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Steam app 2005010 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:43 UTC

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.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Steam header artwork
Auroch DigitalFocus Entertainment
251playing now
27424-hour peak
5,255all-time peak
104average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

+24.4Gain+30.25%% gain332Peak

721 hourly samples, with the daily peak drawn over them. Weekends are shaded.

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

41 months, May 2023 to September 2026. The highest number of people in the game at once, each month, on a time axis -- a gap in the record stays a gap.

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Monthly peak

The last four months

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The highest number of people in the game at once, each month. Four, because four is as far back as the source keeps anything finer than one figure a month.

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July 2026

31 days, each one the highest figure that day. The source keeps no hourly detail this far back. Weekends are shaded.

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August 2026

31 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 438 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

0459013518001 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 2026144 peakSunday 02 August 2026139 peakMonday 03 August 2026122 peakTuesday 04 August 2026126 peakWednesday 05 August 2026115 peakThursday 06 August 2026116 peakFriday 07 August 2026121 peakSaturday 08 August 2026139 peakSunday 09 August 2026121 peakMonday 10 August 202697 peakTuesday 11 August 202690 peakWednesday 12 August 202687 peakThursday 13 August 202684 peakFriday 14 August 202690 peakSaturday 15 August 2026117 peakSunday 16 August 2026128 peakMonday 17 August 202685 peakTuesday 18 August 202697 peakWednesday 19 August 202691 peakThursday 20 August 2026108 peakFriday 21 August 202694 peakSaturday 22 August 2026129 peakSunday 23 August 2026129 peakMonday 24 August 2026102 peakTuesday 25 August 202678 peakWednesday 26 August 202695 peakThursday 27 August 2026122 peakFriday 28 August 2026122 peakSaturday 29 August 2026150 peakSunday 30 August 2026167 peakMonday 31 August 2026121 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 283 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

09017926935901 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 2026118 peakWednesday 02 September 2026103 peakThursday 03 September 2026146 peakFriday 04 September 2026187 peakSaturday 05 September 2026265 peakSunday 06 September 2026332 peakMonday 07 September 2026308 peakTuesday 08 September 2026226 peakWednesday 09 September 2026194 peakThursday 10 September 2026197 peakFriday 11 September 2026249 peakSaturday 12 September 2026274 peak

October 2026

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun was released on 23 May, 2023.

Not out yet.There is nothing to draw for this month.
Nothing here is interpolated or estimated; where a sample is missing the line is broken.

Game information

Updated 12 Sep 2026, 18:43 UTC
App ID
2005010
Last updated
04 Jul 2024 build 14893097
Developer
Auroch Digital
Publisher
Focus Entertainment
Release date
23 May, 2023
Platforms
Windows
Download size
5.77 GB
Install size
6.30 GB
Genres
Action, Indie
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Full
Achievements
21
Metacritic
75

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam Trading CardsSubtitle OptionsFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Full controller support

Accessibility

Camera ComfortCustom Volume ControlsAdjustable DifficultyPlayable without Timed InputSave AnytimeStereo SoundSurround Sound

Popular tags

Boomer ShooterFPSRetroPixel GraphicsShooterActionOld SchoolFirst-PersonGoreArcade1990'sSingleplayerViolentSci-fiDemonsFantasyIndieArena ShooterFast-PacedAdventure
About this gameFull description from Steam
Play as Malum Caedo, a fearless Space Marine, on his perilous mission to locate a shard from a mysterious power source on Graia, a Forge World on the brink of being overrun by Cultists, Traitors and Chaos Daemons. Scour the place, acquire devastating weapons and holy equipment, and PURGE THE HERETICS in this retro shooter! Become the ultimate warrior of the Imperium, wielding your deadly arsenal to explore the violent and iconic Warhammer 40,000 universe. Dominate the battlefield with the awesome firepower and heavy metal of a Space Marine’s devastating weapons, as you battle against the Chaos Space Marines and Daemons. Take control of the mighty Malum Caedo– along with his faithful servo-skull – and plunge headlong into your mission on Graia. Retrieve the Power Source fragment on the Forge World and cleanse the archenemy from its surface! Roam through bastions, cathedrals, corrupted canyons, hellish furnaces and war-torn environments. Dive into a visceral combat experience, complete with viciously satisfying gunplay, high mobility and buckets of blood to reward your skills. Rely on your indomitable chainsword to eviscerate your enemies. Dash, jump and slice the foulest heretics across the galaxy! Unlock new deadly weapons like the Shotgun, Meltagun or Heavy Bolter and equip yourself with different types of devastating grenades. Show no mercy! Experience a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, classic, frenetic FPS gameplay and the stylish visuals of your favourite 90’s titles. In glorious boomer shooter style, unleash your devastating weapons as you blast through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood. Discover an exceptional aesthetic, with retro cutscenes and pixel art backdrops, paying tribute to a historic era in video games. Want to take purging to the next level? Annihilate endless swarms of enemies in the new horde mode, available for free. Blast each and every heretic standing in your way, trample on their remains and cleanse their foul heresy. For only in death, does duty end.
Content & age ratingsSteam content notice · 2 regional ratings

Content notice

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun contains scenes involving violence, blood and gore.

Regional ratings

DEJUS14Inappropriate Language · Sensitive themes · Violence
IGRS15Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Phenom II X4 965 / Intel Core i3-2120 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon HD 7770 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 30 FPS, 1920x1080 in low.

Recommended

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 1500X / Intel Core i5-8400 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 3 GB VRAM, AMD Radeon RX 580 / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 780 Ti DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 5 GB available space Additional Notes: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system, 60 FPS, 1920x1080 in ultra.

macOS

Minimum: Recommended:

Linux

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Supported languages14 languages
LanguageFull audio
English●
French
Italian
German
Spanish - Spain
Czech
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Portuguese - Brazil
Russian
Simplified Chinese
Spanish - Latin America
Traditional Chinese

A blank audio cell means full audio was not marked in the returned language list.

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers

Trailers

AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

21 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Chapter I - CompleteAchievement
Chapter II - CompleteAchievement
Chapter III - CompleteAchievement
The Emperor ProtectsAchievement
My Armour is ContemptAchievement
Emperor’s MercyAchievement
ExterminatusAchievement
Defeat a Lord of ChangeAchievement
Defeat a Great Unclean OneAchievement
Find all Secrets - Chapter 1Achievement

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24 developer announcements, Jun 2022 to May 2025 · times in UTC

May

  1. Malum Caedo is BACK!!

    Since the release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Forges of Corruption Expansion, the team at Auroch Digital have been hard at work on a sequel and we’re excited to announce that today, alongside a brand-new Warhammer title! Watch all the…

    Hecate
  2. Warhammer Skulls Festival - Boltgun gets a 50% discount!

    Happy Warhammer Skulls Festival, everyone! ☠️ To celebrate this very special occasion, we are offering a 50% discount on Boltgun from May 22 to June 5 on every platform! It’s time to purge some Heretics in pixel-perfect style! 👊💥 Plunge…

    onyx_blade
  3. Warhammer Skulls Watch-A-Long with the Auroch Digital Team

    On May 22nd, 2025, Warhammer Skulls will be returning for another jam-packed showcase filled with exciting Warhammer news. Gather 'round Space Marines, The annual celebration for all things Warhammer is back and we want to celebrate! You…

    AurochJem

February

  1. Interview with Auroch Digital on Deep Strike

    A couple of weeks ago, Auroch Digital’s Studio Director Nina and Creative Director Aaron sat down with the crew at Deep Strike to talk all about the creation of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and what goes in to creating a Warhammer video game.…

    AurochJem

July

  1. Patch notes - List of changes of July 4th

    Greetings Marines! 🫡 We're delighted to see that you've been enjoying Boltgun's Forges of Corruption DLC! We've also seen your feedback regarding the DLC patch and have brought a bunch of fixes. You may read the list here! Make sure to keep…

    Patch notes

June

  1. Patch Notes - What's new in the latest update?

    We've released a brand new patch alongside the new DLC Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges Of Corruption Expansion, so read on below to see what we've added. We are excited that we were able to add 2 highly requested features from players…

    AurochJem
  2. Boltgun Forges of Corruption DLC is now available!

    Hello, Space Marines! We have very exciting news for you today! The new DLC of Warhammer 40000: Boltgun is out now, including a new campaign made of 5 levels, featuring new environments, enemies and weapons! Play as your favorite…

    Gevil
  3. 🔴 LIVE NOW: First look Forges of Corruption DLC Gameplay

    UPDATE: We’ve uploaded the stream to our YouTube channel in case anyone missed the premiere in our Discord. Check out the first look at Warhammer 40,000 #Boltgun : Forges of Corruption DLC gameplay…

    AurochJem
  4. 📺 FIRST LOOK: Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption Gameplay

    Show your devotion to the Imperium by tuning in to our Discord event for an exclusive first-look at the new Warhammer 40,000 Boltgun: Forges of Corruption DLC gameplay. Join the team on 17th June at 4PM (BST), fighting it out to see who is…

    AurochJem
  5. 💬 /r/Games AMA with the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption devs

    If you missed your chance to chat with the devs about the new Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun DLC, Forges of Corruption – then worry not, we have another exciting event just around the corner! Join our dev team over on /r/Games where they will be…

    AurochJem

May

  1. 💬 Chat to the devs behind Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption

    Greetings Space Marines! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470760/a313783d915467ea9796db90e17353976419a785.png Did you see yesterday’s news about a brand-new Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun DLC, Forges of Corruption, coming next month? If not make sure to…

    AurochJem
  2. Discover the new DLC: Forges of Corruption!

    Hello, Space Marine! Prepare for an intense battle against heretics in the new DLC: Forges of Corruption, June 18th! 💥 Equip your holy chainsword and bolter to take on new enemies and explore fresh environments. Stop Chaos' corruption from…

    onyx_blade

November

  1. Steam Awards 2023

    Hello everyone! It's been a while since the release of Boltgun! We hope your explosive adventure went well, Space Marines! 💥 Help us make Boltgun even more unique! Nominate us for the "Outstanding Visual Style" award 2023! Visual style…

    boriskn

August

  1. We’re partnering with the European Space Agency for Mars Horizon 2: The Search for Life!

    https://clan.akamai.steamstatic.com/images/31098357/17cb6ec82c57b0a837c95b3fd5816eb5bfd5c472.png Hey everyone, we hope you’re having a great August so far! For those of you who are interested in all things space, you might have seen our…

    AurochJem

July

  1. Thank you for the love and support Boltgun players!

    Hey marines! We're so grateful for the love and support Boltgun received. The reviews were so heartwarming we had to share them.❤️💥 Sign up as a Focus member now to get latest info and upcoming exclusive offers for Boltgun and the whole…

    hylia
  2. Play Boltgun on Steam Deck! 🎉

    The Emperor is pleased to announce that Boltgun is now Steam Deck verified. Be a loyal subject and fight for him anywhere! Let's go purge some heretics now!! {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470760/fe0e8952bf57d3fa3c5f957b17c8c86c73ab7888.png…

    Focus Cat
  3. Exciting patch for all Boltgun’s players!

    A brand-new patch is live now, fixing major bugs and making your purge more explosive! 💥 {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/42470760/f8c90818977be5e294ced9b4a3eef92052b44370.png Here’s what we worked on: Steam deck The cutscenes now play on Steam deck…

    Focus Cat

May

  1. Be ready for battle with Boltgun's weapons!

    Hello everyone! The excitement of firing a big gun at a squishy, gibbable target is one of the most enduring experiences in gaming. The resurgent popularity of the “boomer shooter” is proof of the simple joy of reducing your enemies to…

    Gevil
  2. Boltgun is here with a supreme Launch Trailer!

    Boltgun is finally here!! Get ready for a bloody and explosive experience on Steam.💥👾 Watch the intense Launch Trailer and start purging the taint of Chaos! It is time to purge the heretics! Load up your Boltgun and plunge into battle…

    Gevil
  3. Get you Boltguns ready with our Extended Gameplay Trailer!

    Greetings Space Marines! Only one week to wait before the release of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! We’re sure you can’t wait to get your hands on this explosive boomer shooter, so to manage your wait, we cooked this explosive Extended Gameplay…

    Gevil
  4. Smashing heretics in a gameplay reveal!

    Hello Space Marine! Summoned by the Inquisition, ready your righteous arsenal, your indomitable armor and your battle-honed instincts to Scour Graia, a Forge World on the brink, overrun by cultists, traitors and daemons. Dive into a new…

    Gevil

April

  1. Discover Boltgun’s Date Release!

    Hello, Space Marine! It is almost time to join the battle and shoot your way through the ruinous forces of Chaos. We’re delighted to share with you the release date of Boltgun - May23rd. Smash, crush, destroy heretics and traitors… in an…

    Gevil

March

  1. 🔴 STREAM: Get an exclusive first look at Warhammer: 40,000: Boltgun

    Watch our devs go head to head on the first 2 levels of Warhammer: 40,000: Boltgun at Digital Tabletop Fest: Blood and Dice 🧛🎲 A let’s play for the Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun will premiere during Digital Tabletop Fest: Blood & Dice in…

    AurochJem

June

  1. Discover Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun!

    Hello everyone! We’re delighted to lift the veil on the bloody and frenetic homage to the retro shooters of yore: Warhammer 40.000: Boltgun! Announced at Games Workshop’s Skulls Showcase and developed for PC for release in 2023, this…

    mzulftna

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