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Viral Reload EX

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Viral Reload EX

Viral Reload EX is a shoot-em-up with a dash mechanic where you shrink down to fight infections at a microscopic scale! Can you defeat the evil Kyle Kaboom before he destroys the moon?

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In the year 2063 the evil Kyle Kaboom has begun kidnapping the former members of his band Chainsaw Cannonball and infecting them with deadly viruses! Strapped into the Viral Unit, Bimmy and Octo must fight these infections all while trying to track down Kyle and stop him before he destroys the moon!

- Gameplay -

Blast away at deadly viruses and mechanical hybrids as you fight for the future of mankind! Dash through bullets, lasers, and even enemies to stay alive and rack up points.

- Features -

Story Mode - Defend earth from Kyle Kaboom at your pace: retry stages, practice bosses, and watch the story unfold.

Arcade Mode - Rack up a high score and attempt to clear the game in one complete run! You'll receive extra lives and a shield power-up to help tackle the swarm of viruses. If you can do it once, can you do it 2 or even 3 times in a row?

Boss Rush Mode - Once you've beaten the Story Mode, try your hand at Boss Rush! You'll face every boss back to back in one continuous loop as they become more and more challenging to defeat.

If you're up for some competition, see if you can be the top player in the world on the Online Leaderboard!

Grab a friend and fight for the high score with Alternating V.S. Multiplayer, or carry each other through the story!

Customize your visual experience with a selection of borders, the gorgeous Lottes CRT filter, and full Tate support for your vertical monitor.

Struggling to see bullets against the backgrounds? Hand getting tired from holding down or mashing the fire button? You can customize your experience further with a selection of Accessibility features.

Own an Arcade Cabinet in your home running a PC? Viral Reload can be taken off of Free Play and assigned a credit button for a more authentic arcade experience. (You could even get quarters out of your friends!)

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Bug fixes and Nightmarish changes... The big bad brain ain't so tough anymore Thank you for the day one support! You can check the high scores now!
System requirements Windows · macOS · Linux

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7, 8, 10, or 11
  • Processor: 1 Ghz or faster
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Quad core CPU
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Storage: 300 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: SteamOS
  • Processor: Zen 2 4c/8t, 2.4-3.5GHz (up to 448 GFlops FP32)
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 8 RDNA 2 CUs, 1.6GHz (1.6 TFlops FP32)
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 300 MB available space
  • Sound Card: Any
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Retrocade Media
Brazilian rating
12
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
20
Controller support
full
Features
Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Camera Comfort, #category_contrast_controls, Custom Volume Controls, Gamepad Recommended, Keyboard Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, DualShock Controller Support, DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing
Languages
English*
*languages with full audio support
Compatibility & accessibility Steam Deck, controllers & access features

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macOS: unknown
Linux: unknown
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unknown
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

camera comfort custom volume controls playable without timed input keyboard only option contrast controls
Structured language support (1)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
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Value Score

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Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 95th percentile. Priced as Premium at $9.99.

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Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 17%
Value Ratio Top 5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viral Reload EX worth buying right now?
Wait — $9.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Viral Reload EX go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Viral Reload EX free to play?
Viral Reload EX costs $9.99 on Steam.
What genre is Viral Reload EX?
Viral Reload EX is a Action, Indie game.
Who developed Viral Reload EX?
Viral Reload EX was developed by Retrocade Media and published by Retrocade Media.
What platforms does Viral Reload EX support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.