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ThrustLander

$14.99
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Developer:
Improbable Pixel
Publisher:
Improbable Pixel
Platforms:
Windows
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About This Game

ThrustLander is a cave-flyer with modern graphics and a range of different gameplay modes (from speed run to destroy everything) set in beautiful claustrophobic environments. As players progress they can upgrade their ship to overcome challenges. With over 250 levels (and 4 difficulty settings) there is something for everyone.

Gameplay

Learn to control the ThrustLander ship in progressively more challenging levels and game modes.

Retro

Play retro levels complete with retro music on a simulated 4:3 CRT monitor.

Racing

Play race missions with no enemies racing ghost ships through caves and trying not to crash.

Strategy

Plan strategies of attack when faced with difficult enemies or environmental obstacles.

Weapons

As you play, you earn credits. Use these to buy and upgrade weapons, ship upgrades, attack drones and secondary systems!

Upgrades

Earn XP as you complete missions to unlock levels and upgrades!


As you play the game you unlock groups of levels meaning you will never get stuck behind a tricky level.

Features
  • 250+ levels across all modes.
  • 10 weapons to equip with 11 upgrades.
  • 5 secondary weapons.
  • 5 types of drone.
  • 5 possible ship upgrades.
  • Destroy mode.
  • Retro mode.
  • Race mode : Race through levels in timed mode with no enemies, attempting to beat ghost ships to the finish line!

Graphics
Modern DX11 graphics with realtime lighting effects and highly detailed environments.

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User Reviews

Overwhelmingly Positive
8 user reviews
100%
Positive
1 hrs at review
Recommended

This is a great game, some real retro goodness. It brings back memories of Lunar Lander, Thrust, and Oids. While simple in nature, it gets quite hard later on. The graphics are excellent, the little touches like the landing gear extracting while refueling are top notch. The controls are fluid and responsive, I'm using an xbox one controller for it, and the game is quite fun. If you're a fan of retro shooters, get this game.

6 helpful
45 min at review
Recommended

ThrustLander catapults the tried-and-true game mechanics of home computer classics such as Grav or Thrust & Thrust II into the 21st century. Incredibly smooth, varied gameplay, easy to learn but hard to master. A definite recommendation.

3 helpful
30 hrs at review
Recommended

I haven't played these types of games in a while, but I now remember why I used to so much. The premise is simple, yet elegant and there are more then enough features and game modes to keep things interesting and very challenging. The game control is one of my favorite aspects. On a PC the rotational movement is very fluid and precise. On top of that, all the functionality is contained within the three buttons of the mouse (thrust, fire, and special). This give the user a great sense of control. The game design is well though out and bug free, and the graphics have a lot of detail. The three types of games (regular, race, and retro) add variety and quite a bit of challenge from the 'normal' to 'cruel' modes within each level. I still have a very hard time getting three stars with the race modes even after numerous hours of play, but with practice it is achievable. This is a game that even my daughter has picked up and can get through many of the normal and some hard levels. O...

1 helpful
1 hrs at review
Recommended

Of the many gravity shooters I've played, Thrustlander ranks at the top when it comes to that classic "feel" of thrusting your engines to build or kill inertia. There is a real intuitive sense of control that is developed over time while playing that is unrivaled. Plenty of content, but no "time to complete" leaderboards, which would have been the cherry on top. Cool game!

8 hrs at review
Recommended

Absolutely brilliant! Been a huge fan of Gravitar, Gravity Force, Thrust etc for years. Not enough games in the genre. But Thrust Lander might just be the bets version of these type of games ever! Just wish it had some multiplayer modes. Graphics are fantastic, the challenge is perfect (I'm 160 missions in so far) and I love the upgrades! Paid full price, played 8 hours in the firs 2 days. 5/5!

17 min at review
Recommended

This game is epic! really well done homage to older games. it has a really great and solid feel to it. the graphics are perfect for it and are very readable . 10 out of 10! :-)

12 hrs at review
Recommended

This game is entertaining and it looks amazing to boot. You can tell that the developer spent time paying particular attention to the lighting, which is stunning. The powerups are fun and add a great dimension to a classic genre.

System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or higher
  • Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVidia GTX 460 | AMD RX 550
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or higher
  • Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 2 GB available space

FAQ

How much does ThrustLander cost?

ThrustLander costs $14.99.

What are the system requirements for ThrustLander?

Minimum: Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or higher Processor: AMD Athlon X4 | Intel Core i5 4460 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia GTX 460 | AMD RX 550 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space Recommended: Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Version 18362.0 or higher Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 | Intel i5 Skylake Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 970 | AMD RX 570 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 2 GB available space

What platforms is ThrustLander available on?

ThrustLander is available on Windows PC.

Is ThrustLander worth buying?

ThrustLander has 100% positive reviews from 8 players.

When was ThrustLander released?

ThrustLander was released on Nov 29, 2021.

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