Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition

RPG· Dungeon Crawler· Hack and Slash· Local Co-Op

Released Sep 2014

The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!

81% positive · 10K reviews

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Evaluation

Arrowhead Game Studios published a clear, unambiguous statement on October 9, 2015 announcing that development of Gauntlet was concluding. The post explicitly stated that their involvement with the game was "drawing to a close," that they "likely will not release any more patches," and that it had been a pleasure working on the project — framing the announcement as a farewell. No subsequent developer communications reversed or walked back this statement. The game's development history leading up to that point was complete: the original release in September 2014 was followed by bug fix patches, a Necromancer DLC character in December 2014, and a major free upgrade called Gauntlet: Slayer Edition (v2.0) in August 2015 that reworked heroes, added new modes, and improved visuals. A couple of further bug fix patches followed the v2.0 launch, and then the October 2015 farewell post closed out active development. All DLC (the Necromancer character) was released prior to that date. No unreleased content is listed on the store, and no future content was announced.

Evidence

Arrowhead posted a farewell message stating their development involvement is ending, they will likely release no more patches, and thanking players for their support — explicitly framing the post as a conclusion to their work on the game.

news post · Oct 9, 2015 source development ending

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Gauntlet: Slayer Edition (v2.0) released as a free upgrade, the final major content update for the game, adding new modes, reworked heroes, and visual improvements.

news post · Aug 11, 2015 source content shipped

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

Gauntlet - Necromancer

Dec 2014

Media

Details

Developer

Arrowhead Game Studios

Publisher

WB Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

Dungeon Crawler Hack and Slash Local Co-Op Action RPG Top-Down Adventure 4 Player Local Arcade Remake Fantasy Local Multiplayer Classic Action RPG Isometric

About this game

The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Play as one of four distinct heroes in an intense monster filled dungeon brawler with a combination of both uniquely built and randomly generated levels to explore. Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!

New Gauntlet Experience

Classic dungeon crawling action is melded with innovative new features for the ultimate Gauntlet challenge.

Online and Couch Co-op Multiplayer

Explore on your own if you dare or play with friends in 4-player same-screen and online co-op. Your friends can become foes as you compete to see who can claim the most kills and the most gold.

Four Classic Characters

Gauntlet’s four classic characters: Warrior, Valkyrie, Elf, and Wizard return but with more distinctive play styles and their own unique skills.

Discover New Powers

Players can scour the dungeons for gold and loot to unlock mystical Relics that grant the holder deadly new abilities. But beware – if used incorrectly they can be detrimental to your party’s health!

How Will You Die?

Fiendish traps, monstrous hordes, epic bosses and even your own friends will cause you to die in confounding and extraordinary ways.

Accolades:

“An idealized reboot of the series – immediately familiar yet totally fresh.” – Digital Trends
“You haven’t needed food this badly since the 1980’s” – Gamespot
“Just the way fans would want it” - Destructoid
"Fans of the classic 80s game have nothing to worry about." - PrimaGames
"This classic quarter-muncher consumed a lot of my own money during summers as a kid, so it's nice to see the fantasy gameplay live on this latest incarnation." - Fortune
"With its simple, streamlined controls and the compatibility with SteamOS, 'Gauntlet' is clearly nostalgic for the living room-centric gaming of the early 90s. And it succeeds." - Tom's Guide