Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance

An on-rails shooter where fast typing takes down enemy hordes

Auroch Digital · Released May 22, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 88% of 2,465
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 84% of 32 in 30 days
Players: 2; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Untested
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Oct 23, 2025
Minimum PC: HD 7770; 8 GB RAM · 4 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance?

This free, single-player first-person typing shooter follows Malum Caedo as he fights cultists, traitors, and Chaos daemons on Forge World Graia. You follow fixed routes through levels, typing randomized words and phrases from Warhammer 40,000 lore to kill enemies. Each level has four difficulty settings.

For you if...

+you enjoy typing quickly and accurately under pressure
+you like science fiction settings and gory combat

Not for you if...

−you want free movement and exploration in a shooter
−you want a lengthy campaign rather than a short diversion

What players say

88% of 2,465 reviews are positive · 84% of 32 in the last 30 days

Players describe it as a fun way to practice typing speed. A recent reviewer says the unused space bar disrupts typing flow, while another criticizes inconsistent British and American spellings.

Screenshots and trailer

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance system requirements

Minimum: HD 7770, 8 GB RAM, 4 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 10 (64-Bit)
Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 / Intel Core i3-2120
Graphics: 1 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 7770 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 4 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Single-player

Does Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 8
Steam features: Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English.

Does Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Words of Vengeance 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 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam