Saddle up, partner — the Wild West just got a whole lot weirder. Red Pistol, an adrenaline-fueled top-down bullet hell shooter set in a supernatural, zombie-ravaged frontier, officially rides into action on July 15, 2025. Developed by Brazil-based Ace Horizon Studios and published by indie.io, this frantic gunslinger rogue-lite launches on Steam for $9.99 USD, with a limited-time 20% launch discount.
🧛♂️ Vampires, Zombies, and a Gunslinger Named Reed
In Red Pistol, players step into the dusty boots of Reed Renson, the last hope against an apocalyptic nightmare sweeping across the Dark West. His target? The malevolent vampire Varius Valentine, who’s unleashing chaos via an undead plague and his trio of monstrous lieutenants — the armored Iron Heart, spectral Soul King, and fire-wielding Blazing Crown.
Each boss wields a corrupted red crystal, warping their domain into a hellish arena that Reed must blast his way through to stop the spread of darkness.
🔫 Run, Gun, Survive: Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Combat
Armed with a growing arsenal — including pistols, shotguns, revolvers, and yes, even a Kalashnikov — Reed must dodge relentless waves of enemies while dishing out destruction. Every screen becomes a claustrophobic death trap teeming with zombies, spirits, and explosive chaos.
As players mow down undead hordes, they earn experience unique to that run. This fuels an upgrade system that randomly offers powerful enhancements like:
- Fragmentation bullets
- Regeneration and life-steal
- Summoned spectral allies
- Reload boosts and XP buffs
Each run is procedurally generated, ensuring fresh layouts and challenges every time. The roguelite loop includes between-run upgrades at Reed’s camp — making your next attempt even more dangerous… for the enemies.
🗺️ Explore the Cursed Territories of the Dark West
Red Pistol doesn’t just throw enemies at you — it immerses you in a pixel-perfect supernatural frontier with distinct, handcrafted zones:
- Desolation Sands: A sun-scorched desert crawling with decayed fiends
- Whispering Pines: Haunted woods echoing with lost souls
- Crimson Mansion: Valentine’s gothic stronghold dripping with menace
Each region culminates in a brutal boss battle and a deeper dive into Reed’s showdown with fate.
🎮 Designed for Replayability and Rapid-Fire Fun
With run times of just 20–25 minutes, Red Pistol hits a sweet spot between quick play sessions and meaningful progression. “We built the game to keep players engaged — fast runs, brutal action, and constant evolution,” says Marcos Nunes, who co-developed the game alongside Leticia Nunes, the artist behind the game’s crisp, retro-styled pixel visuals.
Every run is a new story, a new challenge, and a fresh chance to put the nightmare six feet under — cowboy-style.
🧨 Red Pistol Launch Details
- Release Date: July 15, 2025
- Platform: PC via Steam
- Launch Price: $9.99 USD
- Launch Discount: 20% off for a limited time
- Developer: Ace Horizon Studios (Brazil)
- Publisher: indie.io
