Great game that commits to a central idea and does it really, really well. Super punchy, responsive and dripping with charm. It was great on mobile but even better on PC - though some of that is I can actually beat the wormy on PC, maybe. For the dopamine-starved computer boys of 2025 it is also prime gaming to have a podcast or video essay or whatever playing on the second monitor. Little green fella should consider investing in a front facing gun, maybe
BACKFIRE
- Release Date:
- Aug 30, 2025
- Developer:
- SQYD.studio
- Publisher:
- SQYD.studio
- Platforms:
- Windows Linux
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About This Game
Nine deadly weapons with one thing in common– they all fire backward. Mastering each weapon's quirks is the key to combat. Jet around with the flamethrower, master the kick of the shotgun, kill at a distance with the sniper rifle. Whatever you choose, fire with purpose, or die.
They crawl, lunge, and swarm. Grotesque enemies and their sinister overlords. Learn their patterns and perfect your positioning for maximum carnage. Fail and be pulled into madness. They don’t want to kill you... they want to keep you.
Each descent is a fleeting ten-minutes of chaos. The souls you collect... are eternal. Use them to unlock powerful upgrades for your ship, evolving your arsenal and abilities. Die, upgrade, repeat. Come back stronger, or not at all.
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User Reviews
This game hits. If you like fast paced action with tight arcade-style controls definitely give this one a shot. There is permanent upgrade system helps lock in that feeling of wanting to do "one more run" over and over again because your upgrades keep stacking as you do better and better. It also scratches that Vampire Survivor gameplay itch, but you feel less at the mercy of the RNG gods and more like a badass when you finally prevail. Highly recommend. Plays great on Steam Deck too.
So far, I love this game! It has a fresh take on the Asteroids genre and makes it pretty spooky. Most importantly, the game has a lot of variety in terms of weapons and their mechanics. You can equip up to 4 per run after you unlock them, and then you can work on upgrading them afterwards. I only beat the first chapter but I can tell that I am really going to enjoy playing this one until the end. I would like to mention that although the game has controller support, using a mouse is way more intuitive and helps with movement. I almost always prefer to use a gamepad, but I think this one works better with the mouse... no keyboard needed.
This game is awesome! It has a great selection of weapons that feel really different to use, and the bosses and enemies are all unique and surprising. Together with the awesome artstyle and satisfying gameplay, it's a very replayable and super fun arcade game and I highly recommend giving it try!
Chapter 2 made me want to quit gaming and set fire to my computer. I hate it. 10/10 great game
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 750
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Recommended
- OS: Window 10 (64-bit)
- Processor: Intel i5
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: GTX 1060
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1 GB available space
FAQ
How much does BACKFIRE cost?
BACKFIRE costs $7.49. Currently 25% off!
What are the system requirements for BACKFIRE?
Minimum: Minimum: OS: Windows 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 750 DirectX: Version 9.0 Storage: 500 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: OS: Window 10 (64-bit) Processor: Intel i5 Memory: 6 GB RAM Graphics: GTX 1060 DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 1 GB available space
What platforms is BACKFIRE available on?
BACKFIRE is available on Windows PC, Linux.
Is BACKFIRE worth buying?
BACKFIRE has 100% positive reviews from 6 players.
When was BACKFIRE released?
BACKFIRE was released on Aug 30, 2025.
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