Prepare for intense, wave-based combat in Shoot Until You Rest, an upcoming rogue-lite arena shooter from The Rest Games. This action-packed title throws you into the fray with a chosen character and starting weapon, tasking you with surviving relentless enemy assaults.
The core gameplay loop revolves around strategic decision-making after each wave. Players are presented with a choice of three upgrades, allowing for the creation of unique and powerful character builds.
Success hinges on your ability to adapt and synergize these upgrades to overcome increasingly challenging encounters.
Beyond the standard waves, players will face formidable bosses. Defeating these bosses not only brings you closer to victory but also unlocks them as playable characters, adding significant replayability and new strategic options.
The game features a "bullet time" mechanic, offering a tactical advantage during intense firefights. For those seeking a more relaxed experience, auto-aim and auto-spell-use options are available, while hardcore players can opt for manual control to maximize their potential.
Progression extends beyond individual runs. Upon the conclusion of each attempt, players are rewarded with gems based on their performance.
These gems serve as a persistent currency, used to unlock new items, purchase permanent upgrades that carry over between runs, or reroll the upgrade options presented during gameplay. This meta-progression system ensures that even failed runs contribute to your overall advancement, encouraging players to keep coming back for "just one more try.
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Overview
Shoot Until You Rest is a single-player rogue-lite arena shooter where players battle waves of enemies, collect upgrades to build powerful loadouts, and face off against bosses. The game emphasizes strategic build creation and offers meta-progression through unlockable items and permanent upgrades.
Highlights
- Rogue-lite Arena Combat: Fight through waves of enemies in a top-down perspective, with upgrades chosen after each wave to create unique builds.
- Deep Progression: Earn gems after each run to unlock new items, permanent upgrades, and reroll upgrade choices.
- Boss Unlocks & Bullet Time: Defeat bosses to unlock them as playable characters and utilize a "bullet time" mechanic for tactical advantages.
Who It's For
Fans of action roguelikes, top-down shooters, and games with deep build customization will find a lot to love in Shoot Until You Rest. The inclusion of auto-aim and auto-spell-use also makes it accessible to more casual players looking for a satisfying shooter experience.
Game Info
- Developer: The Rest Games
- Publisher: The Rest Games
- Genre: Action, Casual, Indie, RPG, Early Access
- Release Date: Coming soon
- Platform: PC (Steam)
- Mode: Single-player





