Take Down the Mutants in Kickback: Shoot to Move!
Kickback: Shoot to Move!, the unique top-down shooter from Dot Blood and Targem Games, is launching on Steam on 14 July 2025. This isn’t your typical roguelike shooter. Developed with a fresh twist on movement mechanics, this pixel art bullet hell game removes traditional controls altogether—no WASD, no mouse movement. Instead, your only means of maneuvering is through the recoil of your own shots. Every bullet you fire not only pushes back the enemy but also propels you through the chaos. It’s a game of precision, quick thinking, and constant motion.
In Kickback: Shoot to Move!, survival is all about adapting fast. Waves of enemies will swarm you, and the only way to push forward is to shoot your way through. You’ll unlock and upgrade a variety of weapon types, each with different recoil, accuracy, and firepower. Whether you want tight controlled shots or rapid bursts of mayhem, your choice of weapons will shape how you move and survive.
Each run in the game is a high-stakes challenge. Death isn’t the end, it’s a chance to learn, improve, and dive back in with sharper skills and better strategies. The loop is simple: live, die, repeat, and get better every time.
The free demo is available now on Steam. If you’re a fan of roguelikes and want something that breaks the mold with inventive gameplay and stylish pixel art, Kickback offers a new kind of challenge where movement and survival go hand in hand.