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GUNBOAT-8NewsGUNBOAT-8 | demo out now!
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GUNBOAT-8 | demo out now!

GUNBOAT-8 · published 30 Sep 2026, 10:33 UTC

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Ahoy Captains,

Exciting news, the GUNBOAT-8 demo is officially here to play! Be sure to get your hands on the demo to checkout the game. We will be adding new content to the demo over the next few weeks, to stay tuned and check back for updates.

Features:

  • Unlock 7 ships to play through your voyages with. GUNBOAT-8 focuses on deep meta-progression, making every run feel unique and fresh.

  • Play as 3 captains. All captains come with unique skills which you can unlock as you play and level up your captains.

  • Discover interesting weapon synergies. GUNBOAT-8 focuses on constructing powerful ships by carefully selecting weapons that synergise together for powerful upgrades.

  • Discover 80 game-changing upgrades.

  • Customise every weapon with unique rune combinations. All weapons in the game can be enhanced with runes. Combine runes to form powerful permutations.

  • Play 2 special modes. After completing the main game, unlock two special voyages you can embark on for more fun!

  • Challenge 2 difficulties, with lots of interesting enemies! We have enabled difficulties 1 and 2 in the demo version, allowing you to challenge yourself against tough enemies.

  • Defeat all the bosses. GUNBOAT-8 combines modern, historic and fantasy in it's boss design, making every boss fight challenging and fun.

Feedback:

The game is still early in development. Feedback is best provided through the discord or form, both of which can be found in game.

Roadmap:

We've attached a roadmap in game for where we plan to take the game next, but these are still early days and things are subject to change and move around.

Download the demo and start your voyage today!

Orange Acorn Games.

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