Action · March 18, 2014
LUFTRAUSERS (2014)
The skies will be set aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Select from over 125 combinations of weapons, bodies, and propulsion systems and take to the skies to battle enemy fighter planes, battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores. Bravely volunteer for one of over 100 daring missions to unlock new Rauser combinations and vibrant color variations and become the most legendary Rauser pilot of all time! Bold Aerial Combat – White-knuckle battles against a crimson and cream sky harken back to the pure arcade shooters of the past with tight gameplay, ridiculous combos, and challenges that can only be mastered by the most elite rauser pilots in the world. Customizable Rausers – Unlock unique weapons, plane bodies, and propulsion systems to radically alter your fighter in over 125 deadly combinations. Each daring configuration not only radically alters how your rauser handles and attacks but also rearranges the dynamic soundtrack crafted by KOZILEK. Daring Missions – Make your fellow airmen proud as you tackle over 100 challenging missions from your commanding officers and face off against rival aces in a dogfight to the death. Glorious Achievements - You know, a little something to brag about on shore leave.
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146 Action titles launched in 2014 — top 6 by review volume.
Peer Action titles
Comparable titles in the same genre and review-volume band — ranked by Steam positive percentage.
Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Indie · 186
- Bullet Hell · 183
- Arcade · 180
- Action · 168
- Pixel Graphics · 160
- 2D · 151
- Shoot 'Em Up · 146
- Great Soundtrack · 138
- Singleplayer · 98
- Retro · 87
- Shooter · 83
- Fast-Paced · 74
- Flight · 60
- Addictive · 54
- Difficult · 43
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 4.4k Steam reviews | Top 63% in Action |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32% |
| Metacritic | 80/100 | Genre average 77 — top 42% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 4 h average | Top 79% for session depth among Action |
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 4.4k reviews
4.0k positive · 398 negative
Metacritic
80/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.4/10
Curator recommendations
3.3k
Press Quotes
“Luftrausers is a breathless sepia-stained delight” 9/10 – Eurogamer “Luftrausers is one of the most satisfying, enthralling arcade shooters to hit the market in recent memory.” 8.5/10 – Game Informer “It’s an immense pleasure just to exist in Luftrausers.” 9/10 – Joystiq
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Leaderboards
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
4h
brief (under 5 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
Achievements
12
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Mar 18, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Developer | Vlambeer |
| Publisher | Devolver Digital |
| Base price | $1.99 -80% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · [email protected] |
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