Flappatron

Flappatron

Dexter Manning · 2019 · Story Rich, Visual Novel, Bullet Hell, Funny, Shoot 'Em Up

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About Flappatron

Flappatron - A Quirky Action Game/Visual Novel Hybrid

Flappatron combines fast, arcade action alongside a fully voice acted visual novel narrative from creative mind, Dexter Manning!

Flappatron is a strange game, in a good way! The story follows our "hero", "Nathan Flappatron" as he encounters strange and wonderful characters on the journey of the lifetime through the ever bizarre "Goonland"

Nathan's brain is pretty out there and instead of fighting with his fists he tends to fight back those negative thoughts said by others by DESTROYING THEM inside his mind. Told you it's strange...
With fast paced intense action and a fully fleshed out story with voice acting for all of the weird characters, it'll be a perfect game for someone who loves to be on the edge of their seat and enjoys a well thought out narrative

Game features

(This game will be released in "Episodes")
Episode 1 Includes: Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2 and Chapter 3 and survival mode

Episode 2 Includes: Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 7 and an extra survival character

Episode 3 Includes: Chapter 8, Chapter 9, Chapter 10 and an extra survival character

Episode 4 Includes: Chapter 11, Chapter 12, Chapter 13 and an extra survival character

Fully Fleshed Story: Nathan's main will have 13 Chapters Written by Dexter Manning, Fully voice acted, lip synced and a world full of life with a huge cast of characters!

Fast paced intense action: a simple but deep game-play system which will put your true gamer skills to the test but also can be intense for casual gamers too. shoot, block and slash your way through countless attack bubbles to defend Nathan's brain!

Time trial and leader boards: Prove you're the best Flapper out there and shoot for the highest scores!

DLC & expansions

🎁 Complete the collection

Base game + 1 of 3 DLC at today's best prices (some DLC unpriced).

$2.98
to own everything

What Steam players say

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

Recommended Jun 18, 2026
Dexter was on smth when he made this, the weird ass bosses and humor, but I love it, it's not the greatest game ever but it's a fun time, especially if you're a fan of Dexter's work.
Recommended Jun 14, 2026
Flappatron is a quirky independent title that blends visual novel storytelling with arcade-style action in a way that feels both unconventional and surprisingly engaging. Developed by Dexter Manning and published by Manning Media, the game embraces its strange identity from the very beginning, inviting players into a bizarre world filled with eccentric characters, surreal humor, and fast-paced challenges. Rather than relying on familiar genre conventions, it attempts to create something unique by combining narrative-driven progression with reflex-based gameplay, resulting in an experience that stands out from many other indie releases. The story follows Nathan Flappatron as he navigates the unusual land of Goonland and confronts a variety of challenges that are as much psychological as they are physical. One of the more creative aspects of the narrative is the idea that Nathan battles negative thoughts and inner doubts rather than traditional enemies. This concept gives the game a distinct personality and allows the writing to explore themes of self-confidence and perseverance through an absurd comedic lens. The cast of characters is intentionally odd, and their interactions help …
Recommended Apr 14, 2026
its so kewl
Not recommended Mar 20, 2026
i do not like chapter 4.
Recommended Dec 29, 2025
they were given a vision in order to have made a game about gooning 5 years in advance
Recommended Nov 16, 2025
[h2] Flappatron is an Action shooter/Visual novel hybrid created by Dexter Manning AKA "The Smashbits Guy" and his studio Manning Media. [/h2] [h2] BASIC PLOT SYNOPSIS [/h2] You play as Nathan Flappatron who is a broke comic artist living in a city called "Goonland" which is under Monarchy ruled by a King known as King Bish. Nathan must stop the evil mysterious cult God of Goonery before they bring chaos & destruction to Goonland. Unfortunately for him though Goonland has strict laws including Physical Violence, which lead to the death penalty. So Nathan Flappatron must use his inner rational mind to beat the crap out of anyone who stands in his way! [h2] GAMEPLAY / MECHANICS [/h2] Nothing bad but nothing too crazy, It's alright. You have a laser beam that shoots big blast at the Bosses and 3 lanes where you have to attack and dodge given each level has it's own obstacles(except for the final chapter) & Bosses. [h2] STORY & DIALOGUE [/h2] Story & Dialogue is great because Dexter Manning is after all "The Smashbits Guy" Overall the world and character building is really flesh out, believable, and funny. which is great since this game is really heavy in dialogue. [h2] C…

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