If you’ve been looking for the next big thing to play with your squad, keep your eyes on the Shroud. False Summit, a two-person indie powerhouse, just officially announced RUNE GUNNER—a 4-player co-op roguelite shooter that looks like the chaotic lovechild of Remnant II and Risk of Rain.
The game was just revealed (as of December 2025) with a scheduled Early Access release in Q3 2026. Here is everything we know about this high-octane blend of sorcery and lead.
The Story: A World Consumed by the Shroud
In RUNE GUNNER, you aren’t just fighting for loot; you’re fighting for survival. Your ancestors’ quest for immortality backfired spectacularly, unleashing a corruptive force known as The Shroud. Now, the world is crawling with deadly “Constructs.”
The only way to fight back? You have to embrace the same unstable, world-ending magic that powers your enemies. It’s a classic “fight fire with fire” scenario, but with much bigger explosions.
Gameplay: Build-Breaking Synergies
The core of RUNE GUNNER is its “No Flat Stats” philosophy. Forget “+5% Damage” buffs; this game is about Runes that fundamentally change how you play.
- Customizable Classes: You start with an innate Hero class but can mix in new classes mid-run. This allows you to stack active abilities and passive Runes on the fly.
- Game-Breaking Combos: The developers are explicitly encouraging players to find “meta-breaking” synergies. For example:
- Stacking shield effects to bypass reloads and achieve infinite ammo.
- Using burning enemies to trigger chain-reaction explosions.
- Scaling damage infinitely by avoiding reloads entirely.
Key Features at a Glance
| Feature | Details |
| Players | 1–4 Player Online Co-op |
| Genre | Roguelite Third-Person Shooter |
| Developer | False Summit |
| Progression | Shared arsenal and permanent meta-upgrades |
| Environment | Procedurally generated rooms in “The Shroud” |
Why We’re Excited
What sets RUNE GUNNER apart from the sea of roguelite shooters is its focus on creativity over grind. Because the runes tweak the behaviour of your loadout rather than just the numbers, every run promises a genuine “Aha!” moment when you discover a new way to break the game’s difficulty curve.
The art style is sleek and stylised, and the promise of a “shared arsenal” means you won’t feel like you’re falling behind your friends if you play at different paces.
When Can You Play?
The Steam page is live now, and a demo is expected soon. Mark your calendars for the Early Access launch in Q3 2026.
Pro Tip: Head over to Steam and wishlist it now. For a two-person dev team, wishlists are the lifeblood of a successful launch!
Rune Gunner on Steam – https://shorturl.at/OWhmE
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