Geometry Rift: Apocalypse: The Father-and-Son Neon Shooter That Mixes Geometry Wars With Vampire Survivors

Geometry Rift: Apocalypse is a neon bullet-hell roguelite made by a father and son, Víctor and Álex Vergara of Dad & Son Games. Their pitch is simple: the frantic chaos of Geometry Wars combined with the build-crafting of Vampire Survivors. Thousands of geometric enemies swarm the screen, you stack weapons into absurd builds, and you can play with a friend in two-player local co-op. A free demo is on Steam now, and the full game is due in early 2027.

This is an Indie Spotlight, not a review: we haven't played it. Here's what the studio has shown and told us.

Geometry Rift: Apocalypse at a glance

When is the Geometry Rift: Apocalypse release date?

The Steam page says Q1 2027. When the demo launched in September, the studio wrote that the full game would land on January 28, 2027, and Víctor's email to us says the full release is planned for 2027, so treat January 28 as a target rather than a locked date. We'll update this when it's confirmed.

What kind of game is Geometry Rift: Apocalypse?

An arcade bullet-hell roguelite where survival is the only goal. You destroy endless hordes, unlock new weapons and power-ups every run, and combine them into increasingly devastating builds: lasers, massive bombs, chain lightning, shields, time freeze and black holes. The developers' advice: "Experiment, combine and break the game."

• Four worlds, each with its own enemies, visual style and final boss. The bosses pay tribute to arcade and sci-fi classics, from Martian invaders to screen-filling geometric machines.
• Three special challenges per world that change the rules.
• 18 unlockable ships, each with its own abilities.
• Weapon fusions and survivor-style upgrades, as Víctor describes them.
• Endless Mode with a global leaderboard.
• A story told through cinematics made in the game engine.

Can you use auto-fire in Geometry Rift: Apocalypse?

Yes. You choose: focus on dodging and let auto-fire do the shooting, or aim manually with twin-stick controls. The Steam page lists full controller support.

Does Geometry Rift: Apocalypse have co-op?

Yes, two-player local co-op on the same screen. Steam also lists Remote Play Together, so a friend can join online that way.

Is there a Geometry Rift: Apocalypse demo?

Yes. The free demo launched on September 22 after more than ten months of development, and the studio confirmed it stays available after Steam Next Fest (October 19 to 26). It has an in-game button for sending crash reports and feedback. The developers tested it on their own Steam Deck, where it launches on High settings, though they say it also runs smoothly on Ultra.

Who makes Geometry Rift: Apocalypse?

Dad & Son Games is exactly that: Víctor and his son Álex, a two-person studio in mainland Spain. During Next Fest they streamed the demo live on the Steam page every day and invited players to ask how a father and son ended up making a game together.

Who made the music?

The Steam page credits the soundtrack to Awesome, described as a legendary composer from the demoscene, and the game includes a music player with demoscene effects so you can listen outside of play. In his email to iGame Magazine, Víctor added that he composes the musical bases in Reason or Logic and uses AI tools for additional production and variations. The Steam page doesn't carry an AI-generated content disclosure.

What are the PC requirements?

Steam lists Windows 10 64-bit, an Intel Core i3-6100 or AMD FX-6300, a GTX 750 Ti, Radeon R7 260X or Intel UHD 620, and 3 GB of storage. It's also coming to Mac and Linux, with 11 languages.

Watch the Geometry Rift: Apocalypse trailer

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