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Subspace Escape

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Subspace Escape playtest

by Cherry City Creative, LLC

Subspace Escape is an ’80s-inspired arcade survival game where you pilot a lone spacecraft through hostile subspace on a desperate journey back to Earth. Survive increasingly difficult encounters, collect game-changing power-ups, and compete for the highest score.

Anyone with a Steam account can join, and it's free.

Access
Instant
On playtest since
Jun 25, 2026
Planned release
To be announced
Developer
Cherry City Creative, LLC
Platforms
Windows
Players
Single-player
Languages
English

How to join the Subspace Escape playtest

  1. Open the game's Steam page with the Join playtest button. Sign in to Steam if it asks.
  2. Use the Subspace Escape playtest signup there. You're in straight away, with nothing to pay.
  3. The playtest shows up in your Steam library, ready to install and play.

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About Subspace Escape

Subspace Escape is a retro-inspired arcade survival game that captures the fast-paced action of classic 1980s space games.

Stranded deep in hostile Subspace, your mission is simple: survive long enough to find your way back to Earth. Pilot your spacecraft through increasingly dangerous waves of enemy Primitives, collect power-ups that enhance your weapons and defenses, and test your reflexes against overwhelming odds.

Features

  • Fast-paced arcade space survival
  • Increasingly challenging enemy waves
  • Classic high-score chasing gameplay
  • Retro-inspired visuals and soundtrack
  • Easy to learn, difficult to master
  • Endless survival action with replayability

Can you survive the depths of Subspace and complete the long journey home?

From the game's Steam page.