Bracer is a dark fantasy SHMUP that swaps spaceships for a cursed Necromancer
Curious Fate's couch co-op shoot 'em up brings skill trees, shops, and a free-roam hub to the bullet-dodging formula, shown at Summer Game Fest 2026.
Bracer is a 3D dark fantasy shoot 'em up developed by Curious Fate and published by Akupara Games. It was revealed during the MIX Summer Showcase in early June 2026, as part of the broader Summer Game Fest season.
The game throws players into a twisted world where a powerful Necromancer, empowered by a cursed bracer, spreads destruction. You fight through bullet-hell encounters across dark fantasy environments like swamps, forests, and gothic ruins while controlling one of three heroes determined to stop him.
Core Gameplay#
Bracer keeps the intense, reflex-driven dodging that defines the SHMUP genre but layers in RPG-style progression rarely seen in the genre. Features include:
A story-driven campaign to follow
Skill trees for character building
Shops to upgrade your loadout
A free-roam hub area to explore between runs
Both a narrative Story Mode and an Endless Mode for high-score chasers
It also supports local couch co-op for two players, adding a fun social layer to the bullet hell chaos.
Release Details#
Bracer is confirmed for PC via Steam, where it is already available to wishlist. No release date has been announced yet, making this a solid early look at an ambitious genre mashup.
