Helltaker
Released May 2020
Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.
97% positive · 128K reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to get it
Free on Steam
Evaluation
Helltaker is a free-to-play short puzzle game that launched on May 11, 2020. The developer (vanripper) shipped a handful of bug fixes and quality-of-life patches in the weeks following launch. On May 11, 2021 — exactly one year after release — the developer shipped a surprise anniversary update adding a new bonus chapter, skippable action sequences, new music, and updated artbook content. That is the only major content release in the game's history, and the last developer communication of any kind. There have been no posts, patches, announcements, or roadmaps since May 11, 2021. The sole DLC (an artbook + pancake recipe) shipped on launch day and has no unreleased follow-ups. The store description describes the game as a self-contained experience with no mention of future content or ongoing updates. Given that the anniversary update was a one-time celebratory addition and the developer has been silent since May 11, 2021, the game is best understood as a complete, finished product.
Evidence
Anniversary update shipped: new bonus chapter, skippable action sequences, new music, and updated artbook. This is the last developer communication on record.
The only DLC — an artbook and pancake recipe — launched on release day and has no unreleased follow-ups.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
vanripper
Achievements
10
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player
About this game
You woke up one day with a dream. Harem full of demon girls. You've opened the portal in hopes of fulfilling your wildest desires. Hellfire burns through your lungs, death awaits around every corner and everything looks like from a cutesy mobile game. You are in hell.


Features:
- Traverse hell in search of love.
- Win the hearts of horrible demon girls.
- Kick adorable skeletons around.
- Solve puzzles as efficiently as possible.
- Or just skip puzzles in the menu.
- Try to not get murdered by demon girls.
- Get murdered by demon girls anyway.
Last evaluated Jun 25, 2026
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