Gigapocalypse

The pixel art kaiju action game Gigapocalypse is currently free for Windows — 100% free to keep — during a time-limited Epic Store’s giveaway offer! Grab it while you can, because Gigapocalypse usually goes for US$9.99!

Gigapocalypse is an indie pixel art action game where you control a kaiju that automatically moves from left to right, blasting everything in its path and unleashing monster abilities. It was developed by Goody Gameworks and originally released on July 22, 2021.

Published by Headup Games, Gigapocalypse is available for Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. The game has hundreds of very positive reviews on Steam and currently holds a 3.7/5 rating on GOG — at least at the time of this post.

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Trailer

Gameplay

In Gigapocalypse, three giant monsters called Gigas — think Godzilla or King Kong — break out of a prison-like structure and go on a destructive rampage through side-scrolling levels. Your job? Smash everything: enemies, buildings, and anything else in your way. The devs compare the game to arcade classics like Rampage, though that seems more about the theme and pixel art with explosive destructible elements than the actual gameplay.

You don’t control the monster’s movement — this is an auto-scrolling game. The focus is on attacks and monster abilities. Each Giga has a rage meter or charge system for its powers, and you’ll need to manage your energy and timing to keep progressing. It’s a simple but addictive setup, full of chaotic, over-the-top action and a screen filled with explosions.

There are also minigames, and the game mixes roguelite mechanics with a touch of Tamagotchi — yes, you’ll be feeding your Giga and cleaning up its poop. Why? Who knows. But it’s in there.

During each run, you’ll collect points to upgrade your Giga, unlocking things like HP boosts, regen, shields, and new abilities. There’s also skin customization and pets that provide passive effects. Each run helps you get stronger and push further — with a boss fight waiting at the end of each level.

About the game

As a little kid, picking up your dragon toys, spewing fire, feels powerful and destroying everything is one of the best childhood memories for many of us.

Now you become that giant monster in Gigapocalypse, a 2D pixel art destruction game, inspired by classical Kaijū movies such as “Godzilla” and “King Kong” and the game classic “Rampage”.

Gigapocalypse features a selection of different “Gigas” from the Prehistoric era, the uncharted outer space and the forgotten history. Each with unique skills, mutations and manifold skins that can be unlocked with level ups.

Start your destruction spree and destroy everything on your way through different beautifully detailed pixel style locations. Ever wondered how it looks like when a giant monster destroys a wild west town? Or clashing against the brave Knights Templar? Gigapocalypse has the answer. But beware: Nasty soldiers, wizards, drones and mechs will do everything to stop you! With each try your Giga will become more powerful until you will finally make it to the diversified, epic boss fights that await you at the end of each level.

Complete quests, take care of your Giga in Tamagotchi-style mini games, find secrets to upgrade your Giga and its “home” and unlock cute, but yet lethal pets that accompany you on journey.

Gigapocalypse is loud, punk, metal, anarchy and a lovely homage to the game and movie classics. It´s a game for the kid in all of us.

Features

Nine Gigas with unique abilities and skill trees.
Six beautifully detailed stages based on Earth’s past, present and future timeline.
Themed enemies and buildings.
Epic and hilarious boss fights.
Unlockable minions, skills, and mutations.
Extra quests and secrets to unlock more abilities for your monsters.
Fast-paced arcade action with simple controls.
Satisfying visual destruction in cute pixel art style.
A heavy metal soundtrack to perfectly complement the chaos.
Razer Chroma support.