The Hurricane of the Varstray: Collateral Hazard - Anime Bullet Hell Shooter

9/6/2026, 11:35:03 AM

Release date: 12/21/2015

Tags: #action #indie #shoot-'em-up #bullet-hell #anime #female-protagonist #arcade #retro

User Reviews

Score: 75%Mostly Positive
Review Count: 216 reviews
Fetched At: 9/16/2026, 4:32:14 AM

Reference prices

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¥ 1,200 (JPY)

Steam JP

$9.99 (USD)

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Global Price: $9.99
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Key highlight

A vertically scrolling bullet hell shooter from Studio SiestA, featuring a sci-fi story where four girls defend Earth. Released in 2015, it includes an Arcade mode and supports multiplayer.

Who this is for

Dive into a sci-fi world with this classic bullet hell shooter! Join four girls as they fight to protect Earth from encroaching mechanical threats. Studio SiestA's dedication shines through in this challenging and engaging experience.

Details

Overview

The Hurricane of the Varstray - Collateral Hazard - is a vertically scrolling shoot 'em up developed by Studio SiestA and published by Rocket-Engine Co., Ltd.

Set in the distant future, players take on the role of four girls who venture into the dangerous "Varstray sector" to defend Earth from an invasion of mysterious mechanical structures. This title aims to deliver a classic arcade shooting experience with a compelling science fiction narrative.

Highlights

Developed by Studio SiestA, known for their previous work, this game is a return to their shooting game roots after a 7-year interval.
Features a compelling science fiction story where four girls pilot their way to the enemy's territory to protect Earth.
Offers an "Arcade mode" as its primary gameplay offering, designed to capture the essence of classic shoot 'em ups.

Who It's For

This game is designed for fans of classic arcade shoot 'em ups, particularly those who enjoy bullet hell mechanics and anime aesthetics. Players looking for a challenging shooter with a narrative focus and a female protagonist will find The Hurricane of the Varstray appealing.

If you appreciate retro-inspired gameplay with modern polish, this title is worth exploring.

Game Info

Developer: Studio SiestA
Publisher: Rocket-Engine Co.,Ltd.
Genre: Action, Indie, Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Anime, Female Protagonist
Release Date: December 21, 2015
Languages: English, Japanese
Features: Multi-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud
User Reception: Mostly Positive