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Is Woodpunk worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Roguelike shooter fans who want changing levels and generated weapons
- Players seeking local co-op action rather than an online-only multiplayer game
- Action players who enjoy destructible environments and large enemy groups
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a slow, reflective pace may find the bullet-hell combat and endless survival waves too hectic.
- Those looking for fixed campaign layouts may not enjoy the changing level designs and generated weapons.
- Players seeking a story-led adventure may find the emphasis on combat and weapon progression limiting.
Our take on Woodpunk
The focus on procedural runs and combat variety comes at the cost of a fixed level sequence: changing layouts and generated weapons make repeated play less about revisiting the same authored encounters.
What is Woodpunk?
Woodpunk is a retro pixel-art shooter set in a medieval world where wood is the main energy resource.
Players take the role of an inventor fighting Maria di Medici and her armies with a robot that creates weapons from wood and scrap material. Its roguelike structure uses varied level designs and procedurally generated melee and ranged weapons. Enemies have individual artificial intelligence and strategies, while the environments can be destroyed. Story Mode sends players through themed cities and worlds that end with unique bosses. Survival Mode features endless enemy hordes and an online leaderboard. A technology tree supports weapon creation and enhancement, while more than 15 suits provide different abilities and play styles. Local co-op multiplayer is also available.
How Woodpunk plays
- 01Generated weapons
- Melee and ranged weapons are created procedurally, with a technology tree for developing the arsenal.
- 02Destructible environments
- Structures and other parts of the surroundings can be destroyed during combat.
- 03Story and survival
- Story Mode includes themed cities and unique bosses, while Survival Mode uses endless enemy hordes and an online leaderboard.
- 04Suit collection
- More than 15 suits offer distinct abilities and playing styles.
- 05Local co-op
- The game includes cooperative multiplayer on a local setup.
Games like Woodpunk
Action
ActionBeyond Power VR
Unparalleled GamesFor:VR action players who want gesture-based powers instead of conventional weaponsSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or offline matches, since battles are online-only
ActionKnights & Guns
Baltoro GamesFor:Action-platform shooter players who want a non-linear campaign rather than a strictly linear sequence of stages.Skip if:Players looking for a slow, reflective experience may find the combat-focused stage progression too action-oriented.
ActionI See Red
Whiteboard GamesFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want destructible combat arenasSkip if:Players seeking a slow, reflective pace rather than frantic firefightsPicked by overlapping fit notes and genres, not an editorial comparison.
Woodpunk: platforms & release
Is Woodpunk worth it?
It is worth it if: roguelike shooter fans who want changing levels and generated weapons. Skip it if: players seeking a slow, reflective pace may find the bullet-hell combat and endless survival waves too hectic.
Where can I download Woodpunk?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Woodpunk's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Woodpunk on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
