Gerty

About

Gerty is a chaotic top-down shooter where you and a buddy blast through procedurally generated mines teeming with hostile aliens. Wield twin-stick controls to navigate destructible terrain, carving paths that turn the environment into a weapon. Between waves of aggressive enemies, scavenge Juice crystals to bolster weapons and armor. The rogue-lite structure means each run feels fresh but familiar, with permadeath lurking if you get too greedy. The game shines in its physics-driven combat. Blast walls to trigger chain reactions or trap enemies under collapsing rock. Local co-op keeps things lively, though solo play demands precision. Reviews note the difficulty spikes but praise the fair challenge curve. With 2019 launch dates and cross-platform support spanning PC and Switch, it remains a cult favorite for its punchy action and inventive level design.

Storyline

You are a member of an elite mercenary group. A mining colony of critical importance has become under attack by a hostile alien force. Armed to the teeth and equipped with your trusty laser-diggers, you must fight your way to the depths of the planet, find the source of the alien threat and eliminate it. Will you make it out alive? Gerty is a top-down rogue-lite twin-stick shooter with fully destructible environment. Carve your own path through replayable procedurally generated levels and create tactically advantageous situations to eliminate the alien threat in intense, tough but fair, action packed gameplay. Mine Juice crystals to upgrade your gear, discover alien structures, and eliminate the source of the alien threat in singleplayer or local co-op mode.