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Goodaboutgames · Published by Goodaboutgames
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Data Strafer is a chaotic bullet hell shoot 'em up that tasks you with infiltrating a network to destroy forbidden knowledge. Defeat enemies to absorb their power and activate your own upgrades.
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Navigate Data Strafer's intense bullet hell challenges as you infiltrate a network to destroy forbidden knowledge. Each enemy defeated grants upgrades to help you progress through the game's complex corridors.
About this game
Chaotic Bullet Hell
Data Strafer is a chaotic bullet hell shoot 'em up that tasks you with infiltrating a network to destroy forbidden knowledge. Battle a large verity of enemies and bosses. Defeat enemies to absorb their power and activate your own upgrades.
Strategic Upgrade System
Data Strafer features a unique upgrade system that lets you customize the strength of each upgrade. Assign your upgrades to the power deck. As a fight progresses, the power you gain will activate each upgrade sequentially. But when an upgrade activates, it will be stronger if it is further along the power deck!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: intel core i7
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1060
- Storage: 620 MB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Steam Next Fest Update
In preparation for Steam Next Fest, I pushed an update that should fix a few issues as well as add a fun new weapon for you to use. Bugfixes: Fixes some audio issues.Fixed an issue where the level would not end.Fixed an issue where enemies would get stuck bright white after getting hit.Other various fixes. Changes: Increased the strength of the edge guard. You should not fall off now unless you launch yourself into the void.Gave the power orbs some particles based on how high of value they are.Slightly widened The Long Mile.Adjusted the health of some enemies.Added a V-sync option. Content: Added a new weapon: Scissor CannonRead full article on Community Announcements (sylvestergamedev)Patch NotesOfficial
Demo Patch Notes
The demo has been out for around a week now and I got some good feedback about it. I pushed some updates over the last week to address issues as they were brought to my attention. Some of you also gave me some good suggestions on features I could add to make the game feel better. Patch Notes: Fixed multiple issues involving the cursor.Limited the bounds of the overworld map to only what is visible to the player.Fixed an issue where power orbs combining would cause lag.Reduced the radius of edge guard while the player is still on the ground.Changed upgrade description texts to help clarify how they work.Increased the weight of dragons.Added a "How to Play" section in the menu to give more detail about game mechanics.Added some juicy features (screen shake, rumble).Updated particle effects. If you find any more issues, or have suggestions, please let me know about them in the community discussion forums.Read full article on Community Announcements (sylvestergamedev)AnnouncementsOfficial
Data Strafer Demo Release.
The demo for Data Strafer has officially been released! I am so excited to share what I have been working on with you. The demo will let you play through the first zone of the game. It has 13 levels and a boss fight. The demo also includes 10 unlockable upgrades for you to find. This is just a small taste of what Data Strafer has to offer. I have so many more fun and challenging mechanics and enemies planned for the full release. Please take the time to offer some feedback, suggestions, or point out any bugs you find.Read full article on Community Announcements (sylvestergamedev)
