- Red Pistol: 40% Off in the Steam Summer Sale! - 25 June 2026
Red Pistol is 40% off in the Steam Summer Sale, June 25 to July 9. Grab your copy and check out other great indie games on sale during the Summer Sale to add to your collection. https://store.steampowered.com/app/3213790/
- Red Pistol joins the Bullet Heaven Festival 3.0! - 4 December 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Red Pistol is part of Bullet Heaven Festival 3.0!Hello everyone, Starting today, Steam is celebrating the best in reverse bullet hells and survival roguelites, and we are proud to be featured in the lineup!During the event, you can discover amazing titles that share the same DNA as Red Pistol: hordes of enemies, strategic builds, and non-stop action.If you haven't picked up Red Pistol yet, now is the perfect time to jump into the Wild West and face the undead plague. And if you are already playing, thank you for your support!Check out the official event page here:Enjoy the festival!- Ace Horizon Studios
- Red Pistol joins the Bullet Heaven Festival 3.0! - 4 December 2025
We are thrilled to announce that Red Pistol is part of Bullet Heaven Festival 3.0!Hello everyone, Starting today, Steam is celebrating the best in reverse bullet hells and survival roguelites, and we are proud to be featured in the lineup!During the event, you can discover amazing titles that share the same DNA as Red Pistol: hordes of enemies, strategic builds, and non-stop action.If you haven't picked up Red Pistol yet, now is the perfect time to jump into the Wild West and face the undead plague. And if you are already playing, thank you for your support!Check out the official event page here:Enjoy the festival!- Ace Horizon Studios
- Campfire Tales: A Word from the Developers - End of 2025 - 3 December 2025
Campfire Tales: A Word from the Developers - End of 2025Howdy, gunslingers!Pull up a chair and gather ‘round the fire. The year is coming to a close, and after a few months of silent, intense work, we want to share with you exactly what’s been happening behind the scenes at Ace Horizon Studios.🏆 An Incredible Year Thanks to YouFirst, we need to say thank you. Seeing so many people buying, playing, and reviewing Red Pistol has been a life-changing experience for our small team. Knowing that there are people playing our game in different corners of the world is surreal and deeply moving for us.And wow... you guys are good! We are blown away by the skill level of this community. We’ve seen players reaching Bounties of over 1 Million! That goes far beyond what we thought was possible, and it fills us with pride.🔧 Where Have We Been? The Great RestructuringWe know the last update was 4 mon…
- Update 1.0.5 - Auto-Aim, New Difficulty System & More! - 28 July 2025
Update 1.0.5 - Auto-Aim, New Difficulty System & More!Howdy, gunslingers!This is one of the most important updates we've ever released, and it exists for one reason: you. We want to start with a sincere thank you to the entire community for the valuable feedback, the detailed reviews, and all the support since launch. Every conversation helps us forge the best game possible.Let's get straight to what's new on the frontier:✨ Accessibility First: New Auto-Aim & Auto-Fire System! ✨We listened intently, especially to the reports from players like Issie721, about the need for a true auto-aim option. We've worked hard on this over the last few days to deliver a robust and functional system:Integrated Auto-Aim: When activating auto-fire (C key or Y/Triangle button), a new smart auto-aim will now engage. It will target the nearest enemy, allowing you to focus 100% on movement and strategy.Fully…
- Update 1.0.4 - New Difficulty System, Aim-Assist & Optimizations! - 23 July 2025
Update 1.0.4 - New Difficulty System, Aim-Assist & Optimizations!Howdy, gunslingers!We're back in the saddle with another packed patch, created directly from the amazing feedback and conversations we're having with you. We want to thank every single one of you who bought the game and took the time to share your suggestions and reports. You are shaping the future of Red Pistol!Let's see what this new dispatch from the frontier brings:✨ New Features & Performance Improvements ✨New Feature: Aim-Assist: By popular request, especially from our controller and Steam Deck players, we've added an aim-assist option to make thumbstick gameplay feel more precise and satisfying.General & Steam Deck Optimization: We've rolled out a series of performance improvements to the game engine. The overall experience should be smoother, with special attention paid to ensuring even better performance on the St…
- Update 1.0.3 - Major Steam Deck Fixes & Community-Driven Balancing! - 20 July 2025
Update 1.0.3 - Major Steam Deck Fixes & Community-Driven Balancing!Howdy, gunslingers!We're back in the saddle with another update, forged directly from your incredible feedback! In just a few days, your reports have helped us pinpoint critical areas for improvement, and we're thrilled to push these changes live. Your dedication to making Red Pistol the best it can be is truly inspiring.Let's dive into what's new on the frontier:Deck-hands, Rejoice! Steam Deck Improvements are Here!A huge thank you to everyone in the community, especially ate0ate and Kraftyy, who provided invaluable technical details. Your collaboration allowed us to fast-track these crucial fixes:Auto-Resolution Fixed: The game now correctly detects and applies the native 1280x800 resolution on the Steam Deck by default.HUD Compatibility: The HUD is now properly scaled for the Steam Deck's 16:10 aspect ratio, ensuring…
- Update 1.0.2 - Balancing Improvements & Steam Deck Support! - 18 July 2025
Update 1.0.2 - Balancing Improvements & Steam Deck Support! Howdy, Gunslingers! We're back with another update, created directly from your incredible feedback! We continue to read all your comments and work to refine the Red Pistol experience. This patch brings balancing adjustments, important fixes, and, most anticipated: a major improvement focused on the Steam Deck. Your feedback is our best weapon. Check out the changes: ⚖️ Balancing & Quality of Life ⚖️ We've heard your comments on combat pacing and initial difficulty. To make the action more fluid and rewarding, we've made the following adjustments: Initial Difficulty Curve - The difficulty at the start of each run has been rebalanced to provide a fairer and more progressive challenge. Cooldown and Reload Reduction (~20%) - To allow for more dynamic and aggressive combat, the following items have had their cooldowns and reload tim…
- Update 1.0.1 - Frontier Dispatch - 16 July 2025
Update 1.0.1 - Frontier Dispatch Howdy, gunslingers! Wow, what a launch! We want to thank you all immensely for the support, feedback, and your first reviews. We're reading everything and working around the clock to improve your experience in Red Pistol. As a first step, we've just released our first patch, focusing on bug fixes, balancing, and quality-of-life improvements based on your reports. Your feedback is our most valuable ammunition. Check out the changes: ✨ Quality of Life & New Features ✨ New Option: Screen Shake - Added an option in the settings menu to enable or disable the screen shake effect, fully localized for all languages. Improved Audio - Adjusted the saturation of the enemy hit sound effects for a more satisfying combat feedback. ⚖️ Balancing Changes ⚖️We've heard your reports on difficulty and made some adjustments to make the journey more challenging and fair.More…
- Red Pistol Is Now Live on Steam! - 15 July 2025
Thank you to every brave gunslinger who joined our beta rides, shared feedback, and believed in our Wild West vision. Today, Reed Renson and Ace Horizon Studios invite you to dive headfirst into Red Pistol, our full release roguelike bullet‑hell adventure. Get ready to blaze new trails in a dark frontier!🏜️ Explore Four Cursed BiomesRedWood: Wander misty forests haunted by vengeful spirits. Desolation Sands: Survive blistering deserts swarming with the undead. Whispering Pines: Navigate fog‑shrouded woods teeming with spectral foes. Crimson Mansion: Storm the vampire lord’s gothic stronghold. Experience procedural map generation—no two runs feel the same.👹 Face Unforgettable Boss FightsSoul King: Conjurer of malevolent spirits Iron Heart: A living tank in medieval armor Blazing Crown: Pyromancer ruling fire and flame Varius Valentine: The vampire mastermind behind the undead plague Ea…
- 🎁 RED PISTOL LAUNCH GIVEAWAY 🎁 - 10 July 2025
To celebrate our upcoming July 15th launch, we’re kicking off a special giveaway! Complete the tasks below to earn entries—the more you collect, the better your odds of winning!🔹 Wishlist Red Pistol on Steam (+10) 🔹 Follow indie.io on Steam (+10) 🔹 Follow Red Pistol on Steam (+5) 🔹 Follow us on X/Twitter (+3) 🔹 Repost this giveaway announcement (+5) 🔹 Join our Discord server (+3) 🔹 Subscribe to the indie.io newsletter (+1)🔗 Enter Now: RED PISTOL LAUNCH GIVEAWAYDive into the supernatural Wild West and spread the word—Red Pistol gallops onto Steam July 15th! Good luck, gunslingers, and thank you for your support!See you at high noon, gunslinger!-Ace Horizon Studios
- The Dark West Awaits — Release Date Announcement - 20 June 2025
🌵 Descend into a Cursed Frontier Explore procedurally generated maps—from blasted desert ruins to haunted pines—while fending off vampire‑spawned hordes of undead. Scavenge ammo, health tonics and special gear to survive long enough to face the next boss.🎴 Forge Your Build with Skill Cards Customize Reed Renson’s loadout: combine weapon perks, passive buffs and supernatural abilities. Experiment with over 70 unique cards to create a run‑defining build—whether you charge the frontlines or snipe from afar.🔧 Upgrade Your Camp Between Runs Return to your desert camp to spend hard‑earned echoes on permanent upgrades: increased health, faster reloads, new weapons and advanced card slots. Each upgrade shifts the meta and unlocks deeper strategies.⏳ Survive the Countdown Don’t forget to wishlist Red Pistol and join our Discord for exclusive sneak peeks and community challenges. Follow us on…
- Official Publisher Announcement – Red Pistol & indie.io - 24 April 2025
Hey gunslingers! We’re beyond excited to share what we’ve been building: Red Pistol, our Wild West roguelike packed with procedural maps, supernatural bosses, and strategic skill‑card builds. Get ready to saddle up as Reed Ransom and face hordes of undead—your next run is never the same twice! Official Publisher Announcement Starting Thursday, April 24th, Red Pistol joins forces with indie.io to bring our frantic, supernatural shootouts to even more gunslingers worldwide. They’ll handle the marketing magic, store management, live events, and campaigns—so we can pour all our energy into perfecting each run, boss fight, and bounty poster. For those of you who may not know, working with a game publishing platform like indie.io greatly helps indie developers focus on game development while they handle all the behind‑the‑scenes magic. From managing store pages to crafting marketing campaigns…
- Red Pistol is coming to Steam Next Fest! - 27 February 2025
Red Pistol is coming to Steam Next Fest! Gunslingers, the time has come! Red Pistol will be part of Steam Next Fest! From February 24 to March 3, the demo will be available for everyone to try. If you love fast-paced action, intense bullet-hell gameplay, and zombie mayhem in the Wild West, this is your chance to dive into the world of Red Pistol. What's New? More ferocious enemies than ever! We’ve improved enemy AI and added new zombie types to make combat even more challenging. New weapons to annihilate the undead! Try out brand-new weapons and find your favorite to survive the chaos. Expanded dark Wild West setting! The environment has been expanded with more details and challenges. Get ready to explore every corner of this lawless land. Refined balance! Based on community feedback, we’ve adjusted the difficulty to ensure a more balanced and engaging experience. What to expect from th…
- Red Pistol - Demo Now Available + Major Update! - 19 February 2025
Red Pistol Demo Now Available + Major Update! The wait is over! The Red Pistol demo is officially live on Steam. Step into the dark Wild West, battle hordes of zombies, and test out new weapons, NPCs, and much more. New Features and Improvements: - Three new weapons to diversify your combat - New environments for more immersive battles - Fresh artwork for story scenes - Adjusted difficulty for a more balanced experience - Additional NPCs bringing the world to life - Movement bug fixes for smoother gameplay - Updated shop prices for better economy - New wanted posters featuring dangerous enemies Play the demo now! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3423810/Red_Pistol_Demo/ Your feedback is crucial! Let us know what you think in the comments.
- Red Pistol - First Official Trailer is Live! - 3 October 2024
The First Official Trailer for Red Pistol is Live! We’re thrilled to share the first official trailer for Red Pistol! Step into the shoes of a cowboy with magical powers, battling hordes of zombies and powerful bosses in a dark Wild West adventure. Watch the trailer here: Don’t forget to add Red Pistol to your Steam wishlist! https://store.steampowered.com/app/3213790/Red_Pistol/ Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the release. We can’t wait to hear what you think!
