Nerd Survivors

Released: Feb 12, 2024
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Last updated: 14 Sep 2026, 21:01 GMT

Updates & announcements

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20 May 2025Developer post
Heartbit Interactive is shutting down :(
Hello dudes and dudettes, Sorry for the radio silence, we had our reasons… and, well, they weren’t great. It’s with heavy heart-bits that we announce Heartbit Interactive is shutting down. We can’t stress this enough: we made it this far thanks to you , our players, friends, supp
24 Apr 2024Developer post
It's dangerous to go alone... BETTER TAKE SOME FRIENDS!
Hello dudes & dudettes! Following the success of local co-op in Doom & Destiny Worlds, we're thrilled to announce that we're now diving into the development of ONLINE co-op for our latest bombastic adventure: Nerd Survivors! Get ready for an even more preposterous chaotic
04 Apr 2024Developer post
Shiver me timbers! It's a MAP!
While we could boast about all the performance improvements and bug fixes in this update, we're going to focus on one thing: the MAP! It will display important items in the level once you discover them, such as secret treasures, healing items, or power-ups. Treasure chests are al
22 Mar 2024Developer post
A beautiful update is blossoming!
Nerd Survivors Patch Notes - 22nd March Update: Spring into Action! Spring is in the air, and with the season of renewal comes an exciting update for Nerd Survivors, just in time for some Spring gaming! As the flowers bloom, so does our game with fresh improvements, fixes, and ad
Nerd Survivors Patch Notes - 22nd March Update: Spring into Action!
Spring is in the air, and with the season of renewal comes an exciting update for Nerd Survivors, just in time for some Spring gaming! As the flowers bloom, so does our game with fresh improvements, fixes, and additions aimed to enhance your experience.
Let's dive into what's new and improved:

Sound Enhancements: The UZI pickup sound effect now plays correctly. Never miss the cue that you've got the firepower you need!
Visual Clarity: We've made significant improvements to visibility and clarity:

The player's HP bar will no longer be obscured by bullets or attacks, ensuring you can keep a close eye on your survival chances.
Introducing new HP bars for both Players and Bosses, adding to the intensity and clarity of each battle.
Added a bit of flashing to the homing bullets from the Georama midboss, making them stand out for a fair challenge.
Backgrounds with the type of damage have been added to forge bullets, making your strategic choices even clearer.
Steam Deck Optimizations:

Increased the size of some menu texts and in-game texts to improve readability on the Steam Deck, making your play sessions seamless and more enjoyable.
Performance and Efficiency:

Improved efficiency on certain non-interactive objects and reduced all game graphics to a single texture atlas to enhance performance across the board.
Gameplay Adjustments:

When gaining Max-HPs from the Knight class or a character Perk, you are now healed for the same amount, giving you that much-needed boost in the heat of battle.
The HP bar has been adjusted to appear above most effects, and the Archetype unlocked window will now correctly display the close button.
Balanced how certain Archetype Forms calculate damage for a fairer fight.
Homing Boss bullets will now show above everything else, ensuring you see what's coming.
Quality of Life Fixes:

Corrected the message displayed at the first click on the Form change in the Modify menu of the Forge.
Fixed a rogue blood splat in the last Lampyridiae levels that always appeared vertically.
Using the 'Refund Last' button in the Upgrade menu will now correctly refresh the availability of other upgrades.
Localization Improvements:

Thanks to our incredible JP, we've improved some Russian translations, making Nerd Survivors more accessible to our global player base.

We're committed to making Nerd Survivors the best it can be, and your feedback is invaluable to us. Dive back into the action this spring, and enjoy the improved gameplay, efficiency, and visual clarity. Happy gaming, and stay tuned for more updates!
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15 Mar 2024Developer post
The return of the UDPDATE brings more goodies, bug fixes and more!
Welcome to the a NEW Update for Nerd Survivors! It's close to midnight And something evil's lurking in the dark Under the moonlight You see a sight that almost stops your heart... IT'S the NERD SURVIVORS UPDATE! What's New in This Update: New Content: New Stage : Return to Lampyr
Welcome to the a NEW Update for Nerd Survivors!
It's close to midnight
And something evil's lurking in the dark
Under the moonlight
You see a sight that almost stops your heart...
IT'S the NERD SURVIVORS UPDATE!
What's New in This Update:
New Content:

New Stage: Return to Lampyridae!
More Nerds: the Lich, Mr. Underwear, Hot Line guy and Mutant Ninja!
New Archetype Forms: Bring awe and destruction with the Bye Blade, Art Attack, Dark Eidous or Helping Hand.
New Upgrades: add even more customizable options to your Forge weapons.
Gameplay Improvements:
Added Mimicrab animation to better convey the transformation from chest to monster
Fixed wrong death animation for Doom
Visual Upgrade for the coin sack and pickup animation
New background animation for the Weapon Level Up
Solved, gold multiplier and exp multiplier was not stacking as expected
Improved the fog effect in the new maps.
Now the preview of boss attacks appears in front of the map lighting conditions.
Added a reminder for review on title and after quit (togglable)
The game will no longer get stuck for a second when first entering a rain or storm area.
Significantly improved the performance in certain endgame scenarios.
Added missing translations
During atmospheric events gameover now is correctly tinted red
Forge: after saving new projectile changes, the preview is not updated immediately
Added lights on powerup machinegun and ice
Now you should no longer see the larger enemy spawn on the bottom of the level
Turn off powerup lights if level has illumination turned off
Added specific behaviour on friendship, now it throws only unlocked players
Replaced Unlocks menu with Upgrade menu
Cozy Violet now has the correct perks
Improved the behaviour of destructable environment when hit by a moltitude of strikes
Solved: Lights don't light some elements, like trap pools left by enemies and debris on the ground
Solved: After resetting a game on steam even if I collect a correct number of berries, happy hours and second breakfast didn't unlock (they are unlocked after restart)
Steam Solved: After resetting progress when I unlock first prototype killing the boss name shown was the one of the last prototype customized and not the default
Solved: Upgrades available but the Upgrades in menu are not yellow
Added hover state to option's toggles (onoff)
Solved: regen doesn't appear correctly in pause menu (I have both 1 permanent point and 3 class level)
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01 Mar 2024Developer post
Patch-a-Nerd 3'000
Three weeks post-launch, we're excited to roll out a scheduled patch packed with essential fixes and enhancements for Nerd Survivors. This update focuses on performance improvements, especially on advanced maps and high refresh rate screens, restoring stuck achievements, and sign
Three weeks post-launch, we're excited to roll out a scheduled patch packed with essential fixes and enhancements for Nerd Survivors. This update focuses on performance improvements, especially on advanced maps and high refresh rate screens, restoring stuck achievements, and significant balancing tweaks for character perks and overall difficulty.
Patch Highlights

Achievements Restoration: If the trubblings ate your Steam Achievements, fear not! A new 'Restore Progress' button in the game options lets you restore them.
Update System Overhaul: We've switched to a new, more stable update system, addressing the game timer lag issue and optimizing for various frame rates.
Visual and Gameplay Improvements:

Reduced Fartomancy effects to declutter the screen.
Enhanced pickup icon readability on the 'Survived' screen.
Improved font spacing and added special glyphs for better localization support.
Slight rework on the weapon type frame for better recognition (ongoing effort).
Performance boosts during weather effects like rain and snow.
Gameplay Tweaks and Balances:

Adjusted damage, drop rates, and difficulty settings across several elements of the game to provide a smoother and more engaging experience.
Specific challenges and enemy behaviors have been rebalanced for a fair challenge.
Quality of Life Updates:

Numerous fixes for bugs affecting collection challenges, class unlocks, and screen effects.
Enhanced stats summary visibility, fixed scrolling issues, and improved forge navigation.
Adjustments to screen effects, sheep follower behaviors, and weapon selection in the forge for an improved gameplay experience.
Localization and Aspect Ratio Fixes:

Completed translations for class descriptions and enemy wave announcements.
Addressed display issues on uncommon screen aspect ratios, including the Steam Deck.
Special Notes
- The DEMO version sees localized wishlist screens and corrected usage limitations for Prototype Alpha.
Your Feedback Matters
This patch represents our ongoing commitment to enhancing Nerd Survivors based on community feedback. We're dedicated to refining gameplay, squashing bugs, and expanding the game's content to ensure the best experience possible.
Dive back into Nerd Survivors and explore the improvements. Your adventures and battles will be smoother, more balanced, and even more enjoyable. Happy gaming, and stay tuned for more updates!
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23 Feb 2024Developer post
A big UPDATE strikes back with new content and more!
Welcome to the Latest Update for Nerd Survivors! It's been an exciting two weeks since the release of Nerd Survivors, and our journey together is just getting started. Today, we're thrilled to announce a massive update that introduces new content and extends our reach across the
Welcome to the Latest Update for Nerd Survivors!
It's been an exciting two weeks since the release of Nerd Survivors, and our journey together is just getting started. Today, we're thrilled to announce a massive update that introduces new content and extends our reach across the globe with additional localizations. Our goal is to enhance your experience, providing more variety, challenges, and accessibility. Without further ado, let's dive into the details of what this update brings to your adventure:
What's New in This Update:
New Content:

New Stage: Lampyridiae Strikes Back!
New Nerds: Meet our latest heroes, Adventurer Esmeralda, Dominatrix Rose, and Cosy Violet, each bringing unique skills to the fight.
New Archetype Forms: Unleash the power of Fire Clicker, Pleasant Reaper, and Proton Beam to decimate your foes.
We're now welcoming players with French, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian, and Simplified Chinese localizations, complete with respective fontsets to ensure a seamless gaming experience.
Gameplay Improvements:

Enhanced power-up visibility amidst crowded enemy encounters.
Introduced collection sound effects and graphic effects for powerups, making each grab more satisfying.
Adjustments to enemy mechanics, including behavior after being frozen and directional facing.
Rebalanced weapon and form stats, including the Spadone and Death Dragon form adjustments.
Improved UI elements like dropdown buttons in the forge and options menu for better navigation.
Technical Enhancements and Fixes:

Corrected typos and added a new main menu message for unlock notifications.
Addressed the Black Guard Johnny sprite glitch.
Fixed audio and visual glitches, including BGS sound pausing and weapon slot display issues.
Refined boss attack patterns for increased damage and visibility, enhancing the challenge while maintaining fairness.
Implemented a new tutorial in the forge's Customize sub-screen for an improved learning curve.
Adjusted language options and descriptions for clarity and accuracy in game mechanics.
Addressed a specific issue where prototype alpha was inadvertently translated to Italian, regardless of language setting.
Forge Updates:

Streamlined the damage calculation for orbiting weapons and adjusted cannon rotation angles.
Enhanced control over the angle offset of the Laser Form and ensured correct projectile scale saving in the forge.
This update reflects our commitment to making Nerd Survivors the best game it can be. We're dedicated to listening to your feedback and providing regular updates to enrich your gaming experience. Thank you for your support and enthusiasm. Dive back into Nerd Survivors and explore all the new features, challenges, and surprises we've added. Happy gaming!
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16 Feb 2024Developer post
Say welcome to the First Big Update for Nerd Survivors!
Just a week after our grand release, we're already rolling out the first major update for Nerd Survivors! Our team really appreciated your support and feedback, and we've worked hard to bring a slew of enhancements to make your adventure even more thrilling. With a focus on perso
Just a week after our grand release, we're already rolling out the first major update for Nerd Survivors! Our team really appreciated your support and feedback, and we've worked hard to bring a slew of enhancements to make your adventure even more thrilling. With a focus on personalization, gameplay polish, and expanding the game's accessibility, this update is packed with improvements we hope you'll love.
Here's what's new:
Major Improvements:

Character Development: All characters now boast special perks that evolve as you play, providing a more personalized gaming experience and adding depth to their unlock process.
Italian Localization: We've gone global! The game is now fully localized in Italian, inviting even more players to join the fun.
Less Grind: We've listened to your concerns and reduced the level required to unlock the Archetype Forms to 45 rather than 60 as it was before.
Gameplay Tweaks:

Reduced the collider size for the Golem bosses in Georama, Georamas, and Georama3, making these encounters more fair and enjoyable.
Enhanced the 'active forms' section in the forge for better visibility and accessibility.
User Experience Enhancements:

Introduced an option to toggle Unity Analytics collection, giving you control over your data.
Revamped the unlock display to clearly indicate which items can be purchased and which are currently out of reach.
Overhauled the Nerd selection screen, now featuring improved stats and clear display of each character's custom effects.
Added weapon icons to the Forge's weapon selection screen for easier identification.
Visual and Technical Polishes:

Fixed the weapon and class level-up buttons to display correctly when previously selected.
Adjusted the scaling of the Magic Gift form when enhanced by the Matemagus Class for consistent performance.
Clarified the descriptions of Form Growth types in the Forge to eliminate any confusion.
Fixed the Forge tutorial display on Steam Deck to ensure it's perfectly centered.
Addressed an issue where the Forge weapons sometimes displayed an incorrect name upon leveling up.
Bullets from the forge now correctly originate from the player's intended position!
Prevented weapon names from overlapping in the levelup UI.
Enhanced the visual appeal of advanced maps with the addition of tree at the borders.
This update is a testament to our commitment to delivering the best possible experience for our players. We're just getting started and have many more exciting updates planned. Your feedback has been invaluable, so please keep it coming. Dive back into Nerd Survivors and discover the new depths of strategy, customization, and fun we've added. Happy gaming!
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12 Feb 2024Developer post
Nerd Survivor is NOW available!
Hello dudes and dudettes, I know every developer says this, but we are VERY EXCITED to announce that we've just released Nerd Survivors ! If you're craving a distraction, some chaotic action, or just want to support us, my dearest friends, look no further because Nerd Survivor is
11 Feb 2024Developer post
LIVE STREAMING with a Vengeance!
Hello dudes & dudettes, Let's end this amazing Steam Next Fest with another LIVE STREAMING at 4:00 PM CET! Nerd Survivors is coming to get you!!!
06 Feb 2024Developer post
LIVE STREAMING with the NERDS!
Hello dudes & dudettes, To celebrate the Steam Next Fest, we are hosting a live streaming session here on Steam at 5:00 PM CET! Join us as we play Nerd Survivors DEMO: ask anything you want and be rewarded with amazing answers!
02 Feb 2024Developer post
Demo Updated to 20240202.5
Hello to all demo players!! Thank you for the warm feedback! We'd like to do our day 2 patch with a few much needed fixes: - fixed Reroll - improved cloud saves - fixed unlock notifications - now Unlocks locked in the demo are clearly identified as such We are also hard at work a
01 Feb 2024Developer post
DEMO now available for DOWNLOAD!
Hello, dudes and dudettes! The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived – it's time to get a taste of what's coming in our new action comedy roguelite adventure! The Demo of Nerd Survivors is finally available! Start spinning fidget spinners, cooking explosive pizzas, and c
10 Jan 2024Developer post
Nerd Survivors, the DEMO is coming soon!
Hello, dudes and dudettes, As the holidays come to an end, we are now revitalized, albeit with a few extra kilograms on our bellies. We are steamrolling through the last bugs and performance issues to deliver the Nerd Survivors DEMO early next month! The demo, as demos do, will g
20 Nov 2023Developer post
PLAYTEST NOW LIVE!
THE PLAYTEST IS NOW LIVE! If you requested access in the previous days, go check your e-mail and start downloading right now! And remember, you can help us with a feedback (using the in-game menu) and even help us more WHISLISTING THE GAME ON STEAM! If you wish to join the next p