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Overload
A new six-degree-of-freedom shooter with intuitive controls, amazing lighting and graphics. From the creators of Descent, Overload is the best zero-gravity robot-blasting combat ever.
All Reviews:
Very Positive (1,485) - 94% of the 1,485 user reviews for this game are positive.
Release Date:
May 31, 2018
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Publisher:
Revival Productions, LLC

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Curator Review

Recommended
By GoldGrabbers June 4, 2018

“Excellent action with support for virtual reality. You control the aircraft in the single and multiplayer”

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Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English ✔ ✔ ✔
French ✔ ✔
German ✔ ✔
Spanish - Spain ✔ ✔
Russian ✔ ✔

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Mild Language

Age rating for: ESRB
Includes 50 Steam Achievements
74
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Reviews

“This is already one of the most enjoyable shooters I’ve played in a long time.”


“This game is stuffed to the brim with content in a $30 package...Fans of classic shooters will enjoy this one, especially if you were a fan of Descent.”
8 –

“Hölle noch mal!”
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About This Game

Revival Productions is proud to present the ultimate 6-degree-of-freedom shooter, OVERLOAD, from the creators of the classic game Descent. Overload combines intense action with awesome graphics and effects to create the ultimate zero-gravity shooter. Overload features an engaging single-player story campaign, intense survival mode, online multiplayer, VR support, and a variety of customization options to give the player an intense experience with a high degree of replayability. Destroy robots, rescue survivors, blow up the reactor, and escape before the whole thing explodes!


  • Single-player story campaign with 15+ FULL-SIZE atmospheric levels
  • Upgradeable player ship and 16 weapons with multiple upgrade options
  • 20+ terrifying robot types and 3 massive bosses
  • 12+ Challenge Mode levels with Infinite and Countdown variants that change the focus to Survival or Efficiency
  • Pulse-pounding soundtrack by Dan Wentz (DESCENT 2), Allister Brimble (DESCENT 1 REDBOOK), and Jerry Berlongieri (DESCENT 3)
  • Epic story by the writer of FREESPACE 2
  • Steam Achievements and Leaderboards
  • Numerous level challenges including lava, forcefields, enemy turrets, lockdowns, ambushes and secret rooms
  • Tobii eye tracking support for secondary weapons, headlight, and UI



  • Intense Multiplayer action with up to 8 players
  • Customize your ship with modifiers, loadouts, and visual enhancements
  • 10 levels for a range of match sizes
  • Ranked and private matches with a variety of rules and options
  • LAN matches (requires one PC as a dedicated server)



  • Virtual Reality support for Oculus and Vive
  • Highly customizable and remappable controls
  • Supports all major input types: Mouse and KB, Gamepad, or Joystick and KB recommended
  • Five difficulty levels ranging from a casual challenge to very punishing
  • Speed Run mode and advanced stat-tracking
  • Automap and Holo-guide help you navigate the complex levels
  • Save anywhere!
  • Surround sound audio options
  • Custom Level Editor will be released in an update after launch.

System Requirements

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    Minimum:
    • OS *: Windows XP SP2+
    • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: DX9 (shader model 3.0) or DX11 with feature level 9.3 capabilities
    • DirectX: Version 9.0
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    • VR Support: SteamVR or Oculus PC. Keyboard or gamepad required
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OS X 10.8+
    • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Shader model 3.0 support
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 12.04+, SteamOS+
    • Processor: SSE2 instruction set support
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Shader model 3.0 support
    • Storage: 8 GB available space
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