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Pale Tide Announced
Aberratic Studios has announced Pale Tide, a new single-player zombie extraction game set to release on Steam. The game will feature systemic resource management and top-down shooting gameplay elements.
Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
Oh! Robot: Legendary Mechanic is a top-down shooter where players control the robot ZeroBot to combat rogue AI. The beta demo features a story mode with three difficulty levels, including a roguelite hard mode, and a survival mode. Players can collect and upgrade over 40 randomized weapons, with a focus on finding ultimate gear combinations.
Rolling Gun – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Rolling Gun is a fast-paced roguelike top-down shooter where players control a wheelchair-bound warrior navigating post-apocalyptic arenas filled with robotic enemies and environmental hazards. The game features unique wheelchair movement controls, a shop system for weapon upgrades, and prestige levels for increased challenges. An open beta is currently available for players to sign up for.
Lethal Wedding To Unleash Holy Matri-Mayhem on Steam
Mega Cat Studios and 8 Bit Legit announced that Lethal Wedding, a top-down shooter inspired by 80s action cinema and classic 16-bit games, will be released on Steam for PC. A physical edition for Sega Genesis/Mega Drive will launch on Kickstarter on June 2nd, 2026. The game features two-player couch co-op, outrageous weapons, and over 30 levels of carnage.
PS5's Kusan: City of Wolves Is Basically Hotline Miami But Somehow Even More Extreme
Kusan: City of Wolves, a top-down action-shooter from Korean developer CIRCLEfromDOT, is set to release on PlayStation 5 on July 30th. The game features brutal combat, split-second reactions, and graphic novel-style cutscenes, drawing comparisons to Hotline Miami but with added abilities and techniques.
Top-Down Shooter 'Kusan: City of Wolves' Launches July 30
PQube and CIRCLEfromDOT announced that the hardcore top-down shooter Kusan: City of Wolves will launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC. Players control Jin, a mercenary involved in a conspiracy, engaging in high-speed combat with firearms, melee, and parries. The game features 54 stages and a soundtrack by Loptimist.
High Octane Top-Down Shooter Kusan: City of Wolves Launching July 30
CIRCLEfromDOT and PQube's top-down shooter Kusan: City of Wolves will launch on July 30, 2026, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam. The game features brutal and precise gameplay with a soundtrack by hip-hop artist Loptimist.
Kusan: City of Wolves launches July 30
The fast-paced, hardcore top-down shooter Kusan: City of Wolves is set to launch on July 30 for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series consoles. The game promises intense action for players.
Top-down roguelite shooter Gamba Gun to be published by Astrolabe Games
Astrolabe Games will publish Nolamo Softworks' top-down roguelite shooter, Gamba Gun. The game is slated for release on unspecified consoles.
Middle Evil: The Priest hitting Nintendo Switch this week
Ratalaika Games and Diedemor Studio announced that Middle Evil: The Priest will be released on Nintendo Switch on May 15, 2026. This cartoon-styled arcade game features action, top-down shooter, and adventure elements where players must cleanse a medieval village church of evil over seven nights.
Restart Zero – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Restart Zero is a cyberpunk-themed twin-stick top-down shooter where players must stop a rogue AI from controlling humanity. The game features various weapons, a companion drone for hacking and puzzle-solving, and skill development. It supports solo play or local multiplayer with controller and keyboard options.
Death Denied – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Death Denied is a fast-paced, top-down action game set in medieval England where players control a Viking seeking Valhalla. The game features brutal close-quarters combat, divine blessings that alter gameplay, and competitive leaderboards. An open beta is currently available for players to request access.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors Meets Die Hard in Lethal Wedding - Crashing Kickstarter This June
Mega Cat Studios announced Lethal Wedding, a top-down RPG shooter inspired by Zombies Ate My Neighbors, will launch its Kickstarter campaign on June 2, 2026, for Sega Genesis and Mega Drive. The game features couch co-op, a Vow System for randomized challenges, and a story where the bride and mother-in-law rescue a groom from a clown drug ring. Creative Director Zack Manko expressed excitement for the project, calling it a love letter to 16-bit shooters and action movies.
Cohen 1939 – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta Gamer
Cohen 1939 is a fast-paced top-down action shooter set in 1939 Birmingham where players control Elisa, a widow seeking vengeance for her murdered husband. The game features intense gunfights, environmental interaction, and a gritty atmosphere inspired by Peaky Blinders and Hotline Miami. Beta sign-ups are now open.
Crossfire
Crossfire, released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis, is a mediocre action game that fails to impress despite its promising premise. The game combines top-down helicopter shooter segments with on-foot mercenary missions, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, stiff controls, and uninspired level design. Ultimately, Crossfire is a forgettable title that does not hold up over time.
Crossfire
Crossfire, released in 1991 for the Sega Genesis, is a mediocre action game that fails to impress despite its promising premise. The game combines top-down helicopter shooter segments with on-foot mercenary missions, but suffers from repetitive gameplay, stiff controls, and uninspired level design. Ultimately, Crossfire is a forgettable title that does not hold up over time.
Brotato Primal Dread Announced
Blobfish and Evil Empire have announced Primal Dread, a new DLC for the roguelite top-down survival shooter Brotato. The expansion is slated for release later this year, with further details available on its Steam listing.
Intravenous 3 Announced
Explosive Squat Games and HypeTrain Digital have announced Intravenous 3, the next installment in their top-down shooter series. The game is set to be released on Windows PC via GOG.com and Steam.
Indie Selects for April 2026: Big on Building, Strategy, and Action
The Indie Select Hub for April 2026 features a diverse collection of indie games across various genres, available on Xbox. Highlights include the beat 'em up Scott Pilgrim EX, the zombie shooter Ghetto Zombies: Graffiti Squad, the tactical Showgunners, the city builder Laysara: Summit Kingdom, the puzzle game Bubblegum Galaxy, and the stealth tactics title Sumerian Six.
Alien Breed as a demake demo for the ZX Spectrum 128k looks seriously cool
A demake demo of the 1991 Amiga shooter Alien Breed has been released for the ZX Spectrum 128k, aiming to replicate the fast, fluid gameplay of the original. Developed using the Ringo-8 engine, this adaptation focuses on delivering a full-screen scrolling experience for the 8-bit platform. The project is a loose adaptation rather than a direct port, capturing the sci-fi atmosphere of the classic title.
