Retro Sumus Announces Indiegogo Campaign and MS-DOS Port for Sovietborgs, a Retro-Inspired Top-Down Shooter

Retro Sumus, the Spanish indie studio celebrated for its Dreamcast shooter Xenocider, continues to make waves in the retro gaming community with its latest project, Sovietborgs.

Inspired by classics like The Chaos Engine, Sovietborgs is a top-down run-and-gun title set in an alternate reality where the Soviet Union's actions have transformed the world into a radioactive wasteland.

Originally announced for the Sega Mega Drive (Genesis), Sega Dreamcast, and Neo Geo platforms, the project has expanded to include a newly revealed MS-DOS-compatible version, emphasizing Retro Sumus's dedication to authentic retro hardware.

In their most recent update, Retro Sumus has confirmed that an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for Sovietborgs will go live on June 25, 2025.

The initiative aims to secure the necessary resources to complete development and potentially unlock additional content for the game.

Prospective backers can visit the Indiegogo page to sign up for notifications when the campaign launches.

Alongside this announcement, Retro Sumus released new gameplay footage and screenshots, providing fans and collectors a fresh look at what’s in store.

Sovietborgs first gained public attention at the RetroBarcelona event over a year ago, where its unique blend of top-down action and pre-rendered visuals reminiscent of titles like Donkey Kong Country and Vectorman generated early excitement.

Players will control a cybernetic operative from the Red Army, tasked with exploring dangerous, irradiated landscapes and battling mutated creatures and opposing factions in a quest for survival and dominion.

Throughout the past year, Retro Sumus has consistently shared development updates via its official YouTube channel.

The studio has also distributed an early Mega Drive/Genesis demo to prominent press and influencers, including The Sega Guru, Dreamcast Junkyard, and Retro Faith.

Initial feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with praise directed towards the game's nostalgic aesthetic and engaging mechanics.

In terms of artistic and audio contributions, Sovietborgs will feature an original soundtrack from Juango Martín, the composer behind Xenocider, along with cover artwork from acclaimed comic artist Agustín Padilla, whose credentials include work on Green Arrow, Borderlands, and G.I.

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While a specific release date for Sovietborgs has yet to be announced, Retro Sumus has expressed interest in expanding the scope of the project through crowdfunding, potentially offering special collector’s editions and additional game modes.

The newly announced MS-DOS port further broadens the game’s appeal, inviting vintage PC enthusiasts to experience the title alongside fans of classic Sega and Neo Geo hardware.

For those eager to support or follow the progress of Sovietborgs, updates will continue to be available through the studio’s social media channels and official website.

As the June 25 Indiegogo campaign approaches, Retro Sumus remains steadfast in honoring the legacy of retro gaming with a modern, community-driven spirit.

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