Genesis
A downloadable game for Windows and Linux
Synopsis / Story
An arcade-like game where you're a spinning barrier. The fate of the universe is on your shoulders. You must block all incoming fire for three minutes. Fail to do so, and the world won't just end... it'll never have existed.
This game was made for The Very Serious Juniper Dev Game Jam (2026).
Controls
- Enter - Start
- A/Left Arrow Key - Turn Paddle Counterclockwise (Left)
- D/Right Arrow Key - Turn Paddle Clockwise (Right)
Credits
- Art & Programming - Myself
- Background Music & SFX courtesy of the Not Jam Music Pack 2 and the Beep Yeah 8-bit SFX Pack.
| Updated | 20 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux |
| Author | Byte Wise |
| Genre | Action |
| Tags | 2D, Arcade, No AI, Pixel Art |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Install instructions
Windows
Run the .exe file.
Linux
Extract the .zip and run the file 'Genesis'. If necessary, make the file executable by running 'chmod +x Genesis'
Development log
- v0.1.0 - The "Jam" Release27 days ago

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