
Galactic Thunderdome is a 2D sci-fi platform brawler with a focus on physics-based mayhem. Best your friends with a vast array of weapons and gadgets in a world rich with emergent gameplay, explosive antics, and bloody remains.
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Galactic Thunderdome is a platform brawler about fighting in a dynamic, chaotic, physics-based world. With a vast selection of diverse items, a cast of unique characters, and a variety of game modes, GTD is a monumental playground of cartoonish havoc built upon a foundation of simulated physics.
Play with or against your friends across 45+ levels with 85 items in one of several game modes:
Battle your friends in classic Deathmatch & Team Deathmatch modes
Race each other to escape with the golden idol in Treasure Hunt
Hold the line and survive together against an endless horde in Last Stand
Prove your mettle by conquering the two single-player Gauntlets
It is no easy feat to bend the chaos to your will and distill victory from the gnarly havoc of the Thunderdome, but it is your fate and duty as a Galactic Combatant to tame the mayhem or die trying!
Supports up to 8 players locally. Also compatible with Steam Remote Play, which allows up to 5 people to play together through streaming multiplayer (controllers required for all but the host). Features in-game UI for Remote Play multiplayer.

GTD is set in the distant future where civilizations from around the galactic confederation come together to hold the deadliest and most esteemed tournament in history: the Galactic Thunderdome. Combatants arrive from all corners of the galaxy and all epochs of time to compete in a variety of harrowing events in an effort to become the Galactic Thunder Champion and bring glory to their cosmic homelands, while their televised deeds in the Thunderdome are broadcast into every living room in the celestial realm.

Play as any of the following Galactic Combatants, each with a unique special ability:


Dual-wield from the following assortment of items:



Galactic Thunderdome is deeply physics-based, with forces, impacts, and velocities calculated procedurally in real time.
Don't expect static damage values, linear trajectories, or fixed attack animations. Instead, you can count on:
Accurate explosions, ricochets, collisions, forces, and crushing physics
Simulated rope dynamics
Destructible terrain
Sticky and stretchy adhesives
Simulated wind and gas dynamics
A robust custom gravity system
Smart bullet time
Additionally, we can offer you:
Excessive cartoon gore
Chaos
Emergent gameplay
A nearly unlimited skill ceiling
Tears of joy and anguish
Features that used to be bugs

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This is one of the best party games I've played in a while. I usually don't write reviews but I had to much fun playing this. The controls are tight and responsive for the fast pace gameplay. When you connect with the perfect shot or time the anchor just right its so satisfying. I would recommend this to anyone who likes party beat-em-up type of games
I found the game to be absolutely engaging, with its 2D animation being particularly impressive. The mechanics, textures, and effects are unbelievably well-executed for a 2D game. I ended up playing for three hours straight without even noticing the time go by! Initially, it was a bit challenging to control my character and win battles, but after two hours, I got the hang of all the movements. Swapping between different guns became really fun, especially with the wide variety of choices available. The tutorial section I found it still hard but still its fun ! nice job
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Languages: English*, French*, Russian*, Simplified Chinese*, Italian*, Portuguese - Brazil*, Traditional Chinese*, German*, Japanese*, Spanish - Latin America**languages with full audio support
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First Impression I'm enjoying my time with the game so far. I'll let you know I've only played the single player aspect of the game which is a bit lacking but substantial. The real meat of the game is the multiplayer. Gameplay You navigate in a 2D environment using a jet pack which allows you to move in any direction and can be able to perform an air dash. You can use a variety of ranged weapons and melee weapons. There is also different types of characters that have different individual abilities which can help you find a certain play-style. The variety is overwhelming which is why there is an in-game guide that explains it to you for convenience. The controls are great for both keyboard & mouse and controller. The only annoying aspect is the where the gun point doesn't match the trajectory the projectile will aim at. Singleplayer The tutorial explains the controls and gameplay pretty well. Teaching you the necessary basics to play the game The notable single-player modes are Gauntlet and Last Stand. Gauntlet only has 2 modes and Last Stand has some stages were it encourages Co-op. Gauntlet though limited is enjoyable. You can get a lot of mileage with Last Stand due to the adrenaline of slaughtering multiple bots. My favorite stages are Barbarican and Stack Overflow. Multiplayer Unfortunately I didn't have much chance with the multiplayer modes but judging from the spectate mode, I see the chaotic free for all to have a lot of potential in the competitive market. Though this coming from someone who only played single-player, so take it with a grain of salt. Summary Overall the game has a lot of potential in multiplayer enjoyment with friends and though the single-player is limited, it's still fun. I look forward to future updates and hope there is more single-player content
If you're looking for a fun and chaotic game to play with friends, online or even by yourself, this is your game. It takes a while to get used to the controls, but once you do, you'll be flying around, dodgind, deflecting and shooting everything in sight and you'll be having fun on every second of it. The game's full of variety, from loads of different modes to play, different characters with unique abilities, many different guns and meelee weapons to try out, each with their own unique effect! Definately give it a try!
Most multiplayer fun I've had since Gang Beasts. The physics engine is insane and things can get very chaotic very quickly, but never to the point where it's completely out of your control (ala Smash Bros 8 players). My friends consistently kicked my ass which indicates there is indeed skill involved in mastering the combat. The special abilities are cool (my favourite is the Time Snap) and make for some wacky and clever kills. Best played with a controller but mouse and keyboard feel good too. This just take me back to the that golden age of multiplayer couch gaming.
Its great ! :D
Really fun. Trailer doesn't do it justice. Get it if you like games like Duck Game
Really fun little physics-based, side scrolling, 2D brawler arena game. At first glance this game appears to be fairly innocuous, but as you continue to play through matches, you'll gain a better sense of how intricate the physics system is and how that can impact a number of factors within the matches that elevates the game play. If you're looking for some really casual fun Co-op or PVP matches in a number of different modes and maps, then look no further! Or even Single-player, but multiplayer is clearly where this game shines. Expect some really over the top deaths and goofy weapon/physics mechanics across a myriad arsenal of unique and even comical weapons. Caveat about the multiplayer mode is that there is no matchmaking so it is a little bit trickier trying to arrange for matches with randoms as the system is built to employ Steam's Remote play. The experience is a bit more straightforward for inviting your existing Steam friends into matches. I imagine that as more people learn of this game, that the devs will be able to work on sustainable solutions for improved matchmaking, but until then, you can find random willing players on their Discord or even the devs themselves to challenge to some PVP matches. If anything else, this game is very clearly a labour of love, and you can definitely tell that a ton of effort, blood, and tears have been poured into this game down to the really fine details. As of the time of writing this review, these developers are incredibly responsive, and really genuinely care about how their game comes across as polished and more importantly, as FUN for their target audience, and are very receptive to their community's feedback, comments, questions across their socials. So if anything, if you want to support a indie team that cares about their game and growing their community, this gem of a game is one that has a lot of heart and deserves at least a try (there's a demo, go ahead and try it out!).
A really fun game to play with your friends. Love the physics and environmental kills. Nothing is more fun than switching gravity and crushing your friend's skull with a shelving unit that flies to the top of the map or shooting the rocks on the ceiling and have them decimate your enemies. A big variety of maps and character abilities that each have their own niche and can change the way you play each game keeps it feeling fresh. I recommend it to anyone looking for a game to kill some hours with some friends and enjoys games like duck game or small arms(does anyone remember this game on Xbox 360?)
I took part of the beta testing. The game's a blast to play. A lot of weapons that put you in very different situations to overcome.
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