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Horizon Shift
Developer Flump Studios
Horizon Shift is an explosive wave based single screen shooter with a ton of new ideas and platformer elements. Do what it takes to protect your horizon from the ever encroaching enemy attack! From the Steam store page
144 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Jan 28, 2026 · last updated Oct 8, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
83
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120 positive · 24 negative
95% range 76–89%
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Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
253 of 328 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What people are saying
Summary pending — the reactions are listed below.
Reactions
60 of 144 · most liked firstWith a distinctive Namco feel, Horizon Shift is one of the most accomplished arcade games since Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+. You can think in Space Invaders Extreme going to bed with Donkey Kong Horizon Shift is one of the most brilliant single screen shmups ever created, that it’s heavily influenced by Taito contemporary classics like Space Invaders Extreme. But it also succeeds on putting a lot of masterful new design ideas on the table, trying to break the player’s preconceptions…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Edit: This is a labor-of-love for the developer, and it shows. They are very active and interested in community input - this cannot be valued highly enough. With that being said, unfortunately I don't see the magic that everyone else sees with Horizon Shift. I have tried several times to get into it, and all I can see is a subpar arcade shooter. While the axis-flipping mechanic is not new, the game does bring some interesting platforming mechanics into play complete with enemies being able to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horizon Shift is a seriously impressive bit of SHMUP. Fierce and fresh, it rejuvenates ideas from classic shooters with a sensational twist of its own.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game was reviewed using a code sent by the developer. Horizon Shift is a bullet-hell wave based shooter. You are essentially on your horizon (no surprises) with your little space ship/gunner. The game play is very similar to that of Space Invaders except you have to do it on two sides of the horizon which at the best of times is a hectic war. You can collect powerups, sheilds and if you kill enough enemies, you get a "wipe the board" abilitiy which is a life saver at times. The graphics…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Meh it's a mash up of two different classic arcade styles that unfortunately didn't really tickle my pickle. It feels tedious and quite overwhelming making the experience kind of stressful. Between that and the uninspired retro art style I really didn't enjoy this one like I thought I would. :-(
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bringing back the Arcade Style Shooters Ok Horizon Shift is a throw back to the Space Invaders days. There is a Line in the middle and you must kill things wile fliping back and forth and jumping trying to avoid the bad guys from the horizon line in the middle.The bad guys can brake the line also so you need to jump and try and kill as many as you can to end the round.The boss fights can be very challenging and will keep you on your toes. Being a kid from the 80s Arcade days this ones got my…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My playtime: 96.8h (based on steam, 100% achievements) Grindy Achievement(s): No. Optional Achievement(s): Yes (9 achievements). Difficult Achievement(s): Yes (5 achievements; the game is difficult). Intro Horizon Shift is a combination of bullet hell and platformer with a brick breaker minigame. The game has 34 main levels in total. Pros: - 7 modes - You can customize the game speed - Unique boss fights - Powerups Cons: - Performance issues - Some levels rely on luck to complete - You can…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In the interest of fairness and honesty, I will start by saying that I was gifted this game. I will do my best not to let that cloud my review. This game is a very interesting marriage of features from old school arcade games, mostly shoot em ups. The visuals seem to be inspired by asteroids, while the game play is inspired by numerous other games, from some rail games like space invaders to some elements of bullet hell games, to reflexive game play and decision making that seems to be unique…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Disclaimer: Do you miss arcade games with unique and easily differentiate mechanics and being hard as heck on purpose so as to drain your quarter money but lament at the lack of such games ever since the videogame industry crashed and got revived by adventure games and its ilk? Well look no further than Horizon Shift. Special Edition Review: Horizon Shift [Real Review Below] I tried.. I tried so hard, tears were welling down my face when as I tried the same stage over and over and over…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →(Disclaimer : Review copy supplied by the developer) ... Heeeeey, this looks like a Ping Pong Table. Wait, what's with the asteroids, why am I being shot at?!?!... It all starts so gently, you get placed on the centerline of what looks like a giant ping pong table that has had its' net removed. The game has a distinctly neon feel to it, with lots of wireframe overlaid over a 3D background and a thumping dance track that settles you in, you are told that the right thumbstick will flip you so…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's got to be hard to make a shooter that gets some attention these days. There's just such a huge glut of them that they need something really special to stand out from the crowd. Horizon Shift goes in a direction that I've certainly never seen before, mixing in platforming elements of all things to an otherwise Geometry Wars-y design. And while it still might not be hugely groundbreaking, it can keep you busy with some quality shooting. Horizon Shift has you commanding a simple…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's good, but not Fallout 4 good.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man from the 80s i have Arcade in my Blood so recommend it. And this Soundtrack is awsome and not a boring 8bit Chiptune.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horizon Shift is a game that I recommend because: - is a method to banish boredom - have trading cards - have action - is indie Enjoy!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Target Audience: SHMUP fans wanting something different. Summary: Horizon Shift is a great twist on the shoot em up genre that feels like a breath of fresh air for the genre. The added mechanics add a bit of depth to the gameplay that I haven't seen in the genre, and it adds elements of platforming that makes strategic defense of your Horizon (the middle line of the screen that you move upon) rather important, due to it being able to be destroyed. Uniqueness in Enemy and variation of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Frustrating AF. Collisions are much bigger than visual ships/projectiles. If you have crab pincers instead of hands like I do, only pain awaits you in this game. To clarify, I'm not big fan of that type of games, but I played much better ones.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very funny and challenging
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Are you the type of person who can pat their head and rub their stomach? This is the gaming version of that. Horizon Shift is a very difficult game to say the freaking least. Albeit I suck at these types of games. First the fluff. The music is up to par with beats and songs that get your heart pumping and get you into a rhythm. Graphically the game is suited to what is needed. It doesn't distract your eyes or draw unwanted attention away from whats important. Staying alive. There is a fair…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horizon Shift offers twofold horizontal planes, amazing music, and a variegated presentation. Although challenging, Horizon Shift is incredibly fast-paced, addictive, and just plain fun. You are always trying to beat your own personal high score, or the high scores of friends. At the price point, Horizon Shift is a perfect addition to your collection if you're a fan of vector, retro, arcade-like games that have that old school difficulty alongside it. Be sure to pick the soundtrack up with it,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game satisfies the nostalgic old shooter games, like Galaga, with an added horizontality of a center base line that you can flip on to shoot enemies above and below the line. Defend yourself from enemies that will shoot and destroy you, or parts of the platform you're on and if you let the latter happen - well the game gets harder! There's several different game modes, and options (waves, speed, effects, etc.) for each game mode makes it very flexible to your preference of gameplay. My…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The only thing worse than this is watching anything on tv or watching any movies because everything is either blatantly leftist or subliminally leftist. This game? Totally SUCKS.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Two questions... 1) How has this game gotten such little exposure and hype here on Steam? and 2) How the heck have I missed this amazing little gem for this long after it launched more than two years ago? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4dNCtByrNM&feature=youtu.be Beautiful Game, period. It's easy to see and feel passion by the developer to create an amazingly fun and quality game that combines so many of the old school great arcade classic action games into one helluva new game today! I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it's basically a mix of atari and space invader. the controls are arrow keys, z,x and space. atfull price i wouldn't recommend it, there's a lot of flash games on the internet that provides similar gameplay. at discounted pricing, it's a time filler you can add to your collection if retro-style games is your thing.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →surprisingly fun, grab it on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very very very very very good game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You know, for a genre that's supposed to be "dead" according to some, there sure are alot of shmups these days. I can think of tons of great ones on the PC, shmups of all types, from traditional to bullet-hell and otherwise, and then there's the mobile scene... who coulda known that it would turn out to be totally perfect for that genre? Well, with a tablet anyway. Even hyper-difficult bullet-hell games tend to be great on there. But really, there's tons of them now and more keep coming.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a rather nicely made little arcade shooter in the style of classic coin-op machines of the 80s. It's not just a simple remake, though - it brings some new ideas on the table. At first glance it resembles a space invaders that is mirrored at the ground line. Your mission: defend the horizon against waves of all kinds of alien crafts and other objects that fall into several color-coded categories. Beset from both above and below, you can swivel up and down, slide and jump and collect…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is an amazing bullet hell. One of the most interesting things about this game though is the different enemy types. Usually a different color means a completely different purpose. Some enemies will crash into & break parts (sometimes the entire) of your horizon, while other land & walk along it, creating obstacles that you must jump over. Then there's the traditional enemy that will just shoot you. It's extremely easy to get caught up by a certain enemy, & while you shoot it, maybe a crab…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What to say about Horizon Shift? Well it's a badass shoot em up by Flump Studios and published by KISS Ltd. If you like a mixture of classic shoot em ups like Asteroids, Tempest 2000, with a side of later shoot em ups like Geometry Wars, with a whole ass kicking of bullet hell shooter style to your game, Horizon Shift is what you want. Not only that, there is even some platformer elements in this game that makes Horizon Shift even more exciting. It can be tough, but being tough is not a bad…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Horizon shift is one of those "what if" kind of games that really bends what people typically think when it comes to a genre. It combines elements from bullet hell shooters, and basic platforming elements (Being able to jump) Along with this, a totally unique yet simple idea of having a middle line be your playing field. The controls are great, the visuals are pumping and the music is really rad. Jason Heine of the EMU review really did a great job with this one. Really worth picking up.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a retro neon/minimalist themed single screen shoot'em'up in the style of Space Invaders from the 1980s. The gimmick here is that you control your shooter on a band in the middle of the screen and you must flip between shooting "above" and "below" your position on the clothesline. Be careful or the enemies will shoot out part of your clothesline, then you will fall off! While the developers may have been passionate about their project, passion and quality are not the same thing (if…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →1 - ) Open Idle Master. 2 - ) Drop cards. 3 - ) Sell them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game 10/10 great dev looks after the community
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A cool little game with a lot of polish, well worth the price in my opinion. Nothing too in-depth just a fun bullet-hell platformer/shooter to kill some time with!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →awesome blend of that retro arcade-style addictive gameplay with modern game design elements. The main mechanic is switching your orientation on this horizon line as you shoot enemies coming from all angles. Pros - The game has a great retro feel to it with neon-on-black art style - Music tracks chosen for the game are perfect. - The title is easy for beginners to schmups to grasp, but can ramp up to challenge any veteran. - Multiple modes of gameplay and leaderboards. cons - A somewhat…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Um jogo fantástico, extremamente difícil, mais difícil que super meat boy e mais fácil do que o dark world do mesmo jogo; É um hell bullet, com um conceito novo; a tela tem dois lados para defender, a nave pula entre outras coisas. O desenvolvedor é atencioso e responde pessoalmente suas dúvidas, aconselho fortemente a compra. Som fantástico!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ok - I am not very well versed with shooter or bullet hell games, but for what it's worth, I have NEVER played anything like this. It's like if Robotron, Arkanoid and Space Invaders got sucked into a Tempest brand blender and this GLORIOUS thing came tumbling out to give you a swift kick in the ass. This game demands that your brain be carved into three different parts - each one cooperating with the other while fighting its own frantic battle for survival. Top notch arcade-y presentation…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A game worth checking out especially at this price. It's a great shooter where you are literally in the middle of the action trying to defend enemies from below and above you. If you are a fan of trying to beat your high scores or other people then this game is for you. It's got a nice challenge (but still fun) that makes you want to keep trying and trying again. The music is also great listen that gets you into the zone when blasting away the various enemies.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A beautiful shooter with a retro arcade feel and super cool neon vector graphics. I love the premise of being able to shoot upwards or downwards with enemies coming from all angles. This makes for some interesting tactics and great boss battles. There are also tons of options and different modes to try so you get a LOT of game for your money. Well worth a buy!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Video Review here: https://youtu.be/xbTxvjvnevA Let me start by saying that if you get your kicks from fast paced action, explosive energy, and the frusration of constantly trying to one up your fiends or your own personal best, Horizon Shift is for you. If you fall into this categoy you can stop reading now and just go buy the game, seriously it's pretty awesome and very addicting. After finding my bairings, I couldn't put the thing down and found myself lost in a world of bright lights,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It is exactly what it looks like, a tight, intense retro-style single screen shooter with a throbbing soundtrack and arcadey feel. Comparisons to Tempest are obvious and warranted. No padding, as clean, simple but also addicting as they come, with many interesting game modes to try. Full review in video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JB5Bh4H5lB0
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is fun as hell & at the same time its hard as hell its a simple yet fun game down very well. based on what the game has i give this game an 9.3 out of 10 an amazing indie shooter.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a great game if you love old classic 70s Arcade Shoot 'em ups and are wanting something like in the 70s but with a new twist. The stages, Bosses and Bonusstages aswell as the music are very well done. The artstyle looks nice and clean and the game also allows you to play with different visual styles (for example CRT style or Pixel style). Xbox gamepads are supported and work well (I would recommend using a gamepad for this game). Only downside is that the loading time when starting the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is an exercise in frustration. The movement is irritating to put it nicely as you'll attempt to move small bits to dodge projectiles and end up sliding in whichever direction at mach speeds. I've fallen through the horizon platform at least 10 times when it transitions from a boss to a bonus stage. Hit boxes aren't right either. If you're going to buy a game for $5 dollars just buy anything else or be unlucky enough to get this in a humble bundle like me! Also how does something so…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Meh didn't do it for me. I do feel the passion that this dev has for game development which was nice to see!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I have never played this. But this game is good for Steam Idle Master , so I recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While hardly genre defining Horizon Shift is a worthy homage to the vintage static screen arcade space shooter scene that even tips its hat to the late, great breakout. Fans of the genre should buy without hesitation, as for those on the fence, know the game is challenging, but not brutal, learn the waves and persist, it's a game of skill and with patience you will get a little further with each play and eventually, you will beat it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A very cool old school space shooter that includes some interesting powerups, boss fights and even has a bonus stage that people will definitely recognize if you were from the 80's or maybe it was earlier even. The music and sound effects totally fit the game and the options on how you can make the game look are plenty. In regards to difficulty well I am finding it hard enough but I will just say I am a bad gamer. I have only played this for a short time though and with this I know I can get…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Make an easy/casual mode plz or Gimme more powerups, ITS TOO HARD, WHY SO HARD, I PRAY WONG TIME, AND STILL TOOO HARD WHY U MAKE ME TRY SO HARD?!?!? If u make powerups more attainable, I'LL SEND NUDES :)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nope, nope and again nope.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It has some key flaws that make it too difficult to play through later levels, but the foundation is good. Would only recommend for a casual play of the game. Past the third boss, relies a little too much on luck thanks to power ups being a very low chance on kill to drop. If the roaming lasers had a lower duration similar to the cross spinning lasers and if the power ups were tied to a more stable method, would be a game to highly recommend. Because I'm grading for what the game is and not…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Generic side scrolling space shooter with bland uninspired design. Not worth the current 6 euros. Other than that it's fast paced gameplay somewhat justifies for such genre's hard core fans to buy this game only if drops the price drastically.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A SHMUP where your ship has the ability to double jump. Ground-breaking! No for real the ground breakes apart. The music and graphics worth the price of admission alone. My arcade addiction just got a sweet juicy indie to feast on. pew pew Top and bottom friendly shooter. Very progressive.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wow, I really enjoyed this game, despite being terrible at shooters. This is a stylish, tough, but fair shooter (albeit with challenge beyond my meager abilities). The graphics are simple, but stylish, and very effective. The horizon mechanic, which compels you to defend both the top and bottom halves of the playing field, is very well done. I liked the thumping, electronic soundtrack as well. I dunno how much more time I will be spending with this one, as I kinda hit a wall in terms of…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A Review Code Was Provided by Kiss Ltd. Hello everybody, Shaun Meyers (Kyo Akiara) here from Universal Gaming Reviews to bring you a short summary from our full review for Horizon Shift. If you'd like to read our full review for the game you can find it here: http://www.universalgamingreviews.com/horizon-shift-overview-and-review/ Horizon Shift is a mixture of multiple classic games like Asteroids, Galaga and Breakout and by combining these different games it creates one intense and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's a couple quick things to know about Horizon Shift before you pick it up, which I definitely recommend doing. One: the jump does come in handy so don't worry about it for the first few waves. Two: this isn't something that you can just beat in one sitting unless you're among the elite SHMUP gamers out there. Take some time to learn its nuances, and you'll start to survive longer and longer. This is when the game starts to really hit its stride. Three: it's a spiritual successor to another…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is Geometry Wars, Tempest and Galaga thrown into a blender and turned into an amazing, fun and very addicting arcade style shooter. The game offers a fair challenge while at the same time delivering a kickass soundtrack to blast into your ears! Don't believe me? I had the chance to sit down with the Head of Public Relations and play this game, here is a link to the YouTube video we made! :D - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qk0HoYxDlU
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Frenetic, smashing, and a brillo twist on your traditional schmup.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game, Bit of a new spin on the shooter genre and really Challenging. Also a Great soundtrack to accompany it. Highly recommended from little old me!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So much fun! The perfect mix of familiar mechanics and brand new, completely original ideas. Challenges what you expect from a shmup and achieves the immense task of moving such a well established genre forwards and making it fresh and exciting again. Absolutely solid game design that the big studios could learn a thing or two (or three) from. Worth every penny and then some. Buy it!!
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