Project XSTING: Escape the Lab in a Bullet Hell Roguelike

9/9/2026, 6:20:21 AM

Release date: 1/5/2024

Tags: #action-roguelike #roguelite #bullet-hell #twin-stick-shooter #shoot-'em-up #roguelike #sci-fi #top-down

User Reviews

Score: 100%Positive
Review Count: 15 reviews
Fetched At: 9/9/2026, 6:20:22 AM

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 990 (JPY)

Steam JP

$7.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 990
Global Price: $7.99
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Key highlight

Escape a high-security facility as a lab subject in Project XSTING, a fast-paced action roguelike. Utilize your own mutations against the WASP army in this twin-stick bullet hell shooter.

Who this is for

Project XSTING is perfect for players seeking fast-paced action and the replayability of roguelikes. Its unique gameplay of using mutations to defeat enemies offers a fresh experience.

Details

Overview

Project XSTING thrusts players into the role of a lab subject desperate for freedom. After escaping confinement, you find yourself in a facility on high alert, facing the formidable WASP army. The core gameplay loop revolves around utilizing the very mutations designed to control you as weapons against your captors. This action roguelike experience blends intense twin-stick shooter combat with the unpredictable nature of roguelite progression.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines the fast-paced action of a twin-stick shooter and bullet hell with the replayability of a roguelike.
Unique Mechanic: Players weaponize the mutations intended for their exploitation, turning the facility's own experiments against them.
Developer & Publisher: Brought to you by Saucy Melon, this title offers a sci-fi escape narrative.

Who It's For

Fans of challenging action roguelikes and bullet hell shooters will find Project XSTING a compelling experience. Players who enjoy twin-stick mechanics and a sci-fi setting with a unique premise will appreciate the game's focus on utilizing enemy-derived abilities.

Game Info

Developed and published by Saucy Melon, Project XSTING was released on January 5, 2024. It supports multiplayer, features Steam Achievements and Steam Cloud saves, and is available for family sharing. The game is rated for all ages and is a paid title with positive user reviews on Steam. It is currently available in English and Spanish.