Thanks for the play-through. I have learned so much from the comments in this Jam!
There is indeed a way to win, there are 3 levels, requires killing all the enemies, not just one to get past. (signposting fail on my part). Should have but some kind of barrier behind the ships/turrets.
Title screen could have used just a little more detail, or maybe in a pause menu.
Yes, beets == cash, Bears eat 3 beets if they hit you, else they take a heart.