In SLAMPUNKS, players step into the boots of rebel squads staging high-stakes corporate heists across a sprawling, junk-punk sci-fi world. We’ve replaced the genre's typical auto-shooter gameplay—where players simply walk around while the game plays itself—with active, momentum-based combat. Players must actively slam, slice, and roll to weaponize the engine and each other to steamroll through endless corporate swarms and dismantle massive bosses.
“With SLAMPUNKS, we wanted to capture that ‘broken’ power fantasy people love in games like Risk of Rain 2, but give it a physical, collaborative twist,” said Denis Savosin, Founder at HALE GAMEWORKS. “It’s not just about stacking stats; it’s about how you and your friends can literally slam into enemies and chain your abilities together to create absolute chaos. We can’t wait to see how players break the game during our upcoming playtests.”
Key Features of SLAMPUNKS:
- Kinetic Chaos: Your abilities don't just hit enemies; they react with your teammates to create massive, tactile combos. Use your squad as projectiles to crush the corporate machine.
- Game-Breaking Scaling: Stack wild, stackable ability augments that evolve your character from a scrappy rebel into a literal force of nature. Build your hero until your powers are screen-breakingly huge.
- Junk-Punk Heists: Experience objective-based runs across a vibrant, sci-fi world built from the scraps of a consumerist dystopia, backed by a high-energy soundtrack.
- Active Survival: Ditch the passive auto-firing. Slam, slice, and roll through enemies in a fast-paced environment where your movement is your greatest weapon.
Playtest & Release Information
SLAMPUNKS is scheduled for a Q2 2026 release on PC via Steam. Starting today, players can head to the official Steam page to request access to the upcoming Playtest and be among the first to experience the kinetic mayhem.
Wishlist and Sign Up for the Playtest on Steam:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3605090/SLAMPUNKS/
About HALE GAMEWORKS
HALE GAMEWORKS is an indie development studio focused on creating high-impact, systemic action games that prioritize player agency and emergent "fun-factor." Based in Berlin, Germany, the team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of the roguelite genre through innovative co-op mechanics.
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