- Asterika Patch 1.0.3 - 13 September 2026
Thank you for playing Asterika!Patch 1.0.3 focuses on further performance and stability improvements, along with a few new quality-of-life features and bug fixes.NewAdded Frame Rate settings.Max (default) aims to run the game at the highest frame rate possible.Auto aims for the most consistent frame rate.On some hardware, both settings may result in the same frame rate, while Auto may provide lower but a more stable experience on certain systems. Mission Cards are now visible directly from the song difficulty selector.FixesFurther performance improvementsImproved Steam Deck stabilityFixed a Survival Mode UI issue where the player's previous top record could appear as the current session's bestFixed an issue where the Player Circle could disappear on Low graphics settingsFixed an issue where pressing a movement input during Charge Drive could cancel HoldFixed an issue in Creator Tool whe…
- Asterika Patch 1.0.2 - 7 September 2026
Thank you for playing Asterika!Patch 1.0.2 adds a couple of new quality-of-life options and addresses several issues, including a major memory leak fix.NewAdded Short Restart option to the Settings menu. When restarting, all songs will start with a 4-beat countdown.Added an option to change the font style between serif and sans-serif in Story.FixesMajor memory leak fixImproved app performance on certain hardwareFixed an issue where the Online Connect button would sometimes not workFixed various typos in StoryFixed sound issues in Creator Tool Fixed an issue where graphics settings could be overwritten by Cloud SaveRemoved the Nightmare unlock requirement for Custom ChartsI also frequently deploy small stealth updates to fix smaller issues, so please make sure the game is always up to date for the best experience!Because I’m only one person, the fastest way to reach me with feedback or b…
- Asterika Patch 1.0.1 - 4 September 2026
Thank you for playing Asterika!This is a small 1.0.1 patch addressing some Day 1 bugs and issues. Thank you so much for all of your feedback and data. As I squash these bugs, I’ll also continue working on polishing the experience, so please remember that your feedback and ideas are always valuable!FixesImproved a memory leak issue that could occur during long play sessionsImproved app performance on certain hardwareFixed an issue where Settings and certain menus would not work properly on Steam DeckFixed an issue where controllers would not work properly in certain menusFixed an issue where the Rank Report UI would sometimes open the wrong musicFixed an issue where the score result screen would sometimes incorrectly round results upCan turn off Charge Drive sound from the Settings menuI also frequently deploy small stealth updates to fix smaller issues, so please make sure the game is a…
- Asterika Demo is Back! - 1 September 2026
A small demo for Asterika is now available!This version is designed to be a quick introduction to Asterika for anyone who wants to experience the game mechanic before buying.If you've played Asterika's previous demo before, you can also use it to get your settings and calibration ready, and warm up before jumping into the full game.Most importantly, your progress from the demo will carry over to the full version of Asterika!Hope you enjoy! 🎵
- Asterika Releases September 2nd! - 6 August 2026
Hello everyone! It’s makaroll.I'm incredibly excited to finally announce that Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain will be officially releasing on Steam on September 2nd!For those who might be new here, Asterika is a bullet hell rhythm action game. Instead of hitting falling notes like in traditional scroll-based rhythm games, you have to move to the beat of the music to dodge intense bullet patterns. A mix of two incredibly challenging and rewarding genres!I've been working hard on finalizing the full build since the Steam Next Fest, and I can't wait for you all to experience the full game in just a few weeks.Thank you so much to everyone who played the demo, climbed the online rankings, and wishlisted the game. Your continued support means everything to a solo developer like me.Please look forward to the launch!
- Next Fest Wrap-Up! (Demo Closing Date & Info) - 24 June 2026
Hello everyone!Steam Next Fest has officially come to a close, and I want to extend a massive, heartfelt thank you to everyone who downloaded, and played the Asterika demo over the last week.Festival by the NumbersTo celebrate the event, I wanted to share an infographic summarizing some of the most notable stats from the festival! What’s Next & Demo Deactivation DateThe current Next Fest demo will remain online for a little while longer so anyone who didn't get a chance to play over the weekend can still jump in!The demo will officially go offline on Tuesday, July 7th.After that, I will be taking the servers down to clean up the backend database, wipe the temporary leaderboards, and focus entirely on polishing the final build for launch.If you haven't had a chance to give the current tracks one last run, now is the time! And if you want to help Asterika make it onto Steam’s upcoming rel…
- Steam Next Fest: Play the Asterika Demo! - 15 June 2026
Steam Next Fest is here and the Asterika demo is ready for you to play!If you haven't had the chance to check out the demo yet, this week is the perfect time to dive in!The bullet hell pattern will be challenging but it's your chance to compete against the world and climb the ranking system!Please don't forget to fill out the survey in game! New player average Mastery has improved from 79% in last year's demo to 86% today, which is a direct result of your feedback improving accessibility, so please share!Follow for updates: Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGame Official Youtube: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomrose
- Asterika Demo ~0.1.5 Patch Notes - 12 June 2026
Thank you for playing! I've been quickly improving the demo and had no time to write any patch notes! The game has been currently updated to 0.1.5. The following are the changes from 0.1.2 to 0.1.5:🌟 Major Features & UpdatesBackground Dimming Options: You can now adjust the background dimming to balance visual clarity and aesthetics to your liking (25%, 50%, 75%).New Timing Feedback System: The game now displays "Fast" or "Slow" near your character if you miss a beat or hit the very edge of the timing window. (This features a brief cooldown timer so it won't flood your screen on every single miss).Automatic Beat Assist (Solo Mode): Added a new assist feature that detects "beat drift" and briefly plays a clap sound on the beat to help you find your rhythm again. ⚙️ Gameplay MechanicsFever Time Update: When a mana point is earned during Fever Time, the surrounding cardinal tiles are now…
- Major New Demo Live Ahead of Steam Next Fest! - 5 June 2026
Hello, this is developer makaroll. I am happy to announce that a major, limited-time demo for Asterika is live starting today! This demo will remain available from now until the end of the upcoming Steam Next Fest.If you played our early v1 playtest, thank you so much! Your feedback was vital. However, please do not skip the tutorial in this new version! There have been core rule changes to how you weave through obstacle patterns and move to the music.What's included in this demo:7 Songs, each featuring 3 difficulty levels to master.Story Preview: Get a glimpse of the narrative Ranking System: Test your skills against others with our online percentile-based rank system Since this is an active work in progress, I would love to hear your thoughts. You can find the fastest ways to send feedback in the Settings menu within the game, or by joining our Discord community.Thank you for playing,…
- Asterika V1 Demo has concluded. Thank you! - 11 November 2025
As of today, November 10th, the Asterika V1 Demo is now offline.Huge thank you to everyone who participated and shared their valuable feedback. I was so happy to see many of you enjoying the game.As mentioned last week, I'm now reading all of your feedback to focus on making bigger progress for the V2 Demo next year.Thank you again for your amazing support!Don't forget to add Asterika to your wishlist to stay updated!Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGameOfficial Youtube: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomrose
- Asterika V1 Demo ending next week! - 5 November 2025
Hello!First, a huge thank you to everyone who has played the Asterika V1 Demo. I'm happy to see many of you have enjoyed playing Asterika and have also shared valuable feedback.The V1 Demo will be ending on November 10th as I will be taking it offline to make further, bigger progress for the V2 Demo next year.To celebrate all the time you've spent with the game, I wanted to share some interesting 'half-time' stats.Thank you again for your support, and if you haven't had the chance to play yet or give it one more run, now is the time!And if you haven't already, add Asterika to your wishlist!Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGameOfficial Youtube: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomrose
- Asterika Demo 0.1.1 Patch - 31 October 2025
Thank you for playing the Asterika V1 Demo. The game has been updated to 0.1.1. The patch has the following changes.ChangesNew Drive IndicatorA new indicator to show upcoming Drive mechanism has been added beneath the character, so that it's directly in your line of sight. Existing Grid Border indicator has been turned off by default but you can enable it in settings.You can now select 'OFF' in Movement Sound settingTutorial song map modifiedEasy level song maps modified'Miss' sound effect turned off (can be reenabled in settings)FixesInput offset setting being incorrectly appliedRank not updating in Play menu UI's brightness and color adjustedPlaystation controller icons not appearingStability improvementsThere are more improvements upcoming but your valuable feedback is what makes these changes for the better. You can find the fastest ways to send feedback and bug reports (including a…
- Asterika V1 Demo Now Available! - 30 October 2025
Hello, this is developer makaroll. I'm happy to release the first ever V1 demo of Asterika: Phantom Rose Refrain!This is a version 1 early build of the game so I would very much appreciate your feedback after playing, with a survey link in-game.What's included in V1:6 Songs3 Difficulty levels for each songOnline percentile-based rank systemAs the game is still early in development please expect possible bugs or unfinished features. Your feedback is essential to make the V2 of the demo, and the full release of the game better. You can find the fastest ways to send feedback in the Settings menu within the game.Thank you for playing!Official X: https://x.com/PhantomRoseGameOfficial Youtube: Official Discord: https://discord.gg/phantomrose
