GEOHELL // PLAYER GUIDE
THE GEOHELL FIELD GUIDE
GEOHELL is a 2D geometric survival shooter. Pilot your ship through hostile sectors, defeat enemies, collect resonance XP and choose upgrades to build a stronger ship.
HOW TO PLAY
Move to avoid incoming threats, aim and fire, then collect the energy orbs enemies leave behind. Level-ups offer upgrades and skill points; bosses test the build you have created.
| Action | Keyboard & mouse | Touch screen |
|---|---|---|
| Move | W, A, S, D or arrow keys | Left virtual joystick |
| Aim and fire | Mouse | Right virtual joystick |
| Phase dash | Space or Shift | Dash button |
| EMP pulse | E | EMP button |
| Pilot stats | C | Stats button |
| Pause | Esc or P | Pause button |
ENEMIES & THREATS
- Squares and chasers: common geometric hostiles that pressure the pilot at close range.
- Turrets and snipers: ranged threats that make positioning and movement important.
- Worms and bombers: dangerous enemies with distinct attack patterns.
- Barrier sentinels: linked wall formations that can restrict movement.
- Bosses: multi-phase encounters with larger XP and skill-point rewards.
PROGRESSION & SCORE
Defeated enemies drop resonance XP orbs. Collect them to gain levels, select ship upgrades and earn skill points. Your run tracks defeated enemies and combat progress; surviving longer, collecting XP and defeating bosses advances your expedition.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
| Current version | 0.2.2 Beta |
|---|---|
| Current update | September 29, 2026 |
| Engine and technology | Custom browser game engine; TypeScript, HTML, CSS and Canvas 2D |
| Genre | 2D geometric action, survival shooter and roguelite progression |
| Browser requirements | JavaScript enabled and Canvas 2D support; a current Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Safari release is recommended |
| Controls | Keyboard and mouse or touch screen; landscape orientation is required on touch devices |
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Can I play on a mobile device?
Yes. GEOHELL supports touch controls on compatible phones and tablets. Rotate the device to landscape and use the on-screen joysticks and buttons.
How is my progress saved?
Saved expeditions and settings are stored locally in your browser. They are tied to this browser and device, so clearing site data or switching browsers or devices can remove or hide that progress.
What can I do if the game is lagging?
Close other demanding tabs or apps, use an up-to-date browser, and open Settings → Video to lower graphics illumination. You can also turn on automatic graphics reduction to help when the frame rate repeatedly drops below 30 FPS.