Game Summary
Impale monsters with magic spikes in this 90s-inspired arena shooter! Impaler is challenging, rewards movement, and each run feels different thanks to rogue-like elements. Overcome the increasingly difficult hordes of monsters by upgrading your weapons & abilities. Impaler has a retro art style, a great soundtrack, and a custom engine for extra smooth frame rates. Itโs perfect for the Steam Deck and has full controller support. Impaler is easy to play but difficult to master!
- Summon spikes to impale, build barriers & reach higher ground
- Bunny hop + strafe jump for extra speed
- Fall on monsters to perform devastating stomp attacks
- Earn gold to buy 40+ unique upgrades
- Highly replayable with 7 weapons, 10 enemies, and diverse map layouts
Visuals & Sound
- Original pixel art inspired by 90s shooters
- Moody atmosphere with rain, fog, and colorful lighting
- Retro synth/metal tracks and crunchy sounds
Engine
- A custom engine made in pure C + OpenGL. No bloat.
- Dynamic lighting and fog
- Soft particles and volumetric effects
- Bullet penetrations and ricochets
Step-by-Step Guide to Running Impaler on PC
- Access the Link: Click the button below to go to Crolinks. Wait 5 seconds for the link to generate, then proceed to UploadHaven.
- Start the Process: On the UploadHaven page, wait 15 seconds and then click the grey "Free Download" button.
- Extract the Files: After the file finishes downloading, right-click the
.zip
file and select "Extract to Impaler". (Youโll need WinRAR for this step.) - Run the Game: Open the extracted folder, right-click the
.exe
file, and select "Run as Administrator." - Enjoy: Always run the game as Administrator to prevent any saving issues.
Impaler (v1.1.609)
Size: 566.96 MB
Tips for a Smooth Download and Installation
- โ Boost Your Speeds: Use FDM for faster and more stable downloads.
- โ Troubleshooting Help: Check out our FAQ page for solutions to common issues.
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Avoid DLL & DirectX Errors: Install everything inside the
_Redist
orCommonRedist
folder. If errors persist, download and install:
๐น All-in-One VC Redist package (Fixes missing DLLs)
๐น DirectX End-User Runtime (Fixes DirectX errors) - โ
Optimize Game Performance: Ensure your GPU drivers are up to date:
๐น NVIDIA Drivers
๐น AMD Drivers - โ Find More Fixes & Tweaks: Search the game on PCGamingWiki for additional bug fixes, mods, and optimizations.
FAQ โ Frequently Asked Questions
- โ ๏ธIs this safe to download? 100% safeโevery game is checked before uploading.
- ๐ Can I play this on Mac? No, this version is only for Windows PC.
- ๐ฎ Does this include DLCs? Some versions come with DLCsโcheck the title.
- ๐พ Why is my antivirus flagging it? Some games trigger false positives, but they are safe.
PC Specs & Requirements
Component | Details |
---|---|
Windows 7 (64 bit) | |
Intel Pentium Dual-Core G3220 | |
4 GB RAM | |
Intel HD Graphics (Haswell) | |
1 GB available space | |
Integrated or dedicated compatible soundcard |