Vector Strain

Released: Dec 9, 2015
Platforms: Windows
Last updated: 06 Sep 2026, 17:20 GMT

Updates & announcements

20 posts

12 Dec 2023Developer post
AWA 2024 - new shmup released
Hello everyone! AWA 2024, the heavily remastered version of AWA is now live on Steam! Enjoy! AWA 2024 is a heavily remastered version of the original game. The modifications include a transition to a HD 16:9 gameplay screen, improved bullet patterns for the enemies, much improved
23 Sep 2016Developer post
VECTOR STRAIN Android version
Hello everyone! VECTOR STRAIN is now available on Android! For free. Enjoy!
23 Sep 2016Developer post
VECTOR STRAIN Android version
Hello everyone! VECTOR STRAIN is now available on Android! For free. Enjoy!
23 Jun 2016Developer post
Vector Strain 60% Summer Sale discount
Vector Strain will have a 60% discount during the Steam Summer Sale!
23 Jun 2016Developer post
Vector Strain 60% Summer Sale discount
Vector Strain will have a 60% discount during the Steam Summer Sale!
23 Jun 2016Developer post
Vector Strain bundled with our recently released shmup, AWA
Hello everyone! Vector Strain is now available together with our recently released shmup, AWA in a 25% discounted bundle.
23 Jun 2016Developer post
Vector Strain bundled with our recently released shmup, AWA
Hello everyone! Vector Strain is now available together with our recently released shmup, AWA in a 25% discounted bundle.
06 May 2016Developer post
Vector Strain UPDATE 3
Hello everyone! Vector Strain has just been updated with the following improvements: TRADING CARDS! difficulty balancing - we heard the community and made some changes to the difficulties to make the game more enjoyable player ships balancing - again based on the community feedba
Hello everyone! Vector Strain has just been updated with the following improvements:

TRADING CARDS!
difficulty balancing - we heard the community and made some changes to the difficulties to make the game more enjoyable
player ships balancing - again based on the community feedback the player ships got some buffs so they no longer feel under powered
you can now activate the option to reduce the ships' speed when firing
made the collectible medals less obvious so they are harder to be mistaken with enemy bullets
fixed some resolution and aspect ratio issues
Have fun!
Original post
06 May 2016Developer post
Vector Strain UPDATE 3
Hello everyone! Vector Strain has just been updated with the following improvements: TRADING CARDS! difficulty balancing - we heard the community and made some changes to the difficulties to make the game more enjoyable player ships balancing - again based on the community feedba
Hello everyone! Vector Strain has just been updated with the following improvements:

TRADING CARDS!
difficulty balancing - we heard the community and made some changes to the difficulties to make the game more enjoyable
player ships balancing - again based on the community feedback the player ships got some buffs so they no longer feel under powered
you can now activate the option to reduce the ships' speed when firing
made the collectible medals less obvious so they are harder to be mistaken with enemy bullets
fixed some resolution and aspect ratio issues
Have fun!
Original post
18 Apr 2016Developer post
Weeklong deal for Vector Strain with 25% OFF price!
Hello everyone! As the title says Vector Strain will be on sale for the next week with a 25% off price!
18 Apr 2016Developer post
Weeklong deal for Vector Strain with 25% OFF price!
Hello everyone! As the title says Vector Strain will be on sale for the next week with a 25% off price!
15 Feb 2016Developer post
Vector Strain 30% OFF for one week!
As the title says Vector Strain is 30% off for the next week!
15 Feb 2016Developer post
Vector Strain 30% OFF for one week!
As the title says Vector Strain is 30% off for the next week!
06 Jan 2016Developer post
PATCH 1.0.2 released!
Hello everyone! We just released our second patch for Vector Strain. Here are the additions/fixes that come with it: Unlimited credits are now available through the game's Options Controls are now customizable Added the option to move the player ship using the mouse Fixed an issu
Hello everyone! We just released our second patch for Vector Strain. Here are the additions/fixes that come with it:

Unlimited credits are now available through the game's Options
Controls are now customizable
Added the option to move the player ship using the mouse
Fixed an issue that prevented the player from exiting the Highscores/Achievements pages under certain circumstances
Also, the OST DLC was updated with .flac versions of the tracks!
Original post
06 Jan 2016Developer post
PATCH 1.0.2 released!
Hello everyone! We just released our second patch for Vector Strain. Here are the additions/fixes that come with it: Unlimited credits are now available through the game's Options Controls are now customizable Added the option to move the player ship using the mouse Fixed an issu
Hello everyone! We just released our second patch for Vector Strain. Here are the additions/fixes that come with it:

Unlimited credits are now available through the game's Options
Controls are now customizable
Added the option to move the player ship using the mouse
Fixed an issue that prevented the player from exiting the Highscores/Achievements pages under certain circumstances
Also, the OST DLC was updated with .flac versions of the tracks!
Original post
22 Dec 2015Developer post
Vector Strain Steam Winter Sale 30% off!
As the title says, Vector Strain will be on a 30% off sale during the Steam Winter Sale!
22 Dec 2015Developer post
Vector Strain Steam Winter Sale 30% off!
As the title says, Vector Strain will be on a 30% off sale during the Steam Winter Sale!
11 Dec 2015Developer post
PATCH 1.0.1 released!
Hello everyone! Today we released a small patch to address a few issues reported by the players and we also made an addition to the menu pre-game screen. Main modifications below: added ships maxed fire preview in pre-game screen added 1920x1440 resolution option fixed an issue w
Hello everyone! Today we released a small patch to address a few issues reported by the players and we also made an addition to the menu pre-game screen. Main modifications below:

added ships maxed fire preview in pre-game screen
added 1920x1440 resolution option
fixed an issue with 2 players co-op mode that made a player spawn again after depleting all credits in some situations
fixed an issue with the score multiplier display in Stage 4 in "Compact" hud mode
Have fun!
Original post
11 Dec 2015Developer post
PATCH 1.0.1 released!
Hello everyone! Today we released a small patch to address a few issues reported by the players and we also made an addition to the menu pre-game screen. Main modifications below: added ships maxed fire preview in pre-game screen added 1920x1440 resolution option fixed an issue w
Hello everyone! Today we released a small patch to address a few issues reported by the players and we also made an addition to the menu pre-game screen. Main modifications below:

added ships maxed fire preview in pre-game screen
added 1920x1440 resolution option
fixed an issue with 2 players co-op mode that made a player spawn again after depleting all credits in some situations
fixed an issue with the score multiplier display in Stage 4 in "Compact" hud mode
Have fun!
Original post
09 Dec 2015Developer post
VECTOR STRAIN RELEASED!!
Vector Strain is now released! Thanks everyone for your support! Enjoy the game and let us know your opinion! Also stay tuned for the awesome updates we have planned for the game.