Hell is Other Demons
Released May 2019
Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
92% positive · 337 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
Steam $9.99
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Evaluation
Hell is Other Demons launched on May 20, 2019 and received a handful of post-launch updates. The developer shipped two feature patches after launch: a December 2019 update adding a new Lava Climb game mode, cloud saves, and per-character leaderboards, followed by the Aiming Patch on August 26, 2020, which added 360-degree aiming and a new playable arcade character. The August 2020 patch is the last recorded developer communication of any kind. No updates, announcements, or developer posts have appeared since August 26, 2020. There is no unreleased DLC — the only DLC is the soundtrack, which shipped on June 21, 2019. The store description contains no mention of future content, battle passes, seasons, or ongoing support. The developer's initial post-launch communication on May 25, 2019 mentioned working on a "next free content patch," which was plausibly fulfilled by the December 2019 and August 2020 updates. No roadmap or outstanding content commitments have been communicated. With no developer activity since August 26, 2020, no unreleased content, and a release pattern that wound down naturally after a few post-launch quality-of-life updates, the game appears to have launched as a complete product that received some bonus post-launch additions before the developer moved on.
Evidence
Aiming Patch added 360-degree aiming, mouse aiming, a new Archer character for arcade mode, and Japanese/Korean localization. This is the last recorded developer communication.
Feature update added Lava Climb mode, separate arcade leaderboards per character, save slots, and Steam cloud saves.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
Cuddle Monster Games
Achievements
5
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Players
Single-player
About this game
Bullet Hell, in Hell, Flawlessly Executed
You grew up with the bullet hell arcade shooters which rewarded fast-decision making and creativity? Hell is Other Demons is crafted with expertly executed mechanics and bold, unforgettable style.
Features
- Retro Bullet Hell Shooter - Fast-paced fair, but challenging, combat rewards practice and creativity.
- A Campaign Through Hell - Explore an extensive world full with thousands of demons and wonderfully over-the-top bosses.
- Arcade Mode - Fans of classic, high-score based arcade games will find a cozy home in this mode, with unlimited, procedurally generated action, and infinite replayability.
- Unforgettable Style - Hell is Other Demons’ bold art style is backed up by a heavy synthwave soundtrack composed by Rémi Gallego, of The Algorithm, and retro sound effects by Magnus Pålsson, composer of the VVVVVV OST.
Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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