Shooter

Anvil

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2021

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 1, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionAdventure

Playable on

PCXbox

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PC (Microsoft Windows)PCXbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Series S/X

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About this game

Take on the role of a Vault Breaker in search of alien artifacts called “Vaults” and fight against monsters and powerful bosses, you can strengthen your Breakers to explore the farthest galaxy that no one has ever reached.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast twin-stick shooting and hack-and-slash combat.
Boss fights feature large, mechanically varied encounters.
Different Breakers, weapons, and upgrades vary each run.
Cooperative play adds multiplayer options to combat-focused runs.

Cons

Runs reuse limited enemy, environment, and encounter variety.
Limited content and long-term variety for repeated runs.
Persistent upgrades and unlocks involve substantial grinding.
Some Breakers and builds are substantially more effective.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

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Shooter

Anvil

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · IGDB

2021

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 1, 2021

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ShooterHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionAdventure

Playable on

PCXbox

Show all 5 versions ▾

PC (Microsoft Windows)PCXbox Series X|SXbox OneXbox Series S/X

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast twin-stick shooting and hack-and-slash combat.
Boss fights feature large, mechanically varied encounters.
Different Breakers, weapons, and upgrades vary each run.
Cooperative play adds multiplayer options to combat-focused runs.

Cons

Runs reuse limited enemy, environment, and encounter variety.
Limited content and long-term variety for repeated runs.
Persistent upgrades and unlocks involve substantial grinding.
Some Breakers and builds are substantially more effective.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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Why it matches

Fight with melee weapons; Play through repeated runs
Key difference: a side view rather than an overhead view

Good match

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Why it matches

Fight with melee weapons; Play through repeated runs
In this game: explore dungeons

Good match

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Infected Shelter

Role-playing (RPG)PCPlayStation

Why it matches

Action combat; Play through repeated runs; Shooting
Key difference: a side view rather than an overhead view

Good match

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Why it matches

Play through repeated runs; Shooting

WildcardGood match

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Shadow Warrior (2013)

ActionPCPlayStation

🎲Why this wildcard

Fight with melee weapons; Shooting
Worth exploring for: horde combat

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