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R_Games · Published by R_Games · Official site ↗
Mixed — 50% positive (16 reviews) · 24 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines. Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
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Action, Adventure, Indie · 2018 · More under £5 games
INSPACE 2980 transports you to the neon-lit skies of 2980 for an action-packed adventure. Pilot your ship through dynamic missions, battling foes and unraveling mysteries that threaten the galaxy's fate.
About this game

INSPACE 2980 is a stylish and dynamic SHMUP from the 16-bit era of games consoles and arcade machines.
Take part in an exciting adventure and save the galaxy! Once again!
Dynamic battles.
The endless stream of various enemies won’t let you rest until the very end of the battle.
Upgrades and power-ups.
Ten characteristics of the ship, which can be improved, as well as many power-ups that will enable you to deal more effectively with hordes of enemies.
Support drones.
Drones will help you survive even the fiercest battles. They will repair your ship or help you destroy the enemy.
Special Abilities.
With the help of special abilities, you will be able to handle even the most difficult tasks!
Various kinds of weapons.
Missiles, laser beams, electric discharges, plasma guns. You'll find a strategy for any enemy!
Different enemies and bosses.
A large number of different enemy units, with different appearances and behavior.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: 2.0 GHZ
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: 512 MB NVidia or AMD graphics card
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Update v. 1.3
Almost 8 years after release and 1,000 copies sold, I decided to release this update to make the game a little better!All achievements are working! I fully played through the game myself to make sure.Removed the annoying VHS effect.Fixed high refresh rate issues (120Hz+ monitors).Significantly reduced the cost of upgrades.XP points no longer reset when restarting a failed mission.Torpedo now deals more damage.Added a "Magnet" item that pulls all XP crystals on screen.Greatly increased the amount of score points received (needed for three achievements)."Thumbs up!" and "Amazing!" achievements now unlock by completing just the final mission on the respective difficulty.Read full article on Community Announcements (LK4D4)AnnouncementsOfficial
Waterpunk: Through the Rust. The demo is now available!
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42649836/90e938c09b2461489ac273fe8d43793e8e6fac3b.png I am pleased to announce that the demo version of my new game, which I have been working on for about a year, is finally available for download! Waterpunk: Through the Rust is a roguelite action game set in a post-apocalyptic water world. Shape your strategy by choosing which abilities shine by day and which awaken at night. In the demo version, you can: - The first biome, consisting of three randomly generated levels - The first boss - More than 30 upgrades (passive perks) - 10 types of weapons - 7 gadgets (active perks) https://store.steampowered.com/app/3859430/Read full article on Community Announcements (LK4D4)AnnouncementsOfficial
Zero Protocol will be initiated in 7 days!
https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/42649836/97d5f872164e57fe98236033ea884786eb54b5e6.png The Zero Protocol procedure is initiated in case of dangerous emergency situations at the IAS complex. The administration of the complex highly recommends that you prepare for this and add the game to your wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/2840250/ZERO_PROTOCOL/Read full article on Community Announcements (LK4D4)AnnouncementsOfficial
The demo version of my new game is now available!
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