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Fight through randomized dungeon arenas as a twin-stick hero, collecting weapons and upgrades alone or in local co-op.
Released 16 Sep 2014
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A modern take on the classic arcade arena shooter. Taking inspiration from an entire generation of action games, Iron Fisticle builds on classic titles like Gauntlet and Robotron while adding over 100 collectible items, an RPG style upgrade system and local multiplayer.
Developed by Confused Pelican · Published by Curve Games









Iron Fisticle puts you in control of a hero fighting through monster-filled dungeon arenas. Move and fire independently with twin-stick controls as you clear enemies from each floor.
Dungeon layouts and encounters vary between runs. Collect weapons, power-ups, and stat upgrades that change your combat options, then choose routes through the dungeon and face bosses and bonus stages.
Play solo or team up with a second player in local co-op. A score system rewards fast, risky play, while a large collection of items offers different combinations to discover.
Some players enjoy the fast twin-stick action, collectible-driven runs, and retro pixel-art presentation, describing it as an engaging game for short sessions. Others find the limited areas repetitive or criticize the controls and visual readability.
| Platforms | Windows |
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| Achievements | 31 |
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| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
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| Website | Official website |