Paint the Town Red
Released Jul 2021
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.
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Evaluation
Paint the Town Red originally launched in Early Access in October 2015 and reached its full 1.0 release on July 29, 2021. Since then, South East Games has maintained steady post-release support through feature patches, modifiers, Level Editor additions, and the major Paint the Town Red VR DLC released on March 14, 2024, followed by a VR feature update in September 2024.
On October 13, 2025 — the game's 10th anniversary — the developer explicitly announced they are working on a "big new free update" for 2026. This is a direct, unambiguous commitment to upcoming content.
The most recent news post, from September 7, 2026, confirms the update is still in development. The developer acknowledged that their main focus has shifted toward their next game, which has slowed progress on this update, but stated they have "made a lot of progress" and are "extremely happy with how it's coming together." They indicated they are waiting until it is ready before showing or discussing it further. This post reaffirms the update is actively being worked on, not cancelled or indefinitely delayed.
Evidence
Developer confirmed the 2026 update is still in progress, noting main focus has been on their next game but that significant progress has been made and they are happy with how it is coming together.
On the game's 10th anniversary, the developer explicitly announced a 'big new free update' planned for release in 2026, confirming future content is coming.
Content
2 of 2 released · no outstanding content
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Details
Developer
Publisher
South East Games
Achievements
30
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op
About this game
Paint the Town Red is a chaotic first person melee combat game set in different locations and time periods and featuring a massive Rogue-Lite adventure. The voxel-based enemies can be punched, bashed, kicked, stabbed and sliced completely dynamically using almost anything that isn't nailed down.
In the Scenario levels you'll need to use your wits, speed and anything you can get your hands on in epic bar fights, disco brawls, old west saloon rumbles and more.
In the epic rogue-lite Beneath you'll have to delve deep underground battling terrifying monsters and unlocking powerful upgrades in a battle against ancient evils.
Our amazing community has used the in-game Level Editor and Custom Texture and Music options to add thousands of amazing new levels to the game on the Steam workshop. Create your own massive brawls, horrific adventures, ingenious puzzle levels and more with the intuitive editor.
We've now added all the planned features for the game and are working on bug fixes, performance, polish and extra community inspired content for the Level Editor and Scenario modifiers.
In the Scenario levels you'll need to use your wits, speed and anything you can get your hands on in epic bar fights, disco brawls, old west saloon rumbles and more.
In the epic rogue-lite Beneath you'll have to delve deep underground battling terrifying monsters and unlocking powerful upgrades in a battle against ancient evils.
Our amazing community has used the in-game Level Editor and Custom Texture and Music options to add thousands of amazing new levels to the game on the Steam workshop. Create your own massive brawls, horrific adventures, ingenious puzzle levels and more with the intuitive editor.
Features
- Demolish completely destructible voxel-based enemies
- Dive into action-packed scenarios including a Biker Bar, Disco, Prison, Pirate Cove and Western Saloon each filled with unique enemies and weapons
- Face the ultimate challenge in Beneath, a massive roguelike campaign filled with deadly creatures, secrets, and bosses. Choose from a variety of classes with unique stats and abilities and upgrade them to become unstoppable
- Join the fray in the Arena mode with multiple challenges and survive as long as possible in the Endless Mode
- Fight alongside friends in online co-op multiplayer for almost every mode in the game
- Design new stages in the Level Editor with Steam Workshop support and hundreds of user-created levels to choose from, with support for custom music and character textures
- Crush records and claim glory on leaderboards
- Test features, weapons, and mechanics in a sandbox level
- Stab, shoot, and eviscerate foes with a vast array of period-appropriate weaponry
- Defeat boss enemies with unique challenges and rewards
- Enjoy full controller support, made for brawlers who prefer controllers to keyboards
Upcoming Features
We've now added all the planned features for the game and are working on bug fixes, performance, polish and extra community inspired content for the Level Editor and Scenario modifiers.
Are these done yet?
Last evaluated Sep 18, 2026
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