Overview

In the year 2132, Earth's telescopes catch something impossible: a distant anomaly that swallows entire star systems, creeping closer year by year. You are the one ship sent to meet it.

Vanisha is a fast-paced twin-stick shooter with a linear campaign and a story to uncover. Developed and published by DANYL, this action-casual indie title launched on Steam on October 15, 2026, and it wastes no time throwing you into the void.

Highlights

  • Twin-stick combat: Dodge walls of bullets while tearing apart drones and asteroids with precise aiming.
  • Ship progression: Start with a bare-bones vessel and upgrade it into something that can fight back against the Anomaly.
  • Linear campaign with narrative: Uncover the story behind the star-eating threat as you fly deeper into space.

Who It's For

If you enjoy arcade-style shoot 'em ups, bullet hells, or twin-stick shooters with a focus on reflexes and upgrade paths, Vanisha should be on your radar. It's a single-player experience with full controller support, so you can settle in for a session of dodging and blasting.

The casual-friendly difficulty curve makes it approachable, while the bullet-hell elements offer a satisfying challenge for genre veterans.

Game Info

  • Developer/Publisher: DANYL
  • Release Date: October 15, 2026
  • Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
  • Modes: Single-player
  • Features: Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Custom Volume Controls
  • Language: English

Vanisha is a compact, focused shooter that asks one question: can you stop something that eats stars? The answer lies in your reflexes and your willingness to upgrade.

Check the latest Steam listing for current pricing and availability.