PERISH

PERISH

Released Feb 2023

PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.

71% positive · 561 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

PERISH launched on February 2, 2023 and received one major free content update: the Exodus DLC on June 28, 2023, which added four new biomes, new weapons, new bosses, and significant main campaign improvements. On April 15, 2024, the developer released a post-anniversary update adding King Minos as a playable character and bringing the game to consoles (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S). Importantly, in that same post the developer explicitly described the situation at the studio as a period of rest following years of development and the Exodus DLC work — noting they had "had a bit of a break" and offering only a vague "keep your eyes peeled" without announcing any specific future content. No roadmap, named DLC, or structured content plan has been communicated since that April 2024 post. The most recent developer communication is a March 13, 2026 publisher sale announcement promoting PERISH at 75% off alongside other HandyGames titles — this is a marketing post rather than a development update, and it references no new content for PERISH. The only DLC listed on the store is the soundtrack, which released at launch. With two major content milestones shipped (Exodus in June 2023, console launch and character addition in April 2024), no announced future content, and the developer's own framing in April 2024 suggesting a wind-down of intensive development, the game appears to have reached its completed state as of April 15, 2024.
Evidence
Post-anniversary update added King Minos as a playable character and launched the game on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S. Developer noted they had taken a break after years of development and creating the free Exodus DLC, offering only a vague 'keep your eyes peeled' with no specific future content announced.
news post · Apr 15, 2024 source ambiguous
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PERISH: Exodus launched as a free major content update, adding four new biomes, four new weapons, new bosses, and significant main campaign improvements.
news post · Jun 28, 2023 source content shipped
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Content

1 of 1 released · no outstanding content
Released
Feb 2023

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
THQ Nordic Mobile
Achievements
67
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op

About this game

PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the scorched sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.

You are Amyetri, a corporeal spirit condemned to live a shadow life in the halfway realm of Purgatory. Bring an end to your suffering by initiating the Rites of Orpheus and defeating the chthonic deities that dominate your fractious path to Elysium.

THE DEPRIVED INITIATE

Begin your journey with nothing but a broken sword. Only danake, the blood-soaked currency of the underworld, will afford you equipment better suited to tackling the Dismal Lords that stand between you and Elysium.

RISK VERSUS REWARD

The revenant creatures of Purgatory are consumed by the same hunger for gold danake that motivates your own quest. Falling to your enemies will cause you to lose your acquired wealth. Deposit your danake in the Pantheon before you die, or continue your run to Elysium and risk losing it all.

STRENGTH IN ASSEMBLY

The underworld is a lonely place. Muster up to three friends and carve a gold-soaked path to Elysium together. Deploy co-op specific gear and gadgetry to support, defend and revive each other on the perilous path towards eternal oblivion.

A HERCULEAN JOURNEY

Survive the harsh environs of the scorched cliffs of Theseus, the dilapidated temples of Orpheus, and the volcanic foundries of Hephaestus. Navigate crumbling labyrinths, molten lakes of pure gold, and shattered mountains caught in the swallow of Charybdian whirlpools.

THE ARMOURY OF ARES

The priestesses hold a formidable stockpile of weapons. Use your danake to gear up on powerful crowns and rings that grant the wearer significant advantages on the battlefield. Choose from a plethora of both ranged and melee weapons, then imbue your chosen armament with a host of exciting augmentations.

FEATURES

  • 1-4 player online co-op campaign sprawling across dilapidated temples, volcanic foundries, and ancient shipwrecks

  • A series of magnificent boss fights against rare and unexplored colossal deities from ancient Greek mythology. 

  • More than 10 handcrafted and ornate javelins, swords, bows, and guns, each with its own unique and upgradeable offensive capabilities

  • Gratuitous, brutal, blood-soaked ranged and melee combat against enemies with distinctive battle behaviors

  • Morbid gladiators: enemies in PERISH are unforgiving, and as you travel further through Purgatory, you will meet a slew of enemies inspired by Ancient Greek, Roman, and Christian mythologies

  • Post-launch support: free updates to the PERISH universe, with strange new enemies and even crazier weapons to play with

Last evaluated Jun 26, 2026
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