Spacewar!

My version Spacewar! is a modern reimagining of one of the very first video games ever created — the legendary 1962 space duel where two small ships battle while orbiting a star with relentless gravity. The original Spacewar! was developed on the DEC PDP‑1 and became the foundation for the entire genre of space shooters.

This remake brings updated controls, a cleaner visual style, and smoother gameplay, while preserving the core experience: intense two‑player duels where precision, timing, and clever use of gravity decide the winner. Just like in the classic version, you try to hit your opponent, dodge incoming shots, and avoid being pulled into the central star.

Features

• Two‑player local multiplayer — just like the original.
• Gravity‑based physics — the star in the center affects ships and projectiles.
• Fast, skill‑based duels — short, replayable matches.
• Modern controls and smooth performance — no emulation required.
• Minimalistic retro‑inspired visuals — clean style based on the PDP‑1 version.
  

How to Play

Each player controls a ship:

• rotate,
• thrust,
• and fire projectiles.
• use shields
• use teleport

The goal is to score more hits than your opponent while avoiding the star’s gravity well. Some Spacewar! variants include projectile bouncing off screen edges — if your remake uses this mechanic, you can easily add it to the description.