Apricity: Top-Down Shooter with a Heat System

5/20/2026, 6:33:04 PM

Tags: #top-down-shooter #co-op #free-to-play #action #indie #strategy

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Japan Price: Free to Play
Global Price: Free to Play
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 5/20/2026, 6:33:03 PM

Key highlight

Apricity is a free-to-play top-down shooter featuring a unique Heat System that boosts attack speed. Play solo or with friends in co-op modes, including split-screen, released November 20, 2024.

Details

Overview

Apricity is a free-to-play, top-down shooter developed and published by Luke Veltum. Designed with multiplayer in mind, it offers a unique 'Heat System' where dealing damage builds up your Heat meter. At 100% Heat, players enter a 'HOT' state, significantly boosting their attack speed. This Heat depletes quickly when not dealing damage, but can be conserved through reloading, which also recharges abilities. Interestingly, reloading can also be used to rapidly heal the player if they are injured, at the cost of expending Heat. Enemies drop orbs upon death that provide healing and ability recharges, creating a dynamic risk-reward choice between backing off to reload or pushing forward to collect orbs and maintain offensive pressure.

Highlights

Features a unique Heat System that rewards aggressive play with increased attack speed.
Supports multiplayer, including co-op and shared/split-screen co-op modes.
Released on November 20, 2024, and is available for free on Steam.

Who It's For

Apricity is ideal for players who enjoy fast-paced, cooperative top-down shooters. The Heat System encourages strategic engagement, while the drop orbs mechanic adds a layer of tactical decision-making. It's perfect for friends looking for a free-to-play experience to tackle together, whether online or via split-screen.