Earl vs. the Mutants

RPG· Vehicular Combat· Shoot 'Em Up· Post-apocalyptic

Released Jul 2024

Save humanity in a mutant-ridden apocalypse! Dive headfirst into Earl vs. the Mutants, a high-octane top-down survival action-roguelite set in the aftermath of a nuclear apocalypse.

96% positive · 152 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 $2.99

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Evaluation

Earl vs. the Mutants launched on July 18, 2024 as a complete roguelite action game. Following launch, the developer (a three-person indie studio — Colter, Dave, and Ed) shipped one post-launch content update on August 7, 2024, which added new collectibles (E.A.R.L. letters), new vehicles, Steam Achievements, trophies, and various bug fixes and polish. That is the only post-launch developer communication of substance. The sole DLC listed is a soundtrack pack, which was released on launch day. There are no unreleased DLC entries, no announced future content, no season pass, and no roadmap pointing to upcoming additions. The developer has not posted any updates since August 7, 2024. With only a single post-launch content drop and no further communications, there is no sustained pattern of ongoing updates to suggest more content is coming. The game appears to have launched as a polished, self-contained product with one post-launch update to address community feedback, and has been quiet since.

Evidence

First post-launch update added new collectibles, vehicles, Steam Achievements, trophies, and bug fixes. This is the most recent developer communication.

news post · Aug 7, 2024 source content shipped

high

Only DLC is a soundtrack pack released on launch day. No unreleased DLC listed.

dlc listing · Jul 18, 2024 source content shipped

medium

Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Earl vs. the Mutants Soundtrack

Jul 2024

Media

Details

Developer

Falling State Inc.

Publisher

Falling State Inc.

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Verified

Players

Single-player

Vehicular Combat Shoot 'Em Up Post-apocalyptic Bullet Hell Twin Stick Shooter Horror Top-Down Shooter Driving Action Roguelike Roguelite Arcade Action-Adventure Roguelike RPG Top-Down

About this game

Ever wondered what happens when the best pest control expert meets a nuclear apocalypse? Meet Earl, the sole employee of Edna’s Pest Control, and the winner of 37 consecutive Employee of the Month awards. When mutants overrun the world, only Earl and his boss Edna have the guts and the wheels to save humanity!

-- Why You'll Love Earl vs. the Mutants --

Be Earl: Step into the shoes of Earl, the underdog hero who uses his pest control skills to destroy the mutants
Crazy Combos: Combine vehicle-mounted weapons, attack drones, and wild powerups to create unstoppable builds
Fast and Furious: Quick runs averaging 5-10 minutes keep the action intense and engaging
Smash and Crash: Drive headfirst into mutant swarms and enjoy the carnage
Steam Deck Ready: Optimized for seamless play on Steam Deck!

-- Earl's World --

Navigate through 3D terrain, use elevation to your advantage, and prepare for epic boss battles that will test your skills. Each run is a new adventure with dynamic upgrades and permanent progress to keep you coming back for more.