Lock and load, everyone! Our next major playtest is officially on the horizon. We’ve been heads-down in the lab, and this update brings some of the most significant changes to the core gameplay loop yet. This playtest has some of the most fundamental shifts in how the game plays, feels, and rewards your progress. The Quick Intel: · Existing Players Early Access: Check the playtest page; you're…
We're super excited to announce that we're taking part in the Women's Day Sale! As a studio with a female co-founder who are on the cusp of a 50/50 gender split, we're so grateful to be included in this years festival. 48% of global video game players are women , but only represent approximately 24–25% of the workforce in the games industry. And even worse, only 5% of game studios have women in…
Recent feedback on AI behaviour made it clear that the enemy intelligence was lacking, and we couldn't have that. Our testers said it wasn't providing the fast-paced, difficult challenge they wanted experience. When we originally built the behaviours for each enemy type, we only scratched the surface of what was possible within UE5. That's changed now. With this update, we have completely redes…
We are really happy to announce that NINE ROUNDS RAPID is part of Rogue Bots - a curated Steam festival featuring 224 roguelike and roguelite titles centered on bots, mechs, and corrupt machine intelligences. The festival runs March 1–9, 2026. Jump in to play fresh demos, discover new mechanical nightmares, and grab exclusive festival discounts while they last: Be sure to join the NINE ROUNDS R…
Our official NINE ROUNDS RAPID Discord server has just launched—and it isn’t just a place to hang out. It’s the heart of our co-development process. From here on out, we want our community directly involved in shaping the game. That means helping us decide what features we build , which mechanics we refine , and what parts of the narrative we explore next . Whether it’s weapon balance, enemy de…
A week today, the first official playtest of NINE ROUNDS RAPID will kick off, and with it, the start of a community, a journey, and a shared mission. For the first time, Fugitives like you are stepping aboard the Station to experience the chaos, challenge, and thrill of NINE ROUNDS RAPID firsthand. This is Only the Beginning This early playtest focuses on the core gameplay mechanics : movement,…
Beat 'Em Up Games Party is taking place from the 9th - 15th October! There will be over 150 incredible games to check out, and from what we've heard you'll not want to miss it. The festival is being hosted by Gamirror Games from Shanghi, check out their website and game portfolio here
Games are great. We all know that. But did you know they can also be great for your head? Running from 8–15 September, to mark World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re proud to take part in Games Against Living Miserably 2025 - the event on Steam that celebrates how games can help us unwind, connect, and escape. Why is it important? · 1 in 4 of us will have suicidal thoughts. · 125 people die by sui…
We’re in Clemmy’s BIG Fall Showcase! We’re excited to announce that Nine Rounds Rapid will be featured in Clemmy’s BIG Fall Showcase - a huge celebration of upcoming indie games! When & Where The showcase will be live on YouTube and streaming right here on Steam on the second of September, 8am pacific time. Expect a packed lineup of awesome indies — and of course, a fresh look at NINE ROUNDS RA…
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