G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra

Adventure· Local Multiplayer· Beat 'em up· Combat

Released Sep 2024

Yo Joe! Cobra returns once again with its most fiendish plot yet and it's up to G.I. Joe to defeat them once more! Pick one of the real American heroes, gear up, and get straight into the fight in this retro side-scrolling beat 'em up - and make Cobra RETREAT yet again!

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 Lowest $14.99 $24.99 −40% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99 IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $24.99

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Evaluation

G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra launched on September 26, 2024 as a retro side-scrolling beat 'em up. In the months following launch, the developer posted patch notes and quality-of-life improvements, showing active engagement with player feedback through October and December 2024. On December 19, 2024, the developer published a post confirming that new content was in active development: specifically, three new playable characters, new shop items, and new game modes. They also stated that multiplayer functionality for all platforms was being worked on, and promised an update on its rollout "in the New Year." However, as of June 20, 2026, no follow-up posts have appeared. The promised New Year update never came, none of the announced content has shipped, and the developer has been completely silent for over 18 months. This is a significant departure from the regular posting cadence they maintained between launch and December 2024. While there are clear plans on the record, the prolonged silence with no delivery or explanation raises serious questions about whether development is still progressing.

Evidence

Developer confirms three new playable characters, new shop items, and new game modes are in development. Multiplayer for all platforms also actively being worked on, with an update promised 'in the New Year.'

news post · Dec 19, 2024 source content planned

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Last official developer communication. No posts of any kind have appeared since this date.

news post · Dec 19, 2024 source ambiguous

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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content

Released

G.I. Joe: Wrath of Cobra Soundtrack

Sep 2024

Media

Details

Developer

indie.io

Publisher

indie.io

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Playable

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Local Multiplayer Beat 'em up Combat Side Scroller Action Adventure Local Co-Op 2D Cartoon Fighting Colorful Pixel Graphics 1980s Martial Arts Ninja

About this game

Cobra rears its ugly head yet again and it's up to G.I. JOE to save the world! Embracing the 1980s era of the iconic universe, Wrath of Cobra is a retro side-scrolling beat 'em up. Play as one of the legendary G.I. JOE characters, including Duke, Scarlett, Roadblock, Snake Eyes, and more. Defeat hordes of Cobra troopers, Vipers, Crimson Guards and more of Cobra’s malevolent machinations.

Bring Cobra down, striking back at the likes of Destro, Serpentor, Baroness, and Cobra Commander himself! Fight your own way: Rely on your fists and get up close and personal using each character's unique combos and special moves or keep your foes at a distance with a variety of weapons!

Retro Gameplay in a Modern Era: Wrath of Cobra takes the classic arcade beat 'em up and brings it into the modern age: Easy to play, hard to master, and smoother than a ride in a H.I.S.S. Want to play with your friends? The game supports local multiplayer (eg. from your couch)!
Play as Classic Heroes: Fight Cobra as your favorite G.I. JOE heroes, painstakingly recreated in beautiful pixel art. The differences between characters aren’t just cosmetic: Each hero has different movesets and unique abilities. From the fast and nimble Snake Eyes to the rough and tumble Roadblock, each character is true to form!
Battle Iconic Villains: Cobra isn't just the Cobra Commander, it's also its legions! Face hordes of troopers, armored Alley Vipers, artificial B.A.T.s, armed with some of the most iconic weapon systems in the franchise, including the H.I.S.S., C.L.A.W., and the notorious Trubble Bubble.
Retro-Infused Soundtrack: Foil the Commander's plot to the beat of classic G.I. JOE themes, reimagined by industry veterans at Kid Katana Records, bringing a modern twist to classic arcade music!
Post-Launch Support: Like Destro's plots, Wrath of Cobra will continue with extensive post-launch support, bringing more G.I. JOE heroes into the fray, adding new game modes, levels, and more to keep the G.I. JOE legacy alive!