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! Ensure you run it as an administrator to avoid any issues. If you encounter any missing DLL errors, check the Redist or _CommonRedist folder and install all necessary programs.
Download Links
You can get the full version of this game from the links provided below. Running the game as an administrator is recommended for optimal performance and to avoid save issues.
Impaler (v1.1.609)
Size: 566.96 MB
Easy Setup: Unless GOG specified, no installation is needed. If you encounter missing DLL errors, check for a _Redist
or _CommonRedist
folder. Install DirectX, Vcredist, and all other necessary programs from that folder to ensure the game runs smoothly.
Helpful Tips:
- For more detailed instructions, refer to the
HOW TO RUN GAME!!.txt
file included. - Right-click the game’s executable file and choose “Run as administrator” if you experience issues saving your game.
- Disable your antivirus before extracting the game to prevent it from deleting essential crack files.
- Ensure your graphics card runs smoothly by updating your GPU drivers to the latest version. This can significantly enhance game performance and compatibility.
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