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Ground Zero Hero

Ground Zero Hero

Rowan Edmondson · Acclaim · 20 Aug 2026 · Nintendo Switch 2
Steam reviews87% positive86 reviews · Very Positive
OpenCritic79Strong · 17 critics
Store
Nintendo eShop
Platform
Nintendo Switch 2
Release date
20 Aug 2026
Developer
Rowan Edmondson
Publisher
Acclaim
Players
Single player
Rating
T
Features
Raise your stats, Start over if you fail
Play modes
TV mode, Tabletop mode, Handheld mode
Availability
Available now

GET YOUR FREAK ON

Forget surviving the apocalypse. You’re here to dominate it.

Ground Zero Hero drops you into a radioactive wasteland overrun with mutated creatures. Every enemy you destroy becomes fuel for your evolution. Absorb their remains, stack mutations, and build increasingly powerful and unpredictable combinations until you become an unstoppable force.

Each run is a new experiment. Each build is a new monster.

Fast, chaotic, and endlessly replayable, Ground Zero Hero blends bullet hell combat, roguelite progression, and survival mechanics into one addictive loop where every decision shapes your path to power.

ABSORB. MUTATE. EVOLVE.
Every enemy you defeat drops the raw material for your next transformation.
Stack mutations, combine abilities, and create wildly different builds every run.
No two playthroughs are ever the same.

SURVIVE OVERWHELMING HORDES
Face massive, screen-filling waves of mutated enemies attacking from all directions.
Each wave escalates. Each night gets deadlier.

Dodge, adapt, and push your build to its limits in pure bullet hell chaos.

LOOT, UPGRADE, DOMINATE
Collect resources from fallen enemies and crack safes under pressure to grow stronger.
Unlock and upgrade across multiple progression paths, each offering powerful bonuses that shape your playstyle.
Build smart. Survive longer. Become unstoppable.

FEATURES
Action roguelite gameplay with deep replayability
Bullet hell combat with massive enemy hordes
Mutation system with countless build combinations
80+ upgrades across multiple progression paths
60+ unique enemies and evolving threats
Multiple biomes with dynamic environmental challenges
Endless Mode for high-skill players
60 challenges to complete and master
Fast-paced runs designed for repeat play
Unique dark humor and chaotic tone throughout

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