Demo shooter anti-cuddly GRIMPS released on Steam and VK Play
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Developers from the independent studio WATT have released a new demo version of their shooter GRIMPS. Since the first prototype was shown at Red Expo, the project has significantly evolved in terms of gameplay and style.

Players will face a large-scale synthetic onslaught, where everything flies from enemies except mercy. To save a lost beloved and become a legend, they will be assisted by the most daring and chatty ally — the talking Pigeon.

The demo version will allow players to experience the key gameplay features that make GRIMPS a unique project:

Absurd arsenal: players will try out three types of weapons: the “Hamster Shotgun,” which fires devastating nuts; a machine gun; and a swordfish for close combat.

“Ripping” system: Enemies don’t just disappear — they fall apart into pieces. Flying buttons, tearing fabric, and synthetic stuffing flying in all directions create an unparalleled feeling of tactile madness in every battle.

Partner Pigeon with character: The protagonist will be aided by a talkative and cheeky Pigeon with unique abilities. In the demo, players will be able to test his skills, which can turn the tide of battle in the arena.

Demo content:

Players will go through a series of dynamic shootouts and platform sections, solve spatial puzzles, and ultimately face off in an epic showdown with a fiery boss. Along the way, they will encounter three types of enemies with different behaviors: distant shooters and two variations of aggressive close combat fighters.

The world is created not through polygonal detail but with bold patches of color and stylized texture masks, forming a cohesive and incredibly atmospheric picture. Players will see exclusive models of weapons, characters, and environments.

The musical accompaniment for the game is composed by the group “Brotherhood of Atom,” known for their work on the hit Atomic Heart. The voices of the main characters are done by the professional studio Voiceband. The main role is played by Daniil Povtarev, and the role of the partner Pigeon is performed by Mikhail Glushenkov.

The full version of the game is in active development and scheduled for the second quarter of 2026.