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Hardcore Soldier

James H. Van der Meulen · 2026-06-23

James H. Van der Meulen · 2026Loading price…

A punishing single-player bullet-hell run-and-gun where one hit kills you, but persistent turret destruction and accessibility options ease the grind.

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Release: 2026-06-23
Publisher: Trash Vomit Studios
Studio: James H. Van der Meulen

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