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Steam app 2981070 · updated 12 Sep 2026, 21:25 UTC

Arcane Trigger

Arcane Trigger is a bullet-building roguelike where every shot is crafted before it's fired. Forge over 220 bullets, shape their effects with 150+ magical seals, and master infinite synergies in this endlessly replayable strategic shooter.

Arcane Trigger Steam header artwork
MiniWhaleMiniWhale, Anotherindie
8playing now
3524-hour peak
239all-time peak
15average, last 30 days

The last 30 days

−1.7Gain−10.07%% gain38Peak

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

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Daily peakEvery hourly sample

All time

11 months, November 2025 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.

065129194258Nov 2025Dec 2025Jan 2026Feb 2026Mar 2026Apr 2026May 2026Jun 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026Sep 2026November 2025239 monthly peakDecember 2025212 monthly peakJanuary 202677 monthly peakFebruary 2026163 monthly peakMarch 202671 monthly peakApril 202634 monthly peakMay 202626 monthly peakJune 2026109 monthly peakJuly 202685 monthly peakAugust 202646 monthly peakSeptember 202638 monthly peak
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, 233 hourly samples from 13 Aug, which is as far back as the source keeps every hour. Weekends are shaded.

01225375001 Aug06 Aug11 Aug16 Aug21 Aug26 Aug31 AugSaturday 01 August 202646 peakSunday 02 August 202637 peakMonday 03 August 202635 peakTuesday 04 August 202635 peakWednesday 05 August 202633 peakThursday 06 August 202635 peakFriday 07 August 202624 peakSaturday 08 August 202633 peakSunday 09 August 202632 peakMonday 10 August 202638 peakTuesday 11 August 202634 peakWednesday 12 August 202635 peakThursday 13 August 202626 peakFriday 14 August 202621 peakSaturday 15 August 202628 peakSunday 16 August 202629 peakMonday 17 August 202625 peakTuesday 18 August 202628 peakWednesday 19 August 202617 peakThursday 20 August 202626 peakFriday 21 August 202622 peakSaturday 22 August 202624 peakSunday 23 August 202629 peakMonday 24 August 202627 peakTuesday 25 August 202623 peakWednesday 26 August 202626 peakThursday 27 August 202630 peakFriday 28 August 202617 peakSaturday 29 August 202625 peakSunday 30 August 202629 peakMonday 31 August 202637 peak

September 2026

12 days as the curve, each the highest figure that day. Behind it, 218 hourly samples. Each dip is a night. Weekends are shaded.

01021314101 Sep03 Sep05 Sep07 Sep09 Sep11 SepTuesday 01 September 202638 peakWednesday 02 September 202631 peakThursday 03 September 202632 peakFriday 04 September 202633 peakSaturday 05 September 202637 peakSunday 06 September 202632 peakMonday 07 September 202634 peakTuesday 08 September 202625 peakWednesday 09 September 202624 peakThursday 10 September 202626 peakFriday 11 September 202618 peakSaturday 12 September 202635 peak

October 2026

Arcane Trigger was released on 12 Nov, 2025.

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, 21:25 UTC
App ID
2981070
Last updated
31 Aug 2026 build 24842197
Developer
MiniWhale
Publisher
MiniWhale, Anotherindie
Release date
12 Nov, 2025
Platforms
WindowsmacOS
Download size
133 MB131 MB
Install size
978 MB985 MB
Genres
Casual, Indie, RPG, Strategy
Game modes
Single-player
Controller support
Unknown
Achievements
51

Features & support

Steam features

Steam AchievementsSteam CloudFamily Sharing

Controllers & input

Accessibility

Popular tags

RogueliteStrategyPixel GraphicsCard GameRoguelikeRPGCasualAuto Battler2D Platformer2DCartoonStylizedFantasyRelaxingMagicFemale ProtagonistDeckbuildingAutomationSingleplayerIndie
About this gameFull description from Steam
A bullet-building roguelite where victory comes before you pull the trigger Defend your home from shadowspawn invaders in this bullet-building roguelike! When a mystical rift unleashes waves of monsters, arm your Arcane Rifle and craft the ultimate magic ammunition to vanish them. From the Creators of "Endgame of Devil" comes their latest masterpiece! A gunslinger who crafts magic into every bullet! Unleash the Storm & Gather Power! Every enemy you destroy releases the energy you’ll need to forge new bullets. Clear waves, harvest power, and keep your finger on the trigger. The real battle begins when the smoke settles. Forge New Bullets Use the energy you’ve gathered to craft over 220 unique bullets, each with distinct effects and elemental powers. Your next bullet could redefine your entire build. Mix & Fuse for Maximum Impact Rearrange your bullets in the Arcane Magazine to trigger powerful synergies. Chain effects, amplify damage, build wild elemental combos and triple merge three identical bullets to get a new and more powerful version. Strategy starts long before you pull the trigger. Seal Your Fate At the end of every wave, pick from 150+ magical Seals to modify your bullets and abilities. Each run is a new experiment. Mix effects, evolve your loadout, and craft your build to become an unstoppable force. -Game Features •3 Unique Playable Characters with distinct mechanics •220+ Bullet Types across 6 elemental attributes •150+ Magical Seals with diverse enhancement effects •Bullet Fusion System merging three identical bullets for empowered versions •13 Ancient Runes for strategic permanent upgrades •8 Magic Carpets offering unique gameplay styles •15 Waves of Escalating Challenges with Omens & Megastructures •Multiple Difficulty Levels catering to both casual and hardcore players •Dimension Events to encounter mysterious visitors between battles •Endless Synergy Possibilities between bullets, seals, and runes •Exquisite Pixel Art with impactful visual effects -AI Content Disclosure All the programs, designs and artworks of the game are all created manually and contain no AI elements.
Content & age ratings2 regional ratings

Regional ratings

DEJUS10Violência
IGRS13Kekerasan
System requirementsMinimum and recommended hardware

Minimum

Minimum: OS *: Windows 7+ Processor: 2 Ghz Graphics: 128MB, OpenGL 3+

Recommended

macOS

Minimum: OS: macOS 10.15 Catalina Processor: ‌Intel Core i5-5350U‌ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 6000
Supported languages3 languages
LanguageFull audio
Simplified Chinese●
English●
Traditional Chinese●

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

Screenshots & trailersScreenshots and trailers
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AchievementsTotal count and selected achievements

51 achievements in total.

Show selected achievements (may contain spoilers)
Magician Lv.1Achievement
Magician Lv.2Achievement
Magician Lv.3Achievement
Magician Lv.4Achievement
Magician Lv.5Achievement
Magician Lv.6Achievement
Magician Lv.7Achievement
Magician Lv.8Achievement
Magician Lv.9Achievement
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DemosPlayable demos on Steam

21 developer announcements, Feb 2025 to Aug 2026 · times in UTC

August

  1. New Free Outfit Pack DLC – "Might of the Heavenly Dao" is now available!

    Dear mages, we've brought you a brand-new free skin DLC – the "Might of the Heavenly Dao" outfit pack! This is a Chinese cultivation/xianxia–themed outfit pack, featuring alternate skins for Magician Lilia and Archmage Henry, along with…

    GoldenRS

July

  1. Endless Mode – Mid-to-Late Difficulty Adjustments

    We have raised the difficulty curve of Endless Mode in the mid-to-late game.

    Patch notes
  2. Blank Bullet Selection Bug Fix Update

    Fixed a bug that could cause a blank bullet selection screen and lead to a game crash.

    Patch notes

June

  1. June 26 Patch Notes

    Fixed an issue where attack damage data overflowed.

    Patch notes
  2. Succubus Sibyl joins the fight! Endless Mode updates in sync!

    Long time no see, mages!This free update brings you a surprise – a brand-new character and a brand-new mode!New Character: SibylAs the librarian of the magic academy, Sibyl wields the elemental powers of Dark, Light, Lightning, and Wind…

    GoldenRS

April

  1. Battle History Update & Balance Adjustments

    Hope you're all doing well!This update brings the following changes:1.New Battle History FeatureDisplays your recent run records, and allows you to favorite and pin specific entries.2.Bullet & Seal AdjustmentsThe following bullets and Seals…

    Patch notes

February

  1. New Character "Dragon Warrior Aya" Joins the Fray!

    Arcane Trigger's free update is now live!This update brings a brand-new character who wields a gunblade and commands the power of a dragon, alongside optimizations to in-run mechanics based on your feedback, plus balance tweaks to several…

    GoldenRS
  2. Fixed a Forging Issue That Could Cause Game Freezes

    Fixed an issue where the game could freeze or crash when forging bullets and refreshing options.

    Patch notes
  3. Quality-of-Life & Balance Update

    1. Added a game speed control button to the in-combat UI (top-right corner).2. Updated in-game text to a more readable font.3. Damage taken from self-inflicted or status sources is now capped at a percentage of the player’s current HP.4.…

    Patch notes

December

  1. Version Update! 2 New Magic Carpets Added

    Thank you for your continued support of Arcane Trigger! Here are the details of this update:New ContentRune Adjustment: The rune "Treasure Hunt" has been replaced by "Razor", allowing players to permanently remove selected Bullets from the…

    GoldenRS
  2. Arcane Trigger Update Patch Notes

    Thanks for supporting Arcane Trigger! Here's what's new in this update:· Seal Fixed: Golden Armor's damage reduction effect has been corrected.· Bullet Adjusted: Wind Dragon Scale no longer deals damage to yourself.· Enemy Tuning: Reduced…

    Patch notes
  3. ✨️Update Announcement✨️New Magic Carpet & Keyboard Shortcuts

    Thank you for your continued support of Arcane Trigger! Here are the details of the latest update:New ContentNew Magic Carpet: "Desert Maze" added.Display & InteractionKeyboard Shortcuts have been added.At the end of Wave 5 and Wave 10…

    GoldenRS

November

  1. Game Version Update Announcement

    Thank you for your continued support of Arcane Trigger! Here are the details of this update:I. Gameplay FlowNew Mechanic Introductions: First-time players will now see contextual tutorials explaining core mechanics like \, \, and \ directly…

    Patch notes
  2. Gameplay, Display & Balance Update

    Thank you for your support of Arcane Trigger! Here are the contents of this update:I. GameplayThe effects "Triple provides enchantments" and "Ores appear at wave end" have been integrated into the Rune system. After this update, players who…

    Patch notes
  3. New Bullet Damage Stats & Balance Adjustments!

    Hello everyone,Today's version update primarily introduces damage statistics for Seals, bullets, and more, allowing players to see the numbers at a glance! Additionally, there are some bullet balance adjustments. Below are the specific…

    yam:p
  4. Bullet Rarity Indicator Now Available!

    Thank you for your support of Arcane Trigger! We've just released a balance update. Bullet cards now display star icons to indicate their rarity. Additionally, Wind and Light-type bullets have received minor buffs, among other changes!Here…

    GoldenRS
  5. Major Triple Bullet Enhancements!

    Hey Arcane Gunslingers! Thank you for your incredible support for Arcane Trigger! Here's a breakdown of everything new in this latest update: 1. Core Gameplay Overhaul● Added unique Triple-upgrade stats for 151 bullets. ● Now, whether it's…

    GoldenRS
  6. Updated & Thanks to Your Feedback!

    Thank you for your support of Arcane Trigger! Within just one day, we have received lots of valuable feedback and suggestions. Based on your input, we have now rolled out a game update! The specific adjustments are as follows:The adjustable…

    yam:p
  7. Arcane Trigger is Out! – Wield the Power of Arcane Bullets and Repel the Shadow!

    Wake up, Mage! Arcane Trigger is now officially available!The wait is finally over! Arcane Trigger has launched, and for a limited time, you can grab it with a 10% launch discount for just $8.09!The full release features 3 unique mages for…

    GoldenRS
  8. November 13th – Ready Your Arcane Rifle!

    Your wait is over, Arcane Gunslingers! Arcane Trigger officially launches on November 13th at 3:00 PM (Beijing Time). Stand against the shadowy invasion and defend your home! The game is priced at $8.99, with a 10% discount for the first 14…

    yam:p

February

  1. Arcane Trigger Steam Next Fest Developer Livestreams Are Live!

    New to the game? No worries! We're hosting continuous livestreams during Steam Next Fest to showcase Arcane Trigger's core gameplay styles. Join our community and share your thoughts!…

    GoldenRS

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