Experience the intense, non-stop action of the arcade rail-shooter in virtual reality! Play as Lucas Lawson, a rookie cop swept into the dramatic underworld of the Torus Syndicate. Put your shooting and dodging skills to the test as you battle across metropolis in a quest for justice.
More to come! Co-op mode, Survival mode, and new characters are on the road map
Features
Classic rails shooter, Designed for VR
Designed from the ground up for Room Scale VR, Torus Syndicate draws inspiration from classic arcade shooter games while adding new possibilities not possible in the genre.
Curated Locomotion by Codeate
Our custom designed locomotion system is a new approach to moving in room-scale, allowing the player to make full use of their space in the game world.
NODE AI Director
Advanced AI enemies take cover, shoot on the move, use abilities, and flank players. Put your skills to the test as you face-off against the deadly agents of the syndicate.
Dev Blog
Torus Tuesday #14 — Sketches, Vignettes, and Seamless Transitions
We’re hard at work on exciting new content for The Torus Syndicate. As we do so — as we’ve done since the project’s start — we need to be mindful of the unique challenges that come with making a virtual reality experience as seamless and...
read moreTorus Tuesday #13 – The Proving Grounds
Moving past the hustle of our early access release, the team is now focused on creating new content. Our biggest goal right now is to extend the replayabilty of The Torus Syndicate, by taking the core mechanic of fighting enemies, taking cover, and moving between...
read moreTorus Tuesday #12 — Adapting to the Player’s Setup and Goals
It’s been about a week since the launch of our first title, The Torus Syndicate. We’ve thoroughly appreciated watching so many people enjoy the game. One of the little details that we think contributed to the positive responses we’ve seen is how the...
read moreTorus Tuesday #11 — First Milestone
After 14 weeks of development, the time has finally come to our first milestone; The release of The Torus Syndicate on Steam! We here at Codeate is incredibly proud of our first shipped title, and hope that it’ll be the precursor to new and exciting things to...
read moreTorus Tuesday #10 — Cone-casting: A more human gaze system
The Torus Syndicate launch is just around the corner! One thing players will notice when they get their hands on a copy is the importance of gaze in the game. A person’s eyes provide a window into their focus and intent; they generally look towards what they...
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