Tharsis

Released: Jan 11, 2016
Platforms: WindowsmacOS
Last updated: 05 Sep 2026, 06:35 GMT

Updates & announcements

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21 Nov 2023Developer post
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BIT.TRIP RERUNNER features the RUNNER MAKER level editor tool, empowering players to craft their own challenging levels. Additionally, the game introduces the exciting MUSIC MAKER, enabling players to compose personalized soundtracks for their gameplay. This innovative feature adds a new layer of creativity, allowing players to shape both the visual and auditory aspects of their BIT.TRIP RUNNER experience.
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Original post
02 Aug 2016Announcement
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02 Aug 2016Developer post
A huge new patch is available!
Hey everyone! We’ve just issued a huge Tharsis patch with bug fixes, new missions, a completely revamped tutorial, unlockable skull avatars, and more. We’ll post the full patch notes below, but I first wanted to remind everyone that they can always contact us at support@totallych
Hey everyone! We’ve just issued a huge Tharsis patch with bug fixes, new missions, a completely revamped tutorial, unlockable skull avatars, and more. We’ll post the full patch notes below, but I first wanted to remind everyone that they can always contact us at [email protected] with any bug reports, support requests, or anything else they’d like to chat with us about. We’re dedicated to making Tharsis the best game it can possibly be, so please don’t be shy about sending your feedback our way! PATCH NOTES

Bug fixes galore
A completely revamped tutorial. We highly recommend you play through it if you’ve had a hard time understanding Tharsis!
Introduction of unlockable “skull” avatars. We’ll talk more about the unlock criteria as time goes on. For now, we want to see how many of you can figure it out without our assistance…
Smoother difficulty curve in Normal mode
Hard mode is now harder than ever
Five new missions available in Missions mode
Research mechanic now more streamlined and easier to understand
Original post
02 Aug 2016Developer post
A huge new patch is available!
Hey everyone! We’ve just issued a huge Tharsis patch with bug fixes, new missions, a completely revamped tutorial, unlockable skull avatars, and more. We’ll post the full patch notes below, but I first wanted to remind everyone that they can always contact us at support@totallych
Hey everyone! We’ve just issued a huge Tharsis patch with bug fixes, new missions, a completely revamped tutorial, unlockable skull avatars, and more. We’ll post the full patch notes below, but I first wanted to remind everyone that they can always contact us at [email protected] with any bug reports, support requests, or anything else they’d like to chat with us about. We’re dedicated to making Tharsis the best game it can possibly be, so please don’t be shy about sending your feedback our way! PATCH NOTES

Bug fixes galore
A completely revamped tutorial. We highly recommend you play through it if you’ve had a hard time understanding Tharsis!
Introduction of unlockable “skull” avatars. We’ll talk more about the unlock criteria as time goes on. For now, we want to see how many of you can figure it out without our assistance…
Smoother difficulty curve in Normal mode
Hard mode is now harder than ever
Five new missions available in Missions mode
Research mechanic now more streamlined and easier to understand
Original post
12 Mar 2016Rock, Paper, Shotgun
Have You Played Tharsis?
Have You Played? is an endless stream of game retrospectives. One a day, every day of the year, perhaps for all time. Tharsis spawned a miniature debate: are random number generators good or lazy design? Can they ever be fair? …
06 Feb 2016Developer post
2/5 Build Update - Missions available now!
The first 5 missions are up and ready to go! These are just the first, we're working on crazier scenarios and making tools to make stuff you haven't seen before. Let us know what you think or if there's something cool you'd want to see. In this build we also added an indicator of
06 Feb 2016Developer post
2/5 Build Update - Missions available now!
The first 5 missions are up and ready to go! These are just the first, we're working on crazier scenarios and making tools to make stuff you haven't seen before. Let us know what you think or if there's something cool you'd want to see. In this build we also added an indicator of
20 Jan 2016Developer post
1/19 Build update with stability improvements and tip text
New build just went live 5pm 1/19 addressing crashes on boot as well as an issue that would leave the user with a blank OK button that couldn't be progressed beyond. Build #938540 on the main branch. - Fixed crashes for users with specific DirectInput drivers. - Patched save issu
20 Jan 2016Developer post
1/19 Build update with stability improvements and tip text
New build just went live 5pm 1/19 addressing crashes on boot as well as an issue that would leave the user with a blank OK button that couldn't be progressed beyond. Build #938540 on the main branch. - Fixed crashes for users with specific DirectInput drivers. - Patched save issu
14 Jan 2016Developer post
Patches for stability issues
Big updates for stability. We just pushed 2 updates, one resolving instability caused by some USB peripherals. The second switches us over to D3D9 to alleviate what should be the remainder of current known crashes.
14 Jan 2016Developer post
Patches for stability issues
Big updates for stability. We just pushed 2 updates, one resolving instability caused by some USB peripherals. The second switches us over to D3D9 to alleviate what should be the remainder of current known crashes.
12 Jan 2016Developer post
Launch Day update!
Got a few fixes based on YouTubers, Reviews and Streams we've been watching, enjoy the game! We'll keep cranking on updates and DLC! -Adjusted colors to differentiate Stasis and Void for color blindness -Added ability to change the names of crew -Allowed game over cutscene to be
12 Jan 2016Developer post
Launch Day update!
Got a few fixes based on YouTubers, Reviews and Streams we've been watching, enjoy the game! We'll keep cranking on updates and DLC! -Adjusted colors to differentiate Stasis and Void for color blindness -Added ability to change the names of crew -Allowed game over cutscene to be
09 Jan 2016Developer post
Build update 1/8 - Update notes
New build up with a bunch more updates! -Added a link to the upcoming tutorial video in the crew select so it is more prominent than in the options. -Fixed a bug that you could click items appearing behind menus -Dice physics weren't rolling as much as people would like so we mad
09 Jan 2016Developer post
Build update 1/8 - Update notes
New build up with a bunch more updates! -Added a link to the upcoming tutorial video in the crew select so it is more prominent than in the options. -Fixed a bug that you could click items appearing behind menus -Dice physics weren't rolling as much as people would like so we mad
07 Jan 2016Developer post
1/7 build update notes
- Changed icon to slightly different art. - Fixed localization issues, in particular some text not pulling localized versions. - Fixed leaderboard disconnection issues. - Prevented pause during the tutorial. - Fixed game over scoring not recording some stats. - Fixed crew in modu
07 Jan 2016Developer post
1/7 build update notes
- Changed icon to slightly different art. - Fixed localization issues, in particular some text not pulling localized versions. - Fixed leaderboard disconnection issues. - Prevented pause during the tutorial. - Fixed game over scoring not recording some stats. - Fixed crew in modu
23 Nov 2015Developer post
The Origins of Tharsis
Hey everybody! Just wanted to let you all know we've recently uploaded a video that goes into the origins and inspirations of Tharsis. We put a lot of work into it, so it would mean a lot if you gave it a watch! We have a lot of cool announcements to make between now and the game
23 Nov 2015Developer post
The Origins of Tharsis
Hey everybody! Just wanted to let you all know we've recently uploaded a video that goes into the origins and inspirations of Tharsis. We put a lot of work into it, so it would mean a lot if you gave it a watch! We have a lot of cool announcements to make between now and the game

Updates & announcements

The power of the MUSIC MAKER

Trailer!

What can you make with RUNNER MAKER?!

Daily Deal - Tharsis, 50% Off