Showing posts with label extraction shooter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label extraction shooter. Show all posts

Survivor Mercs: Squad Up, Extract, and Survive the Bullet Storm

The extraction shooter space is back with more 2D 3D action! Survivor Mercs, developed under Snail Games USA’s Wandering Wizard label, is carving out its place on Steam and is now gearing up for a full launch (it's also headed to Xbox in due time).

At its core, Survivor Mercs blends the chaos of bullet-heaven survival with the tactical tension of an extraction shooter. You’re not just a lone survivor dodging waves—you’re a cloned commander leading a squad of mercenaries against M.E.G.A. Corp’s relentless robot army. Every run is a gamble: mow down enemies, secure loot, and decide whether to extract safely or risk it all for bigger rewards. After that L, you'll wish you went back to the base in some cases.


One thing I’ve got to give credit to is discounting games during early access. Survivor Mercs is doing exactly that during the No Time To Loot festival.

Players get in at a lower cost, while developers receive the financial backing they need to keep development rolling. It’s a win-win. Supporters feel rewarded for taking the early plunge, and devs get the momentum to keep refining their vision. This isn’t the first time I’ve seen it happen, but every time it does, I can’t help but applaud. 

More studios should take note. It’s a simple but powerful gesture that builds goodwill and community trust—two things money can’t buy.

 Festival Celebration & Community Perks 

In celebration of the No Time To Loot festival, the team at Snail Games USA hooked me up with three codes to share (big thanks to Monty for that!). Whether you’re one of the lucky ones to snag a code or not, here’s the real kicker:

You can grab Survivor Mercs for less than $5 during the festival window. That’s pocket change for a game that’s already showing strong legs in early access and only getting sharper with each update. That said, it's time for another dose of Watch & Nab!

 Survivor Mercs 

Clone Commanders – Each run starts with a randomized commander, complete with unique traits that change your approach.

Squad-Based Action – Build a team of mercs with diverse skills and synergies. This isn’t just about dodging bullets—it’s about commanding a unit.

Active Twin-Stick Gameplay – Unlike auto-shooters, Survivor Mercs keeps you in control with dashes, aimed fire, and tactical decision-making.

Bunker HQ Progression – Invest your loot into upgrades, new mercs, and gear to strengthen your squad for future runs. Build and add to your strategy.

Couch Co-op – Bring friends into the chaos, with one player leading as commander and others controlling mercs in the squad. Simple enough to pick up and play by anyone.

With its simple yet fast-paced action, roguelite depth, and squad-driven twist on the bullet-heaven formula, Survivor Mercs is shaping up to be a standout in the genre for 2D 3D options. The fact that it’s launching with a community-first mindset—discounting during early access and celebrating with events like No Time To Loot—only makes me root for it more.

So whether you’re diving in with a free code or picking it up for less than five bucks, now’s the perfect time to squad up, extract, and survive the storm. The bosses are waiting.


FTS: SAND Reveals High-Stakes PvPvE Action with First Gameplay Trailer at tinyBuild Connect Showcase

 

Explore, battle, loot and extract with giant mechs across a massive open world

Sign up on Steam today to experience the first playtest when it drops this summer!

SEATTLE – May 21, 2024 – Calling all scavengers! Publisher tinyBuild and indie developers Hologryph and TowerHaus have debuted the first gameplay trailer for the open-world PvPvE extraction shooter SAND at today’s tinyBuild Connect showcase. Get your first look at the gigantic diesel-punk mechs, action, looting and surprises that await in SAND’s vast desert world.

SAND Gameplay Reveal Trailer:



More details on SAND’s upcoming first playtest will be shared soon, and players can sign up now on Steam to be notified when it begins later this summer!

SAND is set in an alternate-history universe, where the Austro-Hungarian Empire leads space colonization in the 19th century, humanity travels the stars, and the fallen planet of Sophie lays in ruins after an ecological disaster evaporated the world’s oceans. Now only the bravest and most reckless treasure hunters, working alone or in teams, scavenge and battle across Sophie’s deadly deserts, abandoned settlements and beyond in search of hidden riches.

Operate your own massive walking Trampler mech to explore, loot valuables, take down hostile enemies, and escape with your fortune and life. SAND’s combination of high-stakes PvPvE combat and emergent extraction gameplay will keep you on your toes, delivering a thrilling experience that’s accessible but challenging and rewarding as you play.

Key Features:

  • Master the Tramplers: Traverse and fight across a huge, hostile world with Tramplers, gigantic walking mechs that act as your main base for exploration, assaulting enemies and guarding loot. Customize your Trampler, upgrading its power, armor, weapons and more. Team up with other players to create and command the ultimate moving fortress!
  • Intense PvPvE Combat: You’re not alone on this dangerous world! Other smugglers and creatures also roam the wastes. Engage in action-packed firefights on foot and on your Trampler with a range of powerful weaponry. SAND’s gunplay and combat mechanics are easy to pick up but challenging and rewarding to master for thrillingly immersive battles.
  • Loot, Survive & Thrive: Sophie’s civilizations may have fallen, but their riches remain for those who can find them! Track down and extract valuable items and resources to make your fortune, but watch out for other players hunting to take what’s yours.
  • Emergent Extraction Gameplay: No two games of SAND are ever the same. Your adventures and experiences will change based on the loot you find, other players’ actions and in-game world events. Adapt your strategies on the fly with the tools you have at hand and be ready for memorable surprises at every turn.
  • Explore a Vast, Dynamic Open World: Venture across a massive, ever-changing, semi-procedurally generated world transformed into desert by ecological disaster. Discover loot, secrets, and mysterious anomalies scattered throughout this once-prosperous land.
  • Made Proudly in Ukraine: Created by a team of Ukrainian devs in the heart of Lviv, SAND’s look, feel and story are a celebration of Ukraine’s rich cultural heritage and people, with an alt-history, diesel-punk world based on the Austro-Hungarian Empire.

Players can wishlist SAND and sign up for the game’s upcoming first playtest now on Steam.


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