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Kistler Studios · Published by Kistler Studios
Content notice: Pixelated blood and killing animal like creatures
Mostly Negative — 31% positive (13 reviews) · 17 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Hack, shoot, and slash your way through endless hordes, unlock powerful heroes, and face epic bosses in this fast-paced twin-stick action roguelite!
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Action, Adventure, Indie, RPG, Casual · 2023 · More under £5 games
Embark on a fast-paced adventure where you command unique heroes to slash through waves of enemies. Unlock powerful abilities and face off against formidable bosses in Hack and Shoot Heroes from Kistler Studios.
About this game
Hack, shoot, and survive the horde!
Choose from six unique heroes and fight your way through waves of enemies in this fast-paced twin-stick action roguelite. Level up, collect loot, and build your loadout with powerful weapons, consumables, and stat boosts. Unlock new heroes, expand your inventory, and prepare for epic boss battles.
Play Normal Mode or push your limits in Horde Mode to earn big rewards. Every run is different—adapt, upgrade, and dominate.
Features:
Fast-paced twin-stick hack & shoot gameplay
6 heroes with unique weapons and playstyles
Randomized loot with evolutions and rarities
Upgrade gear and inventory between runs
Normal & Horde Modes + boss fights
Secrets and legendary loot to discover
Survive the hordes! Hack and shoot through them to get the glory of the victory. Choose from six different heroes, level up, get epic loot and collect coins. Enhance your abilities to slash through the hordes of enemies and get ready to face the endboss in a devastating last final battle. Upgrade your heroes in the Main Menu item shop where you can purchase different items like inventory space and other items.
Hack or shoot through a horde of enemies in climactic waves and collect coins to unlock new mighty heroes or get items in the item shop to increase your chance of victory. Collect experience gems to level up and collect epic loot in your inventory. Get ready and prepare for the final boss fight. Unlock the horde mode where the big coins are lying around after hacking a dozens of enemies and higher tier enemies ! Explore the lands and you might find some special spots which may grants you legendary rewards if you are brave enough to complete it.
Shoot through the hordes with different weapons and add new weapons by leveling up your hero. Choose from three different items which randomly be chosen per level up where each can be one of three item types, a consumable, a weapon or a stats modifying item. In addition the items have a rarity attribute which defines their strength of enhancement and if you are lucky you might find a legendary item. Stash them into your inventory but choose wisely as you dont have infinite space in your backback and they are not interchangeable but you can skip or reroll the items if they do not fit your playstyle. You can also reroll if you want a specific item, want to build for a specific playstyle or you just had bad luck but as usual nothing comes without a cost. And in the main menu item shop you can increase your inventory space by simply buying a backpack.
Choose from six different Heroes, the honourable knight with his fast slashing sword, the wise firemage with her devastating fire spells, the esteemed priest with his unbroken faith, the light footed rogue with his boomerang shuriken blade, the dying necromancer who is calling the undeads for help and last but not least the electrified stormmage with his flashy lightning spells. Each Hero has a different starting weapon and advantages for an unique game feel and different enemy slashing experience.
Features:
Quick and Simple Casual game experience
Six different Heroes each with a different starting weapon (Knight, Firemage, Priest, Necromancer, Stormmage and Rogue)
Buy different persistent items in the main menu item shop like inventory space, etc.
Twin Stick Shooter with melee attacks mechanic
Three Levels with three simple boss fights
A lot of different weapons and items with weapon evolutions
Normal mode and Horde mode with climactic waves
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: min. Windows 7 (SP1+) and Windows 10
- Processor: x86, x64 architecture with SSE2 instruction set support
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DX10, DX11, DX12 capable
- Storage: 320 MB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
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Steamdeck compatiblity
Great news, heroes! Survive the Hordes! is now fully compatible with the Steam Deck – bringing the ultimate twin-stick hack 'n shoot action straight to your hands. Whether you're on the go or curled up on the couch, it's time to dive into climactic battles, collect epic loot, and face off against devastating bosses – wherever you are!🎮 About the GamePick your hero and get ready to hack or shoot your way through endless waves of enemies in fast-paced, arcade-style combat. Level up by collecting experience gems, choose from powerful weapons or game-changing items, and fight your way to the final boss battle.As you slash through hordes, you'll unlock new heroes, gather coins, and discover legendary loot hidden throughout the land. Once you’ve mastered the main challenge, test your skills in the chaotic Horde Mode, where high-tier enemies and massive rewards await.🦸♂️ Choose Your ChampionPick from six unique heroes, each with their own playstyle and starting weapon:⚔️ Knight – Fast slashing and frontline power🔥 Firemage – Burn enemies with devastating fire spells✝️ Priest – Hold the line with holy might🌀 Rogue – Agile and deadly with boomerang shurikens☠️ Necromancer – Summon the undead to fight at your side⚡ Stormmage – Shock enemies with chain lightningEach hero offers a distinct experience, giving the game high replayability and exciting ways to experiment with different builds.⚙️ Loot, Upgrade, and StrategizeLevel up during your run and choose between randomly selected items:🧪 Consumables🗡️ New Weapons📈 Stat ModifiersEvery item comes with a rarity level, influencing how powerful it is – and if you're lucky, you might score a legendary! But beware: your inventory space is limited, so choose wisely. Can’t decide? Reroll your options — for a price.Back at the Main Menu Item Shop, spend your hard-earned coins to:Increase inventory spaceUnlock permanent upgradesPrep for your next victory🧭 Explore, Unlock & ConquerFight through three distinct levels, each with a climacti...Read full article on Community Announcements (Solo)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.7.4
-Minor bugfixes-Item Library added-Ambush events added-Evolution library addedRead full article on Community Announcements (Solo)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.7.4
Greetings, heroes!HASH is back with a brand-new update to Survive the Hordes!, packed with new features, gameplay enhancements, and the kind of surprises that keep you coming back for more slashing, shooting, and looting!Whether you're a veteran player or just stepping into the chaos, this update adds more depth, more secrets, and a smoother experience overall.📚 New Features🔍 Item LibraryEver wanted to keep track of all the epic loot you've discovered? With the new Item Library, you can now view every weapon, consumable, and stat modifier you’ve collected across all runs.Track your progressDiscover what you’re missingPlan your builds ahead of time⚡ Evolution LibraryEvolving your gear just got smarter. The new Evolution Library lets you view all known weapon evolutions and the combinations required to unlock them.Learn how to evolve your favorite weaponsKeep track of discovered evolutionsAim for powerful synergies and builds🌪️ Gameplay Enhancements🎯 New Hidden Ambush EventsExplore the map carefully – new ambush events now lurk in the shadows, ready to test your reflexes and reward your bravery. Find them, survive them, and reap the rewards! Just follow the path!surprise attacksBonus loot and experience if you surviveAdds new layers of tension and excitement🐞 Minor Bug FixesI ve squashed several bugs to ensure a more stable and enjoyable experience. Thanks to everyone in the community for the feedback!⚖️ Minor BalancingTuning has been applied to weapons, enemies, and item stats for smoother progression and better gameplay flow.🚀 Overall Speed IncreasedThe game now runs faster and more smoothly than ever — across all supported systems, including the Steam Deck. Combat feels snappier and movement speed has been increased over all classes.📈 Update Summary✅ Added Item Library✅ Added Evolution Library✅ Introduced Hidden Ambush Events✅ Improved game performance and speed✅ Minor balancing tweaks✅ Bug fixes and stability improvementsRead full article on Community Announcements (Solo)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.6.3
- Minor bugfixes - New small feature addedRead full article on Community Announcements (KStudios)Patch NotesOfficial
Patch 1.5.15
- Various minor bugfixesRead full article on Community Announcements (KStudios)
