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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

89%
Very Positive
DeveloperAuroch Digital
PublisherFocus Entertainment
Release DateMay 23, 2023
$21.99
Peak Players5.3K
Metacritic75
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
Action
Indie
AI Review Summary

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a fast-paced retro FPS that successfully captures the grimdark aesthetic and heavy atmosphere of the 40k universe. While it delivers satisfying movement and gunplay initially, many players find the experience becomes a repetitive slog due to confusing level design and bullet-spongy enemies in the later chapters.

Pros

  • Authentic Warhammer 40,000 aesthetic and sound design that stays true to the tabletop source material.90%
  • Fast-paced, fluid movement and satisfying gunplay that captures the 'boomer shooter' feel.85%
  • Excellent retro-style pixel art and visual presentation.80%
  • Successfully translates the feeling of being a powerful Space Marine into a first-person perspective.70%

Cons

  • Frustrating and confusing level design that often leaves players unsure of where to go.90%
  • Gameplay and enemy variety become highly repetitive and tedious in the second half of the game.85%
  • Enemies can feel like 'bullet sponges,' particularly on higher difficulty settings.75%
  • Weapon variety is criticized by some for feeling too similar or lacking distinct impact.60%
  • The DLC content, specifically the final level, is noted as being significantly lower quality than the base game.50%

Notable Mentions

  • Frequently described as a high-quality GZDoom total conversion in spirit.
  • Steam Deck performance is noted as a viable way to experience the game.
  • Reviewers suggest the game is best purchased on sale rather than at full price.
Confidence: 85%
Based on the 115 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Sep 20, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
133
Peak · last 90 days
313
All-time peak
5.3K

Price

Current price
$21.99
Lowest tracked
$6.59since Jan 10, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
90%
All-time positive
89%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews18.4K
Positive: 16.4K (89%)Negative: 1.9K (11%)

4%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

15h

Avg Playtime at Review

80%

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