Welcome to the Arcade!

Hello world! Introducing SCHMEKEL.

Hey everyone, for this first news post we will be writing about how you can currently experience SCHMEKEL and what to expect in the future!

Demo

Currently our playable Demo features the core game loop - fighting virus-like enemies in an arena where all bullets ricochet, letting you experience the ramping chaos that is the core of SCHMEKEL.

We have uploaded an announcement teaser featuring gameplay from our Demo:

We have also officially opened our Discord community, where you can talk to us, join playtests, and help shape SCHMEKEL.

Join our Discord

If you've played the Demo and have some feedback to share, you can do so in our Discord or using this form: SCHMEKEL Demo Feedback

Bullet Heaven Fest

We are super glad to have joined the Bullet Heaven Fest, going until December 11th!

The Future of SCHMEKEL

As the Arcade progressively unlocks more of its parts for you to enjoy, here are some of the features you can expect future Demos and the eventual release to include:

• More in-run upgrades and deeper builds to express your favourite ways to break a game

• Meta progression (out of run upgrades)

• Special rooms and minigames

• More enemy types

• Narrative expansion

• Community challenges

• And more!

You can expect to see updated Demos very soon ™, until then, give the current Demo a try and let us know your thoughts!