ElbmarKs

ElbmarKs

Mantislia Games · March 12, 2024 · Action, Arcade, Side Scroller, 2D, Pixel Graphics

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ElbmarKs price by region

ElbmarKs costs $2.69 in Georgia (USD), £3.39 in the United Kingdom, $3.99 in the United States, €3.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$4.99 in Canada, A$5.95 in Australia, NZ$5.99 in New Zealand, R$13.79 in Brazil and zł17.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest ElbmarKs offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $2.69 $2.69 — 1
United Kingdom £3.39 £3.39 — 1
United Statesyour region $3.99 $3.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €3.99 €3.99 — 1
Canada CA$4.99 CA$4.99 — 1
Australia A$5.95 A$5.95 — 1
New Zealand NZ$5.99 NZ$5.99 — 1
Brazil R$13.79 R$13.79 — 1
Poland zł17.99 zł17.99 — 1

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About ElbmarKs

For millennia, humanity has endured a tumultuous journey marked by strife, conflict, and self-destruction. After finally learning to coexist with nature and each other, a new, unprecedented threat emerges - one from beyond the stars.



The origin of these extraterrestrial invaders remains shrouded in mystery, but one thing is clear: our survival hinges on our ability to confront them head-on.



A brave team of skilled scouts sacrifices everything to pinpoint the location of the alien stronghold. Meanwhile, tireless scientists labor day and night to enhance our most significant invention yet - a teleportation device capable of delivering our warriors directly into the heart of the enemy's lair.



But the true challenge lies ahead. Our heroes must infiltrate the alien base, gathering crucial intelligence that could mean the difference between victory and annihilation.



Now, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance as our brave fighters prepare to breach the enemy's defenses, armed with nothing but determination and the hope for a brighter future.

During the game, you must destroy lurking enemies — or avoid or take them over — find and use hidden aids, destroy, deactivate, and avoid different kinds of gates, get through enemy waves, and be patient, accurate, and quick when needed. You will also test your memory in the labyrinths.Do not forget to collect the missing pieces of the enemy base blueprint on each level to reach the next one and unlock new spaceships!You can select from 3 difficulty levels: Practice, Normal, and Classic.
  • In Practice difficulty mode, you have checkpoints saved to continue from a given part of a level, and 5 lives to complete each level
  • In Normal difficulty mode, you have 3 lives to complete each level
  • In Classic difficulty mode, you only have 3 lives to complete the whole game
The game now has a Leaderboard as well, but only Normal and Classic mode results participate — sorry ;)

Spoiler Alert!

The game features a physics-based movement system, so your spaceship moves with a bit of inertia. It may take some time to get used to it and figure out how to avoid or overtake, for example, enemy missiles — but don’t give up, it’s worth the effort, I promise ;)Precision and accuracy are also key to progressing through the levels, and you will need stamina too: in Normal difficulty mode you only have 3 lives to complete a single level, and in the good old Classic mode only 3 to finish the whole game!

ElbmarKs — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Feb 27, 2026
If this game isn’t clicking for you, it might simply not be your type of challenge — and that’s okay. It’s definitely not an easy ride. You only get 3 lives to finish it, and that can feel brutal if you’re expecting something more forgiving. But that’s the whole point. This is a proud throwback to classic arcade side-scrollers like Scramble or Vanguard — games built on tension, repetition, and the thrill of finally pushing just a little further than last time. Three lives. No hints about what’s coming next. Trial and error. Dozens of retries. Sweaty palms on the keyboard. Maybe even a rage moment or two. Yes, it can be frustrating — especially if you didn’t grow up with this style of game. But when you finally beat it? The frustration disappears, replaced by pure satisfaction. Trust me — that feeling is worth it.
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Recommended Mar 17, 2024
I'm enjoying the game and how difficult it can be. The problem right now is that level 3 seems bugged and is unbeatable. I've run it on practice and classic now and the first portal does nothing. You lose all 3 lives cause it auto kills you. *Edit The problem I encountered was addressed and has currently been fixed. I look forward to getting back into this game now.
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Recommended Feb 8, 2026
I really like the pixel art style in this game. But I recommend this game only for people who love to grind a game for hours and love trying differnt options.
Recommended Feb 8, 2026
ElbmarKs was a real surprise. The gameplay is smooth and fast-paced, perfectly capturing the classic arcade shoot ’em up feel while adding modern touches. Controls are precise, levels are well-designed, and the difficulty scales nicely, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and experienced players. I really love the game’s pace and the challenge it offers – every run makes you feel like you can improve and get even better. If you enjoy reflex-based, classic yet fresh-feeling shooters, this is definitely worth trying. 🎮🚀
Recommended Jan 4, 2026
This is a very good game. It has beautiful background, simple control, and also hard levels. I recommend it for those who like challanging themselves.
Recommended Jul 30, 2024
An unforgiving game! One mistake and you're dead. Learn from your mistakes and make it past those dreadful rockets and further on into the game. I like it, but it makes me mad as hell, as I die a lot!! :-)

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