Game Overview
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. It’s perfect for the Steam Deck and has full controller support. Impaler is easy to play but difficult to master!
- Summon spikes to impale, build barriers & reach higher ground
- Bunny hop + strafe jump for extra speed
- Fall on monsters to perform devastating stomp attacks
- Earn gold to buy 40+ unique upgrades
- Highly replayable with 7 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layouts
Visuals & Sound
- Original pixel art inspired by 90s shooters
- Moody atmosphere with rain, fog, and colorful lighting
- Retro synth/metal tracks and crunchy sounds
Engine
- A custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat.
- Dynamic lighting and fog
- Soft particles and volumetric effects
- Bullet penetrations and ricochets
Installation Instructions
- Click the green button below to be redirected to UploadHaven.com.
- Wait 15 seconds, then click on the “free download” button. Allow the file transfer to complete (note that speeds may be slower with the free plan; upgrading to UploadHaven Pro will increase speeds).
- Once the transfer is complete, right-click the .zip file and select “Extract to Impaler” (To do this you must have 7-Zip, which you can get here).
- Open the folder that you just extracted and run the game as administrator.
- Enjoy the game! If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
Download the full version of the game using the links below.
🛠 Easy Setup Guide
- Check for missing DLL files: Navigate to the
_Redistor_CommonRedistfolder in the game directory and install DirectX, Vcredist, and other dependencies. - Use 7-Zip to extract files: If you receive a “file corrupted” error, re-download and extract again.
- Run as Administrator: Right-click the game’s executable file and select “Run as Administrator” to avoid save issues.
💡 Helpful Tips
- Need installation help? Read our full FAQ & Troubleshooting Guide.
- Antivirus False Positives: Temporarily pause your antivirus software during extraction to prevent it from mistakenly blocking game files.
- Update GPU Drivers: For better performance, update your NVIDIA drivers or AMD drivers.
- Game won’t launch? Try compatibility mode or install missing DirectX updates.
- Still getting errors? Some games require updated Visual C++ Redistributables. Download the All-in-One VC Redist Package and install all versions.
❓ Need More Help?
Visit our FAQ page for solutions to frequently asked questions and common issues.
System Requirements
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 7 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Pentium Dual-Core G3220
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics (Haswell)
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Integrated or dedicated compatible soundcard
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