Ctesiphon

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Ctesiphon is a single player shooter game with anime, violence and science fiction themes. It was developed by stomygame and was released on November 26, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

A retrowave/mecha-inspired sci-fi first-person shooter featuring fast-paced combat in old-school style open-plan levels packed with pickups, keys, and secrets.

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92%Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

monetization1 negative mentions

Fast-paced, satisfying boomer shooter gameplay with great movement and gunplay.
Visually appealing with a strong retro 90s aesthetic and colorful, well-designed levels filled with secrets and alternate paths.
Smooth performance on a custom engine, with a solid soundtrack and engaging enemy encounters that reward exploration and tactical play.

The game is quite short, taking around 2-3 hours to complete, leaving some players wanting more content and levels.
Limited enemy variety, overreliance on slow, bullet-sponge mech enemies that can disrupt pacing and cause frustration.
Navigation and level design issues in some areas, including unintuitive sections (e.g., underwater swimming) and poorly conveyed story elements due to unvoiced dialog during combat.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55% positive mentions, 31% neutral mentions, 14% negative mentions
The graphics feature a nostalgic late 90s to early 2000s aesthetic with clean, vibrant visuals and satisfying effects that enhance gameplay readability. While not focused on high fidelity, the style is polished, easy on the eyes, and complements the retro mood effectively. Some users note occasional performance issues and less impressive level design, but overall the graphics contribute strongly to the game's enjoyable, retro-inspired atmosphere.
- “Rather than pursuing photorealistic graphics, the game focuses on creating readable combat arenas with vibrant lighting and satisfying visual effects.”
- “The visuals are pretty good; we're consistently placed in areas that are much more interesting than standard shooter fare, and the style is simplistic and easy on the eyes.”
- “The game's absolutely gorgeous, it's got a killer aesthetic.”
- “Aesthetically, Ctesiphon feels very 1998 to 2002.”
- “Unfortunately, when I first booted the game, it ran terribly despite the retro visuals.”
- “It's not high on graphical fidelity, it's not long, it's not spectacular, but it's fun.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The story offers a straightforward, retro-inspired narrative with an 80s action movie vibe that complements the fast-paced gameplay without overshadowing it. While it is relatively short and skeletal, with limited character development, its humor and setting help maintain player interest. Fans of cinematic, story-heavy experiences may find it lacking, but classic shooter enthusiasts will appreciate its confident, gameplay-focused design.
- “The world and story had an 80s retro futuristic action movie vibe with mechs, mercenaries, and super villains on a private island.”
- “What begins as a desperate fight for survival soon becomes a personal mission after Ethelyn discovers that the enemy commander has a direct connection to her past.”
- “Although the narrative remains straightforward, it provides enough motivation to carry players through an action-focused campaign that prioritizes gameplay over lengthy storytelling.”
- “The length and lack of more developed story - I wished the game was longer and we got more story; I enjoyed the cast, but the game doesn't do much with them.”
- “I wish there was more; it's quite short and the story is very skeletal even for a boomer shooter, but the gameplay is enjoyable.”
- “[i]Ctesiphon[/i] is a retro shooter that takes after its 90's inspiration in both good and bad ways - it's easy to pick up, fun to play, it has a sense of humor, but it's also barebones in terms of story.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37% positive mentions, 47% neutral mentions, 16% negative mentions
The gameplay is a fast-paced, retro-inspired FPS experience that emphasizes speed, precision, and fluid movement, offering polished mechanics and well-designed levels that appeal to fans of classic shooters. While the game lacks variety and has a relatively simple story, its responsive gunplay, satisfying enemy encounters, and solid fundamentals create an engaging and enjoyable run, though some may find certain enemy mechanics frustrating and the overall length short. Overall, it stands out as a confident, arcade-style shooter with a strong gameplay focus despite minor flaws.
- “Its straightforward story, polished mechanics, and thoughtfully designed levels combine to create a shooter that respects the genre's roots while still feeling fresh enough to stand on its own.”
- “For an independently developed title, it stands as an impressive accomplishment that demonstrates how strong gameplay fundamentals can still produce an engaging and memorable shooter.”
- “+The movement is fast and frantic, gunplay is snappy and responsive, mechanics and drops are well made and placed, and most importantly, the enemies and levels are well stitched together for satisfying completion.”
- “The gameplay is painfully lacking in variety to an alarming degree.”
- “A particular enemy is actively hazardous to my health and has been detrimental to my enjoyment of the game as a whole.”
- “The stealth mechanics feel like an afterthought: you aren't rewarded for sneaking up on enemies, melee damage only boosts when running at full speed, and headshots do no extra damage despite game instructions.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71% positive mentions, 11% neutral mentions, 18% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its synthwave-inspired, retro sci-fi vibe that enhances the atmosphere and complements the fast-paced combat. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, describing it as thematic, nostalgic, and refreshing compared to typical shooter music, often expressing a strong desire for an official OST release. Overall, the music significantly contributes to the game's charm and aesthetic appeal.
- “The soundtrack and overall atmosphere further reinforce the game's blend of retro shooter design and synthwave-inspired science fiction, creating a setting that feels nostalgic without appearing outdated.”
- “The weapons pack a nice punch, combat is fast and fluent, the levels are interesting and the soundtrack is really amazing.”
- “A simple but competent little boomer shooter with a nice Deus Ex-style aesthetic, chill retrowave soundtrack and satisfying combat.”
- “The music really added to a sort of weird, 90’s vibe for me, reminding me of a sort of elevator muzak kind of thing.”
- “And the music is serviceable.”
- “Also, I really hope an OST is released.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by cheesy, quirky parody elements that add charm without overshadowing gameplay. While unvoiced, text-based dialogs can be easily missed in the fast-paced action, the enemy interactions and bizarre advertisements provide enjoyable and lighthearted moments. Overall, the humor complements the retro-inspired, straightforward experience well.
- “The humor is a cheesy parody; I enjoyed the enemy dialogues and bizarre adverts.”
- “Ictesiphon is a retro shooter inspired by the 90's with a sense of humor – I loved how enemy soldiers squeak when they detect you, sounding like they're happy to see you.”
- “The story was the right kind of cheesy and straight to the point, sprinkling in some humor without getting in the way of the gameplay.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Ctesiphon showcases remarkable optimization, especially impressive given its solo development using a custom engine. The game runs smoothly with minimal system impact and requires very little disk space, making it an excellent choice for performance-conscious players.
- “Developed over nearly a decade by a solo creator using a custom-built engine, Ctesiphon demonstrates an impressive level of optimization.”
- “If you care about performance, then this game is extremely well-optimized and it takes up very little disk space.”
- “Once you launch the game after doing this, it should run smoothly.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere combines nostalgic retro shooter elements with synthwave-inspired sci-fi, enhanced by a unique and charming soundtrack that sets it apart from typical genre music. This blend creates a fun, engaging, and distinctive environment that complements the enjoyable combat and quirky enemy design.
- “The soundtrack and overall atmosphere further reinforce the game's blend of retro shooter design and synthwave-inspired science fiction, creating a setting that feels nostalgic without appearing outdated.”
- “It has a good atmosphere and a satisfying gunplay.”
- “The combat is fun, the enemies are goofy, the soundtrack is not your usual chugga chug metal or moody atmospheric stuff, and the game as a whole has a certain charm to it that I can't really explain.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Users praise the character development for its superb 2D art and highly inspired, high-quality character designs.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game demonstrates impressive stability and smooth performance, especially considering it is a solo developer's project. Users are optimistic about the developer's future work based on this solid foundation.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's monetization is subtle but noticeable, with in-game advertisements cleverly integrated as billboards. This approach blends marketing into the gameplay without being overly intrusive.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game is considered highly replayable, encouraging multiple playthroughs without causing frustration.

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Ctesiphon is a shooter game with anime, violence and science fiction themes. Common tags for Ctesiphon include first-person, indie, exploration, pixel graphics, cyberpunk and others.

Ctesiphon is available on PC, Steam Deck, Windows, Linux and others.

Ctesiphon was released on November 26, 2025.

Ctesiphon was developed by stomygame.

Ctesiphon has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked Ctesiphon for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Ctesiphon is a single player game.

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