GunDeck[100]

About

GunDeck is a twin-stick shooter where you battle through 100 levels of bullet hell, amassing a deck of cards that grant new weapons and abilities. Defeating the game's ten bosses earns unique perks and new ships with built-in features. With hundreds of perks and steam achievements, plus local multiplayer, GunDeck offers endless replayability.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

optimization2 negative mentions

Incredibly fun and addictive gameplay with a unique weapon rotation system that enhances the experience.
Offers a generous upgrade system and plenty of replayability, making each run feel fresh and engaging.
Great aesthetic and responsive controls, making it easy to pick up and play for short or extended sessions.

Some players experience minor stuttering and immediate hits after selecting upgrades, which can be frustrating.
Limited choice mechanics during upgrades can make leveling up feel less enjoyable and more random.
Lacks a comprehensive achievement system and could benefit from more meta progression unlocks.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The gameplay is highly praised for its satisfying power fantasy and engaging twin-stick/shmup mechanics, offering a challenging experience that stands out from similar titles. Players appreciate the variety of upgrades and unique ship abilities, which encourage different playstyles, although some desire more choice mechanics. Overall, the controls are responsive, and the game is recommended for fans of the genre.
- “The power fantasy is extremely satisfying and fun, and, beyond type-specific synergistic upgrades, there are a lot of really cool universal upgrades (especially boss upgrades, which typically give you an effect based on the mechanics of the boss you just defeated).”
- “However, unlike the sea of vs clones, gundeck's twin-stick/shmup core ensures that actual moment-to-moment gameplay is challenging and engaging.”
- “The controls are responsive, it works great on the Steam Deck, and the gameplay is very satisfying.”
- “Needs more choice mechanics.”
- “Similar to Binding of Isaac, the characters won’t change the core gameplay really, but they have different focuses and starting stats, and some start with unique abilities that encourage you to play differently than on other characters.”
- “There are 10 playable ships, all with their own unique starting bonuses that do affect the gameplay to some degree.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the game's high replayability, primarily due to its RNG mechanics, which ensure that each run features unique drops and enemy arrangements. This variability keeps the experience fresh and encourages players to return for more.
- “Plenty of replayability, and it's something I would always be willing to go back to.”
- “The RNG aspect is what makes the game very replayable because each run has different drops and a different order of enemies.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, with users expressing their love for the soundtrack, which complements the engaging bullet hell gameplay featuring various upgrades and enemy types.
- “The music is awesome!”
- “I love the soundtrack; it's a cool bullet hell game with upgrades and lots of enemy types!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally stable, with occasional stuttering reported by users; however, these issues are not considered game-breaking.
- “Some stuttering here and there, but nothing game-breaking.”
- “Some stuttering here and there, but nothing game-breaking.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story mode is highlighted for its engaging narrative, which is complemented by the variety of builds players can create, enhancing the overall experience. However, the focus on builds is primarily limited to this mode.
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of the game are highly praised for their appealing aesthetic, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “Fun game, love the aesthetic.”