Rollback: A spaceship battle game

About the Game

Rollback: A spaceship battle game is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled shmup created specifically for the GMTK Game Jam 2026! In this arcade shooter, traditional perfection on the first try is thrown out the window. Trapped in a collapsing temporal loop against an armada of rogue enemy ships, your only hope of survival is to bend time itself and rewrite history—one second at a time.

Core Mechanic: Rollback

Made a wrong move? Flew straight into a chaotic wall of bullets? Don't panic—just rewind.

• The Power of Shift: Press the Shift key at any moment to instantly go back a couple of seconds in time.
• Tactical Adaptation: Use the rollback to dodge unforeseen bullet patterns, test entirely different strategies, and discover the optimal path to defeat enemies and clear the level.

How to win

Defeat 50 enemies in the level to win.

Controls

Mastering your ship and your temporal abilities is the key to victory:

Input	Action
W, A, S, D	Move the spaceship
Shift	Activate Rollback to travel back in time
Space	Execute a swift dash to evade immediate danger

Jam Details

Developed under the tight constraints of the GMTK Game Jam 2026, Rollback: A spaceship battle game explores innovative game design mechanics centered around the jam's theme. Dive in, master the timeline, and leave your feedback!