Gunheart

Gunheart

Released Jun 2018

Gunheart is an online co-op RPG shooter where you and your friends become customizable robotic bounty hunters trying to make a buck at the edge of the galaxy. Encounter menacing aliens, explore exotic locations, unlock new gear, and rake in cash to boost your rig.

70% positive · 342 reviews
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Gunheart launched into Early Access in 2017, received several major updates during that period, and officially launched as version 1.0 on June 4, 2018. Following the 1.0 release, the developer shipped two additional major content updates — a June 2018 update adding Horde Mode, rig mods, and other features, and a July 2018 update adding local play, a prestige system, new mods, and more. The last developer communication was a feature patch on August 25, 2018, which added new weapon skins and weekly missions. Since then — now nearly eight years ago as of June 2026 — there have been no further posts, announcements, or updates from Drifter. The developer's 1.0 launch post expressed enthusiasm about continuing to evolve the game "over the coming months (and years?)," but no specific future content was committed to, and no content was ever announced or delivered after August 2018. The update pattern — which ran at roughly monthly intervals through mid-2018 — has been completely silent since August 25, 2018, far beyond any reasonable expectation of continuation. There are no unreleased DLC listings, no outstanding roadmap commitments, and no developer statements about future plans. The game appears to have concluded its post-launch update cycle with the August 25, 2018 patch.
Evidence
Second post-launch major content update shipped, adding local play, a prestige system, new rig and weapon mods, and various bug fixes.
news post · Jul 20, 2018 source content shipped
high
First post-launch major content update shipped, adding Horde Mode, rig mods, rig paint jobs, and overhauled player movement.
news post · Jun 29, 2018 source content shipped
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Drifter®
Achievements
44
Platform
Windows
Controller
—
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP

About this game

Welcome to the fastest RPG shooter ever made



Gunheart is an online co-op RPG shooter where you and your friends become customizable robotic bounty hunters trying to make a buck at the edge of the galaxy.

KEY FEATURES

Move across the battlefield at the speed of thought


Strafe, teleport, or boost jump anywhere and everywhere to cover kilometer long battlefields instantaneously. With teleport at your fingertips it’s easier than ever to grab the high ground and destroy the invaders.

10 unique weapons to unlock and master


Each weapon can be leveled up to unlock individual perks and additional weapon modification slots. Combine and dual-wield different side arms until you find your favorite combo. When taking on the bigger enemies, reach for a combo weapon like the chaingun or bow.

40+ weapon modifications means millions of combinations

Completely overhaul how each weapon functions and turn your favorites into custom death-dealing masterpieces - for example augment an ordinary rocket launcher with guided rockets, then slap on rapid-reloader, and top it off with a full-auto mod.

9 campaign and 11 challenge missions


Take an action-packed tour of Planet Fortune while battling the diverse Anthromite menace. Encounter a wide variety of enemies and multiple bosses along the way while battling through several unique environments. Elite mode and weekly missions keep the challenge fresh even after you have mastered the campaign.

Frenetic PVP battles

Pit yourself against other bounty hunters either in free-for-all or team-based skirmishes. Earn rewards and prestige titles for killing your fellow players - it’s a great way to cool off and show off after a long day of bounty hunting!

80+ cosmetics and 4 social gear to discover for your character


Hats, rig vests, and facial expressions enable you to customize your look and show off your achievements. Make some cool pixel art with the pixel gun, stage a celebration with the balloon gun, or just whack some fools in the face with the handy Mr. Fish.

Use the multi-tool to grab any physical object and turn it into an adhoc weapon

Explosive barrels littered throughout the environment make for great impromptu grenades. Or simply grab the nearest creature and chuck them off a cliff for a quick kill.

Drop-in/drop-out co-op with dynamic difficulty

It's easy to join in with friends (or strangers) for some fun co-op shooting. You can always start a mission solo if you prefer to play as a lone wolf, or restrict the mission to just your friends list.

Local Play Mode

Co-op play is totally optional in Gunheart. If you'd rather brave the fight all alone, then simply choose local play mode at the server selection screen. You even get to use the same shared profile from your online game so no need to worry about losing progress no matter which version you want to play.

VR players have a full suite of locomotion and comfort options

Comfortably play standing, seated, or room scale. A full set of control options allow users to easily switch between layouts, enable smooth motion and jump, or toggle comfort options such as dynamic "blinders".

Cross-play across all platforms

Jump in and play together! Desktop (non-VR), Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and Windows MR players!


Jump in and start your bounty hunting career with PalCo today. The denizens of Planet Fortune are anxiously awaiting your arrival, why not stop in to say hi?

Available for Arcades on SpringboardVR
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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