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Cosmic Carnage

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78%Game Brain Score
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97% User Score Based on 32 reviews

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Cosmic Carnage is a single player survival shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by LionSword and was released on January 30, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Cosmic Carnage has a total of 3.68 QUINTILLION unique builds. Yes you read that right. 10 Astronauts with unique abilities and stats 10 different ships each with unique stats and starting weapon 15 ship modifications 100+ run upgrades  Battle endless waves of alien spaceships. Fight against a variety of enemies with different behaviours and attack patterns. Collect EXP to level up an…

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews
replayability3 positive mentions
gameplay2 negative mentions
  • Extensive variety of ships, pilots, and upgrades that create meaningful and fresh gameplay combinations.
  • Developer is highly responsive, actively fixing bugs and updating the game based on community feedback.
  • Fun and addictive roguelite twin-stick shooter with satisfying progression and a nostalgic yet vibrant presentation.
  • Level length is relatively short, with only 10-minute rounds and no option for longer sessions yet.
  • Some balancing issues and a desire for more variety and creativity in enemy and level design.
  • Build diversity may feel exaggerated to some, with a few ships or builds considered much stronger than others.
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers extensive replayability by blending classic space shooter elements with modern roguelite depth, providing around 8 hours to complete all content and encouraging repeated play to discover optimal combos.

    • “It captures the spirit of classic space shooters while giving you the depth and replayability of a modern roguelite.”
    • “About 8 hours to go through all the content but highly replayable after that to get the perfect combo.”
    • “Loads of replayability.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a simple yet addictive loop, with skills evolving through new mechanics rather than just increasing numbers. However, build diversity is somewhat limited due to fixed upgrade paths, making the impact on gameplay feel exaggerated.

    • “The concept sounded decent enough, and honestly, I’m really glad I did… it’s simple by design, but it nails that addictive gameplay loop.”
    • “Build diversity is greatly exaggerated in terms of how much it actually changes gameplay.”
    • “The skills level up by adding new mechanics rather than just bigger numbers (for example, the penetration skill will add bouncing and splitting as it levels up) but are on a fixed upgrade path.”
  • graphics
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics combine a nostalgic arcade style with sharp, vibrant visuals that effectively capture the roguelike atmosphere. Users also appreciate the satisfying art and sounds, which enhance the overall energetic and intense experience.

    • “Fun game, very satisfying sounds and art style, hits the spot when it comes to roguelikes.”
    • “The visuals keep that nostalgic arcade energy while looking sharp and vibrant, and the soundtrack keeps the action moving with the same intensity I loved in the demo.”
  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users appreciate the character designs, highlighting them as a strong and enjoyable aspect of the game’s character development.

  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is generally stable and free of major bugs, but its stability is unremarkable and doesn't particularly stand out.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music is praised for maintaining high intensity and complementing the nostalgic arcade vibe, effectively enhancing the overall action and energy of the game.

  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game’s monetization is praised for being straightforward and fair, notably avoiding microtransactions or any intrusive payment schemes, which players find refreshing.

    • “It’s also really refreshing to see no microtransactions or other nonsense, especially since it would’ve been easy for them to add that stuff in.”
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Cosmic Carnage is a survival shooter game with science fiction theme.

Cosmic Carnage is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Cosmic Carnage was released on January 30, 2026.

Cosmic Carnage was developed by LionSword.

Cosmic Carnage has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its gameplay.

Cosmic Carnage is a single player game.

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