At a Glance
- Release Date: Released (Early Access)
- Genre: 2D Action-Platformer Roguelike / Arena Shooter (Single Player)
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Cost: $7.99 USD — currently $7.19 USD (10% launch discount, ends May 15)
- Developer: aQuadiun
- Publisher: Astrolabe Games
The Story / Concept
Humanity is gone. The machines won. And now, after the dust has settled, a single robot named Nova wakes up with a mission. Save? Search? Destroy? That’s for you to decide. Corebreaker is an award-winning 2D action-platformer roguelike (Best Game Brazil — Gamescom Latam 2025) that blends crisp gunplay, fluid platforming, and procedurally generated ruins into a satisfyingly skill-driven loop. Every run pushes Nova deeper toward the core — and closer to discovering why she was built.
Core Gameplay Features
- Tight Action-Platforming Combat — Run, jump, dash, shoot, and melee with style.
- Fluid movement designed for satisfying combat flow
- Combine ranged shooting with melee combos
- 40+ weapons to unlock and master
- Procedurally Generated Ruins — Four biomes, ever-changing layouts.
- Hidden rooms behind breakable walls
- Power-up terminals and weapon shops scattered throughout
- Unique mini-bosses and epic boss fights per biome
- Meta-Progression That Sticks — Die, repair, return stronger.
- 20+ permanent abilities to unlock
- 50+ run-modifying upgrades
- Global leaderboards for high-score chasers
Who Is This For?
Fans of Dead Cells, Mega Man Zero, Hollow Knight‘s combat, or any pixel-art roguelike with a focus on skill and replayability — this one’s an easy yes. The developers have stated the price will rise once Corebreaker leaves Early Access (expected in 3-6 months), so $7.19 USD during the launch window is the lowest it’ll ever be.
Pro Tip
A free demo is also available on Steam — try it first if you’re on the fence. Most action roguelikes live or die on how they feel, and Corebreaker is no exception. If you love the movement and gunplay in the demo, the full game with 40+ weapons and 50+ upgrades is going to be a massive payoff.
Get Corebreaker on Steam (10% off until May 15): https://store.steampowered.com/app/2190920/Corebreaker/
