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Lead android cop Cactus through a robot-overrun freighter in a twin-stick shooter where a draining battery keeps fights moving.
Released 23 Sep 2015
Manage a Draining Battery
Blast Shifting Robot Arenas
Unlock Nine Androids
Assault Android Cactus is an intense arcade style twin stick shooter - pick from one of nine unique synthetic heroines and blast your way through overwhelming robots hordes to save the ship from its own workforce. Supports single player and local co-op game modes.
Developed by Witch Beam · Published by Witch Beam








Junior Constable Cactus answers a distress call and ends up aboard the crippled Genki Star, where the ship’s robot workforce has turned hostile. Play as Cactus or one of eight other androids as they fight through the emergency.
Move and aim independently while shooting through waves of robots, shifting arenas, hazards, and large boss fights. A battery drains during play, so staying active and managing its limited time is central to surviving each stage.
The 25-stage campaign spans five ship areas and unlocks additional androids as you progress. Stage rankings encourage repeat runs, while Campaign+, Infinity Drive, Daily Drive, unlockable modifiers, and one-to-four-player local co-op offer other ways to play.
In the supplied reviews, players often praise the fast, satisfying twin-stick combat and the distinct weapons and playstyles across the android roster. Many also enjoy replaying stages for better ranks and playing local co-op with friends. Challenge is part of the appeal for some, while others find the difficulty or battery pressure frustrating; a few also criticize repetition or the time needed to earn unlocks.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 29 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| Demo | Assault Android Cactus Demo |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
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| Metacritic | 79/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |
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