VERZEUS

VERZEUS

RETSUZAN · March 4, 2024 · Action, Side Scroller, Casual, Shoot 'Em Up, Retro

Buy VERZEUS from Steam at $5.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.

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9 user reviews89% · 9
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$5.99
lowest tracked $2.39
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VERZEUS price by region

VERZEUS costs $1.59 in Georgia (USD), £4.99 in the United Kingdom, €5.89 in Europe (EUR), $5.99 in the United States, CA$7.79 in Canada, A$8.79 in Australia, NZ$8.99 in New Zealand, R$20.49 in Brazil and zł27.50 in Poland right now.

Cheapest VERZEUS offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $1.59 −60% $1.59 — 1
United Kingdom £4.99 £4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €5.89 €5.89 — 1
United Statesyour region $5.99 $5.99 — 1
Canada CA$7.79 CA$7.79 — 1
Australia A$8.79 A$8.79 — 1
New Zealand NZ$8.99 NZ$8.99 — 1
Brazil R$20.49 R$20.49 — 1
Poland zł27.50 zł27.50 — 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 VERZEUS

Game Overview


Use your highly mod-able ship to progress through classic shmup inspired horizontal stages collecting power-ups and obliterating enemies. Battle through the normal mode, or ramp up the difficulty and challenge yourself with boss battles in this retro shooter where customization is king!

The fourth game of the Game Buddy series, this game faithfully recreates the look, sounds, and feel of classic late 80's handheld games in a way that's like experiencing an alternate timeline of gaming history.

Gameplay


Dodge enemies and destroy them with 3 variable weapons and other power-ups. Gradually enhance your ship's firepower and change its shot types to match each situation for maximum combat efficiency! Combine different weapons to each of your add-on orbs to find unique new fun fighting styles that fit your play-style.
Speed
Grab this to speed up, or slowdown the movement of your ship. Each situation may benefit from fast or slow speeds, so strategic choice can be the key to victory!
Missiles
Shoot falling bombs at level 1, two diagonal missile streams at level 2, or homing missiles at level 3!
Laser
Precise high damage laser at level 1, helix blast at level 2, and powerful forward shock-wave at level 3!
Barrier
Cover your ship/add-ons in a protective shield that temporarily protects you from damage.
Vulcan Shot
Pick this to change the firing angle of your starting shot. Can even shoot straight up and down!

Game Features

  • Authentic feeling handheld game style horizontal shmup game-play with a fun variable item system.
  • 3 game modes including normal, practice and boss battle mode.
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • 8-bit sprites and sounds that faithfully emulates the early era of handheld gaming.
  • A variety of action enhancing and nostalgic chiptune music.

How to access the menu


To access the game menu and manual, press select button on gamepad or shift key on keyboard.

VERZEUS — game info

Platforms
Windows
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Partial controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

VERZEUS is a charming 2D bullet hell shooter with a retro Gameboy aesthetic that successfully captures the spirit of classic 90s arcade games, though players note it can be punishingly difficult and occasionally plagued by visual clarity issues that make it hard to distinguish enemy fire from the background. While those who enjoy the genre find it worth playing and wish for more content, some find the condensed level design and limited visibility frustrating rather than engaging.

Recommended Nov 1, 2024
A good recognizable 2D space shooter as if you are reacquainted with the bullet hell genre from the 90s. As is standard in this genre, you will earn a lot of upgrades for your weapons very quickly, just as you can lose them just as quickly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3oknSaUmCA
11 found this helpful
Recommended Feb 22, 2026
Very much worth it. Sure its tough. Sure, its green. Sure, its limited and i want more... Can i have more? So little here on Steam.
6 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 19, 2024
Charming but challenging gameboy shooter homage.
3 found this helpful
Not recommended Jun 13, 2024
The problem with this type of gameboy design is that you're not able to discern enemy bullets in certain stages . This is further exacerbated by the rather condensed stage layout. This only left me more frustrated.
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