
VenomGrid – Retro Arcade Shooter Inspired by Centipede
🕷️ VenomGrid
VenomGrid is a modern reinterpretation of the classic arcade game Centipede, blending fast-paced retro gameplay with a dark biomechanical space-horror aesthetic.
🎮 Gameplay
Fight against waves of mutated creatures across a dynamic grid where every move matters.
- 🐛 Segmented centipedes that evolve in real time
- 🍄 Destructible mushrooms that reshape the battlefield
- 🕷️ Unpredictable enemies (spiders and more)
- 🔫 Precise shooting with evolving projectile types
Each run is a balance of reflexes, positioning, and anticipation.
⚡ Features
- Fast, challenging arcade gameplay
- Multi-stage destruction system (enemies and environment)
- Various power-ups (shield, damage boost, speed…)
- Detailed animations (explosions, damage states, effects)
- Modernized pixel-art with biomechanical influences
🎨 Art Direction
A hybrid visual style combining:
- 80s-inspired pixel art
- Modern lighting and glow effects
- Organic biomechanical creatures
- Neon palette (acid green, violet, red)
🎯 Objective
Survive as long as possible while mastering the grid against increasing difficulty.
🧪 Development Status
Currently in active development — feedback is welcome.
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | HTML5, Windows, macOS |
| Release date | 44 days ago |
| Author | yg-devworks |
| Genre | Shooter, Action |
| Made with | Godot |
| Tags | 2D, Arcade, centipede-like, grid, Pixel Art, Retro, Sci-fi, Score Attack |
| Code license | Mozilla Public License 2.0 (MPL) |
| Asset license | Creative Commons Attribution v4.0 International |
| Average session | A few minutes |
| Languages | English, French |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Gamepad (any) |
| Accessibility | Configurable controls, Textless |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
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Venomgrid.exe 199 MB
VenomGrid.dmg 165 MB
Development log
- New version - macOS available43 days ago
- New exe and resources available44 days ago
- 🧪 First Playable Prototype VenomGrid is now officially in a playable state.46 days ago





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