Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.
All Reviews:
Positive (11) - 90% of the 11 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
Jan 28, 2022
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“I really liked Hyper-5. It is a wonderful celebration of the classic shoot ’em up genre, while adding enough modern polish to make it its own thing too.”
Little Bits of Gaming

“Hyper-5 gets two thumbs up from me. Fantastic visuals, massively replayable”
Vulgar Knight

“A shmup through and through, but it also plays as a cinematic masterpiece!”
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About This Game

DEEP SPACE SCOUT SHIP HYPER-5 RESPONDS TO AN UNKNOWN DISTRESS BEACON.
A TERRIFYING ENEMY AWAITS...

Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy. Will Hyper-5 survive its encounter on planet 4GDT?

Five Unique Environments

Each of the five levels have their own distinct environment and challenges. Battle the enemy in air, over land and underwater. In total you will encounter over forty different kinds of enemy, including five unique bosses.

Challenge-based Progression System

Complete in-game challenges to unlock over twenty weapon systems, and well as ship upgrades, gallery entries and Steam achievements! Configure your loadout and upgrade your weapons in the Armoury!

Three Different Playing Modes

Hyper-5 suits all skill levels offering both Progression and Precision play styles. Experience a cinematic story line and discover the fate of Hyper-5. Challenge yourself in Arcade Mode and earn your rank in the online global leaderboard.

Time Trial Missions

Return to the battlefield to conquer the enemy and the clock in two bonus Time Trial missions!

Includes Soundtrack!


Includes twelve extended mixes of the key musical pieces accompanying Hyper-5, in MP3 and high-quality FLAC. Total playing time 41:08.

More Reviews


"Hyper-5 is a fun and beautiful game that delivers a great experience"
Wala Wala Games

"The first game is definitely excellent" (auto-translated)
Gamer365

"The graphics are gorgeous, and the gameplay is frantic; it is everything a Shmup fan wants"
Syndicate Y

"Hyper-5 is a pleasant surprise for someone who is a sucker for shmups."
The Cyber Journal

"Overall, I like it... ...it’s tough but not TOO tough for most players"
Boiling Steam

System Requirements

    Minimum:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS *: Windows 7
    • Processor: i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA 1050Ti (or equivalent), 4GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Sufficient for 720p
    Recommended:
    • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
    • OS: Windows 10
    • Processor: i7-6700HQ
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: NVIDIA 1070 (or equivalent), 6GB
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 4 GB available space
    • Additional Notes: Sufficient for 1080p
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.

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