoyable overall. We’re looking forward to seeing how high of a score you can reach. Full devlog:-Added score system-Added point items-Added graze mechanic-Added 2 seconds of invulnerability after using a bomb-Added visual feedback for invulnerability after respawn-Added a notice when attempting to use keyboard input in Angel’s Hand mode-Rocks can no longer be destroyed by shooting-Bombs now deal 10 damage to bosses-Fixed a window transparency issue that appeared on some systems (hopefully)-Removed the "unsightly" flower sprite that never should’ve been in the game in the first place-Minor fixes and tweaksRead full article on Community Announcements (Ludi Antiqui)AnnouncementsOfficial
Empyreus soundtrack is out
The Empyreus soundtrack is now available! Enjoy the chiptune hymns and a bonus track on: YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnU5Mw6u7CxlINVV1BhH1ZNwYniGJpGna&si=CY559HGPztlEKfxX Bandcamp: https://luntebc.bandcamp.com/album/empyreus-soundtrackRead full article on Community Announcements (Ludi Antiqui)
