Buy Saucepanhead I: Pangalactic Panic PC key

Saucepanhead I: Pangalactic Panic is a retro, turn-based rogue-lite RPG set in 1991. Earth is in danger from an alien army, and you play as Saucepanhead, a plucky outsider who wears a saucepan on his head. You gather a team of acquaintances and travel from your small Midwestern hometown across the galaxy to save it.

A journey across the galaxy

Travel through dramatic landscapes in a top-down 2D style, visiting locations familiar from B-movie favorites and finding science-fiction Easter eggs. Some levels aboard the UFO and on the alien planet are procedurally generated, creating a different experience each time. You can interact with characters on the map and encounter silly dialogue throughout the adventure.

Turn-based battles

On-map and off-map enemies trigger classic RPG-style turn-based battles against a range of strange aliens. Your characters use class-based skills suited to roles such as Lab Assistant, Plucky Outsider and Cheerleader. These skills can strengthen the team or unleash powerful Turbo Power moves. You can also build up XP by grinding and learn new skills.

Endings and presentation

Your peaceful or less diplomatic actions affect which of the game's multiple endings you reach. One especially evil ending pits you against the galaxy-swallower Kwai-zharr, and may be difficult to beat. The game features a chiptune soundtrack by Murray Atkinson and Joel Steudler, and retro pixel art by Jason ‘Final Boss Blues’ Perry and additional artists.