Painkiller

Painkiller

Released Oct 2025

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

53% positive · 1,278 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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All announced content has been released
Medium confidence

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Evaluation

Painkiller launched on October 21, 2025 and shipped a Season Pass (DLC-3) promising three content packs: Night Watch (October 21, 2025), Metal as Hell (December 31, 2025), and Demon Awakening (March 18, 2026). All three have now released, completing the Season Pass commitments. Beyond the cosmetic packs, the developer delivered substantive free gameplay content alongside the DLC releases. The Metal as Hell update (December 16, 2025) added 10 new Rogue Angel arenas, a new boss, and two new items. The Demon Awakening update (March 18, 2026) added a solo offline mode (no bots), alongside the paid cosmetic DLC. In February 2026, the developer ran an open technical test to gather feedback on the solo offline mode before shipping it — the feature then shipped in March 2026, closing that loop. The most recent developer communication was the March 18, 2026 patch and DLC release. Since then — now over six months ago relative to today's date of October 1, 2026 — there have been no further news posts, updates, patches, or developer statements of any kind. The established cadence between major content drops was roughly 2–3 months (October 2025 → December 2025 → March 2026). Six months of silence exceeds three times that cadence. The Season Pass has been fully delivered, no further DLC has been listed on the store, and no announcements of future content have been made. With all stated commitments fulfilled and developer communication having gone quiet well beyond the established update pattern, the game's content appears complete as of the final update on March 18, 2026.
Evidence
Demon Awakening DLC shipped (cosmetic skins), completing all three Season Pass content packs. Free update also added the solo offline no-bots mode tested in February 2026. This is the last developer communication on record.
news post · Mar 18, 2026 source content shipped
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Metal as Hell update shipped: 10 new Rogue Angel arenas, a new boss (Anak The Soulbinder), two new items, and quality-of-life improvements, alongside the paid Metal as Hell cosmetic DLC.
news post · Dec 16, 2025 source content shipped
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Content

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Details

Developer
Publisher
3D Realms
Achievements
41
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

Painkiller is a reimagining of the classic franchise, featuring co-op play for up to three players and full offline support. Battle hordes of demons and titanic terrors across richly detailed gothic environments.

Trapped in Purgatory, you are sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven. But the Voice of the Creator gives you a chance to redeem yourself. As one of the Champions, you are to stop the fallen angel Azazel who is about to unleash his demonic armies onto Earth. You will face hordes of enemies, demons with unique powers and three monstrous children of Azazel - the Nephilim. 

Will you succeed in your mission and earn your salvation?

Purgatory Is Your Playground - Jump, dash, and hook across vast biomes while fighting enemies with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons. 

Grotesque Terrors Await - Challenge a variety of enemies ranging from hordes of smaller demons to titanic terrors.
Unleash The Pain - Utilize tarot cards to enhance your abilities and combine them with other players to obliterate your foes. 

Choose Your Character Wisely - Play as one of four distinctive characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - and take advantage of their unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage.

Rogue Angel Mode – Step beyond the main campaign and into a new realm of Purgatory. Team up with your friends and fight for survival in handcrafted randomized arenas.

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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