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Action · Psychotic Psoftware

Power-Up

Power-Up
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Windows
Mixed · 58% of 266
DeveloperPsychotic Psoftware
GenreAction
ControllerFull
Wait for a sale Chip's verdict · US updated 7 min. ago

No real discount right now, sitting 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. One to watch rather than buy today.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.19 · 16d ago
Player reviews 58% positive of 266
Quality score 58/100
Value score 0/100

Offers

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

A fast-paced retro shoot-'em-up featuring evolving weapons, intense arcade combat and massive bosses — from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware.

POWER-UP is a fast-paced retro-style shoot-'em-up from one-man studio Psychotic Psoftware, blending classic arcade action with a tactical weapon progression system.

Inspired by legendary SHMUPs like R-Type, Hellfire, and Project-X, Power-Up delivers intense side-scrolling battles, massive bosses and a devastating arsenal of evolving weapons.

Pilot the experimental fighter Weapon-F through the wreckage of humanity’s last escape attempt and strike back against the reptilian invaders who destroyed Earth.

You are the last human alive.
Your mission is simple.

Revenge.

Features

• Classic side-scrolling arcade shoot-'em-up gameplay
Weapon evolution system – upgrade and transform your arsenal mid-battle
• Huge screen-filling bosses and challenging enemy formations
• Multiple weapons and tactical loadouts
• Vibrant retro-inspired visuals
• A powerful original soundtrack

Story

The Earth has fallen.

As the pilot of the prototype fighter Weapon-F, you emerge from the shattered debris of humanity’s final escape shuttle.

The reptilian war fleet that wiped out mankind still occupies the stars.

Against impossible odds, you launch one final counter-attack.

Humanity is gone.

But the war isn’t over.

Media

Trailers and screenshots straight from the store page

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Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.19 2026-06-27
3-month low $1.19
12-month low $1.19
Current $2.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 9, 2026
Sale ended · back to $2.99
Jun 27, 2026
New all-time low $1.19

Power-Up price history and best deals

Power-Up for PC currently sells from $2.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.19, set on 2026-06-27.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Power-Up now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $2.99 a good price for Power-Up?
$2.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.19 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Power-Up?
Power-Up is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Steam reviews Mixed · 58%
58% positive of 266
Media (11)
Tech
ControllerFull
Requirements
System requirements platform
Minimum
Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows Vista
  • Processor: 2.40GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: DirectX drivers for HiDef graphics.
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Storage: 80 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Standard
  • Additional Notes: Compatible with the USB Xbox 360 GamePad.
Facts
DeveloperPsychotic Psoftware
PublisherPsychotic Psoftware
GenresAction · Indie
ModesSingle-player
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