Blood Reaver

Blood Reaver

Early access since Apr 2026

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

86% positive · 198 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned

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Evaluation

Blood Reaver entered Steam Early Access on April 15, 2026. Before launching, Hell Byte Studios published an official Early Access roadmap on April 10, 2026 committing to regular monthly content additions — new guns, abilities, and ongoing balance and bug fix patches — alongside larger milestone updates. The developer has consistently delivered on that commitment. A Week 2 update on April 29, 2026 added a new gun (the Apostle SMG). Monthly Update 1 on May 22, 2026 introduced a new Ultimate Ability (the Oculus) and a Nameless Fate Shrine system. Monthly Update 2 on June 24, 2026 added three new abilities and a full player levelling and progression system — with the post explicitly noting the system "will receive many more updates throughout Early Access." Monthly Update 3 on July 22, 2026 added two new weapons and the Codex lore system. Balance patches and hotfixes have accompanied each of these milestones. The game is actively being developed with a clear, publicly committed content roadmap that is being executed on schedule. No completion or wind-down signals have been issued by the developer.
Evidence
Monthly Update 3 shipped, adding two new weapons (Minotaur and Weeping Dragon Relic Weapon) and the Codex lore system.
news post · Jul 22, 2026 source content shipped
high
Monthly Update 2 shipped, adding three new abilities and a player levelling and progression system. The post notes the system 'will receive many more updates throughout Early Access.'
news post · Jun 24, 2026 source content planned
high

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Details

Publisher
Hell Byte Studios
Achievements
14
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

A dark-fantasy, round-based FPS for 1-4 players featuring tight gunplay, hordes of demonic enemies, and an arsenal of spells and abilities.

Reignite an ancient conflict between earth and hell as one of the Blood Reavers - cursed warriors wielding guns, magic and more. Rediscover the forgotten history of your order, delving into secrets that will help you end the demonic invasion.

Gather your friends and take on the forces of hell. Play solo or in a squad of up to 4, driving back the demons and uncovering mysteries left by the ancient Blood Reavers.

  • Harvest your enemies: Harvest the blood of demons to fuel your abilities. Grab increasingly powerful weapons and upgrade them with Blood Infusions to ensure you aren't overwhelmed.

  • Create devastating synergies: Combine utility spells, lethal abilities and powerful ultimates to blast, burn and slice your way through the endless horde. Switch out your spells on the fly and never be caught off guard.

  • Master forgotten magic: Get up close and personal with Blood Magic, warp time and space with Ethereal Arts, or tap into into the realm of the Forbidden - twisting foul demonic energies against their own masters.

  • Everything you love about wave shooters: Tight gunplay and movement mechanics, unlockable in-wave upgrades - now expanded with magical abilities, upgrade crafting, and long-term progression.

  • In-wave progression: Reveal cards from the Deck of Fates to bolster your body and mind. Offer your weapons to the Blood Infuser to enhance them with special powers. Grow in power and hope to outlast the horde.

  • Discoverable content: Hunt for secrets and easter eggs to uncover the dark, rich lore behind the world of Blood Reaver. Delve into mysteries that will take you deep beyond the gates of hell... and perhaps ever deeper.

Use the materials wrested from your demonic foes to upgrade your spells and equipment. Create formidable variants of your abilities, and carry newly crafted relics into battle to turn the tides against the minions of the apocalypse.

Fight your way across a dark fantasy world as you search for the secrets to halting the demonic invasion. Each map features unique mechanics and challenges, blood magic abilities, legendary weapons, and special enemy types.

Last evaluated Aug 19, 2026
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