Community28 Aug 2026Everyone Needs a Cute Space Cat in Their Life! 🐾Can you believe it’s almost been a whole month since Astro Burn blasted off? Time flies when you're dodging lasers and saving the universe! Let’s be honest for a second: life is tough, but it’s a whole lot better when you’ve got a brave, ridiculously cute space cat taking down cosmic menaces just to save the day. We all deserve a little hero who purrs in the face of danger. 🐈⬛ A massive, hear…
The day is finally here! After months of hard work, incredible community feedback, and endless passion Astro Burn is OUT NOW! 🐾 From day one, our mission was simple: build a dynamic, thrilling cosmic shooter that everyone can jump into, enjoy, and master - packed with pure arcade action, an absolute banger of a soundtrack, and lots of space kittens to save. 🐈⬛ Here is a look at everything wa…
This update is packed with some of the biggest gameplay improvements we’ve made so far, all inspired by your feedback. Thank you to everyone who has been playing, streaming, sharing screenshots, and telling us what you’d love to see next. 🐾 NEW: Competitive Co-op Mode Think you’re the better pilot? Our brand-new Competitive Co-op Mode is now live! Every match randomly spins through the game’s…
Shmups are known for being visually intense, fast-paced, and packed with flashing colors. But for many color-blind and visually impaired players, that beautiful cosmic chaos can make the action incredibly difficult to follow. We want Astro Burn to be an adventure everyone can enjoy, which is why I’ve been researching game accessibility for quite some time now. After receiving some fantastic, de…
We have been working hard behind the scenes to bring you an absolute monster of an update. We have packed this release with brand-new features, quality-of-life improvements, and a few delightfully bonkers surprises. Here is everything new in the latest version of Astro Burn! 📺 New Feature: Cat TV Mode A game starring a space cat simply had to include something for real-life cats too! Introduci…
Hold onto your whiskers, crew! The ultimate next-gen hardware is arriving in just one week , and we have some absolutely claw-some news to kick off the countdown: Astro Burn is already officially VERIFIED for the upcoming Steam Machine! When you get your hands on the console next week, our space-cat cute-’em-up will be fully optimized and ready to launch into maximum cosmic chaos from day one.…
Purr-fect timing, crew! We have some absolutely claw-some news to share. Astro Burn is now Steam Deck Verified! That means our cosmic cute-’em-up runs flawlessly on Valve's handheld, bringing full controller support, crisp readable text, and smooth space-cat performance directly to your paws. Sharpen Your Claws for Summer Whether you are lounging like a lazy cat in the sun, traveling, or just c…
One of the most important steps in making a game truly accessible is ensuring players around the world can enjoy it in their own language. That is why we are absolutely thrilled to announce that: Astro Burn is now fully localised! When you load up the game after this update, the first thing you will see is a brand-new Language Selection Screen (which you can also access anytime from the main ga…
The wait is over! The Steam Bullet festival has officially started, and Astro Burn is right in the middle of the action! 🐾 To celebrate this awesome event dedicated to dodging, blasting, and bullet-filled chaos, we are running a 20% DISCOUNT on our Early Access version throughout the entire festival! Jump into the Cockpit Now There has never been a better time to jump into Early Access and joi…
Still buzzing from an absolutely incredible weekend at TwitchCon, I woke up this morning to some mind-blowing news. Astro Burn has been featured on IGN Live! Not only is our space kitty part of the main IGN Live event on June 6th–7th, but we are also featured right on the official IGN Live Steam page! As an indie developer, this is a massive milestone for both Beyond The Pixels® and our awesome…
Hello, cosmic co-pilots! We are back with another packed update based straight on your feedback. The cute-’em-up chaos just got faster, slicker, and much more satisfying. Here is what’s new in v1.9 : 🏎️ Introducing: Speed Zones! The speedrunners asked for it… and we delivered! We have divided the screen into 3 distinct movement zones to give you ultimate control over your pacing and strategies…
🚀 THE ASTRO BURN KICKSTARTER IS OFFICIALLY LIVE! 🐾 This is it - the moment where we take this feline odyssey to the next level. I have poured my heart into the Early Access, but now I need your help to make Astro Burn the ultimate tribute to retro gaming and cosmic chaos. Why back us? 💿 Physical Editions: Yes, the rumors are true! Grab a physical copy for your collection. 🐈 Immortalize your…
It is a dream come true to see so many of you piloting through the galaxy! Based on mountains of your fantastic feedback, the red laser pointer has directed us to our most important update yet. Here is what’s new in v.18 : 🛠️ Improvements & Refinements · New Scoring System: We want you to feel rewarded! Now, it’s crystal clear when you’ve achieved a Perfect Score Run or a new Hi-Score . Each l…
Love for the 90s golden age of gaming inspired Beyond the Pixels founder / Game Dev HaZ Dulull and set him on course to create the upcoming Cute ‘Em Up title, Astro Burn . But the Super Famicom era wasn’t only about the games, it was the whole experience. From holding the box in your hands and delighting in an instruction manual packed with artwork, to blowing the dust off the cartridge, slotti…
Notable known Issues: · Achievements not working properly. · Audio of weapons shooting was so repetitive and annoying. Full patch notes: · We now have updated the achievements with brand new ones and you unlock them after completing stages 0, 1, 2,3,4 and 5. · there will be more achievements added soon for other levels + for defeating bosses and other things like fastest level time and more! ·…
🐾 The First Pawsome Patch is Live! A huge thank you to everyone who jumped into Astro Burn on day one! Your energy has been incredible. I have been watching the streams and reading your reports, and it is time for our first round of polish to make this journey even smoother. Here is what was changed in today's update: · Updates and Fixes to Score Leaderboard and Analytics. · Hotfix Unlocking L…
The wait is over! Astro Burn has officially landed in Early Access. But this is just the beginning of our feline space odyssey. Early Access is all about sharpening our claws and shaping the galaxy together. I am working hard to turn this into the most delightfully bonkers cute-em-up in the universe! Here is the pawsome plan for what is coming next: Gameplay & Content: Expanding the Territory ·…
Wow—what an incredible two days at the London Games Festival / New Game Plus showcase, where Beyond The Pixels® had the chance to present Astro Burn as an Official Selection. The Energy of Indie Games, Live The atmosphere was electric. Indie developers supporting each other, players jumping in with curiosity, and creators capturing and sharing their experiences in real time. It’s one thing to r…
We’ve added checkpoints to levels so you can track your progress as you play. This gives you a clearer sense of how far you’ve come, and how close you are to completing each stage, while keeping the flow of the action smooth and focused. This is now updated in the latest build of the demo.
We’re excited to be showcasing Astro Burn at New Game Plus as part of the London Games Festival on April 16th–17th ! Come down, jump in, and play the latest build—and I’ll be there in person at the booth. I’d love to meet you, chat all things shmups, and share more about the journey behind the game. See you there 😸
Listening to your community is everything in indie game development. Today, I’m really excited to share a new mode in Astro Burn, you can now choose your play-style right from the start with Story Mode or Arcade Mode. While Astro Burn is proudly a cute-’em-up, it’s still rooted in the SHMUP genre, and therefore it's important for us to make sure both narrative-driven players and hardcore SHMUP…
We all know a proper intergalactic feline doesn’t head out on a mission without the right beat. That’s why today, we’re taking a look under the hood (or rather, under the fur) at the sound design of Astro Burn. Fair warning: this bass will make your whiskers vibrate! Mission: Paris Underground To make the in-game music sound like a fluffy DJ's dream, the Beyond The Pixels crew headed straight t…
🚀 Great news! our Astro Burn Demo is now live on Steam for Apple Mac! A huge thank you to everyone who jumped in to install & test across MacBook Airs and Pros, your feedback helped ensure it’s running beautifully. 🙌 It is recommended to plug in a gaming controller for the full arcade feel 🎮 but we also have love for the keyboard gamers too: WASD – Move Space Bar – Fire F – Slam it, as soon…
I’ve always disliked loading screens that are just static images. With Astro Burn I wanted to use that loading time more intentionally—turning it into a space to share small pieces of character backstory, rather than relying solely on in-game story or text-heavy moments. After all, this is a bullet-hell cute-em-up, players want to stay in the thick of the action. Loading screens felt like the p…
Think you’ve got the fastest paws in the galaxy? Jump into the Astro Burn Leaderboard Challenge and battle your friends for the top score! Dodge, blast, and claw your way through waves of cosmic chaos — only the sharpest reflexes and wildest weapon combos will earn you the #1 spot. Ready to prove you’re the ultimate space cat?
As an indie developer, I’ve learned that sometimes you have to trust both your gut and your community - and after so many great conversations, playtests, and bits of feedback, it became clear that Astro Burn shines brightest when it leans into the fun, chaotic, cat-powered energy everyone loves. So I made a deliberate pivot: rather than pushing toward a traditional hardcore shoot-’em-up, I’ve s…
When I saw players saying the boss wasn’t big or cool enough, I took that feedback very seriously… and then I went full flip mode! Instead of dropping in yet another giant mech boss, I decided to crank the cute-em-up factor to MAX . 🚀🐼 Say hello to our newest boss: a massive armoured mecha-riding GIANT PANDA! Yes… this is now a thing. And it’s glorious. There’s a deeper story reason behind th…
Astro Burn Update Tease – Big Art Revamp on the Horizon! Me and the team are busy working on updating Astro Burn based on the wonderful feedback from Steam Next Fest Demo + Playtesters. Big update is the hero ship getting a brand new design, which I redesigned as a sketch at 1am! and then handed this over to my wonderful pixel artist - Ellie Vong to create the pixel art sprites. Also more level…
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