Hot Shot Burn

Indie· 4 Player Local· Action· Local Multiplayer

Released Jan 2020

Hot Shot Burn is the hilariously violent party brawler that lets you compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots for up to 4 players.

90% positive · 193 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

Done

All announced content has been released

Medium confidence

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Steam Updated 11 Oct 2026 $14.99

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Evaluation

Hot Shot Burn entered Steam Early Access on August 15, 2019, with the developer committing to free updates including new characters, maps, and game modes throughout that period. During Early Access, the game received three major content updates: a new character (Bongo) and maps on September 17, 2019; a bot AI system and custom games on October 21, 2019; and a Halloween-themed update on October 29, 2019. The game then officially launched out of Early Access on January 17, 2020. All developer communications found in the news record date from 2019 — prior to the full 1.0 release. There have been no developer posts, patch notes, DLC announcements, or content updates of any kind after the January 17, 2020 launch date. There is no DLC listed for the game, no roadmap for post-launch content, and no announcements of future updates. The game appears to have shipped as a complete product at its 1.0 launch, with the Early Access period having served as its development and content expansion phase. The last developer communication was on October 29, 2019, more than six years before today's date of June 27, 2026.

Evidence

Halloween update shipped during Early Access — the last recorded developer communication before the game's full 1.0 launch.

news post · Oct 29, 2019 source content shipped

high

Second major Early Access update shipped: AI bot system (Bot Sid 64) and custom game support added.

news post · Oct 21, 2019 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Artifex Mundi

Publisher

Artifex Mundi

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

partial support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Multiplayer · PvP · Local/Split Screen

4 Player Local Indie Action Local Multiplayer Arcade Funny Arena Shooter Cartoony Colorful Local Co-Op Sports Great Soundtrack 2D Fast-Paced Top-Down Shooter

About this game

Gladiators! Welcome to the bloody arena, where paper beats rock, rock beats scissors and shotgun beats everything else!

Hot Shot Burn is a top-down, hilariously violent party brawler where space gladiators compete in the galaxy's ultimate televised blood sport. Grab some popcorn, invite up to 4 friends, and experience crazy couch battles full of ridiculous flukes and insane skill shots.

Can't invite friends to come over? No problem! Just set up a game night and seamlessly play online.

Pick your hero, from an ass-whooping space wrestler to deadly moth assassin and one very confused fluffy alien. Each character has unique skills and playstyles, so find your match and get ready to explode your friends and loved ones for a galactic audience of screaming fans.

Fast-paced, unpredictable multiplayer action for 2-4 players
Play on the couch, online, or both!
Loads of arenas, each with unique hazards and rules
Feel the effects of powerful mutators that can warp reality and turn a match on its head.
Vibrant art style inspired by Saturday morning cartoons
Powered the thumping tunes of SYNTHWAVEEEEEEE!

A spectacular intergalactic show!

It's showtime! Fight and die in front of a live studio audience as you take part in the ultimate gladiator battles. The audience cheers! The commentator makes fun of your tights! A good time is had by all! (All the survivors, I mean…)

Win at all costs!

We all know that you're here to win, so why bother with "fair play" or "the laws of physics"? Teleport, become invisible, bounce bullets off walls, shoot bullets through walls - whatever it takes to make sure you're the last one standing. All's fair in love and space gladiator arena combat.