Hostile Lands (2025)

Developer: Perceiving Light
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 10 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A chaotic, fast-paced bullet-hell escape with colorful pixel art, absurd character skills, and punishing permadeath, best shared with friends.

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What players say

Players compare it to Nuclear Throne and Enter the Gungeon, praising the fast skill-based combat with an invincible roll and dedicated melee button. The game is unusually stable for early access, with a first successful run taking about two hours, after which hard mode unlocks. Players split on whether there is enough content, with some wanting more levels.

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