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FORCED SHOWDOWN

Developed by BetaDwarf · Published by BetaDwarf

ActionIndieRPGStrategy
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 29, 2016 Price$19.99 Metacritic67/100 Steam reviews488

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$19.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic67/100
Steam reviews488
Languages6
Achievements81
DLC3

Overview

An action, indie, rpg game by BetaDwarf, published by BetaDwarf — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 83% positive of 669
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:ActionAction RoguelikeRPGIndieStrategyDeckbuildingBullet HellRogue-liteCard GameSingleplayerAction RPGDungeon Crawler

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for FORCED SHOWDOWN.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i3, 2.4 Ghz or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GT 240 or equivalent, minimum 512 MB of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 10
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10
  • Processor: Intel Core i5, 2.4 Ghz. or equivalent
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570 or equivalent, minimum 1024 Mb of VRAM
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 6 GB available space

Supported languages (6)

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainRussian

FORCED SHOWDOWN FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is FORCED SHOWDOWN?

Steam classifies FORCED SHOWDOWN as a Action, Indie, RPG, Strategy game, developed by BetaDwarf. Deckbuilding empowers this challenging bullet hell adventure! Each character is a unique experience: Choose a deck of unlockable cards to boost you in new ways every battle - "My whirlwind shoots fireballs!?". Battle hordes of brutal foes to become a superstar in C-SAR’s ever-changing game show.

How much does FORCED SHOWDOWN cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists FORCED SHOWDOWN at $19.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is FORCED SHOWDOWN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for FORCED SHOWDOWN: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is FORCED SHOWDOWN on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists FORCED SHOWDOWN for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is FORCED SHOWDOWN out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 29, 2016.

What platforms is FORCED SHOWDOWN on?

FORCED SHOWDOWN is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is FORCED SHOWDOWN single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does FORCED SHOWDOWN cost?

Steam lists it at $19.99.

Does FORCED SHOWDOWN have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 81 achievements for FORCED SHOWDOWN.

What is FORCED SHOWDOWN's Metacritic score?

FORCED SHOWDOWN has a Metacritic score of 67/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made FORCED SHOWDOWN?

FORCED SHOWDOWN is developed by BetaDwarf and published by BetaDwarf.

Where to get FORCED SHOWDOWN

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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