Shoot Down Your Enemies in the Core of Havoc
Space combat is about to get a whole lot more chaotic. Parandroid Games has announced Core of Havoc, a fast-paced 2D space shooter coming to Steam in early 2027 that mixes frantic combat with deep loot and build customization.
The game puts players behind the controls of a modular spacecraft and throws them into procedurally generated missions where quick reflexes and smart builds are equally important. Parandroid Games says it wants to capture the constant movement and enemy-pattern learning that made classic shooters like DOOM so memorable.
Of course, blowing up enemies is only part of the fun. Core of Havoc lets players build their perfect ship using modular chassis, engines, stabilizers, radar systems, shield generators, and weapons. An affix-based loot system adds even more possibilities, allowing different combinations to create wildly different builds.
The game also introduces Core Power, a shared resource that fuels both weapons and powerful Corebound affixes. Managing that resource could make the difference between a clean run and a fiery trip back to the starting screen.
Combat is designed to be easy to read even when things get hectic, with shield flickers, fiery trails, and other visual effects reflecting the state of your ship and its abilities.
Runs last around 30 minutes and take players through branching space maps filled with dangerous asteroid fields and glowing anomalies. Along the way, you’ll collect loot, unlock new affixes, and push your build further.
If fast combat and endless build tinkering sound like your kind of space trip, Core of Havoc could be worth keeping on your radar.