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Weekend PC Download Deals for June 12: Steam Bullet Fest
This weekend's PC gaming deals include a Steam Bullet Fest celebrating bullet hell and shooter games, alongside sales from various publishers and developers like Capcom, Klei, and Ubisoft. Notable titles on sale include Vampire Survivors, Returnal, and Destiny 2, with free games and bundles also available across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, and Amazon Luna.
Tiny Mushroom. Massive Firepower. Shroomwood Joins Steam Bullet Fest June 8.
The roguelike shooter Shroomwood will be featured in Steam's Bullet Fest event, running from June 8th to June 15th. Developed by Sporelite Games and published by Zemore Indie Games, the game features fast-paced top-down bullet hell action with a mushroom warrior protagonist. A playable demo and playtest are currently available ahead of its planned 2026 Early Access launch.
Shoot ’Em Up Warding Witches Demo Is Out Now
The demo for the bullet hell shoot 'em up Warding Witches is now available on Steam. Developed by Sonorode and published by Headup Games, the demo allows players to experience the first stage and part of the second, featuring two playable characters, Willa and Talia. It includes multiple difficulty options, a story mode for beginners, and an arcade mode for veterans.
Luna Abyss arrives at retail on PlayStation 5 as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026
Microids announced that Kwalee's action-adventure game Luna Abyss will receive a physical PlayStation 5 release as the Adrift Edition on August 27, 2026. The Adrift Edition will include the base game, a mini concept artbook, and the digital soundtrack. Luna Abyss combines fluid platforming with intense bullet-hell combat as players explore a mysterious mimic moon.
Monster Theater publishes Ironfront Express + Demo out now!
Publisher Monster Theater and developer Chemical Burn have announced that their roguelite, bullet hell, tower defense strategy game, Ironfront Express, is now available with a demo on PC via Steam. The game features a unique train-based lane defense system where players upgrade their locomotive's arsenal to fight waves of corrupted machines.
Every detail of Blood Dungeon looks slapdash, but its mix of platformer and Vampire survivors gets my heart thumping
Blood Dungeon, developed by Messhof, creatively blends platforming mechanics with the horde-survival gameplay loop popularized by Vampire Survivors. Despite its intentionally crude MS Paint-like aesthetic, the game's unique combination of dodging, strategic movement, and auto-firing combat offers a surprisingly engaging and thoughtful experience. The Steam demo has already garnered significant interest, with the game being compared to Super Hexagon for its addictive quality.
Psyvariar 3 (Switch 1 & 2, PS5, X/S, PC)
Psyvariar 3 is set to release on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. The game is a continuation of the vertically scrolling bullet hell shooter series that originated in arcades in the late 90s and early 2000s.
Classic Bullet Hell Remaster Revealed: “Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil” Enchants PC, Consoles Sept 9
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic - the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered edition of the classic Touhou Project bullet hell shooter, will be released on September 9, 2026, for Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. Developed by Shanghai Alice Reprise and published by Alliance Arts, the game features enhanced graphics, rearranged music by ZUN, and multiple gameplay modes. The release aims to introduce the beloved Touhou classics to a new generation of players worldwide.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered bullet hell shooter, is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2026. The game features enhanced graphics, rearranged music by original creator ZUN, and multiple language options including English. It offers both accessible gameplay with unlimited lives and authentic classic modes.
Deltarune Chapter 5 Finally Arrives On Switch 1 & 2 This Month
Toby Fox announced that Deltarune Chapter 5 will be released on Nintendo Switch on June 24th. The upcoming chapter will be a free update for all owners and features the series' signature writing and bullet hell turn-based battles. A trailer also teased that Chapter 6 is already in development.
Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil announced
Alliance Arts and Shanghai Alice Reprise have announced Touhou Koumakyou: New Classic – the Embodiment of Scarlet Devil, a remastered edition of the classic sixth Touhou Project game. The title is set for release on September 9th for PC, Nintendo Switch, and PlayStation 5, featuring enhanced graphics, rearranged music, and multiple language options.
Nuntius Games joins Steam Bullet Fest with discounts, major updates, and exclusive demos
Nuntius Games is participating in the Steam Bullet Fest, offering discounts on several titles including Machick 2, Shard Squad, Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad, Dream Delirio, Vampires vs Mechas, and Bee vs Zombies. Machick 2 received a major free update adding Magical Fusions, and Dream Delirio has a playtest available. The festival runs from June 8 to June 15.
Just like Luftrausers before it, Wind Runners is proving I'm too careless a pilot to survive a bullet-hell dogfight
Wind Runners is a roguelite dogfighting game that challenges players with bullet-hell combat. The game features a vibrant Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic and a side-on view where players must master precise maneuvers to survive. Despite its difficulty, the game's engaging combat and visual style make it compelling to replay.
Here Are All The Games Announced During Summer Game Fest That You Can Play Right Now
Summer Game Fest has featured numerous game announcements, with many titles offering playable demos or early access versions immediately. Games like 1666 Amsterdam, Montabi, Gnaw, and Palworld are among those highlighted, with various demos and early access periods available on platforms like Steam and Epic Games Store.
What do you get if you cross Vampire Survivors with a casino? Slot Machine Gun, that’s what
Lakeview Games has announced Slot Machine Gun, a new roguelike deckbuilder shooter where players wield a weapon that combines a gun with a slot machine. The game features over 1,000 possible combinations and a risk-reward system with harder challenges for better loot. Slot Machine Gun is planned for PC with a 2027 release window.
Slot Machine Gun's Announcement Trailer
Lakeview Games has announced its upcoming title, Slot Machine Gun, with an animated trailer released on YouTube and Steam. This roguelike deckbuilder shooter features a unique "Slot Machine Gun" weapon that generates new combinations of guns and effects with each reload. The game is set for a 2027 release window on PC and will include over 1000 possible build combinations.
Everything announced at the Future Games Show Summer Showcase: Every Announcement, trailer and Release date
The Future Games Show Summer Showcase 2026 featured over 70 announcements, including world premieres, gameplay reveals, and release dates for titles like ACE COMBAT 8: Wings of Theve, Assassin’s Creed Black Flag Resynced, Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis, and EXODUS. The event also highlighted numerous indie titles and provided updates on existing games such as Little Nightmares III: The Backstage and PowerWash Simulator 2. The showcase covered a wide range of genres and platforms, offering a glimpse into upcoming releases for PC and consoles.
Psyvariar 3 Review
Psyvariar 3 is a unique shoot 'em up that features a core "Buzz" mechanic encouraging players to graze enemy bullets to level up and gain temporary invincibility. While the game offers deep and exhilarating gameplay reminiscent of Doom Eternal, it suffers from a lack of proper tutorials for its complex systems. Despite basic presentation and UI, the inventive mechanics make it a fun experience to master.
Crash-Land into Bullet-Hell Chaos as MineGeon: Renegades Announces July 14th Release Date
Kickstone Studio announced that their co-op sci-fi bullet-hell roguelite, MineGeon: Renegades, will launch on July 14th, 2026, for PC. The game will be featured during Steam Bullet Fest and June Steam Next Fest. Players team up to scavenge, survive, and strike it rich beneath the planet PAIMO, battling enemies and coordinating abilities in intense combat.
Blood in the Panopticon – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Blood in the Panopticon is an ASCII bullet hell roguelike where players command combat android C424 through humanity extermination missions. The game features six unique bosses, over 100 upgrades, and a relationship system that influences C424's character development. A beta demo is available on Steam for PC.
