Hi everyone! I've released the first-stage demo of 2026 Resisters, a vertical arcade shooter with modern fighter jets.

Play it free in your desktop browser:

https://enixzhang.itch.io/2026-resisters

You can choose the MiG-29 or J-10C, fight through enemy waves and ground targets, and take on the Spirit boss. Clearing Stage 1 also unlocks a separate boss challenge. I'm aiming for a more realistic visual style while keeping the action focused on reading bullet patterns and finding a way through them.

I'd love to hear how the controls feel and whether the bullets stay readable when things get busy. If you get stuck, telling me which attack or part of the stage caught you out would be really useful. Browser and PC details would also help if you run into performance issues.

The demo includes Stage 1 only. The carrier and Sand Scorpion encounters in the trailer are previews of later stages in development, and aren't included in the free demo. There's no announced release date for the full game yet.

AI tools have been used during development for art, music and coding assistance.

Thanks for trying it, and for any feedback!