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Bob Warren · Published by Augmented Studios · Official site ↗
Content notice: There is no mention or depictions of any drugs, nudity, or harsh language. There is fantasy / sci fi creatures in the game like wraiths, skeletal ghost-like characters, Cyberpunk characters with metal augments, ugly monsters and mutants.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A brutal 16-bit sci-fi shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of the Sega Genesis. Fight across multiple worlds, upgrade your ship, and confront the forces behind the Augmentation Program.
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Action, Indie · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
About this game

IMMINENCE is a fast-paced side-scrolling shoot-’em-up inspired by the golden age of 16-bit gaming.
Built using real Sega Genesis development tools, IMMINENCE delivers authentic retro gameplay with modern polish, featuring intense combat, massive bosses, cinematic story sequences, and a dark science-fiction world filled with mystery.
You are a Piezo-Chemical Augment — a soldier enhanced beyond human limits — sent to fight a hostile rival across multiple planets.
Something is deeply wrong.
Fight through hostile environments and uncover the truth.

FEATURES
• Authentic 16-bit gameplay inspired by classic Genesis / Mega Drive shooters
• Multiple unique planets with different enemies, hazards, and bosses
• Large cinematic boss battles with unique attack patterns
• Upgrade system with shields, railgun, phase mode, and more
• Story-driven campaign with animated cutscenes and voice acting
• Original soundtrack with FM synthesis and retro sound design
• Multiple difficulty levels for casual and hardcore players
• Built using real Genesis hardware limitations for authentic feel
• CRT look and feel
• Tested on real Sega Genesis hardware
Travel across dangerous worlds including volcanic wastelands, desert warzones, deep-sea facilities, and abandoned research stations.
Each mission brings you closer to the truth — and to something far worse than a system malfunction.
IMMINENCE combines classic arcade-style gameplay with a dark science-fiction story inspired by 90s cyberpunk and 16-bit era shooters.

System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 11
- Processor: Intel 7350K
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1050ti
- Storage: 15 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: 11
- Processor: Intel 12700K
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1080
- Storage: 30 MB available space
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Upgrade the engine for the Brand!
Move to the Brand Engine! This produces native builds of the game to my custom and optimized engine! Now controllers are supported and a nice overlay to allow CRT/Full Screen toggles (via escape key and setting button on the controllers!)Read full article on Community Announcements (jedi.master)Patch NotesOfficial
Better assets
Better sounds for bosses, cleanup and better playRead full article on Community Announcements (jedi.master)Patch NotesOfficial
Small fixes, and performance enhancements
Made some small fixes post-launch for audio and stability. There were some performance enhancements for later game added as well.Read full article on Community Announcements (jedi.master)






