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By Whitemarsh Games · Windows · Linux

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Move the Spark through a swarm of enemies. Your field damages everything inside it, and hits jump between enemies as chain lightning, so tight crowds take the most damage. Pick cards during each run, buy permanent upgrades between runs, and climb 25 Threat Levels.

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Inside the game.

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FIND YOUR KIND OF PLAY

Before you play.

Game style
Action
Platforms
Windows · Linux

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ANSWERS FOR YOUR FIRST SESSION

STATIC gameplay guide and player questions

Steam edition · Researched Nov 9, 2026 · Guide updated Nov 9, 2026.

Our guidance

How does the core combat mechanic function?

Your field damages every enemy inside it, and hits arc onward as chain lightning. You must gather enemies into tight groups, then click to fire a discharge to maximize the damage dealt to the surrounding foes.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How do I customize my playstyle during a run?

During a run, you can pick one of three cards. These cards allow you to change how your chains, detonations, the field, and shields work, providing tactical variety as you progress through the different Threat Levels.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What happens to the board as the game progresses?

The board changes its colour and layout as the Threat Level rises. Additionally, new board mechanics are introduced at specific milestones, such as conductive walls at TL6, a relay circuit at TL11, and a crosslinked grid at TL16.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

How can I improve my performance between runs?

Between runs, you can spend the resources you collected on 86 permanent upgrades and 6 different discharge patterns. These investments help you prepare for higher Threat Levels and more challenging enemy types.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Does the demo progress carry over to the full game?

Yes, the free demo covers Threat Levels 1 through 7, and any progress you make during your time in the demo will carry over to the full version of the game upon release.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

Are there accessibility options for visual effects?

Yes, the game contains flashing lights and screen shake. You can adjust the flash intensity and the screen shake settings within the game's menu to ensure a more comfortable experience while playing.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

What is the maximum number of Threat Levels?

There are 25 Threat Levels in total. Once you have completed the final Threat Level, you will unlock an endless mode, which allows you to continue playing and testing your skills against the game's mechanics.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

Does the game require an internet connection?

No, the game never sends anything over the internet. It collects no data, has no telemetry, no analytics, and no accounts, ensuring that your gameplay experience remains entirely local and private.

Based on source 1.

Our guidance

What control options are available for players?

The game supports a mouse-only option for players who prefer that control scheme. Additionally, it includes features like camera comfort and custom volume controls to help tailor the experience to your personal preferences.

Based on source 1.

Source facts

How is the game's content created?

Everything you see and hear in the game is generated in code. This procedural approach ensures that the board's layout and colour scheme dynamically change as the Threat Level rises, keeping the gameplay fresh.

Based on source 1.

Sources & scope

  1. Publisher description on Steam ↗Checked Nov 9, 2026

AI-assisted research with automated evidence and consistency checks. Good Game Daily organizes publisher information into practical answers. Guidance is an editorial interpretation of those sources. These notes are based on source research rather than a firsthand playtest; editions and later updates may differ.

YOUR NEXT STEP

Try a sample before deciding on the full game

For STATIC · Steam edition.

  1. Open the separate demo listing and check its own requirements. The full game lists Windows, Linux; the demo can differ.
  2. Use the demo to check whether the controls, readability and pace suit you. Save transfer to the full game is not verified here.
  3. The full game is marked coming soon. A full-game price is not verified here; check the store before deciding.

Decision guide updated 2026-10-29. Based on the publisher listing checked 2026-11-09; this is not a firsthand review.

PC EDITION · STEAM

Choose how you play.

Platforms
Windows · Linux
Play modes
Single-player
Languages
English
Release date / window
Coming soon
Full game price · US
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Free demo
Listed on Steam

The full game and its demo may have different availability. Prices are a US storefront snapshot. DLC and in-game purchases may cost extra.

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Windows minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 or later, 64-bit Processor: x86-64 dual-core, 2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 200 MB available space

Linux minimum requirements

Minimum: OS: 64-bit x86_64 distribution Processor: x86-64 dual-core, 2 GHz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: OpenGL 3.3 capable GPU (Mesa or vendor drivers) Storage: 75 MB available space

macOS minimum requirements

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