Ground Zero Hero

A bullet-heaven roguelite where defeated enemies fuel new mutations

Rowan Edmondson · Published by Acclaim, Inc., Aurakenn Games · Released Aug 20, 2026

Reviews: Mostly Positive; 77% of 61
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update on Steam: 1 month ago; Aug 28, 2026
Minimum PC: GTX 750 Ti; 8 GB RAM · 2 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Ground Zero Hero?

Ground Zero Hero is a single-player, 2D action roguelite set in a radioactive wasteland overrun by mutants. Its runs take place in different biomes, where you dodge enemy waves, gather resources, and crack safes under pressure while unlocking upgrades across multiple progression paths.

For you if...

+you like fast-paced combat against screen-filling enemy crowds
+you enjoy dark humor in a post-apocalyptic setting

Not for you if...

−you want cooperative or competitive multiplayer rather than solo play
−you prefer deliberate encounters over escalating waves of enemies

What players say

77% of 61 reviews are positive

Players praise the colorful cartoon art, upgrade variety, and bunkers that help them survive difficult stretches. A reviewer calls for better optimization and more boss variety.

Screenshots and trailer

Ground Zero Hero system requirements

Minimum: GTX 750 Ti, 8 GB RAM, 2 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 / 11
Processor: Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or any 4-Core CPU
Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 2 GB available space
Notes: 30 FPS @ 1080p

Does Ground Zero Hero have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Ground Zero Hero run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 67
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil.

Does Ground Zero Hero use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 28, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam