VectorSwarm

VectorSwarm is an in-development side-scrolling vector space shooter written in C with DefconDraw, inspired by Defender, R-Type, and Darius.

Screenshots

Features

• Vivid monochromatic graphics with different phospher choices!
• Pointless missions
• Momentum-based 2D ship control
• Your very own shipyard to tune your craft to perfection
• Procedural enemy waves with formation, swarm, and kamikaze behaviors
• Teletype wave announcements
• In-game synth-driven sound design and acoustics tuning UI

Install

Coming Soon

Build

cmake -S . -B build -DCMAKE_BUILD_TYPE=Release
cmake --build build -j

Run:

./build/VectorSwarm

Usage

This game is still in development. You can use the arrow keys and spacebar/left control to pilot the ship. n will load the next level. The number keys 1 through 5 will access various settings screens and l will open the level editor. Expect new releases often.

AMA with Commander Nick

What are the green squiggly lines at the bottom of the screen?

Space hills. Anymore dumb questions...

Is there any truth to the rumours that this game is a recruitment tool for an intergalactic spaceforce?

I can neither confirm nor deny that.