Planned Release Date: 2026

About This Game

A Classic Reborn

Remember River Raid? Canyon Raid is a modern recration of the 1982 classic into vibrant 3D with roguelike mechanics. Fly your aircraft through procedurally generated canyons, destroy ships and enemy planes, evade incoming fire, and demolish bridges blocking your path—all rendered in a beautiful low-poly art style.

River Raid on Steroids

This isn't just a remake—it's an evolution. Canyon Raid builds on the addictive simplicity of the original while introducing deep progression systems designed for modern players:

🛩️ Multiple Aircraft Choose from various aircraft, each with unique handling, weapons, and playstyles. Find the one that matches your strategy.

⬆️ Dual Progression System

• Permanent Unlocks: Progress through runs to permanently unlock new aircraft and upgrades (roguelike meta-progression)

• In-Run Upgrades: Destroy enemies, collect XP, and choose from tiered upgrades (1-5 tiers) during each flight

🌍 Diverse Biomes Navigate through varied environments—each featuring distinct visual styles, unique enemies, and environmental hazards that change how you play.

♻️ Endless Replayability Procedurally generated levels mean no two runs are the same. Unlike the original's static patterns, enemies and obstacles are generated dynamically based on how far you've flown.

Key Features

✈️ Modern 3D reimagining of the 1982 classic
🎮 Accessible gameplay with deep strategic progression
🎲 Procedurally generated levels for infinite variety
🔧 Tiered upgrade system with varied probabilities
🌄 Multiple biomes with unique challenges
🏆 Steam achievements, leaderboards, and cloud saves
🎨 Stylized low-poly aesthetics blending retro charm with modern appeal

The Vision

Canyon Raid was born from a passion for classic gaming and a desire to see how timeless gameplay could evolve with modern mechanics. Every system—from the upgrade trees to the procedural generation—has been crafted to honor the original while delivering something fresh and exciting.

Take to the skies. Master the canyons. How far can you fly?

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Static images and logos in store where generated with help of AI.