Hyperdrive Massacre
Released Oct 2015
Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired arcade fragfest in Spacewar sauce designed around local multiplayer, focused on kinestetics, tactical and shooting skills at a frenzied pace.
53% positive · 395 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Where to buy
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Evaluation
Hyperdrive Massacre launched on October 12, 2015 and received a couple of small bug fix and compatibility patches in its first week. The only paid DLC ever released was the official Soundtrack, which shipped on June 15, 2018. No other post-launch content was announced or delivered for this game.
The most recent developer communication — a studio update posted on June 23, 2026 — is entirely focused on the studio's corporate history and its upcoming projects (Carmageddon: Rogue Shift and a yet-to-be-named new title). Hyperdrive Massacre is not mentioned. This post makes clear that 34BigThings has moved well beyond this game and is actively developing other products.
With no unreleased DLC, no roadmap or content promises tied to Hyperdrive Massacre, and no post-launch update pattern beyond a couple of day-one patches, the game launched and shipped as a complete product. The Soundtrack DLC in June 2018 is the last dateable content addition, making that the point at which the game's content was fully complete.
Evidence
Studio update from 34BigThings discusses their corporate history, a recent spin-out from Embracer Group, and upcoming new game announcements. Hyperdrive Massacre is not mentioned. Developer focus is entirely on other projects.
Soundtrack DLC released on June 15, 2018 — the only DLC ever released for the game. No unreleased DLC exists.
Content
1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
34BigThings srl
Achievements
34
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · PvP · Local/Split Screen
About this game
Hyperdrive Massacre is an 80s inspired local multiplayer fragfest for up to 4 players. Players take control of a space cadillac and frag their way to victory against friends or can also play against AI. Both modes allow players to unlock a full crew roster. Submachine guns, sniper rifles, frag grenades, homing missiles and bullet deflectors are just some of the tools player can use to create havoc.
Hperdrive Massacre is best played on a couch. Although its content is family-friendly, it also makes for an excellent drinking game.
Note: this game requires a Controller to play.
Hperdrive Massacre is best played on a couch. Although its content is family-friendly, it also makes for an excellent drinking game.
- 3 solo and local multiplayer game modes: Deathmatch, Death Race, Last Man Standing.
- Plus 3 local-multiplayer-only game modes: Team Deathmatch, Space Soccer and Spong
- Local Multiplayer up to 4 players
- 8 Unique battle arenas
- 16 space enabled muscle cars, each manned by its own whacky crew
- 10 instant power up weapons each allowing a different play style
- Viciously challenging AI for when your friends are not around
- Rocking original sound track
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Jun 23, 2026
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