Ground Zero Hero (2026)

Kill mutants. Absorb their remains. Mutate into something stronger every run. Stack insane power combos and survive overwhelming hordes in this fast, chaotic, highly replayable action roguelite bullet hell. As the sole survivor of a nuclear fallout, the only way to survive is to battle the mutated freaks of the wasteland to absorb their radioactive guts and become a superior mutant. And also eat candy.

Adventure Indie Arcade Action Survival post-apocalyptic mutation roguelike roguelite action roguelikeXbox Series X|S, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac

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Plot-driven, unpretentious, relentless and contemporary.

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ZTGDTerrence JohnsonAug 20268/10
Ground Zero Hero has taken over my free time as the game I play in spurts here or there. It is just as addictive as Vampire Survivor was when it first dropped but even more so.
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Pure NintendoJemma CassonSep 20268/10
Ground Zero Hero is an addictive experience full of zany humor. It takes the Vampire Survivors concept and adds its own twist along plenty of chatoic on-screen action.
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PS4Blog.netAug 20268/10
Fast-paced roguelite bullet hell survivors-like set in a radioactive wasteland
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Digital ChumpsBen SheeneSep 20266.8/10
Ground Hero Zero throws itself into the overwhelming arena of bullet-hell games gnawing at Vampire Survivors' pie. Despite an appealing art style and some wacky mechanics, the experience is over far too quick to feel meaningful.
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WayTooManyGamesOliver ShelldingAug 20267/10
Ground Zero Hero is fast, frantic and funny. It’s got real notes of unhinged humor, works great on Switch 2 (some minor stuttering when things get super busy) and is a great pick-up-and-play title. It doesn’t expand as much as I’d like, but the different worlds, missions and upgrades will give you hours of explosive, bonkers entertainment.
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About the game

Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, Linux, Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Mac
Developer: Rowan Edmondson
Publisher: Acclaim
Released: August 20, 2026
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Bird view / Isometric, Side view
Engine: Unity3D

IGDB rating 6.8/10 from 1 ratings.

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