Dread Templar is a fast-paced first-person shooter that combines elements from both modern retro shooters and classics from the '90s like Doom, Quake and Hexen.The game combines elements from both eras such as fast-paced gameplay, dashing, headshots and bullet time so you can enjoy the old-school shooting in a modern way!
You are a Dread Templar seeking revenge deep in the evil realm. Explore the levels and solve puzzles to find hidden weapons and upgrades. Face hordes of demons and bloodthirsty fiends using your rich arsenal of katana swords, firearms, and infernal weapons that will make YOU the scariest thing in Hell. Gain Dread Powers and customize your skills according to your playstyle, as they will help you in your battle against the dark forces.
Dread Templar unleashes its Content Update #5, bringing several quality of life improvements and fixes!
Main New Features:
- New „Hit Marker“ feature
- Picking up non key card items improved
- Side Area stats visible
- Mouse sensitivity setting improvement
- New weapon behaviour
Dread Templar Early Access is now available on PC via Steam, GOG, and other digital stores for $14.99 USD / €14.99 EUR.
Early Access Roadmap
EA Content Update #6: April 2022
EA Content Update #7: June 2022
- E3M3, E3M4 and E3M5
- New boss
- New weapon
- New enemies
- 2 New puzzles
- 15+ new emblems/skills
- Controller support
EA Content Update #8: August 2022
- New game settings
- Various rebalancing
- Filter features
- Fixes
Full Game Release: October 2022
- Guardian mode (a wave-based tower-defense mode)
- E4 and E5
- New weapon
- New bosses
- New enemies
- 8 New puzzles
- 25+New emblems/skills
- New SoundFX/Music
- Full localization
- Fixes and rebalancing
Key Features
- Dread Templar uses elements from both modern retro FPS and classic shooters such as fast-paced gameplay, dashing, headshots and bullet time so you can enjoy the old-school shooting games in a modern way!
- Customize your weapon skills to fit your own playstyle and fight against the demon hordes
- More than 10 types of weapons in the game including katana swords, firearms and infernal guns!
- Explore side areas and secret places, solve interesting puzzles and get rewards
- Handmade retro art style - all elements in the game including weapons, demons, and levels are done in a retro pixel art style reminiscent of the 90s shooters
Dread Templar is planned to release in full in October 2022.
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