ARCADES // DEEP SPACE

CATAPHRACT

FIGHT. SALVAGE. UPGRADE. SURVIVE.

01 / MISSION BRIEF

Stranded. Outnumbered. Not defeated.

Your ship has crash-landed on a hostile alien world. Relentless robotic enemies close in, your hull is damaged, and the resources you need are scattered across the battlefield.

Every wreck is a chance to fight back.

CATAPHRACT is a retro-inspired, vertical-scrolling space shooter with roguelite progression. Fight through enemy waves, collect Scrap and Alloy, then spend your haul repairing and upgrading your ship. Survive each mission and carry your progress into the next sortie.

02 / FIELD CAPABILITIES

A run is only the beginning.

• Arcade combat — fast, vertical shooting inspired by classic space shooters.
• Enemy formations — seven distinct formations with varied attack patterns.
• Salvage under fire — destroy enemy ships and ground targets to collect Scrap and Alloy.
• Build up your fighter — invest resources in repairs, weapons, and defensive systems.
• Persistent progression — resources and purchased upgrades carry between missions.
• Risk and reward — secure your haul by completing a mission; ship destruction means recovering only part of it.
• Combat feedback — enemy ships collide with your fighter, while the shield generator visibly responds to incoming hits.
• Quick missions — short, intense sorties built for repeated runs.

03 / FLIGHT CONTROLS

Take the controls.

W / A / S / D or Arrow Keys — Move

Space — Fire

04 / DEVELOPMENT STATUS

Early Alpha · Active Development

CATAPHRACT is an independent hobby project and an early playable prototype. Its core loop is in place: combat, resource collection, ship repairs, and initial upgrades. Graphics, balance, and mechanics are still evolving.

Planned for future development: additional enemies, deeper progression, base construction, crafting, and expanded content.