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Saros Gameplay Showcases Full Run on Shattered Rise, the First Biome, in Glorious 4K/60 FPS
Housemarque and Sony have released new gameplay footage of Saros, a bullet-hell roguelite shooter and spiritual successor to Returnal. The footage showcases the first biome, Shattered Rise, running in 4K/60 FPS on a PlayStation 5, highlighting combat mechanics, weapon upgrades, and the protagonist's unique barrier ability. Saros is set to release on April 30th for PlayStation 5.
Saros Developer Wanted to Turn Projectiles Into “Opportunities,” New Ancient Ruins Gameplay Revealed
New gameplay footage for Housemarque's Saros showcases the Ancient Ruins biome and its boss, Bastion. Creative director Gregory Louden described the game's loop as a "playground" where projectiles are opportunities to power up the player's weapon. Saros is set to launch on April 30th for PlayStation 5.
Homura Hime Review I Aint Afraid Of No Ghost | Pixel Byte
Homura Hime is an anime-style bullet-hell action game that features an exorcist protagonist and solid, parry-based combat mechanics. The game focuses on challenging gameplay with a strong emphasis on defensive maneuvers.
Infinicrypt Is an Indie Bullet-Hell Roguelike RPG Coming to Steam Next Month
The indie top-down bullet-hell roguelike RPG Infinicrypt is set to release on PC via Steam on April 3rd. Developed by solo developer Brett Page, the game features three distinct heroes, an ever-shifting dungeon, and a variety of loot and enemies. A free demo is currently available on Steam.
“The Bocchi the Rock! Voice Cast Heads to a Bullet Hell Shooter”
CFK and DeerFarm have revealed the voice cast for their upcoming bullet hell shooter, Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, featuring three cast members from the anime Bocchi the Rock!. The Steam page for the game is now live, with a release planned for the first half of 2026 on PC, followed by Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5.
Side-Scrolling Shmup 'Shikhondo: Blue Pieta' Reveals Voice Cast Featuring Bocchi the Rock! Actors; Steam
DeerFarm and CFK have revealed the voice cast for Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, a side-scrolling bullet hell shoot 'em up set for release in the first half of 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The cast includes Yoshino Aoyama, Ikumi Hasegawa, and Sayumi Suzushiro, with full voice acting planned for the entire game. This entry shifts the series from a vertical to a side-scrolling format.
Demos and Freebies
Destiny on PC utilizes physics-based dice rolls for aiming and combat, allowing players to shape their builds and unleash them in chaotic bullet hell encounters. The game focuses on strategic dice placement to create unique builds.
God is dead and I am a bullet hell boss of my own making in the physics-based dicerolling roguelike DeeSicks
DeeSicks is a physics-based, dicerolling roguelike where players embody a bullet hell boss after the death of god. The game features strategic dice rolling to activate and boost magical abilities, with combat taking place in a ring-based arena. While currently in demo with no release date, the game offers a challenging kinetic experience with a breakcore soundtrack.
DeeSicks: Build Your Own Bullet Hell Boss | Demo Out Now
ByteRockers' Games has launched DeeSicks on Steam, following a successful demo release on itch.io. The game combines physics-based dice rolling with bullet hell combat, allowing players to build their loadouts before engaging in intense boss fights. DeeSicks focuses on power escalation rather than pure survival, offering a unique take on the genre.
DeeSicks: Build Your Own Bullet Hell Boss | Demo Out Now
ByteRockers' Games has launched DeeSicks on Steam, a physics-based dice-rolling bullet hell game. The title, which had a demo available on itch.io, focuses on power escalation through strategic dice manipulation before intense combat phases. The game features over 15 bosses with increasing scale and complexity.
Cavescape – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cavescape is a 1-4 player bullet-hell dungeon crawler featuring a physics-based grappling hook and a variety of guns. Players must use the grappling hook and weapons to escape a prison cave, dodging bullet patterns and defeating enemies. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Savant: Ascent Remix secures Nintendo Switch physical release
Savant: Ascent Remix will receive a physical release for the Nintendo Switch, produced by Super Rare Games in a limited run of 4,000 copies. The game, which originally launched digitally in December 2024, is a bullet-hell shoot 'em up featuring unique magic and acrobatic combat mechanics across multiple game modes.
Shardbreakers – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Shardbreakers is a fast-paced bullet-hell twin-stick action roguelike where players reclaim and combine powerful Shards to craft magic. Players can choose from three distinct characters: the Hunter, Mage, or Knight, and engage in relentless combat against varied enemies across procedurally generated biomes. A beta demo is available for download on Steam.
Saros ‘PS5 Features’ trailer
The author discusses the niche appeal of bullet hell games like Returnal on PlayStation 5, noting it's not for everyone. They then list their most anticipated games, including Grand Theft Auto 6, Forza Horizon 6, and Fable, while also mentioning other titles they are keeping an eye on.
CODEX MORTIS Announces March 26 Early Access Launch - The AI-Made Game the Internet Told You to Hate
CRUNCHFEST and GROLAF announced that CODEX MORTIS, an AI-developed necromantic survival bullet hell game, will launch into Early Access on Steam on March 26, 2026. Despite widespread gamer skepticism towards AI in games, the game's demo saw significant player engagement, with over 10,500 players spending an average of 71 minutes per session. The Early Access version will feature eight unique levels, five schools of dark magic, and local co-op.
“An Eastern Grim Reaper and a Western Hunter Cross Paths in a Foreign Land” Shikhondo: Blue Pieta — Officially Announced
CFK and DeerFarm have officially announced Shikhondo: Blue Pieta, the next installment in the Eastern fantasy bullet hell series. This entry will be the first in the franchise to feature side-scrolling gameplay and is slated for a Steam release in the first half of 2026, with console versions for Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PlayStation 5 to follow. The game introduces a new narrative where a grim reaper and a vampire hunter cross paths in a foreign city.
Shikhondo: Blue Pieta announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
CFK and DeerFarm have announced Shikhondo: Blue Pieta for the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. This installment marks a shift to side-scrolling gameplay for the first time in the Eastern fantasy bullet hell series, featuring a new narrative and an evolved Soul Collect system. A release window for the platforms has not yet been provided.
Grind Survivors Released
Grind Survivors, a roguelike bullet hell shooter developed by Pushka Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment, is now available for PC and consoles. The game has launched on the Epic Games Store for Windows.
Shoot Them In The Face, Grind Them To Dust!
Pushka Studios and Assemble Entertainment have released Grind Survivors, an action roguelike mauler available today for PC (Steam, GOG, Epic Games Store), Xbox Series X/S, and PlayStation 5. The game features a demon slayer battling hellspawn in a devastated Earth, with crafting, procedural weapon generation, and multiple biomes.
Face Endless Demon Hordes In Grind Survivors
Grind Survivors, a roguelite action game developed by Pushka Studios and published by Assemble Entertainment, has launched on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and PC. The game features frantic bullet-hell combat, loot-driven progression, and endless waves of demons.
