I know, I know. I’ve been on a bullet heaven binge for weeks now. Erlik, Deadly Days: Roadtrip, Brotato, and the list goes on. So, naturally, like a moth to a flame, I was immediately drawn to Rakuworld. Thanks, Steam Personal Calendar. My wallet sends its regards, too. Developed by a solo creator, Rakuworld takes […]
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Nov 3, 2026
Brotato’s Back With Primal Dread DLC and a Major Update
There are mountain goats, billy goats, and goats that spend their days wandering around barnyards. But have you ever heard of the Bullet Heaven GOAT? With over 40 hours invested in Brotato, I speak somewhat from experience. Alongside Vampire Survivors, Brotato is one of the early greats of the bullet heaven genre. Its simple premise, […]
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Nov 1, 2026
Deadly Days: Roadtrip: A Slow Burn Worth the Trip
Work in Progress ROADTRIP FIELD NOTES Ok, so I might have been a little hasty in publishing this one. I blame the time change! So hold on to your butts, because I’m still exploring Deadly Days: Roadtrip, uncovering new mechanics, and figuring out what else this road trip has in store for me. Consider this […]
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Oct 29, 2026
BoomScroll Has Me Chasing That Bullet Heaven High
Life and all the things that come with it can be hard. It can be draining. Sometimes, it can just be a lot. For many of us, finding enjoyment in life’s simple pleasures is what keeps us going. A perfectly toasted grilled cheese sandwich. Waking up and realizing you have another two hours to sleep. […]
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Oct 23, 2026
Go Next! Takes Bullet Heaven to Ridiculous New Heights
I’ve spent a good chunk of today scouring Steam Next Fest for one final demo to round out my coverage. It wasn’t an easy decision, especially after enjoying my time with games like Hellforged, Mini Gladiators, and Voivod: The Nuclear Warrior. But as a one-man show, there’s only so much time in the day, and […]
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Oct 22, 2026
Ring the Damn Bell in Guns ‘n Goblins
You know what they say about opinions. To me, when I played Guns ‘n Goblins, it felt like a mashup of Minecraft and Call of Duty: Zombies. That’s the easiest way I can wrap my head around Guns ‘n Goblins at this hour of the day. It’s a game that borrows the colorful, blocky aesthetics […]
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Oct 22, 2026
Mini Mart Survivors: When Snacks Attack
At the end of a long workday, I don’t know about you, but I want to kick back and murder fools by pelting them with a never-ending stream of gummy bears, crackers, ice cream, and whatever else I can find at a convenience store. Not satisfied with that? How about nuking your foes with microwave […]
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Oct 21, 2026
Cataclyzm opens up the dance floor
Heavy metal. When I wore a younger man’s clothes, it was what I lived and died for on a daily basis. It was everything to me. My escape, my best friend, my confidence, and most importantly, my gateway to my true love of punk and hardcore music. So when a game uses the slogan “Enter […]
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Oct 20, 2026
Warhammer Survivors: One more run. For the Emperor!
A Vampire Survivors-infused game set in the Warhammer Survivors universe, developed in partnership with poncle, the creators of Vampire Survivors, launching in just a few weeks for $7.99? Where do I sign up for that deal? For those who can’t wait for November, you’re in luck as Warhammer Survivors is part of the Steam Next […]
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Oct 20, 2026
Geometry Rift: Apocalypse Has That One More Run Magic
Some games you know from the minute you start playing that they’re a “me” type of game. We’ve all had them, and I think, to a certain extent, that’s what keeps us coming back to explore and try something new. There’s something special about discovering a game that feels like it was made specifically for […]
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Oct 19, 2026
Heaven or Hell? The Steam Next Fest Shoot ‘Em Up Roundup
A week of free demos, hidden gems, and upcoming games worth checking out. I’ll be sharing my hands-on impressions as I work through this year’s lineup. The Demo Lineup Demo Played Hop’s Awakening! Shoot ’em up | Eden Cruz A colorful, hand-drawn shoot ’em up with playful visuals, collectibles, and plenty of charm. Played on […]
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Oct 19, 2026
ERLIK Puts a Mythological Twist on Bullet-Heaven Chaos
Vampire Survivors helped popularize the bullet-heaven genre, where weapons attack automatically, leaving players to focus on dodging enemies, surviving the chaos, and upgrading their arsenal. We’ve all seen the memes and screenshots of hundreds of enemies filling the screen while weapons unleash an almost ridiculous amount of destruction. I mean, if you aren’t drawn to […]
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Oct 18, 2026
Wirehawk Is My Kind of Handheld Gaming
Some games you see and instantly think, that was made to be played on a handheld. More specifically, Valve’s Steam Deck or the Nintendo Switch, preferably the OLED model, of course. Wirehawk from developer Trax certainly fits that bill. Steeped in influences from games like Geometry Wars, Galaga, and Asteroids, with perhaps even a touch […]
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Oct 17, 2026
Hop’s Awakening! A colorful, hand-drawn shoot ’em up with a free demo available now!
It’s a new day, and the hunt to satisfy my hunger for a good shoot ’em up begins anew. Lo and behold, today’s little gem is Hop’s Awakening! Developed by Eden Cruz, this colorful, hand-drawn shoot ’em up will be participating in Steam Next Fest, which kicks off on October 19. However, there’s no need […]
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Oct 17, 2026
Raging Blasters 2 Demo Now Available on Steam
Japanese indie developer TERARIN GAMES has released a playable demo for Raging Blasters 2 on Steam, giving shmup fans an early opportunity to check out the sequel ahead of its planned 2027 release. In the past, I’ve played the original Raging Blasters, as well as Blaze of Storm. So when I noticed that the Raging […]
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Oct 14, 2026
Genome Guardian 2 Mixes Bullet Hell With Mad Science
Does anyone else use their personal Steam Calendar? No, just me? That’s fine, I don’t mind being the lone wolf. I often start my morning perusing the calendar, looking for the latest shiny object to grab my attention. This morning, I landed on Genome Guardian 2. The bright colors immediately caught my eye, as something […]