HELLBOUND

About

HELLBOUND is a single player arcade hack and slash game. It was developed by Ninety-Nine Studios and was released on February 2, 2026. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

HELLBOUND A fast-paced, demon-slaying PvE brawl where you’re trapped in a hellish arena a place where space itself folds, and everything crossing a boundary instantly reappears on the opposite side. Embrace the loop and use it to your advantage. Delay the inevitable. Survive as long as you can before the demons drag you down. Controls: Move: WASD Jump: Space Dash: Shift Normal Attack: LMB …

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

Intense, fast-paced combat with aggressive enemy design that rewards skill and quick reactions.
Unique blend of retro '90s arena shooter style with modern polish, delivering both nostalgia and accessibility.
Strong presentation with gritty visuals, clear readability, a compelling soundtrack, and distinct weapon identities.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its unique, retro-inspired mechanical intensity and engaging loop, complemented by a beautiful art style and soundtrack. Overall, players find it both visually and mechanically appealing.
- “Hellbound succeeds through retro-inspired mechanical intensity.”
- “A really nice gameplay loop and a beautiful art style.”
- “It has a very unique gameplay and I loved it.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised for its intense, immersive quality that complements the gritty visuals and gameplay, creating a sense of chaos and urgency without losing clarity. Users consider the soundtrack outstanding and integral to the overall experience.
- “Peak game, peak soundtrack, peak developer!!”
- “Gritty visuals, heavy audio, and a throbbing soundtrack create a sense of chaos and urgency without overwhelming readability.”
- “Beautiful gameplay, beautiful soundtrack, beautiful developers.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics feature a gritty, visually striking art style that effectively conveys chaos and urgency, complemented by immersive audio without compromising clarity. The overall aesthetic is both beautiful and enhances the gameplay experience.
- “Gritty visuals, heavy audio, and a throbbing soundtrack create a sense of chaos and urgency without overwhelming readability.”
- “A really nice gameplay loop and a beautiful art style.”