Belgian solo developer Michaël Jacquet and publisher AlterEyes have announced Strikemania, Jacquet's debut game, scheduled to launch on Steam in the first quarter of 2027. The project delivers a fast-paced retro arcade experience built around time-based challenges and physics-driven action, drawing visual inspiration from arcade games of the late 1970s and 1980s.

The gameplay puts players in control of missiles navigating obstacle-filled routes, squeezing through narrow gaps, destroying defensive structures, and reaching their targets before time runs out. Each level demands precise movement and careful trajectory planning, while short attempts and instant restarts encourage experimentation with different strategies until players find the ideal combination of angle, speed, and momentum.

One of the main mechanics allows players to rewind time and launch additional missiles alongside their previous ones, coordinating their movements to overcome obstacles and break through defenses. This feature expands the possibilities for tackling each challenge, requiring players to synchronize multiple trajectories to execute coordinated strikes.

Beyond its challenges, the game will feature personal bests and global leaderboards, allowing players to compete for the highest scores. An integrated level editor will also let them create custom courses, ranging from precision-based obstacle tracks to elaborate chains of destruction and seemingly impossible routes that can become new challenges for others.

Players will have an opportunity to experience the game before its full release through a closed playtesting phase scheduled to begin in November 2026, with registration available on Steam. A public demo is also planned for Steam Next Fest in February 2027, ahead of the full launch in the first quarter of the same year.