Shoot’em Up Kit 2D provides everything you need to create a retro arcade or modern sci-fi shooter—high-quality assets, smart prefabs, powerful tools, and a fast, flexible framework.🔥 2026 UPDATE 🔥The Shoot’em Up Kit 2D has been fully reworked and expanded for 2026.This is not a minor update — it’s a next-generation evolution of the Playniax ecosystem.🚀 What’s new in 2026New templates added, with more in active developmentImproved demo games showcasing real production-ready workflowsFrameworks re-architected for long-term stability and performanceReady for the latest Unity 6 versions, with clean upgrade paths5 brand-new, soundtracks included – ready to drop straight into your gameEnhanced tooling, cleaner APIs, and better editor integrationThis 2026 edition is designed to age well — whether you’re prototyping fast, shipping commercial titles, or maintaining long-term projects across Unity updates.If you’re looking for a serious, production-ready 2D shoot’em up foundation that keeps evolving with Unity — this is it.Playniax introduces the Shoot’em Up Kit 2D. First, it’s a collection of stunning graphic assets for building your space shooter, and second, a fantastic framework to bring that space shooter to life.⭐Key Features150+ high-quality background sprites50+ animated enemy sprites10+ unique enemy boss sprites with built-in AI and behavior20+ particle effects (explosions, sparks, smoke, etc.)150+ prefabs including prebuilt behaviors and AI14 weapon types and pickups (lasers, shields, cannons, etc.)Easy-to-use Game Manager powered by EasyGameUISleek sci-fi UI skin for a cohesive look50+ bonus sprites (bullets, obstacles, etc.)5 unique level themes (rocky, crystal, steel, ice, planetary)30+ sound effects (explosions, lasers, pickups, UI clicks, etc.)5 royalty free soundtracksImagine what you could create with all these assets.Collectively, This isn’t just an extensive library of assets but a complete ecosystem, with interconnected prefabs and behavior scripts that bring your game to life.🎮Games & Demos made with Shoot'Em Kit 2D👉Zig Zag game (full game included)👉Drone Defender game (full game included)🎥 Video Tutorials & Documentation👉Video Tutorials👉Documentation🧱Frameworks & ArchitectureBuilt on Ignition – A powerful frameworkPowered by Pyro – A gameplay engine focused on shoot’em up mechanicsEasyGameUI – Handles core game flow, transitions, lives, and score🛠️Editor Tools & TemplatesSHMUP Builder – Rapidly build a space shooter with just a few clicksReady-to-use templates including “Zig Zag” with procedural level generationProduct Navigator – Quick access to key scenes, tools, and documentationProduct Help – In-editor component overview with links.✅CompatibilityCompatible with Built-in RP, URP, and HDRPStandard Unity material conversion required when switching pipelinesFramework logic runs identically across all pipelines🌍Expanding EcosystemUpcoming Playniax Package ManagerRegular updates & additions in developmentClear, detailed, and continuously updated documentationActively maintained and used in Playniax game projects🗂️Game TemplatesSpace Invaders and Galaga-style shooters with polished mechanics and visuals.Zig Zag Template - A complete game featuring unique controls, procedural level generation, and a reskinning tool for rapid customization.Drone Defender - Featuring action-packed levels of original shoot ‘em up gameplay!More templates are in development - regularly added to expand the kit’s creative range.🧰SHMUP BuilderA custom Unity Editor extension that lets you build the foundation of a shoot’em up game — no coding required to get started. Simply pick your player ship, background, enemy patterns, and bosses. While scripting is optional, it’s available for advanced tweaking and customization. Click and play a shooter today!💡Sprites Illuminator – Add Depth to 2DGive your 2D game a dynamic, 3D feel with included normal maps for all key sprites—adding lighting, shadows, and texture without leaving the 2D plane. With one click, Sprites Illuminator generates the necessary materials and demo scenes🔎Product NavigatorA smart in-editor hub that links directly to scenes, documentation, tools, and assets.❓Product Help (Experimental)Auto-scans your current Unity scene and lists active Playniax components in a panel. You can click to highlight in the Hierarchy or Inspector, jump straight to the documentation, and get a quick overview of what’s in use. This tool saves time and reduces debugging friction.🧩Scene Asset Scanner (Experimental)Quickly scan your Unity scene to see exactly which assets are in use. Jump to GameObjects or source files with one click. Perfect for fast reskins, audits, and cleanup.📞SupportAt Playniax, we know good documentation is essential — but let’s be honest: documentation is never truly complete. Ask us anything. Your questions help us improve the docs for everyone!Don’t wait... 🛒Buy Now to start building your game!The majority of the content in this package—including code, systems, and graphics—is hand-crafted by humans.We closely follow developments in AI and are certainly not opposed to its use when applied thoughtfully and responsibly. We see AI as a supportive tool with great potential; however, our production remains firmly focused on human-made design, craftsmanship, and implementation.A small number of included music tracks may be AI-assisted.
