New on Steam: Arena Shooter Impaler Ready to Spike Players’ Interest with High Replayability and a Hot $2.99 Price Tag
Roguelite arena shooter Impaler is now available on Steam. This ’90s-inspired throwback by a solo dev Apptivus offers intense action, and high replayability, and scratches the “just one more run” itch.
Launch Trailer on YouTube
In Impaler players summon spikes to slay demons, build barriers, and reach the higher ground on top of using the arsenal of FPS staples. The game was designed for quick, fun sessions and is well suited to playing on the go thanks to its Steam Deck optimization. Each playthrough is a unique challenge that lets players beat their high scores, and unlock new weapons, skills, and upgrades.
The solo developer Apptivus has custom-built the game’s engine using the original C language. This was his personal challenge of self-development as a programmer. It also gave him full control over the game’s looks, feels, and performance. Developing Impaler was his passion project for the last 212 weekends. Four years later, players can finally enjoy it.
Impaler launches with the additional enemy and weapon skins from classic boomer shooter Project Warlock as well as several Steam bundles to accompany its 10% launch discount.
Impaler is now available on Steam for the affordable $2.99.
Game Features
- Summoning spikes to impale, build barriers, and launch the player into the air
- Bunny hopping, strafes, and rocket jumps for extra speed
- Bullet time and death-from-above stomp attacks
- 40+ unique skills and upgrades to unlock
- Roguelite elements for increased replayability
- Original pixel art inspired by the ’90s shooters
- Retro synth/metal tracks and crunchy sounds
- Built using a custom C + OpenGL engine
- Optimized for Steam Deck
About Apptivus
Apptivus is a solo indie developer that creates toys, software, and video games.
About Retrovibe
Retrovibe is a publisher that aims to unlock next levels of fun by delivering new indie games with a retro heart. It was established in 2021 by a group of experienced games industry professionals.
