Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
A.W.O.L. launched on September 15, 2022 as a complete, finished product — a self-contained 9-level single-player shooter with no post-launch content cycle announced or implied. The store description describes a fixed set of features and levels, with no mention of downloadable content, expansions, seasons, or ongoing content additions.
Following launch, the developer pushed several bug fix and performance patches in the days immediately after release (September 16, 19, and 22, 2022), which is typical post-launch polish work. On February 9, 2023, the developer published a post describing an upcoming patch to improve AI behavior and performance — quality-of-life improvements and fixes, not new content.
That February 2023 post is the last known communication from the developer. There are no DLC listings, no roadmap, no announced expansions, and no unreleased content on the store. The game has no DLC list at all. The developer has never indicated that new levels, story content, or other additions were planned — only that they intended to continue fixing and polishing what already shipped.
The game launched as a complete, finite product, and all post-launch activity has been maintenance and bug fixing. There is no evidence that anyone is waiting on additional content.
Evidence
Store description presents A.W.O.L. as a complete, finite product with 9 fixed levels, a defined cast, and a set feature list. No DLC, expansions, or ongoing content are mentioned.
Developer describes an upcoming patch to fix AI behavior issues introduced at launch, plus controller/Steam Deck support improvements. This is the last known developer communication. All items are polish and fixes, not new content.
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Shotspark Studios
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player
About this game
Are you ready to go A.W.O.L.?
Step into the combat boots of Dwayne Allen, a recently discharged special forces soldier, as he joins his former squad mates on their hunt for their missing C.O.A.W.O.L. is a first-person, mil-spec shooter developed using the Build engine (Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury).
Features
- Command your squad - A.W.O.L. features three A.I. team mates with unique behaviors to support Allen in combat.
- Intelligent enemies - to bring the retro FPS forward in time, A.W.O.L. features sophisticated enemy A.I. for a more modern challenge. Enemies will take cover, hide, ambush, and work together to try and take your team out.
- No procedural generation - 9 uniquely-crafted levels for a tailored, bespoke experience!
- Hand-drawn heroes - Bespoke sprite and texture art with serious retro FPS style!
- Pick your playstyle - Players will be able to choose from "action-movie" style play, or amp up the challenging with more realistic combat modes!
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 22, 2026
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