Action · July 26, 2023
ANVIL (2023)
ANVIL is a multiplayer co-op top-down sci-fi roguelike action shooter where you control characters called Vault Breakers to explore various galaxies that are crawling with monsters. Find relics inside Vaults to increase Breaker's ability to survive and fight on this godforsaken galaxy. # ANVIL Ancient Vault Investigation Lab ANVIL is an agency that searches for 'Vaults”, the remnants of alien civilizations scattered throughout the universe. Become a 'Breaker' searching for “Vaults” and explore the unknown galaxy. Each galaxy consists of random planets and unique boss monsters. By defeating monsters and opening the Vaults, you will be able to utilize the stunning powers within. # Breakers The Breakers are the seekers of Vaults. They have maximized their combat capabilities to survive various threats that they may encounter on different planets. Breakers with unique abilities and skills are waiting to be selected. # Artifacts and Vault Weapons Over 100 randomly generated artifacts and dozens of weapons will make every session unique and different from previous sessions. You will be able to explore a combination of different playstyles by testing synergy between various artifacts and obtain powerful weapons to get the “ultimate” Breaker! # Death and Rebirth The Breakers enter combat with their mechanical body. They are rebuilt in ANVIL if they are destroyed during an exploration. Your Breakers will gain EXP during battle that will enhance their strength and give them new powers. The Breakers are not afraid of death because death only makes them stronger when they are rebuilt. # Operator A new companion has been added to your journey. They may not directly aid you in combat like Toy Workers, but they provide you with essential details about ANVIL and occasionally provide helpful information through interactions. Conquer the battlefield with the newly added Operator.
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Top-Down Shooter · 97
- Action Roguelike · 96
- Online Co-Op · 93
- Multiplayer · 84
- Rogue-like · 71
- Action · 69
- Twin Stick Shooter · 52
- Shooter · 46
- Top-Down · 45
- Sci-fi · 42
- Bullet Hell · 41
- Co-op · 34
- Rogue-lite · 34
- Hack and Slash · 25
- Singleplayer · 22
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 2.2k Steam reviews | Top 94% in Action |
| Positive rating | 61% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 94% |
| Engagement hours | 23 h average | Top 20% for session depth among Action |
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (5)
- English volume_up
- Korean
- Japanese volume_up
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese volume_up
Full audio (3)
- English
- Japanese
- Traditional Chinese
Features & Capabilities
Multiplayer
- Multi-player
- Co-op
- Online Co-op
- Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Community
- Steam Achievements
Input & Comfort
- Partial Controller Support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Reception Metrics
Steam community
61%Mixed · 2.2k reviews
1.3k positive · 860 negative
Curator recommendations
1.9k
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
23h
moderate (15–40 hours)
Median
32h
Typical completion time
Achievements
61
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Jul 26, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Developer | ACTION SQUARE |
| Base price | $24.99 |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Estimated owners | 100k–1M |
| External links | Official site · Support · [email protected] |
Editions & Packages
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