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Core Of Havoc

Demo available

Parandroid GamesDiscovered Sep 21, 2026

About the game

Core of Havoc is a top-down 2D action RPG in space. Take control of the ship, fight enemies in missions, collect the loot, craft ship components and evolve the build over time.

Original Steam description

Core of Havoc is a single-player, real-time 2D space combat experience that combines tight ship controls with deep, affix-driven itemization. Set in a sleek, stylized sci-fi universe, you pilot a modular ship through procedurally generated missions where every decision—from the parts you equip to the way you maneuver—defines your path to survival.

KEY FEATURES

  • Expressive Ship Customization: Build your loadout using a modular system of chassis, engines, stabilizers, radar, shield generator and weapons. With an affix system that encourages creative synergies, no two ships feel or perform the same.

  • Strategic Corebound Mechanics: Manage your ship’s Core Power, a shared resource used for both weapons and powerful Corebound affixes that can completely change the gameplay

  • Visually Readable Chaos: Combat states, affix effects, and ship statuses are communicated through a consistent, affix-driven visual language. From shield flickers to fiery overcharged trails, the ship properties not only affects the stats, but also changes the visuals.

  • Moment-to-Moment Mastery: Success isn't just about high DPS. Master the rhythm of your build and execute satisfying combos.

  • Procedural Missions & Constant Progression: Embark on 30-minute runs through branching space maps filled with glowing anomalies and dangerous asteroid belts. Collect loot, discover new affixes, and evolve your ship between sessions with a risk-vs-reward structure that rewards mastery without punishing failure.

THE GAME LOOP

  • Hangar Phase: Modify your ship configuration, swap collected parts, and use resources to craft ship components or reroll and upgrade affixes.

  • Mission Run: Launch into a mission from the map, fighting through control points and dozens of enemies to secure rare loot.

  • Extraction: Successfully extract to receive more rewards and compete missions.

  • Progression: Use your findings to push into higher Mission Difficulty Ratings, unlocking more powerful components and complex challenges.

Demo and release information

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