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Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Impaler Gold is a action roguelike, 1990's and boomer shooter game developed by Apptivus and published by Retrovibe.
Released on December 06th 2022 is available only on Windows in 21 languages: English, French, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Latin America, Russian, Italian, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Swedish, Turkish and Ukrainian.

It has received 547 reviews of which 505 were positive and 42 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Impaler Gold into these genres:

Action Roguelike 1990's Boomer Shooter Arena Shooter FPS Rogue-lite Retro Dark Fantasy Bullet Hell Action Short Singleplayer Score Attack Shooter Minimalist Rogue-like 3D Demons Supernatural Bullet Time

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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 (64 bit)
  • Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core G3220
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (Haswell)
  • Storage: 1 GB available space
  • Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated compatible soundcard

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Jan. 2026
Wish it was more diverse, more varied rooms, gets crazy quickly, claustraphobic? Don't play this lol
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Dec. 2025
Impaler Gold is a tightly focused, high-intensity arena shooter developed by Apptivus and published by Retrovibe that distills the essence of classic arcade shooters into a modern, skill-driven experience. Designed around speed, precision, and constant movement, the game strips away unnecessary complexity in favor of a clear, aggressive combat loop that rewards mastery. Rather than attempting to overwhelm players with sprawling levels or narrative exposition, Impaler Gold thrives on immediacy, delivering compact arenas where every second is defined by risk, positioning, and split-second decision-making. The defining feature of the game is its unique spike mechanic, which fundamentally reshapes how combat is approached. Players can summon spikes from the ground at will, impaling enemies instantly while also manipulating the battlefield itself. These spikes are not merely weapons; they serve as tools for movement, defense, and momentum. By launching spikes beneath themselves, players can vault into the air, chain jumps, and perform devastating downward attacks that clear space when surrounded. This constant interplay between offense and mobility gives the game a kinetic rhythm that feels both chaotic and highly controlled once mastered. Gunplay complements this system by emphasizing heat management rather than traditional ammunition. Each weapon has its own firing behavior and overheat threshold, forcing players to pace their shots while staying on the move. This design discourages static play and encourages aggressive repositioning, ensuring that combat never slows into repetitive firing patterns. The weapon roster, while compact, offers enough variation to support different playstyles, from rapid-fire crowd control to heavier, more deliberate damage output that pairs well with spike-based movement and aerial assaults. Progression is handled through a roguelite structure that keeps each run fresh and unpredictable. As players advance through stages, they earn upgrades that significantly alter how their abilities and weapons behave. These upgrades can enhance survivability, amplify damage, or modify movement mechanics, allowing players to shape each run into something uniquely suited to their instincts. The randomness of upgrade availability adds tension and replayability, as players must adapt to what the game offers rather than rely on a fixed build every time. The campaign mode presents a steady escalation of difficulty across a series of compact stages, gradually introducing tougher enemy compositions and tighter arena layouts. Each level functions as a self-contained test of skill, demanding awareness of enemy behavior and efficient use of both weapons and spikes. Boss encounters punctuate this progression, acting as stress tests for everything the player has learned. While the structure is straightforward, the increasing pressure ensures that complacency is punished and adaptability is constantly required. In addition to the main progression, alternate modes push players to refine their execution even further. Time-based challenges and score-driven objectives emphasize efficiency and mastery, encouraging players to replay content not just to survive, but to perform optimally. These modes highlight the game’s arcade roots, where improvement is measured as much by personal skill growth as by in-game progression. Visually, Impaler Gold adopts a minimalist, retro-inspired aesthetic that prioritizes clarity over detail. Enemy silhouettes, attack patterns, and environmental hazards are easy to read even in the middle of chaotic encounters, which is critical for a game that demands rapid reactions. The soundtrack leans into aggressive, pulse-driven music that reinforces the relentless pace of combat, pushing players forward without distraction. Together, the visuals and audio create an atmosphere that feels intense and focused rather than overwhelming. The game’s greatest strength is also its most limiting factor: its narrow scope. Impaler Gold is intentionally concise, and while this keeps the experience sharp and replayable, players looking for expansive environments or long-form progression may find the content pool limited after extensive play. Enemy variety and arena layouts, while well-designed, can begin to feel familiar over time. However, the depth of the mechanics and the satisfaction of improving performance often offset this repetition for players who enjoy mastery-focused games. Overall, Impaler Gold succeeds by committing fully to its core idea and executing it with confidence. It is a game built around movement, momentum, and mechanical expression, offering a refined arena shooter experience that rewards precision and creativity in equal measure. For fans of fast-paced action, retro-inspired design, and roguelite replayability, it delivers a compelling loop that is easy to pick up and difficult to truly master. Rather than trying to be everything at once, Impaler Gold focuses on doing one thing exceptionally well—and in that focus lies its lasting appeal. Rating: 8/10
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May 2025
Absolute W of a game. Spent 4 hours playing and didnt even realize. Wasp arent as bad as they seem, yall got a skill issue.
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March 2025
I loved this game, the movement feels fluid and polished, with a quake feeling to it. Wide variety of weapons and upgrades that make each run feel different. 100% worth a cop, especially if on sale. :)
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Feb. 2025
Very well made arena shooter, beautiful graphics, pleasant and interesting gameplay, cool effects from shots and killing opponents, mechanics of summoning spikes, very simple and intuitive to use, interesting opponents and vertical gameplay, sold at a very low price, I recommend trying to play.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Impaler Gold is currently priced at 4.99€ on Steam.

Impaler Gold is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 4.99€ on Steam.

Impaler Gold received 505 positive votes out of a total of 547 achieving a rating of 8.60.
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Impaler Gold was developed by Apptivus and published by Retrovibe.

Impaler Gold is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Impaler Gold is not playable on MacOS.

Impaler Gold is not playable on Linux.

Impaler Gold is a single-player game.

There is a DLC available for Impaler Gold. Explore additional content available for Impaler Gold on Steam.

Impaler Gold does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Impaler Gold does not support Steam Remote Play.

Impaler Gold is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.

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Impaler Gold
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8.6
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Developer
Apptivus
Publisher
Retrovibe
Release 06 Dec 2022
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