- Steam Deck Support is Here, Online Co-Op Is Coming - 19 September 2026
We're modernizing SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance, and part of that is a native Linux build for Steam Deck. It's running well on our test SteamDeck, but we'd like more eyes on it before we release this to the masses. How to join the testRight-click SCHAR in your library → Properties → Betas.Enter the code \ and select deck-test.Let it update (about 1.4 GB), then launch in Gaming Mode or Desktop Mode.This is a separate beta branch, so it won't affect players on the regular version.What we'd love to knowDoes it launch and stay running? Any crashes, and where?How's the performance in heavy fights? Any slowdowns?Are the controls comfortable on the Deck, including the menus?Can you read the text at handheld size?Does your save progress hold up after quitting and relaunching?Do achievements and leaderboards work?Please note: this is a test build, so expect rough edges. Saves may not carry over be…
- Price Drop! - 1 March 2016
We've dropped the price of SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance! Now you can get the game for just $3.99. That's four ships, dozens of levels, dynamic music, and glorious couch co-op against thousands of alien baddies for the price of a cup of coffee (at StarBucks anyway). Thank you everyone for your support since we've release. And please, if you enjoy the game we'd love to hear what you think (hint - write a review, it helps!)
- Price Drop! - 1 March 2016
We've dropped the price of SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance! Now you can get the game for just $3.99. That's four ships, dozens of levels, dynamic music, and glorious couch co-op against thousands of alien baddies for the price of a cup of coffee (at StarBucks anyway). Thank you everyone for your support since we've release. And please, if you enjoy the game we'd love to hear what you think (hint - write a review, it helps!)
- BSA v1.51 - Just a Small Patch - 21 April 2015
We just pushed a small patch with a few optimizations and a fix for Steam users that may use non standard characters in their name causing the game to crash.
- BSA v1.51 - Just a Small Patch - 21 April 2015
We just pushed a small patch with a few optimizations and a fix for Steam users that may use non standard characters in their name causing the game to crash.
- First Content Update Is Live! BSA Version 1.5 - 3 April 2015
Our first big content update is live. With it comes a host of new features, tweaks, balances, and more. All of our content updates will be free and we still have a few more planned for the game. Retro mode is the biggest addition with more enhancements coming to it soon, you can see screenshots of it in the store page. Here's the full list of changes. Additions Added Retro Mode to game Two brand new levels within the campaign Enhanced Leaderboard functionality Added Pilot names (contest winners added) Generator beam fade in/out Fixes Minor ship re-balancing Fixed duplicate generator names Fixed bug with high score not showing properly in some cases Fixed bug with incorrect wave number showing on survival levels Fixed double kill count from missiles Fixed stuck combo counter General fixes, performance improvements, asset cleanup
- First Content Update Is Live! BSA Version 1.5 - 3 April 2015
Our first big content update is live. With it comes a host of new features, tweaks, balances, and more. All of our content updates will be free and we still have a few more planned for the game. Retro mode is the biggest addition with more enhancements coming to it soon, you can see screenshots of it in the store page. Here's the full list of changes. Additions Added Retro Mode to game Two brand new levels within the campaign Enhanced Leaderboard functionality Added Pilot names (contest winners added) Generator beam fade in/out Fixes Minor ship re-balancing Fixed duplicate generator names Fixed bug with high score not showing properly in some cases Fixed bug with incorrect wave number showing on survival levels Fixed double kill count from missiles Fixed stuck combo counter General fixes, performance improvements, asset cleanup
- Get Your Name in the Game! - 19 March 2015
We're currently working on a free content update and need some names to fill in for some characters. So with that we're opening up a quick contest to everyone. If you'd like your name in the game simply post a screenshot of SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance in action to the community hub and caption it "#SCHARNAME" with the name you'd like to see for the character. We reserve the right to deny any names that are offensive, copyrighted, etc. This contest ends on March 29th, 2015. EVERY person that participates in our contest will get their name in the game, though entries are limited to 1 name per person. Thanks! BrainShape Games
- Get Your Name in the Game! - 19 March 2015
We're currently working on a free content update and need some names to fill in for some characters. So with that we're opening up a quick contest to everyone. If you'd like your name in the game simply post a screenshot of SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance in action to the community hub and caption it "#SCHARNAME" with the name you'd like to see for the character. We reserve the right to deny any names that are offensive, copyrighted, etc. This contest ends on March 29th, 2015. EVERY person that participates in our contest will get their name in the game, though entries are limited to 1 name per person. Thanks! BrainShape Games
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Version 1.30 Released - 12 March 2015
We've just pushed a brand new update for BSA which brings a few tweaks and fixes based on feedback. New ship balancing and progression should make ships upgrades more noticeable in early game. Enhanced ship descriptions and class designations Enhanced Waypoint Markers with Clearer Goals Mission "Battle Damage" Fixed for possible unbeatable situation Mission "A Herculean Task" Fixed for possible crash Several Leaderboard Tweaks and Fixes Jupiter Survival Mission Wave Count Fixed We're going to continue to and aim for bi-weekly fixes and content updates. We hope our next update will include our first new free mission!
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Version 1.30 Released - 12 March 2015
We've just pushed a brand new update for BSA which brings a few tweaks and fixes based on feedback. New ship balancing and progression should make ships upgrades more noticeable in early game. Enhanced ship descriptions and class designations Enhanced Waypoint Markers with Clearer Goals Mission "Battle Damage" Fixed for possible unbeatable situation Mission "A Herculean Task" Fixed for possible crash Several Leaderboard Tweaks and Fixes Jupiter Survival Mission Wave Count Fixed We're going to continue to and aim for bi-weekly fixes and content updates. We hope our next update will include our first new free mission!
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Version 1.25 Released - 3 March 2015
Our initial release version is now ready. With it comes several improvements and finalizations for our Steam version. Finalized all achievements Improved animations for lasers Improved Mouse and Keyboard Support within the UI Leaderboard Browser Supports all game modes UI Improvements, Steam Overlay Top Left to prevent blocking of elements Misc Bug Fixes, Level Balances Thank you for trying SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance. Please leave any feedback or report any issues in the Steam Community Forums.
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Version 1.25 Released - 3 March 2015
Our initial release version is now ready. With it comes several improvements and finalizations for our Steam version. Finalized all achievements Improved animations for lasers Improved Mouse and Keyboard Support within the UI Leaderboard Browser Supports all game modes UI Improvements, Steam Overlay Top Left to prevent blocking of elements Misc Bug Fixes, Level Balances Thank you for trying SCHAR: Blue Shield Alliance. Please leave any feedback or report any issues in the Steam Community Forums.
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Beta Version 1.20 Released - 24 February 2015
Steamworks Fixes for Leaderboards Misc Achievement Fixes Resolution Fixes allows supporting all screen ratios Added Content and Balance New Shield Generator Beam Animations Handle fringe case crashes gracefully Small Intro Sequence and VO
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Beta Version 1.20 Released - 24 February 2015
Steamworks Fixes for Leaderboards Misc Achievement Fixes Resolution Fixes allows supporting all screen ratios Added Content and Balance New Shield Generator Beam Animations Handle fringe case crashes gracefully Small Intro Sequence and VO
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Beta Version 1.15 Released - 12 February 2015
We just pushed a new version with various fixes for our Steam beta. Changes to resolution support and adjustment New death animation system Leaderboard fixes Balance fixes Further achievment implementation
- SCHAR: BSA Steam Beta Version 1.15 Released - 12 February 2015
We just pushed a new version with various fixes for our Steam beta. Changes to resolution support and adjustment New death animation system Leaderboard fixes Balance fixes Further achievment implementation
