As 2024 draws to an end, many in the gaming world are starting to turn their attention toward next year’s slate of upcoming titles. And while giant2025 releases likeGrand Theft Auto 6,Ghost of Yotei,Borderlands 4,Monster Hunter Wilds, andCivilization 7are the talk of the town, a handful of promising Indie games are also set to release next year; games likeGuntouchables.
Announced just a few days ago,Guntouchablesis a roguelike co-op game being developed by Indie studio Game Swing, and published byDeep Rock Galactic’s Ghost Ship. Though it’s far too early to judge properly,Guntouchableslooks like it could be a really fun and engaging Indie title, and one that deserves a spotlight ahead of its slated 2025 launch.
What Players Should Expect From Guntouchables
Guntouchables is a Co-Op Roguelike Horde Shooter
Set in the aftermath of the apocalypse,Guntouchablessees players assuming the role of a titular doomsday-prepper-turned-vindicated-survivor. With up to three friends, players will make their way through the post-apocalypse, all the while killing hordes of mutated bad guys and upgrading their arsenal.Guntouchableswill be played from a top-down perspective, evoking memories of other twin-stickroguelike shooters likeEnter the Gungeon.
Guntouchables Is Putting An Emphasis on Build Variety
In bothGuntouchables' reveal trailerand its official press release, developer Game Swing makes it clear that customization and build variety are at the heart of theGuntouchablesexperience. Four eponymous survivors are shown duringGuntouchables' trailer, each one coming with a unique starting ability such as an exclusive melee attack or the ability to throw grenades.
From there, players will be able to upgrade their characters in a few different ways. Each stage inGuntouchableswill reward players with UpCrates, a chest containing a few different possible upgrades. These range from Perks like increased health to Abilities like sprinting. Players will also be presented with a handful of Mutations at the start of each level. These Mutations will simultaneously make enemies more challenging while giving the team a useful bonus, like double cash rewards for the mission’s duration. It’s also teased that players will be able tocustomize and upgrade their weapons.
Guntouchables Will Launch in Early Access in Q2 2025
According toGuntouchables' official website, developer Game Swing is looking to launch the game in Q2 2025, which theoretically means sometime between April 1 and June 30. WhenGuntouchablesreleases, it’ll enterEarly Access on Steam, where the community will become a vital part of the game’s growth.
InGuntouchables' recent press release, Game Swing states that it’s “striving to be as open, fair and transparent as possible” when it comes to developing the game during its Early Access period. Game Swing has also stated thatGuntouchableshas been designed to be an “easily expandable experience,” so players should see plenty of content updates in the game’s future.
If players are planning to keep an eye onGuntouchablesahead of its release next year, they may want to join the game’sofficial Discord server, where Game Swing will post updates on the game’s development process. This Discord channel will also likely be the go-to spot for giving the developers constructive feedback onceGuntouchableslaunches into Steam Early Access.
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The entire world has fallen and the surface has been overrun by a hostile and aggressively-evolving horde of mutants. Well, not entirely. A motley group of persevering preppers are seizing their moment of glory and holding out against the abominable threat lurking right outside the perimeter of their makeshift establishment.Guntouchables is a 1-4 player co-op roguelike doomsday shooter where every second counts. Impeccable teamwork and wise decision-making will be key to beat the overwhelming odds when facing the ever-changing enemies of the wasteland.No one could have foreseen the end of times, but anyone could have prepared for it.You must choose your character and play your part as one of the Guntouchables - a ragtag group of irrepressible survivors who’s been spending years preparing for the direst scenarios imaginable. Now they are facing the disaster of their dreams!Fortune Favors the Bold!Complete mission objectives and collect UpCrates for Cash and Perks that will increase your chances of survival in the wasteland as difficulty gradually escalates. Every second counts, and every reward is associated with a risk. Success must be found in the delicate sweet spot between boldness and greed.Evolving EnemiesBetween each mission, players must vote between a random selection of mutations that will grant enemies new traits and abilities. Fortunately, this choice will also offer the players immediate or long-term benefits, making the decision less obvious but more critical.
