Grumpy Jack

A bullethell adventure awaits! Join Jack, a reluctant hero, as he battles bizarre enemies, uncovers secrets, meets quirky characters—and hunts down Death’s missing coffee mug.

Windows

Full release

May 27, 2026

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About This Game

A Hand-Crafted Halloween World

Step into a bullethell adventure!

The world of Grumpy Jack is brought to life in rich, detailed 2D animation, filled with strange creatures, forgotten corners, and unexpected charm. Every area feels unique, with something new to learn or stumble into around each bend.

You’ll meet quirky characters, unlock a wide range of skills, and piece together a story full of dry humor and odd surprises. Whether you're solving a puzzle, dodging a trap, or helping a skeleton with a strange request, there's always something weird and worth chasing.

If you like classic top-down gameplay, oddball adventures, and a world that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Grumpy Jack is ready to welcome you in.

Features

- Explore a large, interconnected world with Metroidvania-style progression

- Top-down bullethell action

- Learn and master a wide variety of skills

- A humorous story full of odd surprises and bizarre characters

- Five difficulty modes, from relaxed to relentless

- Hand-drawn 2D art and animation in a unique Halloween-inspired setting

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Developer and publisher

Developer:
VP Games
Publisher:
VP Games

Quick facts

Release
May 27, 2026: Windows
Last updated
May 16, 2026
Storefronts
Steam
Genres
RPG and Metroidvania
Tags
Funny and Hand-drawn
Social styles
Solo
Demo
Not announced

Languages

Languages
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
English

Age Rating & Interactive Elements

DEJUS 12

Content descriptors

Linguagem imprópria, Violência

Support

Controller & Support

Controller support

Full controller support

Device support

Steam Achievements

Steam Cloud

Family Sharing

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System Requirements

Minimum

OS:
Windows 7 or later
Processor:
Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 (2*1866) or equivalent
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
GeForce 7600 GS (512 MB) or equivalent
Storage:
2 GB available space

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