Vultures - Scavengers of Death

Vultures - Scavengers of Death

Released May 2026

VULTURES is a tactical turn-based survival horror, inspired by 90's survival horror classics. As an operative, scavenge the infested metropolis for materials and information that could cure the infection plaguing the world.

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Evaluation

Vultures: Scavengers of Death launched on May 13, 2026 and has received consistent, frequent post-launch updates. The developer posted a launch-week recap on May 21, 2026 outlining upcoming additions including new difficulty modes, a hardcore mode, and a longer-term level editor feature. The near-term commitments from that recap were fulfilled: a major update on June 25, 2026 shipped Story Mode and Survival Mode difficulty options. However, that same post explicitly confirmed a hardcore mode is still in development, noting it "won't be available in today's Patch Notes, but for a later update" and requires a complete rework of certain boss fights. The August 12, 2026 bug-fixing update reaffirmed this, stating the team is "already working on our next major update with the hardcore mode." The August 21, 2026 patch notes again confirmed the team is "working on the hardcore mode for the next major update." The October 1, 2026 update (today) is a substantial feature patch adding full end-to-end controller support via Steam Input, along with a large volume of bug fixes. Developer communication has been active and frequent throughout the entire post-launch period, with no indication that development is winding down. The hardcore mode remains explicitly unshipped and confirmed in progress.
Evidence
Bug fix patch notes confirm the team is still 'working on the hardcore mode for the next major update.'
news post · Aug 21, 2026 source content planned
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Major bug-fixing update confirms the team is 'already working on our next major update with the hardcore mode.'
news post · Aug 12, 2026 source content planned
high

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Details

Developer
Publisher
Firesquid
Achievements
26
Platform
Windows
Controller
partial support
Steam Deck
Playable
Players
Single-player

About this game

Salento Valley, post bio-hazard incident - As a VULTURE operative, your mission is to extract material to aid in finding a cure for the infection. Send Leopoldo and Amber on their select missions and prepare for turn-based tactical survival against infected mutants. Find the key to our salvation.

Turn-based Tactical Extraction

Survive and extract the target from missions across 2 agents:

  • Leopoldo - A disciplined operative, guided by an unbreakable sense of duty and a strict personal code of justice. With his strength and ingenuity; move, push and jump over objects to control the environment.

  • Amber - A tactical operative characterized by her analytical intelligence, agility, and ability to make precise decisions under pressure. Use her grappling gun to traverse the environment and control the position of enemies.

  • Choose your tactics carefully - Resources are limited with unknowns around every corner. Sneak, disengage and prioritize your approach to every turn-based battle.

  • Extracting with the target is your ultimate goal - Get out alive using every tool and method at your disposal.

Scavenge a Ruined City

Scavenge across mission based locations:

  • Weapons - From pistols to rifles and knives to katana, find a variety of weapons to build out your arsenal.

  • Resources - Ammo and health packs are limited but vital to your survival.

  • Keys, codes and clues - Even doors and dying technology will be obstacles on the path to your target. Explore thoroughly to find everything you need to gain access.

  • Market - Valuables collected during missions will grant you credits once you return. You can use those credits on the market to get upgrades for your weapons, new items and gear or unlock new cosmetics!

Classic Survival Horror

Inspired by some of the most foundational Survival Horror franchises like Resident Evil; Vultures embraces a retro PS1 aesthetic with mechanics that lead to a tense, horror filled exploration. Isolated as a single agent in the dark halls of the city, every choice could lead to a successful mission or death.

Salento Valley - Ground Zero

A once bustling metropolis, Salento Valley now lies as a desolate battleground in the wake of a bio-hazard disaster. An enigmatic client has hired the Vultures, a small group of mercenaries specialized in infiltration, to enter the quarantine zone and uncover the origin of the infection, hoping to find a cure. Now, you will face increasingly challenging odds as you make your way through the cities ruins. Horrifying mutants and abominations lay in wait for fresh blood like you.

Last evaluated Oct 1, 2026
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