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Hostile Lands

A skill-based bullet-hell shooter with a TON of colorful characters, crunchy gunplay, and a planet that holds a grudge. Rescue your crew, reach the escape pod, and get out. The catch: every escape cranks up…

25 September 2026

Hostile Lands is an indie developed by Perceiving Light, released 25 September 2026 on PC (Microsoft Windows).

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What Hostile Lands is

Hostile Lands is an indie game developed by Perceiving Light and released in 2026. It is available on PC (Microsoft Windows) only. It runs on GameMaker Studio 2.

The premise, in the publisher's words

Escape the planet. Then escape the consequences. Your ship slams into a far-off world. The locals take it personally. Now the whole planet is out for your blood. Grab a weapon, rescue your crew, and get out! But do you have the skill to keep going as the Hostility rises?
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It supports multiplayer and includes co-op. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Hostile Lands launched on 25 September 2026, within three weeks of Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword and Silent Hill: Townfall.

Released around the same time: Marvel's Wolverine, Control Resonant, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, Silent Hill: Townfall.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Hostile Lands — frequently asked questions

When did Hostile Lands come out?
Hostile Lands was released on 25 September 2026 for PC (Microsoft Windows).
Does Hostile Lands have multiplayer?
Yes. Hostile Lands supports multiplayer, including co-op.

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