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Ground Zero Hero

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.

Released Aug 20, 2026Very Positive · 80% of 60PEGI 16
Steam Deck VerifiedActionAdventureBullet HeavenAction RoguelikeRoguelite2D
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Ground Zero Hero
Developer: Rowan Edmondson
Publisher: Acclaim, Inc.
Ground Zero Hero
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About Ground Zero Hero

GET YOUR FREAK ON


About the Game

Forget surviving the apocalypse. You’re here to dominate it.

Ground Zero Hero drops you into a radioactive wasteland overrun with mutated creatures. Every enemy you destroy becomes fuel for your evolution. Absorb their remains, stack mutations, and build increasingly powerful and unpredictable combinations until you become an unstoppable force.

Each run is a new experiment. Each build is a new monster.

Fast, chaotic, and endlessly replayable, Ground Zero Hero blends bullet hell combat, roguelite progression, and survival mechanics into one addictive loop where every decision shapes your path to power.

ABSORB. MUTATE. EVOLVE.

Every enemy you defeat drops the raw material for your next transformation.

Stack mutations, combine abilities, and create wildly different builds every run.

No two playthroughs are ever the same.

SURVIVE OVERWHELMING HORDES

Face massive, screen-filling waves of mutated enemies attacking from all directions.

Each wave escalates. Each night gets deadlier.

Dodge, adapt, and push your build to its limits in pure bullet hell chaos.

LOOT, UPGRADE, DOMINATE

Collect resources from fallen enemies and crack safes under pressure to grow stronger.

Unlock and upgrade across multiple progression paths, each offering powerful bonuses that shape your playstyle.

Build smart. Survive longer. Become unstoppable.

FEATURES

Ground Zero Hero

  • Action roguelite gameplay with deep replayability

  • Bullet hell combat with massive enemy hordes

  • Mutation system with countless build combinations

  • 80+ upgrades across multiple progression paths

  • 60+ unique enemies and evolving threats

  • Multiple biomes with dynamic environmental challenges

  • Endless Mode for high-skill players

  • 60 challenges to complete and master

  • Fast-paced runs designed for repeat play

  • Unique dark humor and chaotic tone throughout

Story

Show

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.

Trailers

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Game details

Developers
Rowan Edmondson
Publishers
Acclaim, Inc., Aurakenn Games
Release date
Aug 20, 2026
Genres
Action, Adventure, Bullet Heaven, Action Roguelike, Roguelite, 2D, Singleplayer, Roguelike, Controller, Post-apocalyptic, Score Attack, Combat, Sci-fi, Top-Down, Action RPG, Bullet Hell, Resource Management, Arcade, Cartoony, Colorful, Psychedelic
Modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
Steam features
67 achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Themes
Action, Survival
Camera
Isometric, Side view
Engine
Unity3D

Languages

LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishSupportedSupportedNot supported
FrenchSupportedSupportedNot supported
GermanSupportedSupportedNot supported
JapaneseSupportedSupportedNot supported
KoreanSupportedSupportedNot supported
RussianSupportedSupportedNot supported
Simplified ChineseSupportedSupportedNot supported
Traditional ChineseSupportedSupportedNot supported
System requirements

Minimum

  • OS: Windows 10 / 11
  • Processor: Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or any 4-Core CPU
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB
  • Storage: 2 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Onboard audio
  • Additional Notes: 30 FPS @ 1080p

Ratings

Steam reviews

Very Positive

80% of 60

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IGDB critics

68

1 critic score

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Age rating

PEGI 16

About PEGI ratings

Steam Deck & Linux

Steam Deck Verified

  • Everything works with the default controls
  • Shows Steam Deck button icons
  • Text is readable on the Deck screen
  • Runs well with the default graphics settings
  • SteamOS: Playable
  • Steam Machine: Verified

Native Linux version

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Release date: Aug 20, 2026

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