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Vincit is a fast-paced multiplayer FPS that blends quick movement, bullet parrying, and spell slinging
Vincit is a fast-paced multiplayer FPS developed by Cowboy & Clown Games and published by Xiombarg, featuring swift movement, bullet parrying, and spellcasting mechanics in a manga-inspired style. The game supports single-player and co-op modes for up to four players, with a magic-centered bullet customization system. A closed playtest is scheduled for the end of the month, with a full release planned for next year.
Air Hares heading to Nintendo Switch
Air Hares, a farming bullet hell game developed by the family team at Wondoro, is set to release on Nintendo Switch on October 29, 2026. The Switch version will include the full Hare Force Edition update, adding three new playable pilots to the co-op experience. The game features a unique premise where players grow crops instead of destroying enemies, inspired by the developers' personal journey.
PAX West 2026 - Maximum Thunderness: Castle Crashers Meets Power Rangers
Maximum Thunderness is a new 3-player co-op roguelite beat-em-up from Berzerk Studio, drawing heavy inspiration from Castle Crashers and 90s Power Rangers aesthetics. The game features vibrant hand-drawn art, auto-scrolling levels, and distinct character classes, emphasizing chaotic fun and replayability through its roguelite upgrade system. It is currently available to wishlist on Steam with an unspecified release date.
Bullet Hell Meets Crystal Hunting In Shockwave Triggers
Shockwave Triggers, a vertical shoot 'em up with bullet hell elements, is now available on PC and consoles including Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £12.49. Developed by Eastasiasoft and Shinu Real Arts, the game features two pilots, six stages, crystal collection, ship upgrades, and a unique shockwave mechanic that turns incoming bullets into gems.
Gunstoppable Is On Xbox – Speed, Guns, Bananas, And One Glorious Mess
Gunstoppable, a high-speed action shooter developed and published by CAGE Studios, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £10.49. The game features fast-paced movement mechanics, absurd weapon combinations like flamethrower shotguns and nuclear bananas, and a story campaign involving rogue robots and a quest to save Earth.
Break Free And Blast Away In BIRDCAGE
BIRDCAGE, an old-school vertical shoot 'em up, has been released on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Developed and published by Eastasiasoft Limited and POLYGON BIRD, the game features six stages of bullet hell chaos, multiple attack options, and a focus on score chasing with a retro visual style and soundtrack.
This week in PC games: become a magic girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or a capital class warship in Sublight
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres. Players can become a magical girl in Kernel Hearts, a dog commando in Fright Train, or command a capital class warship in Sublight. Other notable titles include roguelites like Dunebound Tactics and Fleetbreakers, action RPGs like Dimraeth, and puzzle games like United Heist Facility Zero.
Wanderburg Achievements Guide - How to 100%
This guide details how to achieve 100% completion in the bullet hell action roguelite Wanderburg. It outlines all the achievements, which are generally earned through natural gameplay and dedicated playtime, rather than requiring highly skilled challenges.
24 years later, one of the most influential Japanese games of all time becomes one of the highest-rated Steam games of…
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic, a polished version of the influential 1998 bullet hell game, has launched on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game has achieved a 98% positive rating from nearly 3,000 user reviews, making it one of the highest-rated Steam releases of the year. Developed by Alliance Arts and featuring remade music and graphics by original creator ZUN, the game preserves the core experience of the original Touhou Project title.
PS5 Remake of Popular 2002 Action Game Out on PlayStation Store
A PlayStation 5 remake of the 2002 bullet-hell shooter Touhou Koumakyou: Embodiment of Scarlet Devil is now available on the PlayStation Store. Developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise, a new studio formed by Touhou series creator ZUN and other senior developers, the remake features enhanced visuals, new music, and modern gameplay features like an unlimited lives mode and a visible boss-location indicator. The game is priced at $17.99 for the Standard Edition and $24.99 for the Deluxe Edition, which includes additional music tracks.
Cult classic shoot-em-up Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil has a remake out now
The cult classic shoot-em-up Touhou Koumakyou: The Embodiment of Scarlet Devil has received its first official remake, titled Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic. This collaborative effort features a remastered soundtrack by original developer ZUN and updated artwork, bringing the 2002 bullet hell game to Steam with a full English translation for the first time.
Long-Forgotten PlayStation 3 Action Game’s PS5 Sequel Gets Release Date
H2 Interactive announced that Caladrius 2: Dark Element, the sequel to the 2013 action game Caladrius, will launch on December 10, 2026 for PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game promises exhilarating 2D bullet-hell shooting action in a dark gothic world. Physical editions will be released in Japan.
Caladrius 2: Dark Element gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
H2 Interactive and Moss have announced that Caladrius 2: Dark Element will be released on Nintendo Switch on December 10, 2026. The game features a dark gothic world, a new cast of characters, and enhanced combat mechanics like the Shame Break system and Element Shot.
Gamezebo At Gamescom 2026 – Indie Spotlights and Highlights!
This article highlights several promising indie games showcased at Gamescom 2026, including the survival sandbox God Save Birmingham, the atmospheric visual novel Rain98, and the cozy farming sim Delphinium. Other featured titles include the roguelike deckbuilder Reply All, psychological horror Fractured Blooms, bullet hell Deesicks, habitat restoration sim The Regreening, and the poetry experience Oku, all presented by developer Byterockers.
Review: Ground Zero Hero (Nintendo Switch 2)
Ground Zero Hero is an addictive bullet-hell action roguelike for the Nintendo Switch that takes inspiration from Vampire Survivors but adds its own unique twists. The game features hordes of enemies, mutant powers, and upgradeable abilities in a cartoony, humorous world, offering a satisfying and chaotic experience.
The Forest Fights Back In Funguys Swarm
Funguys Swarm, a colorful survivor bullet hell game developed by Stairway Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players control armed mushrooms battling the Fire King's army, utilizing a variety of weapons, skills, and mechas to survive increasingly chaotic waves of enemies in a roguelike format.
This week in PC games: Gamescom and GTA 6 fight for our attention, but don't forget Folk Emerging, MGS4 and the horror game about balancing a cake
This week's PC gaming news is dominated by Gamescom and a Grand Theft Auto 6 documentary, alongside a significant number of new game releases. Notable titles include the early access milsim Burned Horizons, horror visual novel Money for Girls: Amortized, and Patrice Désilets' long-troubled 1666: Amsterdam. Other releases span various genres, from bullet hell and platformers to 4X strategy and survival games.
Cripes – DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite turns bullet hell into a 10-player battle royale
CAVE is releasing DoDonPachi Resurrection Reignite on Steam on August 26, featuring a new 10-player battle royale mode called Royale. The updated version of the classic bullet-hell shooter also includes new stages, a character, music, and multiplayer interference mechanics. The game will cost $24.99 and supports multiple languages.
Next Week on XBOX: New Games for August 24 to 28
This week's Xbox update highlights numerous game releases between August 24th and 28th across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, with many titles also available on Game Pass. Notable releases include STAR WARS Zero Company, Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy, and Captain Tsubasa 2: World Fighters, alongside various indie titles and remasters.
Mutate Your Way To Survival In Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero, a chaotic action roguelite developed by Rowan Edmondson and published by Acclaim, Inc., is now available for PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation. The game features a mutation system where players absorb defeated enemies to evolve, over 80 upgrades, and more than 60 enemy types across various biomes. It also includes an Endless Mode and 60 challenges for extended gameplay.
