Pass the Fear, the top-down bullet hell roguelite, is now available on PC via Steam. Players step into the shoes of a demon hunter tasked with surviving a catastrophic event known as the Witch's Disaster, fighting through to dawn.

Quick Facts

  • Platform: PC (Steam)
  • Launch Price: £13.72 (10% discount until August 5, 2026)
  • Multiplayer: Single-player or co-op for up to four players
  • Save System: Three interchangeable slots with Steam Cloud support

Launch Pricing and Availability

To mark the game's release, the developers are offering a 10% launch discount, bringing the price down to £13.72. This offer remains active until August 5, 2026. Additionally, the title is available in several bundles on Steam, including packs paired with Everything is Crab: The Animal Evolution Roguelite, Warm Snow, and Lost Castle 2.

Gameplay and Content

The title focuses on experimentation, allowing players to mix and match weapons, relics, tarot cards, and elemental effects to discover combat synergies. The full release includes:

  • Five major chapters
  • Seven playable characters
  • Over 40 weapons and 40 attachments
  • 200+ Relics
  • 22 Tarot Cards featuring both Upright and Reversed effects

Once players clear the game for the first time, they unlock access to higher difficulty levels, improved drop rates, and a specialized mode called Chaos Battle Scar.

Technical Specs and Settings

The game is designed to be accessible, running on low settings with a GTX 1060. For those looking to play on higher settings, an RTX 3060 is recommended. If you are playing in co-op, it is suggested that the host uses the system with the strongest hardware to ensure a stable experience. Players can customize their visual experience across five graphics levels and toggle specific elements like damage numbers, health bars, and teammate effects.

Language Support and Future Updates

At launch, Pass the Fear supports English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Russian. The development team has confirmed that they plan to provide updates based on player feedback following the launch.