# Schildmaid MX

> 2021 video game

**Wikidata**: [Q109384744](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q109384744)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/schildmaid-mx

## Summary  
Schildmaid MX is a horizontally scrolling shooter video game released in 2021 by the indie studio HitP Studio. It is a single‑player title available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux through digital distribution platforms itch.io and Steam.

## Key Facts  
- **Developer:** HitP Studio, a video‑game development studio.  
- **Initial release:** 4 November 2021 on itch.io (digital download).  
- **Steam release:** 24 March 2023 on Steam, expanding distribution.  
- **Genre:** Horizontally scrolling shooter (single‑player).  
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.  
- **Distribution formats:** Digital download via itch.io and digital distribution via Steam.  
- **OpenCritic score:** 50 % (6 critic recommendations) as of 19 December 2025.  
- **Identifiers:** Steam application ID 2154760; Linux, macOS, Windows are listed as supported operating systems for that Steam entry.  
- **Language support:** English, German, Dutch, Japanese, and Brazilian Portuguese.  

## FAQs  
### Q: What type of game is Schildmaid MX?  
**A:** Schildmaid MX is a horizontally scrolling shooter designed for single‑player play.

### Q: Which operating systems can run Schildmaid MX?  
**A:** The game runs on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, all available through Steam and itch.io.

### Q: When was Schildmaid MX first released and where?  
**A:** It first launched on 4 November 2021 on the indie platform itch.io, then later appeared on Steam on 24 March 2023.

### Q: Who created Schildmaid MX?  
**A:** The game was created and developed by the indie studio HitP Studio.

### Q: How was Schildmaid MX received by critics?  
**A:** On OpenCritic it holds a 50 % score, reflecting mixed reviews from six critics.

## Why It Matters  
Schildmaid MX exemplifies the modern indie‑driven resurgence of classic arcade‑style shooters, delivering a fast‑paced, horizontally scrolling experience that harkens back to 1990s titles while leveraging contemporary cross‑platform support. By launching on both itch.io and Steam, the game reaches a broad audience across Windows, macOS, and Linux—a notable achievement for a small studio, especially given Linux’s historically limited indie catalog. Its multilingual interface broadens accessibility, and the OpenCritic rating provides a transparent snapshot of critical reception. For players seeking retro‑inspired action with modern polish, Schildmaid MX offers a concise, single‑player experience that contributes to the diversity of indie offerings on major digital storefronts.

## Notable For  
- First horizontally scrolling shooter released by HitP Studio.  
- Simultaneous support for all three major desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux).  
- Dual‑platform launch: initial indie release on itch.io followed by a Steam release two years later.  
- Mixed critical reception captured by a 50 % OpenCritic score, indicating a polarizing but noteworthy entry in the genre.  
- Multilingual support covering five languages, expanding its global reach.

## Body  

### Development  
- HitP Studio conceived and programmed Schildmaid MX as an indie project.  
- The studio handled all core development tasks, from design to programming.  

### Release History  
- **4 Nov 2021:** First public availability on itch.io as a digital download.  
- **24 Mar 2023:** Added to Steam, receiving a Steam application ID of 2154760 and expanding distribution channels.  

### Gameplay  
- Classified as a horizontally scrolling shooter; the player controls a ship moving left‑to‑right across continuous levels.  
- Designed for single‑player mode only; no multiplayer or co‑op options are listed.  

### Platforms & Distribution  
- **Operating systems:** Windows, macOS, Linux (all listed under the Steam entry).  
- **Distribution:** Digital download via itch.io (catalog ID 886454) and digital distribution via Steam (Steamgriddb ID 5362052).  
- **Formats:** Both platforms deliver the game as a digital download, eliminating physical media.  

### Reception & Metrics  
- **OpenCritic:** 50 % score based on six critic recommendations (as of 19 Dec 2025).  
- **Identifiers:**  
  - Steam Application ID 2154760.  
  - Lutris game ID schildmaid‑mx.  
  - Rawg, IGN, StopGame, and other database IDs confirm cross‑platform presence.  
- **Language support:** English, German, Dutch, Japanese, Brazilian Portuguese, reflecting a multilingual UI.  

### Technical Details & External References  
- **Genre (Wikidata):** Horizontally scrolling shooter (source: Hardcore Gaming 101).  
- **Game mode (Wikidata):** Single‑player video game (source: Steam).  
- **Distribution partners:** itch.io and Steam, both listed as distributors.  
- **Additional IDs:** ntower 26819, deku_deals schildmaid‑mx, gamespot schildmaid‑mx, gog_dreamlist schildmaid‑mx‑2021, and many others, confirming its presence across major gaming databases.  

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## References

1. Steam
2. [Schildmaid MX](http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/schildmaid-mx/)
3. OpenCritic
4. [Source](https://twitter.com/HitPStudio/status/1456190225831583744)
5. GameSpot
6. Q124398839
7. GOG Dreamlist