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Blukulélé · Published by Blukulélé
Positive — 92% positive (26 reviews) · 28 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Enter the neon world of OVERWHELMED! Fight waves of enemies, using shooting and dashing skills to evade fire. Trigger your special Overdrive ability to defeat enemies more easily. Unlock characters, each with unique abilities and varied arsenal, to discover new gameplay styles.
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3 Sept 2026Lowest: £1.50 · Highest: £1.508 Oct 2026
Action, Indie · 2023 · More under £5 games
Discover a neon-soaked action adventure where you master shooting and dashing to survive. Unlock diverse characters each offering new strategies in OVERWHELMED, a 2023 indie game by Blukulélé.
About this game
OVERWHELMED is a dynamic Twin Stick Shooter that immerses players in a minimalistic and neon atmosphere.
Take control of a spaceship and face waves of enemies, from small drones to fearsome bosses, using your shooting and dashing skills to evade enemy fire.
As you progress, you'll earn rewards to upgrade your spaceship's features and purchase new characters to face the 6 terrible bosses standing in your way.
OVERWHELMED also introduces a special feature: the "Overheat".
A gauge fills up as you shoot, until it reaches 100%.
At that moment, you can no longer shoot, but you trigger your spaceship's special ability, allowing you to easily defeat waves of enemies for a limited time.
Use this ability wisely to overcome all obstacles!
OVERWHELMED features 6 playable characters, each with their own "Overheat" ability, music, and weapons.
Discover the unique gameplay style of each character and find the one that best suits your playstyle!
You'll have a varied arsenal to defeat enemies!
With its fast gameplay, catchy music, and immersive neon atmosphere, OVERWHELMED offers an addictive and challenging gaming experience you won't forget anytime soon.
Get ready to face the challenges ahead and become the master of OVERWHELMED!
Key features:
- The Overheat : Shooting increases the overheat value. When it reaches 100%, it unleashes an ability that damages enemies on contact, but disables the player's shooting.
- Minimalist neon aesthetic
- 10+ skills to unlock
- 5 challenging bosses
- 6 spaceships with their own gameplay
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 (2 * 3400); AMD FX-4300 (4 * 3800)
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 560 Ti (1024 VRAM); Radeon HD 7750 (1024 VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Recommended
Recommended:
- OS: Microsoft® Windows® 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-3470
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce GTX 1050 (2048 VRAM); Radeon R9 380 (2048 VRAM)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 400 MB available space
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*
*languages with full audio support
*languages with full audio support
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
v1.2.1 - Small Fix 🌟
Aloha! Huge thanks to Vantier for spotting a sneaky bug that let the hit counter carry over after quitting to the menu. The issue has been squashed, so your runs for that perfect S rank are back on track! 🚀 Thanks for being part of this journey, and as always, feel free to reach out if you find anything else. Your support makes this adventure even better! 🌿Read full article on Community Announcements (Blukulele)Patch NotesOfficial
Cool & Fresh Update
Aloha! I've been hard at work on a new update for OVERWHELMED, bringing together everything I've learned over the past year of game development. I really hope you enjoy it! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44025623/bfda4bf19830b097c7854cfbedce38b73e26ddcd.png What's new: Linux Build for Steam Deck! I finally got my hands on a Steam Deck, so I made a portable version of OVERWHELMED! I had a blast working on it, and I hope you have just as much fun playing it! Support for More Resolutions! OVERWHELMED now supports a wide range of resolutions, from 4:3 to 32:9! So no matter what setup you're using, the game will fit perfectly. Here is the game in 32:9 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44025623/ed95b5dbdc17f2e2c544be81b2f794226550f9fa.png Graphics Upgrade! The game looks way better now, with more vibrant colors! I'm super excited about how it turned out. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44025623/dd1ff911d8dd5588c0d3a9fe38964e95b7016777.png {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/44025623/2b212c5ce587b36c14665fa27398aba629d37809.png CRT Filter! I've added a CRT filter for that retro feel. Don't worry, though—it’s totally optional and can be turned off in the settings! Clearer Game Progression! Some players thought finishing one spaceship's journey meant the game was over. But really, that's just where the adventure begins! I've added a screen to make things clearer. Bug Fixes Galore! I’ve fixed a ton of bugs reported by the community on Twitter and elsewhere. And I also took care of some… let’s just say, things I’m glad no one noticed! 😂 How did I even ship the game with that stuff? Anyway, it's all good now! Hope you'll have fun playing it! Cheers, BlukuléléRead full article on Community Announcements (Blukulele)Patch NotesOfficial
v 1.1.0 - Add Language Support
Add language support for German Italian SpanishRead full article on Community Announcements (Blukulele)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.8
Update Gardian Angel skill spriteRead full article on Community Announcements (Blukulele)Patch NotesOfficial
v1.0.7
Minor : Fix typo on The Strategist Overheat description. Minor : Fix typo on The Legend Overheat description. Minor : Fix typo in Result panel. Minor : Fix typo on Shuriken description skill. Minor : Fix typo on Overheat Amplifier description skill. Minor : Fix typo on Overheat Vital Essence description skill.Read full article on Community Announcements (Blukulele)
