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About Bearplane
Bearplane is a 2D arcade shooter from indie developer Matthew Burton, launching August 28 2025. You play a rocket-powered bear flying through hand-drawn environments, blasting enemy aircraft and gobbling up power-ups. The game blends fast-paced shooting with goofy charm, featuring couch co-op for two players. Its single-player and multiplayer modes focus on chaotic combat, with unlockable hats and atomic snacks adding personality. The art style is intentionally rough-around-the-edges, matching its over-the-top action. It’s a short but punchy experience for fans of absurd 2D shooters and local multiplayer.
Gameplay
You control the bear using standard arcade controls, move left/right, fire, jet-flame, and ram enemies. Combat is all about timing: strafe to avoid fire, blast weak points, and use jet fuel to burn foes. Power-ups like atomic snacks boost health or fire rate, while snacks (literally) fuel short-term speed bursts. Multiplayer adds a second character, Rifle Rat, who handles ground-based support. Sessions are frantic, 10, 20 minute sprints filled with respawning enemies and escalating boss fights. Co-op requires coordination but is forgiving, with respawns keeping the action flowing. The controls are tight but simple, prioritizing accessibility over depth.
What Players Think
Community rating is 4.3/5 on PlayPile, with critics averaging 82%. 68% of players complete the main story, averaging 12 hours played. Moods are overwhelmingly positive: 92% find it fun, 78% chaotic, and 65% nostalgic. One user wrote, “Wildly entertaining, even when I died 20 times in a row.” Another praised, “The hats make every victory feel earned.” Achievements total 37, with 12 tied to co-op play. At $29.99, it’s priced as a niche indie title. Completion rates drop after 15 hours, suggesting limited replayability, but 58% of players return for hat unlocks.
PlayPile's Take
Bearplane delivers exactly what it promises: silly, fast-paced shooter fun. It’s ideal for players who enjoy couch co-op or quick, punchy arcade action. The $30 price tag is fair for the experience, though the 12-hour runtime may feel brief. With 37 achievements and 68% completion, it’s rewarding but not deeply replayable. Skip this if you want a story-driven shooter or long-term content. For chaotic 2D fun with a friend, it’s a solid pick.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
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