The bullet-heaven genre is about to get a serious injection of gothic flair and high-seas plunder. Independent game developer Rock Pocket Games—the brilliant minds behind Moons of Madness and Shiftlings—has officially announced its upcoming action roguelite horde survivor, Outsail the Sun, coming to Steam.
If you’ve been looking for a fresh, dark spin on the wave-survival genre, it’s time to prepare your crew. You aren’t just surviving the horde; you’re managing a ship of literal “vampirates.”
The Ultimate High-Seas Bullet Heaven
In Outsail the Sun, players take the helm of a demonic pirate ship. Unlike typical arena-based horde survivors, where you control a single character on foot, this game introduces a ship-based combat system that blends manual aiming with automated crew mechanics.
As the captain, you have direct, manual control over your vessel’s mighty front cannon. Meanwhile, the ship’s side cannons are operated by your loyal crew. To survive the relentless onslaught of mythical sea creatures and opposing fleets, you will need to build an overpowered crew of fresh-fanged swabs, creating devastating combat synergies to rule the waves.
Key Gameplay Features
- Avoid the Sun, Thrive in the Dark: You are a crew of vampires, which means the sun is your ultimate enemy. The daylight is an ever-present threat looming on the horizon, and no amount of sunblock can save you. You must stay one step ahead of the dawn, balancing your lust for blood and plunder with the race against sunrise.
- Build Your Crew: Turn captured sailors into your newest vampire crewmates, or sacrifice existing ones to keep the peace. Keeping your crew and your demonic ship well-fed is a delicate, strategic balancing act essential for long-term survival.
- Unique Horde Survival: Experience a ship-based bullet heaven that seamlessly merges manual control with auto-battle elements. A massive roster of gunners and support sailors allows for incredible build diversity.
- Treasure Hunting & Exploration: Chart your course using mysterious treasure maps. Seek out priceless treasures and risk it all on perilous side quests across the dark oceans.
Join the Playtest
Rock Pocket Games has a stellar track record of using its technical prowess with the Unreal Engine to deliver highly polished, atmospheric experiences. The developer is already opening up Outsail the Sun for a playtest on Steam, giving players an early chance to help shape the balance of this high-stakes oceanic survivor.
Head over to the official Steam store page to wishlist the game and sign up for the playtest to achieve immortality under the moonlight.
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