Game Overview
Maxwell Atoms spends most of his interstellar rescue mission shooting robots, hunting honey, and occasionally becoming a furious space bear. Bears In Space is a deliberately ridiculous first-person shooter built around old-school speed, dense enemy swarms, and a cartoon sci-fi universe that never takes its premise seriously. Its journey from dusty alien wastes to bizarre carnivals and ancient ruins gives the campaign a welcome variety of color and texture. The mood is loud, playful, and proudly silly, but the firefights demand quick reactions when screens fill with oil-hungry mechanical enemies.
Combat revolves around constant movement: double-jumping, dashing, dodging projectiles, and swapping between an expanding collection of strange guns and gadgets. More than 25 weapons can improve as kills accumulate, encouraging players to experiment rather than cling to a single reliable firearm. Honey pots trigger Maxwell’s bear transformation, replacing gunplay with powerful close-range attacks, Bear Fu techniques, and the Kuma No Ken for moments when charging directly into a crowd is the best answer. Levels also hide collectibles, secrets, and optional side stories, while successful detours provide useful rewards for the main arsenal.
What separates Bears In Space from many retro-inspired shooters is its willingness to interrupt the carnage with absurd diversions. One moment you investigate a crime scene or bake a cake, and the next you face a musical rock deity, play Basketcube, or deal with ghosts; these bits make the campaign feel more like a chaotic animated adventure than a corridor shooter. Difficulty options let players independently adjust incoming and outgoing damage, and Platform Helper mode smooths out trickier jumps without stripping away the pace. Fans of boomer shooters such as Serious Sam, with a dash of Ratchet & Clank-style comedy and personality, should find plenty to enjoy, while the accessibility settings make it approachable for FPS newcomers too.
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Installation
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.
- Wait 15 seconds, then hit “Free Download.” (Free downloads may be slower — upgrade to UploadHaven Pro for faster speeds.)
- Once downloaded, right-click the .zip file and choose “Extract to Bears In Space.” (You’ll need 7-Zip for this.)
- Open the extracted folder and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy! 🎮 If you see missing DLL errors, check the _Redist folder inside and install what’s needed.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: 4-core CPU @ 3.2 GHz (4th Generation Intel Core i5 or higher or AMD equivalent)
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970/GeForce 1060 or AMD equivalent (3 GB VRAM or more)
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 23 GB available space
- Additional Notes: * Requirements are based on 1080p rendering resolution at 60 FPS at High graphics settings * SSD recommended
Setup Guide & Troubleshooting
How do I fix missing DLL errors for Bears In Space?
After extracting Bears In Space, navigate to the _Redist or _CommonRedist folder inside the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and any other dependencies included.
What should I do if the downloaded file is corrupted?
The full archive is 6.50 GB — make sure your download completed fully before extracting. Use 7-Zip to extract the files. If you still see a "file corrupted" error, re-download and try again.
Why should I run the game as administrator?
Right-click the game executable and select "Run as Administrator" to avoid save file issues and permission errors. This is especially important on the first launch.
How do I update my GPU drivers for this game?
The game won't launch — what should I try?
This game requires Version 12. Try running in compatibility mode, install the latest DirectX runtime, or install the All-in-One VC Redist Package.
My antivirus is blocking the game — is it safe?
Antivirus false positives are common with pre-installed games. Temporarily pause your antivirus during extraction to prevent it from quarantining game files. You can re-enable it after the extraction completes.