Penetrator (AppID: 1981540)

Type: game Genre: Action Developer: Beam Software Publisher: Pixel Games UK Release Date: May 2022
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Penetrator - Steam Analytics & Details

Penetrator has 0 current players. Currently priced at $0.02, it represents green value compared to similar Action games.

Total Players
0
Price
$0.02
Genre
Action
Developer
Beam Software

Media Gallery

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Screenshots

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Videos

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Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Watch — $1.99.

Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.

~20 days until next sale

Multiplayer Viability

Declining — 0 CCU.

Population trend: Stable. Finding matches may be harder.

Stable population

Community Sentiment

Mixed Negative — score -33/100.

Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Stable

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $1.99.

Market pricing tier

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Penetrator worth buying right now?
Watch — $1.99. Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Penetrator go on sale?
Decent deal at 0% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Penetrator multiplayer dead?
Declining — 0 CCU. Population trend: Stable. Finding matches may be harder.
What do players think of Penetrator?
Mixed Negative — score -33/100. Top praised area: gameplay (0 positive mentions).

Genre Benchmarks

Value Ratio Top 0%

Price History

Lowest Price
$0.02
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.02
US region

No Recent Price History

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System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
  • Memory: 50 MB RAM
  • Storage: 10 MB available space
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 2.59 (CAD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Multi-player PvP Shared/Split Screen PvP Shared/Split Screen Steam Cloud Includes level editor Family Sharing
Tags
2D Action Arcade Asynchronous Multiplayer Controller Flight Futuristic Level Editor Local Multiplayer Multiplayer +10 more
Supported Languages
English

Current Pricing

💰
CDN$ 2.59
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.02 (Feb 2026)

Additional Information

🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
l
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
6
German classification
🆘 Support
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

In this addictive side-scrolling shoot-em-up from 1982, your mission is to penetrate through four defence rings, and blow up an illegal cache of neutron bombs - an almost impossible feat! Enemy missiles and radar bases track your movements, and the landscape is as treacherous as your enemies.

Detailed Description

Originally released in 1982, Penetrator was a classic side-scrolling shoot-em-up for the ZX Spectrum, praised at the time for its impressive scrolling graphics on the home computer. The game also included a level editor, a novelty at the time. Now, relive those days in this remastered emulated version.

Gameplay

Steer your spaceship through continuously scrolling levels that flow seamlessly into each other, to reach and destroy an illegal cache of neutron bombs. Dodge the mountains and, in later levels, the cavern ceiling. Deadly missiles fire up from the ground at your craft. Fire back at them, and drop bombs to destroy radar bases. Each level becomes more and more difficult as you are challenged to weave your ship through tight, narrow corridors.


The game contains a level editor, which allows you to modify the first 4 levels, changing the floor and ceiling, and adding radar bases and missiles.


This enhanced version introduces a number of modern features to this retro classic, including:

  • Saving/loading the game at any point
  • Support for most modern game controllers
  • Full control remapping
  • Image scaling and smoothing options

Frequently Asked Questions

How many players are currently playing Penetrator?
0 players are currently in-game on Steam.
Is Penetrator free to play?
Penetrator costs $0.02 on Steam.
What genre is Penetrator?
Penetrator is a Action game.
Who developed Penetrator?
Penetrator was developed by Beam Software and published by Pixel Games UK.
What platforms does Penetrator support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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