Solo indie developer Apptivus has released a playable demo of their debut PC title Impaler. It’s now available on Steam just in time for the Next Fest event.
The demo gives players a chance to repel enemies on four levels and try the core gameplay mechanic of summoning sharp spikes to impale monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. It’s difficult, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements.
Key game features of Impaler include:
- Summon spikes to impale, build barriers, and reach higher ground
- Highly replayable with 6 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layouts
- 30+ unique upgrades to unlock
- Original pixel art inspired by ’90s shooters
- Retro synth/metal tracks and crunchy sounds
- A custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat
- Full controller support and Steam Deck optimization
Impaler will be released on Steam and other PC storefronts later in 2022.
About Apptivus
Apptivus is an indie product company that creates toys, software, and sometimes video games.