SHOOPER NOVA

Rotating fortress defense roguelite with bullet-hell space combat

Jamesika · Published by Gamersky Games · Released Apr 2, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 85% of 662
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Playing now: 4; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 year ago; Jul 18, 2025

What is SHOOPER NOVA?

In this top-down space defense roguelite, you play Earth's super-intelligence as enemies approach. Rotate a circular fortress to shoot enemies and mines, buy new components, and strengthen your defenses as the waves grow harder.

For you if...

+you enjoy combining weapons and upgrades against enemy waves
+you like fast-paced defense with bullet-hell combat

Not for you if...

−you dislike manually aiming at repeated waves of enemies
−you prefer moving a character over rotating a fortress

What players say

85% of 662 reviews are positive

Players praise the variety of weapon and upgrade combinations and the pace of wave defense. Several criticize the English translation, while some wish runs lasted longer.

Screenshots and trailer

SHOOPER NOVA system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10
Processor: 2.00GHz
Graphics: GeForce GTX760
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 66
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: Simplified Chinese, English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, French, German, Russian, Turkish, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America.