Black Future ’88

Black Future ’88 is a relentless 2D roguelike action shooter drenched in synthpunk style and set in a neon-soaked, dystopian 1988. In this alternate timeline, nuclear catastrophe reigns, and time itself has stopped. The only goal? Climb a living, ever-shifting tower and kill its creator, Duncan, before your heart gives out.

You’ve only got minutes to live, and every second is a fight for survival against deadly traps, brutal enemies, and merciless bosses. Shoot, slash, hack, and dash through a barrage of neon-lit chaos in your quest to bring down the tower’s tyrant and stop the endless storm of destruction.

Key Features:

Deadly Ascent
Battle your way up a procedurally generated tower filled with lethal hazards—lasers, flame jets, bullet storms, and more. No two runs are the same.

Stylized Synthpunk World
Experience a gritty retro-future with a unique visual style and immersive atmosphere across five distinct zones, each teeming with challenges.

Choose Your Survivor
Select from five playable characters, each with their own strengths, weaknesses, and playstyles. Pick the one that suits your strategy… or your doom.

50 Weapons of Mass Destruction
From laser swords to shoulder-mounted cannons, arm yourself with an arsenal of 50 deadly weapons, each with unique effects and behaviors.

Buffs, Curses, and Chaos
Mix and match 30+ modifiers to power up your run. Choose carefully — every advantage comes with a risk.

Brutal Boss Battles
Face off against powerful overseers, each guarding their domain with devastating attacks and mechanics.

Local Co-op
Survive the climb with a friend in local two-player co-op. Just remember: when the pressure’s on, even friends can fall.

Daily Challenges & Leaderboards
Take part in daily runs and compare scores with players around the world. Only the best will survive long enough to make it to the top.

Original Soundtrack
Immerse yourself in an adrenaline-fueled, electronic score that pulses with every shot and dash. Death has never sounded this good.

Black Future ’88 is a test of speed, skill, and survival in a future where time is the enemy—and your heart is on a timer. Climb to die. Die to survive.