Kernel Override

Kernel Override

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Description

INFILTRATE THE SYSTEM! Kernel Override is a fast-paced cyberpunk bullet heaven. SURVIVE intense 10-minute rounds against escalating waves of anti-virus software, MODIFY your malicious code with powerful upgrades, and UNLOCK permanent meta-progression to crack the core.

Single-player

Platforms

Windows

Developer

Crimson Riff Games

Publisher

Crimson Riff Games

ActionCasualEarly AccessIndie2DAction RoguelikeArcadeBullet HeavenCombatControllerCyberpunkGun CustomizationHackingOld School

About

BECOME THE ULTIMATE MALWARE

Infiltrate a highly secured system and leave nothing but digital debris behind. Kernel Override combines the addictive gameplay loop of action roguelikes and bullet heavens with an uncompromising retro hacker aesthetic and a driving, self-composed soundtrack.

THE 10-MINUTE PRESSURE

You have exactly 10 minutes. Survive relentless, escalating waves of anti-virus systems and security daemons. After every survived wave, the system forces a new Layer (upgrade interval) where you can modify your malicious code before facing the final boss fight at the end of the countdown.

CUSTOMIZABLE MALWARE

  • 8 Malware Weapons at EA Launch: Choose your primary tools to turn the screen into a neon-glowing particle chaos.
  • 8 Passive Items at EA Launch: Optimize your system performance, increase your drone speed, or maximize your critical damage.
  • 3 Active Utility Skills: Make the system sweat! Use SYS.Dash for quick evasive maneuvers, blast enemies away with the PING.Shockwave, or switch into absolute rapid-fire mode with OVERCLOCK.exe.

META-PROGRESSION & REPLAYABILITY

Use the data harvested from the system to unlock permanent upgrades. At Early Access launch, 10 powerful meta-upgrades await you (with plans to expand up to 20) to drastically increase your chances of survival during the next system breach.

100% ORIGINAL SYNTHWAVE SOUNDTRACK

No generative AI in your ears: The driving cyberpunk soundtrack of Kernel Override is entirely self-composed and produced by the developer. Every single beat and melody is handcrafted to immerse you into the ultimate system-overclocking rush.