Ground Zero Hero
- First release
- Aug 20, 2026
- Developer
- Rowan Edmondson
- Publisher
- Acclaim
- Engine
- Unity3D
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
Attributes
Details
Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords
- Storyline
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.Read more
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.
- Release dates
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Aug 20, 2026
- Mac
- Aug 20, 2026
- Nintendo Switch 2
- Aug 20, 2026
All 7 release dates
- Linux
- Aug 20, 2026
- PlayStation 5
- Aug 20, 2026
- Xbox Series X|S
- Aug 20, 2026
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Q1 2024
- Game modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view, Bird view / Isometric
- Where to buy
- External links
- itch.io (opens in a new tab)Steam (opens in a new tab)X (opens in a new tab)Discord (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Facebook (opens in a new tab)
- Keywords
- post-apocalyptic, mutation, roguelike, roguelite, action roguelike
… All 5
, roguelike, roguelite, action roguelike
At a Glance
- Critic Score
- 68
Overview
Steam review summary
Steam users rate this Very Positive, 60 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026
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How it plays
From Steam
- Bullet Heaven
- Action Roguelike
- Roguelite
- 2D
- Singleplayer
- Roguelike
- Action
- Controller
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Accessibility features
Developer lists on Steam:
Steam · recorded 16 Oct 2026Gameplay
- Playable at your own pace, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Playable without timed input, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Audio
- Stereo sound, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
Input
- Keyboard only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
- Mouse only option, listed by the developer on Steam, recorded 16 October 2026
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Languages
- Englishinterface, audio
- Deutschinterface, audio
Language data: IGDB · recorded 28 Oct 2026
Features
Input and devices
- Full controller support
Steam features
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud saves
- Steam Family Sharing
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Steam Deck
Valve rates this game Verified · recorded 16 Oct 2026
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