Exit the Gungeon

Arcade bullet-hell platformer with changing guns and elevator battles

Dodge Roll, Singlecore · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Mar 17, 2020

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 74% of 3,760
Recent reviews: Mixed; 66% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 2; right now
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update: 5 years ago; Nov 13, 2020

What is Exit the Gungeon?

In this 2D arcade shooter, you guide Gungeoneers upward through elevators and shifting rooms as the Gungeon collapses. You dodge enemy fire and fight waves and bosses across runs with varying weapons and items. Your gun changes frequently, with stronger forms tied to higher combos.

For you if...

+you enjoy fast, vertical bullet-hell action
+you like chasing higher combos during short runs

Not for you if...

−you want sprawling dungeons with hidden secrets
−you prefer to choose and keep a favorite gun

What players say

74% of 3,760 reviews are positive · 66% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the quick arcade pace but complain about frequent gun changes, limited variety and cramped boss fights. Recent players also report a boss bug that can halt runs.

Screenshots and trailer

Exit the Gungeon system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 x64
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo E4500 (2 * 2200)
Graphics: GeForce 9600 GT (512 MB)
Memory: 4 GB RAM
Storage: 500 MB available space
Notes: Gamepad Recommended

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 47
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian.