Jamestown is a four-player top-down shooter game that offers a modern approach to the classic arcade style. The game is set in the 17th century, where the British Empire has colonized Mars. The game's mechanics allow for a unique gameplay experience, where players can revive each other until at least one player is alive.

The game offers a wild intensity and an insanely flickering screen, similar to Japanese bullet hell games. The game's visuals are handcrafted, and the developers drew inspiration from animated films of Hayao Miyazaki and the Roanoke Colony. The game includes four types of ships, each with two attacks, and 20 steampunk levels that are enjoyable to play, even for those who have never played bullet-hell games before. The soundtrack and visuals are carefully designed to create an immersive experience for the players.