At a Glance
- Release Date: Released (Full Launch)
- Genre: Roguelite FPS / Survivor-Like Arena Shooter (Single Player)
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Cost: $14.99 USD — currently $8.99 USD (40% off introductory offer, ends May 22)
- Developer: Double Barrel Games
- Publisher: Biotech Gameworks, Double Barrel Games
The Story / Concept
You’re a soldier from the World Wars, damned to Hell, fighting to claw your way back to salvation. HELLBREAK is a frenetic, dopamine-loaded roguelite FPS that mashes Doom, Vampire Survivors, and classic boomer shooters into one infernal package. Battle through escalating waves of demons in brutal arenas, earn favor from demon lords, unlock 19 weapons and over 150 blessings, then climb the global leaderboards. The launch sale takes it down to $8.99 USD, making this one of the easiest pickups of the year for FPS fans.
Core Gameplay Features
- 19 Demonic Weapons & 150+ Blessings — Build a different loadout every run.
- Shotguns, machine guns, revolvers, and the skull of a heretic
- Spells that summon flames, totems, or turn you into a wraith
- 150+ blessings that radically reshape your playstyle
- Escalating Survivor-Like Waves — The action never lets up.
- 15+ unique enemy types and multiple deadly bosses
- Curses that twist enemy behavior for strategic depth
- Bullet-hell intensity with FPS precision
- Earn Demon Lord Favor — Persistent progression between runs.
- Unlock new gear and starting advantages
- 56 Steam Achievements to chase
- Global leaderboards with a combo-based scoring system
Who Is This For?
If DOOM Eternal, Risk of Rain 2, Hades, or Vampire Survivors live rent-free in your head, HELLBREAK is the next addiction. It launched out of Early Access with a “Very Positive” Steam rating after nearly a year of community development, so the gameplay loop is polished. At $8.99 USD during the launch window, it’s an absolute steal.
Pro Tip
Don’t ignore the curse system. It looks like a niche extra at first, but stacking the right curses on enemies is what separates a 10-minute run from a 30-minute one. Experiment with combos early so you know what fits your favorite weapons.
Grab HELLBREAK on Steam (40% off until May 22): https://store.steampowered.com/app/3043760/HELLBREAK/
