Achilles: Survivor

Achilles: Survivor

Released Jul 2025

Thousands of enemies. One survivor. Fight like a demigod, build deadly defenses, and grow stronger after every run in this fast-paced bullet heaven set in mythic Greece.

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Evaluation

Achilles: Survivor graduated from Early Access to its full 1.0 release on July 29, 2025, with a substantial content drop that included a new realm, Endless Mode, and four new Survivors. Since launch, Dark Point Games has maintained a consistent and active update cadence: - **Update 1.1** (August 14, 2025): New power, language support, quality-of-life improvements - **Update 1.2** (September 11, 2025): New endgame Rebirth feature, new structure - **Update 1.3** (November 20, 2025): Community-driven feature patch with new controls and balancing - **Update 1.4** (February 18, 2026): New paid DLC Survivor (Minotaur), new structure, power, and balance changes; developer explicitly stated "we have more planned for Achilles this year" - **Update 1.5** (May 18, 2026): New paid DLC Survivor (Skeleton King/Cursed Necromancer), three new Powers, two new Structures; a teaser at the end of the post hinted that a free Survivor was coming in the next update - **Update 1.6** (July 10, 2026): New free DLC Survivor (Odysseus), the Realm of Hades (Tartarus) described as "the biggest content addition we have made since launch," new bosses and enemies; a hotfix followed on July 16, 2026 Major updates have shipped roughly every 2-3 months since the 1.0 launch, with the most recent arriving on July 10, 2026 — just 5 weeks before today's date. All five DLC items listed on the store are released. The developer has not announced specific upcoming content, but the sustained cadence of major updates, the fact that we are well within the historical update window, and the developer's own February 2026 statement that "we have more planned for Achilles this year" all point to continued active development. No statement indicating development is winding down has been made.
Evidence
Update 1.6 launched, adding the Realm of Hades (Tartarus) described as the biggest content addition since launch, plus a free Odysseus DLC survivor, new bosses, and enemies.
news post · Jul 10, 2026 source content shipped
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Update 1.5 shipped with a new paid DLC Survivor (Skeleton King), three new Powers, and two new Structures. A note at the end teased that a free Survivor was coming in the next update — fulfilled by Update 1.6's Odysseus.
news post · May 18, 2026 source content shipped
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Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content

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Details

Publisher
Dark Point Games
Achievements
132
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Achilles: Survivor is a fast-paced, single-player bullet heaven set in Ancient Greece. Play as Achilles - or one of the legendary souls freed from Tartarus - and cut your way through endless waves of enemies. Build deadly structures, evolve your powers, and grow stronger with every run. Defeat your enemies... or die trying.

Are you ready for battle?

  • Fast-paced bullet heaven in a world of Greek myths. Survive endless waves of enemies in this top-down action roguelite. 

  • Build to survive, not just shoot. Drop traps, healing shrines, and summon allies with a unique structure-building system that turns the tide when things get desperate.

  • Unlock over 15 legendary survivors. Play as Achilles or one of a growing cast of mythical heroes, each with unique power and playstyle.

  • Progression that respects your time. Complete challenges, earn Favors, and unlock permanent upgrades - get stronger with every attempt, even in defeat. You can pick different difficulties and game modes (normal, short and endless) in every run.

  • Return to mythic Greece. Explore 4 handcrafted realms inspired by Achilles: Legends Untold - from the walls of Troy to windswept Greek coastlines.

Achilles has never faced monsters like this - and now it’s your turn. Dive into chaotic, action-packed runs and hold your ground against relentless waves of enemies. Pick from dozens of powers and transform them mid-run in the Forge.

The deeper you go, the tougher it gets. No two runs are the same - and surviving means adapting fast.

Place flame turrets, raise healing shrines, or summon Myrmidons to fight at your side. Unlike other survivor-likes, your best weapon might be the map itself. Structures aren’t just defenses - they're tactical tools for crowd control, sustain, and damage that can turn the tide of battle.

But remember - your resources are limited.
Build smart, and you’ll live longer.

Achilles made a bit of a mess escaping Tartarus. Now the world’s crawling with souls that shouldn’t be here - and you're one of them.

Unlock and master a growing roster of heroes, each with a unique playstyle and signature power. From Achilles' raw melee strength to Paris' precise shots, Pythia’s devastating magic, or Brontes’ brute force - these are just a few of the heroes you can discover in the game.

Every region throws new horrors at you - venomous beasts, relentless ranged attackers, and bosses that won’t give you a second chance. Learn their patterns, adapt your build, and survive escalating waves until it’s time to face an Overlord.

These bosses don’t wait for you to get ready - they’ll punish weak strategies and reward smart structure placement.

Death isn’t failure - it’s part of your path. Complete challenges to unlock new characters, earn treasures and Favors, and improve your stats with long-term upgrades.

The further you push, the more power you bring into your next run.

Return to the world of Achilles: Legends Untold and slay them all!

Battle across mythical realms drawn from Greek legend, such as Troy and the sun-scorched coasts of Greece. Each map features unique objectives, rewards, and mythological threats waiting to be conquered.

Special thanks… to YOU

We’re a small team making the kind of games we love to play - and they wouldn’t be the same without your feedback.

We're adding new content, improving systems, and optimizing performance with every update. Got suggestions, questions, or a wild run to show off? Join our Discord or drop us a message in Steam discussions - we’re always listening.

Thanks for being part of our journey.

See you on the battlefield, Survivors!

Last evaluated Aug 18, 2026
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