Terminull Brigade is a roguelite co-op third-person-shooter game coming to Steam! Read our review of its free demo to see what it did well, what it didn't do well, and if it's worth buying when it fully releases!
Everything We Know About Terminull Brigade
Terminull Brigade Story Plot
Terminull Brigade drops players headfirst into the cyberspace battleground of the Nullverse—a neon-lit, futuristic digital realm teetering on the brink of collapse. A rampant virus is spreading like wildfire, threatening to plunge the system into total disarray. As one of six Rogueteers, elite runners tasked with purging this corruption, you’ll dive deep into the grid alongside your trusty AIs to shoot, loot, and crash your way through increasingly chaotic subroutines.
Each Rogueteer brings a unique style to the fight, offering different ways to navigate and survive the digital onslaught. But in Terminull Brigade, the action only gets better with more allies—because in this wired warzone, the more firepower, the merrier.
Terminull Brigade Gameplay
Terminull Brigade blends classic hero-shooter mechanics with a roguelite twist, delivering a fast-paced experience built on synergies and razor-sharp teamwork. As waves of corrupted enemies crash against you, coordination with your fellow Rogueteers becomes key to surviving the digital deluge.
At the start of each run, players choose their Rogueteer—each equipped with a unique weapon, a defensive skill, an offensive ability, and a devastating ultimate. From there, it’s a linear sprint through a gauntlet of increasingly difficult worlds, each culminating in a brutal boss encounter. By collecting trinkets, upgrading perks, and carefully stacking enhancements, players can shape their build into a powerhouse of destruction. Every choice feeds into your ultimate goal: reach the final level and purge the Nullverse of its viral corruption once and for all.
Terminull Brigade Release Date and Time
Releasing in 2025, Demo Out Now!
Terminull Brigade will be releasing for the PC (Steam, Epic Games) sometime in 2025. The game’s exact release date and time are yet to be revealed, but we’ll update this article as soon as that information is available.
The game’s free demo, featuring the Ringed City Level’s Easy and Nightmare Modes, as well as two playable characters: Colonel and Aurora, is now available to download on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
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Terminull Brigade Review [Demo]
Booting Up to Something Big
Every so often, a Steam demo comes along that cuts through the gloom hanging over the gaming scene. One quick session, and suddenly the fatigue from endless AAA disappointments fades—you’re actually excited for a new release again. It might sound dramatic, but it’s true. I felt it with The First Berserker: Khazan, to a lesser extent with Dice Legends, and now once more with Terminull Brigade’s roguelite looter-shooter mayhem.
I’m not exaggerating when I say this hour-long demo left me crashing out—frustrated in the best way—when I realized I couldn’t keep playing. I wanted more. And that’s exactly what a demo should do: hook you, leave you hungry, and make the wait feel unbearable.
Pew Pew Games is onto something here. The formula may be familiar—simple, tried, and true—but Terminull Brigade proves that when it’s done right, it hits hard. So let’s dive in, because this one's worth your attention, no doubt, I just gotta tell you why.
Just Me and My Fellow Rogueteers in A Cyber World
Okay, let’s be honest—“Rogueteer” is a pretty goofy name for a player character. It’s clunky enough to earn a chuckle, but good luck saying it out loud without feeling a little silly. Still, that’s what you are in Terminull Brigade: a cyberspace runner navigating the digital sprawl of the Nullverse, definitely roguish in spirit, and if not, knee-deep in roguelite mischief. You’ve got six of these Rogueteers to choose from, with up to three joining a run at any given time—and let me tell you, they’re a wild bunch.
But before we dive into what makes each Rogueteer tick, it’s worth breaking down what Terminull Brigade actually is. At its core, it’s a roguelite run, much like the kind you’ve played a dozen times before—albeit without branching paths, at least in the demo. You drop into the Nullverse, moving through a linear gauntlet of levels, powering up your chosen Rogueteer with upgrades and modifiers, all while fending off relentless waves of corrupted foes.
Now take that familiar roguelite loop, layer in the moment-to-moment third-person-shooter combat and ability-focused design of a hero shooter, and direct all that against an endless wave of foes to shoot down with your buddies.
That’s Terminull Brigade. The closest comparison I can draw is Roboquest—not just because of the pace, but because of how each perk actively transforms your character. Every ability—your dodge roll, your defensive and offensive skills, your weapon and reload mechanics, even your ultimate—can be augmented with meaningful upgrades. It’s not just stats going up. Your whole playstyle evolves, bolstered by a suite of passives that further reinforce your chosen build.
You and your crew hop in, pick your Rogueteers, grab a starting kit, and start tearing through the Nullverse while racking up loot and facing bosses every few levels to test whether your build actually holds up. It’s basically Borderlands: The Roguelite.
And if it’s not already obvious, that’s where Terminull Brigade finds its groove: a winning fusion of genres that just works.
A Winning Blend of Genres for Maximum Engagement
Think about it—FPS games thrive on action, momentum, and sensory overload. Third-person shooters add tactical awareness with their over-the-shoulder perspective. Roguelites bring variety, synergy, and satisfying progression wrapped in often stylish indie packages. Combine all three, and you’ve got a recipe that practically guarantees player engagement.
There’s no better way to illustrate that than by walking you through my first run with Terminull Brigade’s demo, where I chose to play as one of its available Rogueteers: Colonel. Suppose you’ve played Overwatch 2, Paladins, or Marvel Rivals. In that case, Colonel is basically this game’s Soldier 76, Viktor, or Punisher—an assault rifle-toting all-rounder with self-shielding (read: effective healing), area control via underslung grenades, and an absolute war crime of an ultimate that flattens anything in its blast zone with either artillery, bullets, or both.
I started with the “Arbiter of Fortune” perk, which gave me a kit focused on Critical Hit Chance and bonus damage—perfect for a fast, high-impact character built around single-target and AoE burst. After a fiery first encounter, I picked up an upgrade that made my reloads zap the nearest enemy with high-damage lightning. A few levels later, I unlocked a perk that summoned a drone familiar whenever I fired my grenades. That drone also ended up being able to zap enemies with lightning thanks to the synergy with my earlier perk.
What began as a simple Man With Gun™ quickly evolved into a walking stormfront. By the time I reached the mid-boss, my build was unleashing a barrage of critical hits, lightning strikes, and drone-assisted chaos. The poor thing didn’t stand a chance—there was literally nowhere left to run. Do you understand the dopamine rush I got from that? The power fantasy is real in this game, and it enables you at every turn. Now imagine it with two other players, and you’ve got the gist of it.
Lots More to This Game Than Just Going Ham
While we’re on the topic of boss fights, let’s talk about the deeper mechanics powering Terminull Brigade’s combat, because there’s a surprising amount going on under the hood. Perks, for starters, can be upgraded and are each tied to an Arbiter—an AI construct that embodies a particular playstyle. Earlier, I mentioned the Arbiter of Fortune, all about raw damage and crits, but then there’s the Arbiter of Wealth, who leans into Tycho Coins—the game’s in-run currency—to empower your build in clever ways.
Layered on top of the perk system is the gear loop: trinkets and items you can pick up throughout your run. Some offer simple, single-use percentage boosts. Others grant persistent passive abilities, and even more potent effects if you collect item sets tied to each other—yes, set bonuses in a roguelite shooter, and it works.
Then there’s a brilliant bit of combat nuance: weak spots. Certain enemies—especially bosses—come with distinct, separate weak points that have their own health bars. These aren’t just damage multipliers either; destroying them disables unique boss abilities like shields, phase attacks, or other nasty surprises. It’s a clever mechanic that adds tactical depth without bogging things down.
All of these systems are wrapped in a surprisingly polished package that wouldn’t feel out of place in a NetEase release. That’s to say Terminull Brigade looks fantastic. The visual fidelity, sleek UI, and striking character designs give the game an identity that pops, even in a market oversaturated with cyberpunk and hero shooter aesthetics. It embraces a stylish, clean futurepunk vibe in full 3D—and nails it.
Now, not everything hits perfectly. The voice acting barely makes a showing outside the intro cinematic, and the music—well, it’s technically there. Neither leaves a strong impression, but to be fair, this is a demo.
Generous Free-to-Play Demo Leading to Free-to-Play Release
For a demo, there’s a surprising amount to chew on here, though not as much as I want, admittedly. But that’s just me being greedy and impatient. What Terminull Brigade offers right now is already impressive: a third of the full game’s Rogueteers, each with wildly different playstyles; a full run through the Ringed City’s Easy and Nightmare modes; most of the Arbiters and their perk pools; a couple of bosses to test your builds against; and even a cosmetic skin for Aurora, just for fun. That’s a generous offering, especially considering the entire game will be free on release.
And really, you can’t ask for more than that these days. Free-fiddy is the best price—doubly so when the game’s built from the ground up as a multiplayer experience.
Get the Gang Geared Up For This One
So yeah, like I said at the start—Terminull Brigade is one to look forward to. But now, you don’t just have to take my word for it. Even with everything I’ve laid out here, I still think you should try the free demo for yourself. Sure, you might not see much beyond what I’ve already covered, but trust me—it’s still going to be a memorable run.
This is a game you and your squad should be getting ready for. I’d recommend rolling in with two friends or splitting into two squads of three if the friend group’s too big. It’s going to be free when it launches, which means there’s nothing stopping you from diving in—and now, you know exactly what you’re diving into.
With its addictive gameplay loop and endless build synergies, Terminull Brigade has the potential to become your next go-to co-op fix. Load up, sync up, and get ready to crash that virus in true roguelite style because there ain't nothing terminal about this game, you're gonna wanna see it again.
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Terminull Brigade Product Information
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| Title | TERMINULL BRIGADE |
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| Release Date | 2025 |
| Developer | Pew Pew Games |
| Publisher | Level Infinite |
| Supported Platforms | PC (Steam, Epic Games) |
| Genre | Action, Shooter, Multiplayer, Roguelite |
| Number of Players | 1-3 (Online Co-op Multiplayer) |
| ESRB Rating | IARC 12+ |
| Official Website | Terminull Brigade Website |
