Cole Hunter: Payback is a retro-inspired 2D bullet hell roguelite where you pilot a customizable ship, scavenge enemy cores to upgrade your arsenal, and chase bounties across a high-stakes space rogue odyssey.

On February 2nd, we’re releasing the first public demo so you can dive into fast-paced runs, test different builds, and see how far you can push your luck (and your ship) before the Syndicate catches up.

If you’re already in the Cole Hunter: Payback Playtest, we’ve just pushed a new update focused on better controller support. This build includes improved input handling, more reliable gamepad navigation, and fixes for other minor issues.

Here’s what you can do right now: wishlist the game, jump into the updated playtest build if you have access, and get ready for the demo landing on February 2.