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sssetheliss · Published by sssetheliss
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Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Defend the system core in this fast-paced cybernetic roguelite! Fight a self-merging digital virus, decrypt firewall nodes for powerful real-time subroutines, and defeat giant boss kernels. Spend credits on persistent hardware upgrades to survive the endless purge.
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About this game
Take control of an advanced security protocol and purge a corrupted network before the system suffers a total breakdown. In Cyber-Nanotech Horde Survivor, you face infinite waves of self-replicating nanotech viruses that adapt, grow, and merge to destroy your host system.
Will you build the ultimate firewall, or will your kernel panic?
KEY FEATURES
THE MERGING HORDE: DYNAMIC ENEMY EVOLUTION
The virus doesn't just swarm—it merges. When glitch entities collide, they fuse into larger, mutated security threats with amplified health, speed, and damage. Defeating merged enemies rewards you with massive, multi-tiered XP gems that shift color as they combine, yielding high-multiplier scoring opportunities.DECRYPT FIREWALLS IN REAL-TIME
Collect Decryption Keys from fallen mini-bosses and decrypt system nodes on the fly. Real-time decryption grants access to emergency cybernetic payloads: Overcharges, Force Stacks, and Overclocks to turn the tide of battle.SPECIALIZED SECURITY CLASSES & WEAPONS
Choose your defense daemon:Cypher: A robust build utilizing high-frequency pulse weapons and defensive vortex barriers.
Spark Weaver: A glass-cannon archetype focused on chain lightning. Upgrade your jump range, initial targeting distance, and projectile counts to arc electric devastation across entire server racks.
SYSTEM RUNNING HOT (ENDLESS MODE)
Test your hardware limits. Surpass the standard waves and activate Endless Mode. With the spawner running hot, face a Glitch Sentinel mini-boss every 60 seconds and survive a colossal Corrupted Kernel boss every 10 minutes.ARCHIVES LOGS & SYSTEM SCOREBOARD
Every run is logged. The System Archives detail your performance based on network threat level, survival duration, and enemies purged. Compete against your local highscores to optimize your routing.PERSISTENT HARDWARE UPGRADES
Collect Meta-Credits from your runs to purchase permanent CPU and memory upgrades. Optimize your core statistics—including Attack Speed, Movement Rate, Magnet Range, Damage Output, and Health Regeneration—to face higher-level threats.
CYBER-NEON AESTHETICS
Immerse yourself in a vector-art grid landscape, complete with rotating glowing wireframe boss entities, glitch camera shakes, and a retro-cyber soundtrack that pumps system energy directly into your keyboard.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-6100 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 or equivalent
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 530 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 730 / AMD Radeon R7 240 (with OpenGL 3.3+ support)
- Storage: 150 MB available space
- Additional Notes: Optimized for 1080p, 60 FPS gameplay using Godot's GL Compatibility Renderer
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
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Release Notes (Version 1.1.0)
Welcome to the new major update of Cyber-Nanotech Horde Survivor! Version 1.1.0 introduces a massive new meta-progression layer with the Cyber-Hardware Inventory & Upgrade System and consolidated menu terminals. Below is the complete list of new features and improvements included in this update: 💾 Cyber-Hardware Inventory & Upgrade System In-Run Drops & Currency: Defeated hostiles now have a 10% chance to drop Data Fragments. Collect them during your runs to decrypt powerful rewards. Cyberware Bay: Access a brand-new out-of-run customization deck featuring 10 equipment slots: CPU, GPU, Motherboard, RAM 1, RAM 2, Storage 1, Storage 2, Network Card, Power Supply, and Cooler. \Decryption Terminal: Spend your collected Data Fragments to decrypt hardware storage packs across three tiers: Basic Container (50 fragments), Secure Mainframe Pack (150 fragments), and Classified Encrypted Drive (400 fragments) to roll for random hardware items. Bulk Decryption (x10 Packs): Purchase 10 packs in bulk for the price of 9! Spend ◆ 450 (Basic), ◆ 1350 (Secure), or ◆ 3600 (Classified) Data Fragments to align 10 sectors simultaneously and roll 10 randomized modules at once. Item Inspector & Scrap Upgrades: Salvage unwanted gear for Hardware Scrap, then use it to level up your equipped items (up to Level 100). Rarity Ascension: Once a piece of hardware reaches Level 100, ascend its rarity tier (Common -> Uncommon -> Rare -> Epic -> Legendary) using scrap to reset its level to 1, boost its base stats by +50%, and unlock a new stat line or powerful gameplay perk! Powerful Legendary Perks: Equip high-rarity hardware to trigger unique gameplay behavior: Static Discharge (CPU): Dash triggers a high-damage shockwave. Photon Overdrive (GPU): Hits have a 5% chance to temporarily double your projectile count. Split Pipeline (Motherboard): Projectiles gain a 15% chance to bounce on impact. Double Yield Protocol (Storage): XP gems have a 10% chance to reward double experience. Emergency Reboot (Po...Read full article on Community Announcements (sssetheliss)AnnouncementsOfficial
Release Notes (Version 1.0.0)
Steam Announcement: Release Notes (Version 1.0.0) Welcome to the official launch release of Cyber-Nanotech Horde Survivor! We are thrilled to present version 1.0.0, featuring full Steamworks integration, Windows, Linux, and macOS cross-platform support, optimized PC controls, advanced progression systems, weapon fusions, and active abilities. Below is the complete list of features and improvements included in the launch version: 🔀 Glitch Synergies (Weapon Fusions & Recycling)Max-Rank Weapon Fusions: Combine max-level weapons mid-run to unlock ultimate synergy weapons: Pulse Detonator: Combines Neon Blaster & Fusion Rocket into cyan splash damage explosions. Tesla Vortex: Combines Spark Weaver & Data Vortex into a chain-lightning gravitation singularity field. Arsenal Recycler: Activating a weapon fusion frees up their slot and recycles component weapons back into the random card upgrade pool at level 1, allowing you to re-build your arsenal! ⚡ Tactical Dash Active AbilityActive Invincibility Dash: All chassis can perform an active blink (bound to Shift or Space). Mechanics: Grants a 2.5x speed boost, trail shadow effects, and complete invincibility for 0.25 seconds. Recharges over 10 seconds. HUD Indicator: Added a dynamic, neon progress bar to track dash cooldown and charge state. 📡 Network Intrusion Events (Endless Mode)Decryption Zones: Green capture zones spawned dynamically in Endless Mode. Stay inside for 10s to obtain a Kernel Shard payload. Memory Leaks: Red floor grids dealing tick damage that bypasses invincibility. Double Spawn Swarms: Spawners run at at least 2x spawn speed during intrusion events. Infinite Scaling & Boss Defeat Overrides: Defeating the Corrupted Kernel boss during Endless runs no longer triggers the victory sequence. Instead, it scales the threat level dynamically by +1.0 (+0.1 for Sentinel mini-bosses) to scale runtime difficulty infinitely. 🛒 Kernel Modifications Shop & Meta CurrencyKernel Shards: Collect a new meta-currency dropped b...Read full article on Community Announcements (sssetheliss)
