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Ajvar Studio · Published by Ajvar Studio
Positive — 94% positive (17 reviews) · 26 achievements
Last updated 27 Sept 2026
Battle massive zombie hordes in this intense 3D top-down arcade shooter. Choose from multiple characters, unleash wild power-ups, and fight through a gripping story mode where fast reflexes and pure firepower are your only way out.
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Action, Indie · 2025 · More £5 - £15 games
Command your character through a gripping story mode in this 2025 indie shooter from Ajvar Studio. Battle massive hordes of zombies using fast reflexes and pure firepower.
About this game
Special Edition
A totally free upgrade for Bullets & Brains is here! Featuring brand-new characters: play as marines from the Red Solstice franchise, shoot bubbles as Mr. D from Bubble Trouble, and much more. The update also includes new power-ups, a new difficulty selection, and a bunch of small tweaks and fixes. All players who already own the base game will receive the update for free!
About the Game
Bullets & Brains is a fast-paced arcade shooter designed to test your reflexes and aiming skills. Deliver precise blows and mow down hordes of enemies! Uncover the story, complete objectives, unlock new levels, and discover powerful upgrades.
FIGHT THE HORDES
Enemies come in all shapes and sizes: some are small and annoying, others agile and dangerous, and some might even try to spit on you. They may not be much of a threat alone, but once they swarm, the tide turns quickly.
UNLEASH THE POWER-UPS
Crush the undead - collect their brains! The more brains you gather, the stronger you become. Evolve into the ultimate killing machine with spinning knives, tactical nukes, and much more.
MANY WAYS TO PLAY
Every level features unique objectives. You might need to destroy enemy nests, clear massive hordes, or simply survive.
A GROWING BAND OF SURVIVORS
New survivors will join your band as you progress. Each features a unique appearance, distinct stats, and a signature starting weapon.
THE WORLD AWAITS
Explore a vast world map and unlock new locations as you advance. Fight through crowded urban ruins, lush forests, smelly sewers, and dangerous snowy mountains.
THE HOME BASE
A place to relax and talk to fellow survivors. Upgrade heroes, unlock new skills and power-ups. Hit the training grounds to earn medals, or simply purchase a new hat!
PLAY YOUR WAY
You want to play with keyboard and aim with mouse? Sure. You like to play with gamepad? Also great. Play any way you want.
CO-OP: BETTER WITH FRIENDS
Grab a friend and blast carnage in local co-op mode. The entire campaign is fully playable for two players.
FEATURES
Multiple playable characters with distinctive weapons - including pistols, shotguns, grenade launchers, saw cutters, and many more.
Experience fast-paced, smooth arcade action.
Features guest characters from the Red Solstice and Bubble Trouble franchises.
Unleash wild Power-ups to wipe out enemy hordes.
Multiple ways to play: Mission, Wave, and Survival modes, each with unique objectives and playstyles.
Build up your base, upgrade characters, unlock new skills, and earn medals on the training grounds.
Explore a massive map with diverse biomes and distinct level designs.
Team up with a friend in local co-op.
Bullets & Brains was created by a small, two-man core team as a passion project.
We’ve poured our hearts into making this game as fun as possible, and we truly hope you enjoy it.
Please try the demo or add the game to your Wishlist, it would mean the world to us!
<3 Ajvar Studio
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel i5-4460 CPU / AMD FX-8350
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1030 / Radeon RX 550
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-9400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3400G
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060 / Radeon RX 580
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Bullets & Brains – Update Patch Notes!
Hey everyone!First off, a massive thank you to all of you playing Bullets & Brains and sharing your feedback! We’ve been reading through your comments and reviews, and today we’re rolling out a fresh update packed with improvements, gameplay tweaks, and long-overdue audio enhancements.What's New & ImprovedPowerup System Overhaul Powerups no longer automatically activate the second you gather enough brains. You now have full control over when to trigger your powerup selection, letting you save those crucial upgrades for when you really need them.High-Octane Intro Sequence We added a brand-new, action-packed opening sequence right at the start of the game to throw you straight into the thick of it and give you an immediate taste of the chaos to come.More Accessible Easy Difficulty We’ve tweaked and balanced the Easy difficulty mode to make it far more approachable for novices and casual players. If you want a smoother, less punishing experience while you get the hang of the mechanics, now is the perfect time to dive in.Tutorial Skip & Refinements By popular demand, you can now skip the tutorial entirely if you already know the ropes. We’ve also made a few polish tweaks to make the onboarding smoother for new players.Achievement Bug Fixes Fixed an issue where certain achievements were failing to unlock. Your hard-earned trophies should now pop properly!General Polish & Bug Fixes A variety of smaller performance optimizations, balance tweaks, and bug fixes across the entire game to keep your runs feeling smooth.Essential Audio Fix... We sincerely apologize for this critical oversight: the Fart Cloud Powerup now officially features a proper fart sound effect upon activation. Immersion restored.Let Us Know What You Think!Jump back in, test out the new manual powerup activation, and let us know your thoughts in the Steam Community Hub or discussion boards!With love, The Ajvar Studio TeamRead full article on Community Announcements (ajvar.studio)AnnouncementsOfficial
Bullets & Brains - Ultimate Edition
Hello everyone!We are incredibly proud to announce the launch of Bullets & Brains: Ultimate Edition! This is a massive milestone for us, and we can’t wait for you to dive into all the new content.Here is a breakdown of what’s waiting for you in the Ultimate Edition:5 Brand-New Characters: Expand your roster of survivors!The Marines Join the Fight: Play as two colonial marines from the Red Solstice universe (a huge thank you to our awesome friends at Ironward!).Mr. D is Here: Take control of the iconic Mr. D from Bubble Trouble, complete with his signature weapon.New Exclusive Power-ups: More wild ways to wipe out the undead hordes.Difficulty Selection: Tailor your experience with the newly added Easy mode, or test your reflexes in Hard mode for the ultimate challenge.We’ve also implemented a bunch of gameplay tweaks, balance changes, and bug fixes to make the game smoother than ever.Best of all? The Ultimate Edition is 100% FREE. If you already own Bullets & Brains, the game will automatically upgrade to the Ultimate Edition in your Steam library right now.A Special Celebration: We Are Back in Control! We have one more major thing to celebrate today. If you didn't know, Bullets & Brains was created by a tiny core team here at Ajvar Studio. We are officially parting ways with our former publisher, No Gravity Games.We want to extend a massive thank you to Steam Support. They were absolutely incredible in helping us navigate this situation and handing full control of the store page back to the people who actually made the game: us.⚠️ Note regarding consoles: Because we had to sever ties with the publisher, we unfortunately had to delist the game from console stores for the time being. We are actively working on bringing the game back to consoles. For now, Steam is the exclusive home of the Ultimate Edition.Double the Action: The Red Solstice Bundle!If you are in dire need of non-stop top-down action, we’ve teamed up with Ironward to bring you a special Steam bundle fea...Read full article on Community Announcements (ajvar.studio)Patch NotesOfficial
Update Note 1
Greetings survivors, thank you all for your support! We are happy to share changes recently made to improve your game experience and fix bugs: Patch note 1. Achievement "Meet and Greet" is now obtainable even if you didn't get it for unlocking Jesse last. Just visit any mission's character select screen and you have it! 2. Bug - Starting a new game after finishing the first level caused the spawning point to be placed in an unintended place 3. Bug - Missions with an ambush were having the progress bar stuck if the extraction circle was entered before the info message popped upRead full article on Community Announcements (Ozen)AnnouncementsOfficial
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Bullets and Brains are out!
Happy Bullets and Brains Day survivals! The wait is over—Bullets and Brains is now live and ready to play! Dive into the ultimate zombie-slaying adventure, where sharp reflexes and sharper wits are your best weapons. Grab your gear, team up, and survive the apocalypse. Download now and join the fight! In case of any issues, please feel free to document them here. We would appreciate your feedback! Best Regards, No Gravity Games & Ajvar StudioRead full article on Community Announcements (Ozen)
