- Debut title by one-person indie developer Alarc Games… Demo released on Steam and Stove
- A turn-based cat bombardment action game developed by leveraging experience in 3D design and motion graphics
- Free demo available for Roguelite ‘Expedition’ Act 1 and AI Battle ‘PvP Battlefield’
South Korean one-person indie game developer Alarc Games has released a free demo version of the 3D turn-based bombardment game ‘Trajectory:Rumble’ on Steam and STOVE, respectively.
‘Trajectory: Rumble’ is a 3D-based casual action game where a black cat team and a white cat team take turns firing projectiles to push or blast opponents off the map. This new title marks the developer’s debut, and the entire process was produced by a single person, leveraging practical experience in 3D design and motion graphics.
In the currently playable demo version, you can experience Act 1 of the single-player mode ‘Expedition’ combined with a roguelike system, and even play the ‘PvP Battlefield’ mode where you can test your skills by fighting against artificial intelligence (AI).
Shells flying along a trajectory… The thrill of wind-reading aiming and inducing fall damage
‘Trajectory:Rumble’ features turn-based combat where two teams take turns firing one shot at a time. You can intuitively adjust the firing angle and intensity by dragging the mouse, and the projectile flies along a trajectory displayed as a guide on the screen.
Players must aim precisely by considering the real-time changing wind direction and strength, and quickly evade incoming enemy projectiles by rolling at the right time before looking for a counterattack.
Explosions occurring in the game inflict indiscriminate damage on both enemies and allies. Cats hit directly by the impact of a shell explosion will be sent flying far away, and if pushed off a cliff or fall outside the map, they will immediately become incapacitated.
If you attempt to fire recklessly at close range, friendly forces may be caught in the explosion, so a strategic judgment is required to carefully determine the location and distance of the cats before firing.
Unique weapons and over 90 types of colorful ‘augmentation’ systems
There are a total of three types of weapons available for combat: bombs, crossbows, and boomerangs. Bombs are specialized for striking a wide area to send cats flying far away, while crossbows fire two projectiles in succession per turn.
Boomerangs have the characteristic of curving as they fly and then returning, allowing them to hit enemies in their path up to twice. Players must fully utilize the completely different firing trajectories and striking methods of each weapon to suit the situation.
In addition, you can collect ‘Augments’ of various grades, ranging from Common to Legendary, while fighting battles. According to the developer, there are over 90 types of Augments in the game.
Depending on which augmentations the player combines, they can create destructive attack styles, such as cannonballs splitting into seven shots raining down from the air, powerful lightning striking from the sky, or instantly turning the map floor into a sea of fire.
Roguelite ‘Expeditions’ and Custom AI Battles ‘PvP Battlefields’
The released demo version offers two game modes that allow you to get a taste of the core fun in advance.
First, ‘Expedition’ is a roguelite mode where you explore a map with branching paths, engaging in combat, shopping, resting, and random events while collecting enhancements. In the demo version, you can play up to the stage just before the boss in Act 1.
You can use the ‘Fish’ currency obtained during expeditions to purchase new enhancements at the shop, participate in the ‘Gambling Board’ roulette to double your rewards, or use the Anvil to strengthen your existing enhancements. However, according to the instructions on the Steam page, there is a risk that enhancements will be destroyed if Anvil enhancement fails, so careful consideration is required.
Another mode, ‘PvP Battlefield,’ is a space where players can hone their aiming skills by battling against artificial intelligence (AI). Depending on the player’s preference, they can freely adjust the scale of the match against the AI, ranging from casual 1v1 matches to more chaotic 3v3 team battles.
Physics-based comic destruction effects… AI usage details revealed
The game features comical visuals of cats being hit by shells and flying in all directions, set against casual 3D graphics.
The Steam page also highlights physics-based destruction effects, where terrain collapses and interacts, as a key feature. The upcoming official release is scheduled to include a large number of PvP-exclusive maps with distinctive terrain and cover structures, such as safaris, abandoned cities, and construction sites.
The developer also disclosed the use of generative AI through its Steam page. They explained that some 3D models were generated using Meshy and then manually rigged and animated, while some 2D artwork, such as key art, store images, menu backgrounds, and map illustrations, was created using Google Gemini and then manually modified.
Online PvP and Co-op Expeditions with Friends Preview
The official version includes an online PvP mode (1v1 to 3v3) where you can compete with Steam friends, as well as a cooperative expedition mode where up to three players team up to conquer a maze.
Along with this, the story for Act 2 of the Expedition, the final boss, a new PvP-exclusive map, and a skin system that allows players to customize the appearance of cat characters in various ways are scheduled to be included. Skins are purely cosmetic elements that do not affect stats, and the Steam page introduces ‘Little General’ and ‘White Doll’ as the bosses responsible for each act of the Expedition.
Alarc Games is a one-person indie game development studio based in Seoul, South Korea. It is run solely by a developer who has long been involved in 3D design and motion graphics, and ‘Trajectory:Rumble’ is the studio’s debut title.
The game officially supports a total of four languages, including Korean, English, Japanese, and Simplified Chinese, and can be easily played using basic mouse and keyboard controls. However, gamepad controls are not supported.
‘Trajectory:Rumble’ is a new solo-developed game that harmoniously combines the fun of classic turn-based bombardment with roguelike augmentations and the thrill of tense team battles.
Born from the delicate touch of a developer honed through 3D design and motion graphics, the cat bombardment goes beyond simple competition to evoke cheerful and warm laughter.
If you are an adventurer who wants to navigate through a labyrinth with cats while drawing your own strategic bombardment trajectories, you can take your first step through the free demo version currently available on Steam and Stove.
Information regarding ‘Trajectory:Rumble’
| item | detail |
|---|---|
| Game name | Trajectory:Rumble |
| Developer / Publisher | Alarc Games (Seoul, South Korea) |
| Genre | Turn-based bombardment · Roguelite · PvP |
| platform | PC (Windows) – Steam, STOVE |
| demo | Now Available for Free (Expedition Act 1, AI Battle PvP Battlefield 1:1~3:3) |
| Release date | Further announcement |
| Usage rating | Rated 15 (Demo, Self-classified) |
| Supported languages | Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese (Simplified) |
| Stove Page | Shortcut |
| Steam Page | Shortcut |
