{"id":16450,"date":"2025-12-02T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs\/"},"modified":"2025-12-02T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T20:00:00","slug":"why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs\/","title":{"rendered":"#Why Aren&#8217;t We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs\/#Why_Arent_We_All_Playing_Sektori_an_Awesome_Arcade_Shooter_from_Ex-Housemarque_Devs\" >Why Aren&#8217;t We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Arent_We_All_Playing_Sektori_an_Awesome_Arcade_Shooter_from_Ex-Housemarque_Devs\"><\/span>Why Aren&#8217;t We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div class=\"body body-text article-text\">\n<section class=\"text\">\n<p>There are too many games to keep track of these days, and it means that a lot of them, even some very good ones, simply go unnoticed.<\/p>\n<p>We almost let that happen with Sektori, a brilliant-looking twin-stick shooter from a veteran Housemarque alumnus.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"object object-youtube\">\n<figure class=\"youtube\" data-videoid=\"yGWsLyZ0KPU\" data-start=\"0\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGWsLyZ0KPU?rel=0&amp;hd=1&amp;showinfo=0&amp;modestbranding=0&amp;autohide=1\">\n<div class=\"video-stage\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Sektori - Launch Trailer\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yGWsLyZ0KPU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<p>The game is largely made by solo developer Kimmo Lahtinen, who spent 13 years at the Finnish studio contributing to games like Resogun, Dead Nation, Outland, and more.<\/p>\n<p>As mentioned, it&#8217;s a twin-stick, top-down arcade shooter, with easy comparisons to be drawn with Super Stardust and Geometry Wars.<\/p>\n<div class=\"for-mobile insert insert-label\">\n<div id=\"inject-primis-player\" data-src-primis=\"https:\/\/live.primis.tech\/live\/liveView.php?s=117168&amp;vp_content=plembed39b4tigwxqjz&amp;cbuster=%%CACHEBUSTER%%&amp;playerApiId=primis_player_float&amp;schain=1.0,1!ziffdavis.com,22392450815,1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Sektori really has some of that Housemarque energy \u2014 over-the-top visual effects, punchy music, smooth gameplay, and an emphasis on player skill above all.<\/p>\n<p>The game&#8217;s main campaign features a stage that&#8217;s constantly changing shape while you blast enemies, forcing you to pay attention to your surroundings.<\/p>\n<p>There are power-ups to pick up, and you can evolve your ship with an assortment of enhancements so you can deal with the escalating difficulty.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"gallery\">\n<div class=\"cols cols-2 multi-dimension\">\n<div class=\"col col-2 col-width-50\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 1\" class=\"scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/6b1ef118caa1a\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-1.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/6b1ef118caa1a\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-1.445x245.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 1\"><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 2\" class=\"scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/095c696f69ff1\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-2.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/095c696f69ff1\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-2.445x245.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 2\"><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col col-2 col-width-50\"><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 3\" class=\"scanlines scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/866d1e4b87c23\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-3.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/866d1e4b87c23\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-3.445x245.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 3\"><\/a><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 4\" class=\"scanlines scanlines scanlines scanlines\" href=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/572693c4c3aaf\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-4.large.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.pushsquare.com\/572693c4c3aaf\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs-4.445x245.jpg\" width=\"445\" height=\"245\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Why Aren't We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 4\"><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>In addition to a campaign are six extra modes that change up the gameplay. For example, Classic is a more traditional, wave-based challenge, while Strike disables your normal weapons and has you focusing on dash strikes to deal with enemies.<\/p>\n<p>The game launched on 18th November 2025 on PS5 and other systems, and has been met with a super positive reception.<\/p>\n<p>On Steam it has a Very Positive user rating, and it currently has a Metascore of 93 on PC and 88 on PS5.<\/p>\n<div class=\"insert-label centered insert lazyload for-mobile insert-extended lazyload\">\n<div id=\"PS_MPU_X_P692FB39EF055B\" style=\"min-width:300px; min-height:250px;display:flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items:center; justify-content: center;\" data-dfp-id=\"pushsquare\/mobile_web_display\/article\" data-dfp-sizes=\"300x250,300x600\" data-dfp-targeting=\"pos=1,gto=false,experiment=nl-article-mobile-2\" class=\"lazyload\" data-dfp-refresh-direct=\"true\" data-prebid-config=\"Lazy_Load_HP_MPU\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>As huge fans of Housemarque&#8217;s body of work, it seems this is right up our street, but what about you? Have you checked out Sektori? Tell us in the comments section below.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- cache: html:pushsquare.com\/ssl\/ps5\/related-info\/56c6acb76d9a5a0f4fa3e795e08f701a @ 1764731539 --><\/p>\n<aside class=\"see-also\">\n<dl>\n<dt>Related Games<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"first\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\" first last\"><strong>Sektori<\/strong> (PS5)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<dt>See Also<\/dt>\n<dd class=\"first\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\" first last\">The Best PS5 Games (2025)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/yohrt.com\/news\/game\/\" target=\"_blank\" >Game<\/a><\/span> category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pushsquare.com\/news\/2025\/12\/why-arent-we-all-playing-sektori-an-awesome-arcade-shooter-from-ex-housemarque-devs\" target=\"_blank\" >Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why Aren&#8217;t We All Playing Sektori, an Awesome Arcade Shooter from Ex-Housemarque Devs? 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