River Rush

River Rush is a vertical shoot ’em up inspired by 1980s arcade games. You fly along a river, dodge terrain and enemies, and manage your fuel while trying to survive and beat high scores. Sessions are fast, with checkpoints approximately every 5 minutes.

Combat and survival

Evade or destroy enemies, and choose your attacks to suit each situation. Laser bullets allow rapid fire, while rockets are powerful but have a 0.4-second firing delay, so you need to plan when to launch them. The game features 13 enemy types, each requiring a different approach, and the action becomes increasingly chaotic if you do not plan ahead. You must also conserve fuel and avoid terrain outside the river.

Arcade features

River Rush draws inspiration from arcade favorites such as River Raid, 1942, Harrier Attack and Galaga. Its colorful pixel art takes cues from games and cartoons of the 1980s, and a local leaderboard lets you chase and beat high scores.