The developers of Abyssus cite Deep Rock Galactic and Vermintide 2 as inspirations, so the promise of a new horde-busting co-op shooter caught our attention. Published by The Arcade Crew (behind Infernax) and built by Swedish indie DoubleMoose (founded by ex-Goat Simulator and Coffee Stain alumni), Abyssus is set to launch on August 12, 2025, with a public demo available during Steam Next Fest starting June 9.
Abyssus embraces a “brinepunk” aesthetic—think submerged steampunk powered by oceanic energy rather than generic space caverns. Expect rusted megastructures, electromagnetic anomalies and mysterious underwater cities. The upcoming Gardens biome is anticipated to showcase overgrown ruins and lush sea-floor landscapes, offering a fresh visual twist on the co-op shooter genre.
Players build their own “Brinehunter” through modular loadouts instead of fixed classes. Customizable weapons, from Tesla-style energy guns to secondary mods teased in the demo, aim to deliver mechanical depth. The game supports 4-player squads or solo runs, with sea shanties, destructible tech and dynamic biomes adding personality to each mission. Progression is billed as deep but non-predatory—any aggressive monetization would be editorially noted as concern until confirmed.
The Arcade Crew has a track record of time-respecting titles like Infernax and Young Souls, avoiding heavy microtransactions. DoubleMoose brings a background in kinetic, unconventional experiences—team members worked on Goat Simulator and projects at Coffee Stain. Their combined pedigree suggests Abyssus isn’t just chasing trends but targeting co-op enthusiasts who enjoy theorycrafting and teamwork.
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