Impale monsters with magic spikes in this 90s-inspired arena shooter!

Impaler is challenging, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements. Overcome the increasingly difficult hordes of monsters by upgrading your weapons & abilities. Impaler has a retro art style, a great soundtrack, and a custom engine for extra smooth frame rates.

Features:Impaler is easy to play but difficult to master!

Summon spikes to impale, build barriers & reach higher groundBunny hop + strafe jump for extra speedFall on monsters to perform devastating stomp attacksEarn gold to buy 40+ unique upgradesHighly replayable with 8 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layoutsOriginal pixel art inspired by 90s shootersMoody atmosphere with rain, fog, and colorful lightingRetro synth/metal tracks and crunchy soundsA custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat.

Dynamic lighting and fogSoft particles and volumetric effectsBullet penetrations and ricochets