Get ready for explosive action! Steam is currently hosting a major celebration focused on the thrilling world of retro-inspired first-person shooters. A week-long event offers discounts, trailers, and playable demos for fans of the genre.
Boomstock 2025, which began on Steam September 23rd, is a festival dedicated to “boomer shooters” and classic-style FPS titles. Gamers can explore a selection of new trailers, experience gameplay with downloadable demos, and take advantage of numerous game discounts. Featured titles include fan favorites like Dusk, the fast-paced anime shooter Mullet Madjack, the retro-styled Project Warlock, the engaging and story-driven Selaco, and the eerie and atmospheric Sulfur. Act fast, as this event concludes on September 27th. Need some help deciding what to grab? Check out some of the best deals available:
- Nightmare Reaper – $15 (Originally $25)
- Brutal John 2 – $9 (Originally $13)
- Selaco – $19 (Originally $25)
- Forgive Me Father – $10 (Originally $20)
- Forgive Me Father 2 – $15 (Originally $25)
- Wizordum – $15 (Originally $20)
- Dusk – $7 (Originally $20)
- Sulfur – $16 (Originally $22)
- Zero Protocol – $7 (Originally $12)
- Project Warlock 1+2 – $12 (Originally $27)
- Mullet Madjack – $15 (Originally $20)
- Warhammer 40K Boltgun – $11 (Originally $22)
- Blood West – $9 (Originally $25)
- Heavy Bullets – $2 (Originally $10)
- Viscerafest – $10 (Originally $20)
- Supplice – $15 (Originally $22)
- Wild Bastards – $9 (Originally $35)
- Shadow Warrior (2013) – $3 (Originally $30)
- Shadow Warrior 2 – $3 (Originally $30)
- HROT – $10 (Originally $20)
- Gravelord – $15 (Originally $20)
- Quatermain and the Cult of Cthulu – $2.50 (Originally $3)
- Hard Reset – $1.50 (Originally $15)
- Hard Reset Redux – $2 (Originally $20)
- Serious Sam 2 – $2.50
- Mycopunk – $11 (Originally $14)
- Graven – $5 (Originally $23)
Also worth highlighting are the free demos for upcoming titles! If you enjoy classic FPS gameplay or even puzzle games, these are worth checking out. Here are some of the standout Boomstock demos:
- Sportal – A unique shooter utilizing sports equipment like bats and tennis rackets as weapons.
- Blocks for Babies – An unexpected blend of Tetris and Doom, combining 2D and 3D elements for a quirky gameplay experience.
- Slyders – A roguelike shooter with elements of Serious Sam, starring a charismatic cartoon fox protagonist.
- The Last Exterminator – A spiritual successor to Duke Nukem 3D, delivering the over-the-top action fans crave. While not a new demo (previously covered last year), it’s included in the event and remains a must-try.