Tenvader shows on Steam
Solo dev @rikerat showcased Tenvader, a roguelike arcade shooter on Steam (ID: 3788500) that uses a block‑merging upgrade system for ships facing evolving enemy waves — a neat hybrid of merge mechanics and twin‑stick combat (social share Mar. 24). (x.com).
Tenvader launched into Steam Early Access with a listed release date of February 4, 2026 and the Steam store shows Rikerat as both developer and publisher. (store.steampowered.com/app/3788500/Tenvader/) The game is listed at $5.99 on Steam aggregate trackers and is presented as a Windows PC title with single‑player support, Steam Achievements, and cloud saves. (gamalytic.com/game/3788500) A major update pushed March 19, 2026 added a new Endless Mode, an Energy upgrade system, bullet evolution tied to Gun Blocks, and a mini‑boss stage, according to the patch notes. (steamdb.info/patchnotes/22410307/) On its Steam page the developer states a planned Early Access window of roughly 3–6 months and lists a roadmap including more block skills, additional weapons, expanded enemy variety, and deeper lore integration. (store.steampowered.com/app/3788500/Tenvader/) Coverage and the developer’s own pages trace the project back to a GMTK Game Jam entry before it expanded into the current Early Access build and public trailers. (overage-gaming.com/2026/03/18/tenvader) (youtube.com/watch?v=DbgMLUBxBB0) Steam patch records show the March 19 update arrived 43 days after the February 4 Early Access release, signaling an early post‑launch content cadence and multiple subsequent patch entries in the update history. (steamdb.info/patchnotes/22410307/)
