Animo Industries has launched the “Animo Stars Arena” Kickstarter, a vibrant multiplayer mech shooter, offering a fresh take on the genre. Players dive into customizable mechs piloted by adorable animal characters. This innovative game, with its accessible style, targets a broad audience. The Kickstarter campaign aims to secure $350,000 for the game’s completion and slated launch in early 2026, a 2024 GDC Pitch Finalist. News Directory 3 is following the growth closely. Experience the chaos firsthand with the Steam demo and get ready to personalize your mech and pilot. Discover what’s next with Animo Industries’ exciting plans for the future!
‘Animo Stars Arena’ Kickstarter Launches for Multiplayer Mech Shooter
Updated June 06, 2025
Animo Industries, an indie game studio, has announced the Kickstarter campaign launch for its debut game, “Animo Stars Arena,” a multiplayer shooter featuring customizable mechs and animal pilots. The crowdfunding effort coincides with the Summer Games Fest, where attendees can play the game at The MIX Summer Game Showcase. A new trailer will debut during Saturday’s Future Games Show Live at SGF broadcast.
A demo of “Animo stars Arena” is available for download on Steam. The game, a 2024 GDC Pitch Finalist, allows players to customize combat mechs and team up in various game modes. Players can personalize their mechs with different cabins, bumpers, traversal engines, and weapons like flamethrowers and grappling hooks.they can also choose from a cast of animal pilots and personalize paint colors and themes.
Animo Industries aims to capture the playful, chaotic fun of classic multiplayer games like Nintendo’s Super Smash Bros., offering an accessible alternative to the darker, more serious trend in the competitive shooter genre. The game’s colorful town, cute pilots, and over-the-top action are designed to appeal to a broad audience with varying skill levels.
“When we first conceived the idea of cute pet animals piloting powerful mechanical juggernauts,we knew we had the possibility to make something special in the shooter space,” said Diego Santana,Animo’s executive producer. He added the game aims to recapture “the lighter and more accessible tone of classic multiplayer Nintendo games.”
“Animo Stars Arena” is the first title from Animo Industries, a studio comprised of veterans from companies such as Activision, Crytek, Epic, Guerrilla Games, and WB Games. The team shares a commitment to creating engaging competitive game experiences.
Dave Miller, Animo’s CEO, said the team has been working hard to make “Animo Stars Arena” a unique experience. He added that they are already planning a more ambitious game that will allow players to design and trade their own pilots, mechs, and battlescapes.
the Kickstarter campaign seeks to raise $350,000 to complete the game,with a planned launch in the first half of 2026. Supporters can contribute to the Kickstarter campaign and download the demo on Steam.
What’s next
Animo Industries plans to release “Animo Stars Arena” in the first half of 2026, with ongoing development and community engagement to follow.
