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Shoot Clay, Save the World – Platypus Reclayed is Out Now!

Claymatic Games is thrilled to announce that Platypus Reclayed, the definitive reimagining of the cult classic clay-animated shmup, is out today on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch for $14.99, with a 10% discount available for the first week of launch.

Steam users can also buy the Platypus Reclayed: Special Edition for an additional $5, which adds the OST and a digital Art Book featuring Platypus history and “making of” content. Alternatively, players can buy the OST and Art Book separately.


The legendary shmup is back, rebuilt from scratch with new levels and enemies for family-friendly co-op fun!

Originally released in 2002, Platypus was one of the first indie games to achieve critical and commercial success, remembered for its handcrafted clay visuals, simple yet addictive gameplay, and enduring fan community. Now, 23 years later, original creator Anthony Flack has returned with the Claymatic team to rebuild the game from the ground up for modern platforms.


Reprogrammed from scratch, Platypus Reclayed preserves the one-button accessibility that made the original so beloved, while updating every aspect of the experience with crisp 4K widescreen visuals, brand-new stages, remixed levels, additional weapons and enemies, adjustable difficulty settings, enhanced co-op, modding support (PC), and an expanded soundtrack featuring fresh high-quality remixes.


“Platypus’ simplicity is the key to its longevity,” said Anthony Flack, Lead Game Designer at Claymatic Games. “As games have become bigger and more complex, we wanted to return to something immediate and joyful. You move, you shoot, and you’re having fun in seconds. With the tech and distribution platforms we have today, Platypus can finally soar as the legendary fighter jet it was always destined to be.”



Haven’t heard of Platypus? Here’s a primer:

Platypus first made its debut in 2002, when "indie games" were unheard of, before Xbox Live Arcade or Kongregate even existed. Yet to this day Platypus has retained an active community, with fans still making mods and fan art on a regular basis. Due to its singular clay-animated art style, fluid controls, and tight game design, it was one of the first indie games by a solo developer to become a critical and commercial success.


So what’s new?

Platypus Reclayed takes everything that made the original Platypus sing and updates it for a modern audience. The clay artwork can now be viewed in its full glory with high-def resolution, a brand new stage has been added, existing levels have been remixed for new surprises, there’s additional enemies and weapons, new adjustable difficulty options have been added, the soundtrack has been bolstered with high quality remixes, and new game modes like Practice and the permadeath single-life challenge mode Score Attack. Plus the whole game can be played with drop-in two-player co-op! That’s not all, as Platypus Reclayed was designed with modders in mind, and our community has been champing at the bit to make their own Platypus adventures!

“As the industry has shifted towards more complex, feature-rich, lengthier games, we wanted to go in the other direction: providing a one-button shmup that’s fun from the moment you pick it up!” said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games. “You don’t need to learn any complicated combos or absorb a bookish tutorial teaching how you can have fun later. Instead, you get right to the action. Platypus Reclayed is designed to be something you pick up for 20 minutes before bed or on your lunch break, but you enjoy every second of it!”


Features That Will Keep You Coming Back for More

  • Two-Player Simultaneous Action: Team up with a friend for double the fun!

  • Stunning Clay-Animated Graphics: Experience the beauty of clay-animation like never before with all-new high definition artwork.

  • Addictive, Exciting Gameplay: Get ready for heart-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

  • The original Platypus soundtrack is back with even more officially licensed remixes of classic 1980s game tunes from our friends at C64audio.

  • Adjustable Difficulty Settings: Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, Platypus has a challenge for everyone.

  • Full support for modding art, audio, and even entire levels (PC only)

  • Perfect for the Entire Family: Share the joy of Platypus with loved ones of all ages!

We are a small indie studio with a love for stop-motion animation.

We have a passion for straightforward, honest games with uncomplicated and effective mechanics that deliver fun gameplay and can be played over and over without ever feeling old.

Our community means everything to us; we play, bounce ideas and chat very openly about everything we do and work on. We are firm believers in open development and transparency.

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Clay-animated shmup Platypus Reclayed brings the legendary classic to PC and consoles September 18th

Claymatic Games is proud to reveal that its clay-animated shmup Platypus Reclayed is launching September 18th on PC, Mac, PlayStation 4|5, Xbox X|S, and Switch. This reimagining of the cult classic arcade shooter Platypus takes everything that was great about the original game and updates it with a host of new features for the definitive edition of Platypus. Get ready to dive into the heart-pounding action of this fast, frantic, and incredibly fun arcade-style shoot-em-up!


Reclaimed. Remade. Reclayed. The Legendary Platypus Returns after 23 years!

23 years after its first appearance, the iconic indie shoot ‘em up Platypus is coming back, better than ever! Led by the original creator Anthony Flack, alongside the talented Claymatic team, Platypus Reclayed isn't just a simple remaster—it's a complete revamp. Reprogrammed from scratch and updated for modern hardware, Platypus Reclayed is moulded from the ground up with all-new models and artwork photographed in 4k widescreen, featuring updated gameplay, new weapons and additional content.



Haven’t heard of Platypus? Here’s a primer:

Platypus first made its debut in 2002, when "indie games" were unheard of, before Xbox Live Arcade or Kongregate even existed. Yet to this day Platypus has retained an active community, with fans still making mods and fan art on a regular basis. Due to its singular clay-animated art style, fluid controls, and tight game design, it was one of the first indie games by a solo developer to become a critical and commercial success.


So what’s new?

Platypus Reclayed takes everything that made the original Platypus sing and updates it for a modern audience. The clay artwork can now be viewed in its full glory with high-def resolution, a brand new stage has been added, existing levels have been remixed for new surprises, there’s additional enemies and weapons, new adjustable difficulty options have been added, the soundtrack has been bolstered with high quality remixes, and new game modes like Practice and the permadeath single-life challenge mode Score Attack. Plus the whole game can be played with drop-in two-player co-op! That’s not all, as Platypus Reclayed was designed with modders in mind, and our community has been champing at the bit to make their own Platypus adventures!

“As the industry has shifted towards more complex, feature-rich, lengthier games, we wanted to go in the other direction: providing a one-button shmup that’s fun from the moment you pick it up!” said Anthony Flack, Lead Games Designer at Claymatic Games. “You don’t need to learn any complicated combos or absorb a bookish tutorial teaching how you can have fun later. Instead, you get right to the action. Platypus Reclayed is designed to be something you pick up for 20 minutes before bed or on your lunch break, but you enjoy every second of it!”


Features That Will Keep You Coming Back for More

  • Two-Player Simultaneous Action: Team up with a friend for double the fun!

  • Stunning Clay-Animated Graphics: Experience the beauty of clay-animation like never before with all-new high definition artwork.

  • Addictive, Exciting Gameplay: Get ready for heart-pounding action that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

  • The original Platypus soundtrack is back with even more officially licensed remixes of classic 1980s game tunes from our friends at C64audio.

  • Adjustable Difficulty Settings: Whether you're a novice or a seasoned pro, Platypus has a challenge for everyone.

  • Perfect for the Entire Family: Share the joy of Platypus with loved ones of all ages!

We are a small indie studio with a love for stop-motion animation.

We have a passion for straightforward, honest games with uncomplicated and effective mechanics that deliver fun gameplay and can be played over and over without ever feeling old.

Our community means everything to us; we play, bounce ideas and chat very openly about everything we do and work on. We are firm believers in open development and transparency.

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Platypus Reclayed Joins Steam Next Fest on June 9th-16th!

Super exciting news - Platypus Reclayed will be taking part in Steam Next Fest from June 9th to 16th with our first Steam playable demo!

Back in April, we showcased a small demo at the London Games Festival - it was so enthusiastically received that we thought we should create a completely new demo for the wider community. 

Creator Anthony Flack has curated selected levels for you to play, complete with different difficulty options, perfect for both longtime fans and first-time flyers!

Here’s what you can expect from the demo:

🕹️ Casual arcade shooting mayhem

🍠 A sneak peek at the new enemies

🚀 New ships and weapons

🎶 Engrossing soundtrack with an irresistible retro vibe

🎨 Fully clay-animated visuals (fingerprints included)

🧡 Couch co-op

Mark your calendars and get ready for claylicious chaos! Platypus Reclayed launches in 2025 on PC and consoles but you can dive into the madness early on June 9th 2025. 

Stay tuned - we’re cooking some super cool events to celebrate the demo, from live streams to Q&As with Anthony himself!

Wishlist Platypus Reclayed now - https://store.steampowered.com/app/2912430/Platypus_Reclayed

Join our Discord community for latest news and clayful fun - https://discord.gg/claymatic

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Platypus Reclayed Selected for Best in British at the London Games Festival!

We’re stoked to announce that Platypus Reclayed has been selected for the Best in British showcase at this year’s London Games Festival!

This prestigious event celebrates the very best in UK game development and we’re honoured to be among some amazing studios representing British creativity in the gaming industry.

The London Games Festival runs from April 2nd - 13th 2025, tickets can be purchased now: https://tickets.games.london

As part of the official selection, Platypus Reclayed will be featured in dedicated events - watch this space for news and updates.

We couldn’t have reached this amazing milestone without the support of our fantastic community and we are really excited to share this special moment with you.

If you are attending the festival, please let us know on our Discord server!

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Design an Enemy Competition Winner

Heck this was hard. So hard, in fact, that Anthony took a little longer than predicted to pick a winner.

We watched him drink copious amounts of tea, pace up and down amongst mountains of clay, while reviewing every single amazing entry we’ve received. Apologies for the delay!

We were all really impressed with the submissions, we knew our community was super talented but we honestly didn’t expect such dedication, the level of detail and effort put into the designs is unbelievable. 

So, who’s the winner? Find out from Anthony himself in this fantastic review of all the entries!

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