I've been following Gunstoppable for quite some time. I had the opportunity to play early builds, report bugs, offer gameplay feedback, and watch the game evolve over the course of development. Because of that, I don't think it's fair to review this game solely based on what launched. I think it's also worth talking about how it got there.
One of the biggest strengths of Gunstoppable isn't just the gameplay, it's the developer.
Throughout development, the developer remained consistently active within the community. They didn't disappear after posting an update or only show up to market the game. They actively discussed balance, listened to criticism, responded to bug reports, and most importantly, they weren't afraid to change things when players collectively agreed something wasn't working.
I know this because I experienced it firsthand.
During one of the earlier builds, I left a fairly extensive piece of feedback. I talked about how the Sorting Facility in Act 1 felt like it moved too quickly and suggested extending the objective flow with additional generators and more enemy pressure. I also gave feedback on the Fluffy boss, saying I loved the shifting weak-point mechanic but felt the arena made the fight too easy to kite. My suggestion was to make the arena more open and have Fluffy pressure the player much more aggressively.
What impressed me wasn't whether every single suggestion was implemented exactly as I described. It was the fact that the developer actually read through the feedback, asked follow up questions, and started a genuine conversation about why certain decisions were made. They wanted details. They wanted numbers. They wanted to know how long encounters took, whether enemy health felt fair, how the pacing compared to other roguelites, and what could realistically be improved before release.
That's incredibly rare.
Far too many indie developers ask for feedback when what they really want is praise. Salaar genuinely wanted criticism because he wanted the game to be better. As someone who has playtested a lot of indie games over the years, that level of openness stands out.
As for the game itself, it has one thing that many roguelites struggle with: personality.
From the first few runs, it's obvious the game isn't trying to copy every trend in the genre. (besides the obvious ULTRAKILL inspiration) It has its own visual identity, its own humor, and a world that's genuinely interesting to uncover. The combat is fast, satisfying, and constantly pushes you to adapt to whatever ridiculous weapon combinations you stumble across.
The progression also feels rewarding. Every run teaches you something, unlocks something, or encourages you to experiment with a different approach. Even failed runs rarely felt like wasted time because I was almost always discovering a new interaction, weapon, or strategy.
The story also deserves recognition.
Without spoiling anything, there are moments that caught me completely off guard. One particular reveal involving some characters completely changed how I viewed everything that had happened beforehand. It wasn't just a twist for the sake of having a twist, it recontextualized the world in a way that made me immediately want to keep playing.
Mechanically, the game continued to improve throughout development. Enemy encounters became more engaging, pacing improved, balance became tighter, and bugs steadily disappeared. No game launches perfectly, especially from a small indie team, but what matters is that the developer has consistently demonstrated they're willing to keep polishing and improving the experience.
That gives me a lot of confidence in the future of Gunstoppable.
A game doesn't stop evolving on launch day, and I genuinely believe this one will continue getting better because of the relationship the developer has built with the community.
If you're someone who enjoys roguelites with satisfying combat, creative weapons, memorable bosses, and developers who actually care about player feedback, I can confidently recommend Gunstoppable.
Not because it's flawless.
But because it's a game built by someone who's passionate enough to keep making it better.
In today's gaming industry, where community feedback is often acknowledged but rarely acted upon, that's something worth supporting.
Final Thoughts/TLDR
Gunstoppable isn't just a fun roguelite, it feels like a passion project that never lost sight of its community. Watching it grow from early playtests into a full release has been genuinely rewarding, and it's refreshing to see a developer who treats criticism as an opportunity instead of an attack.
I had a great time helping shape small parts of the experience through feedback, but more importantly, I had a great time simply playing the finished product.
That's ultimately the highest compliment I can give.
Rating: 9.5/10
A fantastic roguelite backed by one of the most community focused indie developers I've had the pleasure of interacting with. I can't wait to see where it goes from here.
