HEAVENSHATTER

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HEAVENSHATTER is a single player survival hack and slash game with a horror theme. It was developed by Raifu and was released on September 26, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Raw and unfiltered. A small peak into the deep post-post-post-apocalyptic world through the lense of a 3D first-person roguelike. Charge the pillars in a Risk of Rain 2 fashion and exit through the teleporter... beyond... far beyond.

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90%Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Stellar art style, atmosphere, music, and writing that create a beautiful and evocative world.
Unique and intriguing lore with an ethereal and grimy cosmic horror vibe that captivates players.
Strong first project from the developer, showing promise and delivering a working product with impressive aesthetics and sound.

Performance issues including frame drops, stuttering, and freezing, especially as enemy count increases, leading to unpleasant combat experiences.
Gameplay can feel simple, repetitive, and occasionally tedious due to low item variety, melee combat focus, and unclear objectives.
Some technical bugs and jankiness remain, with occasional problematic hitboxes and animations affecting player control and enjoyment.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is generally described as tolerable but not particularly thrilling or frenetic, with some mixed feelings from players. While it may not be the main draw for everyone, the game's unique atmosphere, music, and writing often compensate for its gameplay shortcomings. Overall, it is recommended for those who appreciate the game's vibe despite its gameplay limitations.
- “Ultimately, as mixed as I am on the gameplay, I would still recommend this game. Its world is so severely beautiful in such an ethereal and grimy way that even being able to pilot a camera around its environment was worth the price of entry.”
- “The fact that we got a working product with awesome music, pretty good writing, and (albeit questionable) gameplay is amazing.”
- “Recommended if you like the vibes of KF and its modern descendants but wish the gameplay was more frenetic.”
- “The gameplay itself is... alright.”
- “Ace vibes, gameplay is tolerable but not truly my personal bag.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere and overall experience, contributing positively to its appeal. However, technical issues like momentary freezing occasionally disrupt the music playback during gameplay.
- “I most likely would have given this a positive review, as the music and atmosphere feel really good.”
- “The art style, atmosphere, music and writing ranges from stellar to pretty solid.”
- “The fact that we got a working product with awesome music, pretty good writing, and (albeit questionable) gameplay is amazing.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Optimization is mixed, with some users experiencing stuttering, freezing, and performance instability, particularly in areas with high enemy counts. However, others find the game more stable and playable compared to many AAA titles, despite occasional bugs and jankiness.
- “I did have some technical issues (i.e., stuttering and freezing especially as the enemy count increased) but honestly compared to some triple-A releases this game is far more stable and playable.”
- “Performance is pretty unstable and still a little buggy and janky, but not nearly to the extent of it being a dealbreaker.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's graphics feature a distinct and appealing art style that contributes strongly to its atmosphere. While not flawless, the visuals are well-executed and complement the overall experience, especially considering the game's low price.
- “I feel kind of bad for giving a negative review, as I really like the entire aesthetic of this game, and for such a low price tag, I don't feel like I wasted my money.”
- “The art style, atmosphere, music, and writing range from stellar to pretty solid.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is consistently praised for its strong music and art style, creating an engaging and immersive experience that ranges from solid to stellar.
- “I most likely would have given this a positive review, as the music and atmosphere feel really good.”
- “The art style, atmosphere, music, and writing range from stellar to pretty solid.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users found the emotional experience confusing and disengaging, citing unclear objectives and repetitive, time-consuming gameplay that diminished overall excitement.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is often seen as tedious and frustrating, particularly due to the melee combat focus which makes fighting certain enemies feel repetitive and unenjoyable. This detracts from the overall player experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, with occasional bugs and performance issues, but these do not significantly impact the overall experience.