I’d like to share some progress - during this time, I’ve significantly improved HMUR visual style and the overall level of environmental detail. I think I’ve finally reached the point where I can feel confident about how the game looks. Just as a reminder, this is my first game, and I’m developing it entirely on my own. Before/After. (ВИДЕО)
Hey everyone! Not much news at the moment. It’s hard to say exactly when the demo will be ready. I’m still working on polishing it up, so HMUR won’t be taking part in the summer Steam Next Fest. However, the game did make it into the Psychodelic Festival . And honestly, that’s exactly where it belongs. Psychodelic Festival is an event dedicated to games with intense, experimental, psychological…
Second Wind Games Showcase 2026 is now live on Steam — a new online showcase featuring promising games from developers around the world. This is the first edition of the event, organized by Second Wind. It’s a great opportunity to introduce HMUR to a wider audience, and I’m really happy to be part of it. Take a look at the showcase page — you might discover some new games worth checking out: An…
Hello. Over the past six months, HMUR has been added to 8,000 wishlists — that’s pretty awesome. Thank you to everyone who added it, it really means a lot to me. We plan to release a demo during the upcoming Next Fest this summer, and this demo will be noticeably different from the playtest version that many of you tried five months ago. Key Changes: · Improved brutality meter. Filling it compl…
Hello! Great news. I’m happy to share that HMUR is currently taking part in the Best Indie Games Winter Showcase 2025 event. It’s a huge celebration of indie projects across all kinds of genres — I’m sure you’ll find something interesting there. And while we’re here, I’d like to take the opportunity to share some interesting facts about HMUR with you. A Play of Contrasts in HMUR I want to talk…
The HMUR Playtest is coming to an end! It’s been an incredible journey - a huge number of players joined in, shared their thoughts, and helped shape the future of the game. Over 500 feedback submissions were received through the Google Form, not to mention all the direct messages and discussions. Thank you to everyone who took part and continues to support the development. If you haven’t yet ea…
Development is moving full speed ahead. Here’s the list of changes already added to the test build. What’s been optimized: · A large number of visual effects. · Shadows. · Lighting on Levels 2 and 4. · Processing of enemy kills with shotguns. · Log handling. New Features & Fixes: · A new “Graphics Presets” option has been added to the graphics settings. Some presets disable effects that don’t s…
Greetings everyone. This is absolutely amazing! More than 4,000 players have already joined the Playtests, and many of them have unlocked the Steam achievement "HMURtastic!". As promised, everyone who owns this achievement will receive the Golden Pistol skin at launch. The Playtest version has gathered a huge amount of positive feedback and, most importantly, countless suggestions from players…
Greetings, everyone! We’re excited to announce that HMUR is part of Boomstock 2025 — The Boomer Shooter Celebration, the annual festival dedicated to old-school FPS chaos! This is a true adrenaline-fueled showcase featuring studios like Devolver Digital, New Blood Interactive, Apogee Entertainment, and many more. We’re proud that HMUR is joining the lineup! From September 23–27, fans of classic…
The chaos begins today – HMUR Playtest is live! Starting today, everyone can jump into the very first public Playtest and experience HMUR ahead of release. - Tear through enemies at breakneck speed; - Feel the beat with a driving soundtrack; - Collect some vobla. Exclusive Reward Complete the Playtest and unlock the special Steam achievement "HMURtastic!" . When the game launches, it will grant…
HMUR is entering a new stage – the Playtest kicks off on September 23. Everyone who signed up will get the chance to jump in early and experience the game ahead of release. Why take part? The Playtest isn’t just about trying HMUR before launch — it’s your chance to grab an exclusive reward tied to a Steam achievement. It’s simple: complete the Playtest, unlock the Steam achievement, and when th…
Hello! I’d like to very briefly talk about the development of HMUR and who’s actually making it. Strictly speaking, the game is being made by just one person — me. But my buddy helps out with some things: for example, human character models and sprites (graffiti and wall drawings). Development started in February 2022. Back then, we just wanted to quickly whip up a simple retro shooter inspired…
Greetings to all old-school shooter fans! Let us introduce HMUR — a fast-paced retro FPS that throws you into a twisted, alternative version of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. Combining the insane mechanics of 90s shooters, Soviet sci-fi aesthetics, and a pounding hardbass soundtrack, the game becomes a relentless dance of speed, precision, and madness. You are Sergey, an ordinary worker. Someth…
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