Co-Op Roguelite Bullet Hell 'Pass the Fear' Draws Over 20,000 Concurrent Players
The game's strong early player numbers and positive reviews signal a successful launch for a niche genre title on Steam.
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Paras Games released PlayMud Studio's co-op roguelite bullet hell STG 'Pass the Fear' for PC via Steam on July 23. The game has peaked at 22,901 concurrent players according to SteamDB, and Steam reviews are 'Very Positive' with roughly 1,000 reviews. A 10% launch discount runs until August 6.
PlayMud Studio's 'Pass the Fear' launched on Steam on July 23 and quickly drew a large audience. SteamDB data shows a peak of 22,901 concurrent players, and the store page carries a 'Very Positive' rating from about 1,000 reviews.
The game is a roguelite bullet hell shooter set on an island sealed off by a witch's 'Storm Wall.' Players take on the role of demon hunters, including a knight in an iron bucket, an explosion-loving girl, and a one-eyed old man, fighting through waves of monsters while uncovering a conspiracy. Up to four players can team up in online co-op.
Weapon customization is central, with guns, special parts, relic fusions, tarot cards, and elemental effects letting players boost ammo, single-shot power, and other stats. Higher difficulty unlocks 'Chaos Battle Scars,' which raise enemy HP and attack power while granting boons and curses that alter enemy poise and resistances.
'Pass the Fear' supports Japanese and is available on PC via Steam. A 10% discount brings the price to 1,935 yen until August 6.
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