Glintwave released on Steam on October 9, 2026 at $4.49, in Early Access, developed by Karmikal Apps.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5171200), checked 2026-10-13
News · glintwave · 2026-10-09
Glintwave Out Now in EA at $4.49: Bullet-Heaven Roguelite With 100 Waves Per World
Glintwave is out now in Early Access at $4.49 - a pixel-art bullet-heaven roguelite with 100 waves per world and 200+ Arcana combinations.
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Baseline date: 2026-10-09. Always confirm in-game for anything time-sensitive.
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Every world runs 100 waves in five escalating tiers, with a boss every twenty waves and an endboss guarding the far side of the map.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5171200), checked 2026-10-13
Over 200 Arcana exist: carry the right three relics together and they awaken an Arcana - a run-defining passive you discover by experimenting.
VERIFIED Source: Steam store page (appid 5171200), checked 2026-10-13
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do you aim in Glintwave?
No - weapons fire automatically; you focus on movement, positioning and upgrade choices.
How many waves per world?
100 waves in five escalating tiers, with a boss every twenty waves and an endboss at the far side.
What are Arcana?
Run-defining passives awakened by carrying the right three relics together - over 200 exist.
How much is it?
$4.49 on Steam, in Early Access.
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What the game is
Glintwave is a single-player bullet-heaven roguelite released October 9, 2026 in Early Access at $4.49.
Pick a hero, walk into the wilds, and let the horde come to you.
Your weapons fire on their own - your job is to move, choose upgrades and turn a few pellets into a screen-filling storm.
Worlds and builds
Worlds run from a sunlit jungle to a neon-lit city overrun from the subway to a swamp where the dead don't stay down.
Weapons have ranks to climb, and the Rune Obelisk can carve a maxed weapon into a stronger crystal form.
Relics from a wandering trader change how you play, and chests, buffs and shards make every wave a choice.
Progression and who it is for
A Talent tree is bought with coins banked between runs, and quests unlock heroes, weapons and worlds by doing things worth remembering.
A Glossary fills in as you discover enemies, weapons and Arcana, keeping secrets until earned.
Ten difficulty levels, from a relaxed first run to a x10 gauntlet with Game Modifiers - it suits bullet-heaven fans who like build discovery (BOUNDED: official Steam description, checked 2026-10-13).
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store.steampowered.com/app/5171200
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