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Hellpoint

Sci-fi Souls-like action RPG where a black hole changes encounters

Cradle Games · Published by tinyBuild · Released Jul 30, 2020

ActionAdventureIndieRPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 4,522
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
11
right now
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
4 years ago
Aug 13, 2022

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

Metacritic: 64/100 (critic reviews)

What is Hellpoint?

This sci-fi action RPG takes place on a ruined space station orbiting a black hole. You investigate a catastrophe by exploring interconnected areas, finding hidden passages, and fighting interdimensional enemies with melee and ranged weapons. The station’s orbit changes enemy encounters, and you can play alone or in online or split-screen co-op.

For you if...

  • +you like searching interconnected areas for hidden paths
  • +you want dark sci-fi settings and Souls-like combat
  • +you want to play through the game in co-op

Not for you if...

  • you prefer straightforward routes through compact areas
  • you dislike platforming sections in action RPGs

What players say

73% of 4,522 reviews are positive

Players praise the dark sci-fi atmosphere and the secrets they find while exploring. Common complaints include bugs, clunky or repetitive combat, and confusing layouts with frustrating platforming.

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Hellpoint

Hellpoint system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Processor
4 threads, 2.5+ Ghz
Graphics
GeForce GTX 760 or better
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Recommended

OS
Windows 10
Processor
4 cores, 3+ Ghz
Graphics
GeForce GTX 1050
Memory
6 GB RAM
Storage
6 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
42
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

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

Tags

Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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