Painkiller overview

Overview

Painkiller comes from Anshar Studios and is published by 3D Realms. It arrived on Steam on Oct 21, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Adjustable Text Size. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Painkiller's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 7 players at 13 September 2026 - 02:24:38 UTC, with a tracked peak near 459. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 56% positive across 1,016 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Painkiller is available in 9 languages including:

8 regional rating boards including pegi, usk, oflc, nzoflc, and csrr

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Painkiller has sold up to 44,086 units and has 1,088 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $873,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Painkiller overview details

Painkiller combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Painkiller is a reimagining of the classic franchise, featuring co-op play for up to three players and full offline support. Battle hordes of demons and titanic terrors across richly detailed gothic environments. Trapped in Purgatory, you are sentenced for your transgressions against Heaven. But the Voice of the Creator gives you a chance to redeem yourself. As one of the Champions, you are to stop the fallen angel Azazel who is about to unleash his demonic armies onto Earth. You will face hordes of enemies, demons with unique powers and three monstrous children of Azazel - the Nephilim. Will you succeed in your mission and earn your salvation? Purgatory Is Your Playground - Jump, dash, and hook across vast biomes while fighting enemies with a host of new and classic Painkiller weapons. Grotesque Terrors Await - Challenge a variety of enemies ranging from hordes of smaller demons to titanic terrors. Unleash The Pain - Utilize tarot cards to enhance your abilities and combine them with other players to obliterate your foes. Choose Your Character Wisely - Play as one of four distinctive characters - Ink, Void, Sol and Roch - and take advantage of their unique perks to boost your energy, health, power and damage. Rogue Angel Mode – Step beyond the main campaign and into a new realm of Purgatory. Team up with your friends and fight for survival in handcrafted randomized arenas.

SteamPulse editorial summary

Painkiller is listed as a game with $39.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, and Adjustable Text Size, and is associated with Action. SteamPulse's latest observation records 7 players at 13 September 2026 - 02:24:38 UTC, a tracked peak of 459, and 56% positive reviews.

Content descriptors

Lots of fast-paced action, violence and gore.

Highlighted achievements

Support and legal notes

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.