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Dead Pixel Tales · Published by Dead Pixel Tales
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
You are an archeologist descending through mysterious and ever-changing ruins using only your weapon's recoil to control the fall. Shoot, try not to touch the ground, reveal secrets and survive. How deep can you go? What lies hidden in the depths of this pyramid?
Action · 2026 · More free games
About this game
In HARDcheologist, you must explore a mysterious pyramid and survive a series of ruins filled with all kind of dangers using only your weapon and your abilities as you descend.
Control your fall using your weapon's recoil. Reload by landing shots or touching the ground.
Each level of the pyramid will present different challenges, each with its own unique aesthetic, mechanics, enemies, traps, and secrets. As you descend, the dangers will increase.
Each run will be different: shoot gems, increase your combo and speed, try out different weapons and abilities, unearth relics, discover secrets... How deep will you be able to go? Can you uncover the mystery hidden within this strange pyramid? Will you be able to find the exit?
Features
Reload, increase your combo and speed by chaining shots without touching the ground.
Fast runs: die, learn by exploring, try again.
Procedurally generated levels, each with its own unique aesthetic and hazards. No two descents will be the same.
Different weapons, abilities, and upgrades to unlock.
Unique style, with different color palettes and backgrounds as you descend.
Hidden secrets along the way and a great mystery to unravel.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or later
- Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9800GT or equivalent
- Storage: 200 GB available space
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or later
- Processor: 2.4GHZ Dual Core Processor Or Higher
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GeForce 9800GT or equivalent
- Storage: 500 GB available space
