
Homestuck Strife Project
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
Strife Project is a fighting game in development set in the Homestuck universe, featuring animations in the style of the classic "STRIFE" animations from the webcomic. BETA v3 is now available, featuring 5 playable characters!
FEATURES
- A growing roster full of fan-favorite playable characters from across the Homestuck universe!
- Stages set in many iconic locations throughout paradox space!
- Flashy attacks referencing memorable panels and scenes from the webcomic!
- An all-new soundtrack composed by Pascal van den Bos!
WHAT'S IN BETA v3?
- Five characters: John Egbert, Rose Lalonde, Dave Strider, Jade Harley, Karkat Vantas
- Five stages: Egbert House, Strider Rooftop, Lalonde Manor, Harley Grand Foyer, Skaia Battlefield
- Training Mode
- Peer 2 Peer Online Play with Ikemen's experimental rollback netcode
CREDITS
Wiiuski - Project lead / Developer
Pascal van den Bos - Original Soundtrack
Jonaya Riley - Voice Actor (Announcer)
Lens - Background Art (Skaia Battlefield)
FatCat - Additional Programming
Velvet/paleAnimus - Additional Programming
antiGuide - Karkat color #13
Playtesters:
Cherry
Paublo
galvanistik
Homestuck, related characters, and original assets created by Andrew Hussie and the Homestuck art team. https://homestuck.com/
LINKS
Fruity Rumpus Asshole Factory (Merch store, forums, & more)
Soundtrack Vol. 1 (Buy or Download)
YouTube
Feedback and bug reports are always appreciated! Feel free to reach out via Discord or the FRAF Forums
| Updated | 29 days ago |
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Rating | Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars (25 total ratings) |
| Author | Wiiuski |
| Genre | Fighting |
| Tags | Fangame, homestuck, strife |
| Content | No generative AI was used |
Download
Install instructions
For Windows users, run "HS Strife Project.exe"
For Mac and Linux uses, run "Ikemen_GO.command." Currently, there are some issues with running the game on MacOS, check the BETA v3.0.1 blog post for more information.
For netplay, refer to this guide to set up on the FRAF forums.
PLAYER 1 DEFAULT CONTROLS
arrow keys
LP/light punch = L
MP/medium punch = ; (semicolon)
HP/hard punch = ' (apostrophe)
LK/light kick = , (comma)
MK/medium kick = . (period)
HK/hard kick = / (slash)
Taunt/select = Enter
Its recommended that you go in the options menu and configure your controls to your liking.
Development log
- Hotfix BETA v3.0.1 + MacOS Issues35 days ago
- Patch Notes - BETA v3.036 days ago
- Strife Project BETA v3 Out Now!36 days ago
- Fruity Rumpus Asshole Factory - Official Homestuck Licensing, Forums & More!!!Aug 02, 2025
- Strife Project OST Vol. 1 Available Now!Jun 03, 2024
- <UPDATE> Beta v2 is live!Dec 03, 2022
- <UPDATE> Beta v1.02 is live!Jun 16, 2021
- Beta v1 and Itch.io page now live!Jun 13, 2021
