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VP Games · Published by VP Games · Official site ↗
Positive — 96% positive (24 reviews) · 18 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A bullethell adventure awaits! Join Jack, a reluctant hero, as he battles bizarre enemies, uncovers secrets, meets quirky characters—and hunts down Death’s missing coffee mug.
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RPG · 2026 · More £5 - £15 games
Embark on a bullethell adventure as Jack, a reluctant hero, battles strange foes and uncovers secrets. Meet quirky characters along the way in this 2026 RPG from VP Games.
About this game
A Hand-Crafted Halloween World
Step into a bullethell adventure!
The world of Grumpy Jack is brought to life in rich, detailed 2D animation, filled with strange creatures, forgotten corners, and unexpected charm. Every area feels unique, with something new to learn or stumble into around each bend.
You’ll meet quirky characters, unlock a wide range of skills, and piece together a story full of dry humor and odd surprises. Whether you're solving a puzzle, dodging a trap, or helping a skeleton with a strange request, there's always something weird and worth chasing.
If you like classic top-down gameplay, oddball adventures, and a world that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Grumpy Jack is ready to welcome you in.
Features
Explore a large, interconnected world with Metroidvania-style progression
Top-down bullethell action
Learn and master a wide variety of skills
A humorous story full of odd surprises and bizarre characters
Five difficulty modes, from relaxed to relentless
Hand-drawn 2D art and animation in a unique Halloween-inspired setting
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 or later
- Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Grumpy Jack just released!
Heck yeah! Thanks everyone involved for your support.Have fun!Read full article on Community Announcements (VP Games)Patch NotesOfficial
The demo is offline, but will be available during festivals.
Hello everyone!The demo will be taken offline and will be re-activated during special events like Next Fest.VinceRead full article on Community Announcements (VP Games)Patch NotesOfficial
The new demo is live!
Hello everyone!I wanted to share that the demo for my game Grumpy Jack is live. It's bigger, has lots more content, and very much improved. It would mean a lot to me if you check it out on the Steam page and give it a try! Have a nice day, and thanks for everyone who helped out.Read full article on Community Announcements (info)Patch NotesOfficial
Important demo update!
Hey everyone!Thanks so much for all the feedback for the demo—it’s been super helpful! Based on your input, I’ve made some exciting updates to shake up the combat and bring a bit more flair and challenge to the game.🔥 What’s New:Ranged Sword Attack: The sword now gains a ranged attack after collecting a new powerup!Bullet Hell Combat: Combat has been reworked to feel more like a bullet hellNew Cursor Support: A cursor has been added to the main menu and options menuNew Puzzle: A small gate puzzle has been added to mix things up a bit.Fire up the demo to check it out, and feel free to offer your thoughts!Read full article on Community Announcements (info)
