Astro Burn is a new retro-inspired cute ‘em-up title from developer Beyond The Pixels that was announced for Steam, Epic, and GOG previously. Now, the developer is creating a physical version of the game via a crowdfunding campaign. The Kickstarter will launch soon, but interested parties can register for email notifications when it goes live.

The game has been designed to meet retro gamers’ tastes, but with modern functionality. In a press statement, Beyond The Pixels said. “Players would hold their cherished new game in their hands, with no need to download patches or updates or sign up anywhere, and dive into new worlds either solo or together, sharing a couch with friends (or opponents!). This is the modern retro way, and Astro Burn is capturing that with a USB cartridge edition for PC and Mac.”

Key features in Astro Burn:

Blistering side-scrolling shoot-’em-up inspired by 16-bit classics.

Roguelite challenge to get your claws into.

Two Player Co-Op Arcade mode: Double the kitty chaos! Work together or stand off in competitive co-op.

One button action makes the controls simple to master with a “stack-em-up” weapons system.

Rich storyline led by a sassy, feline badass packed with cat-tastic quips and purr-fect puns at every turn!

Ten incredible levels from deep space and mechanical worlds, to Earth’s skies, underwater realms, sprawling cities and beyond.

Hi-score leaderboard with time.

Synth-wave retro cool soundtrack by Venice Bleach.