About
Shockwave Triggers came out on October 21, 2025 for PC, then for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and Xbox One on October 14, 2026. It is Verified on Steam Deck.
SHOCKWAVE TRIGGERS is an arcade high resolution pixel art shmup/shoot'em up, in which you use the power of Shockwaves and a good timing to get the most bonus from your destroyed enemies. It's simple: shoot, dodge, wait and SHOCKWAVE!
What is happening now
Shockwave Triggers is a shooter arcade game that arrived on PC in October 2025. The indie title is heading to Nintendo Switch next October, expanding its platform reach beyond its Windows launch. Details remain sparse on what players can expect from the Switch port or any additions it might bring to the experience.
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Media
Releases
Earliest full release on each platform; regional dates can differ.
PC and Steam Deck
Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 11, 2026.
Shockwave Triggers player count
concurrent players on SteamPlayers counted on Steam every one to six hours; the daily peak is the highest count of the day.