GRAVHOUNDS - GamerTake

Action

Indie

Strategy

Early Access

Single-player

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Full controller support

Camera Comfort

Color Alternatives

Custom Volume Controls

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Stereo Sound

Subtitle Options

Family Sharing

GRAVHOUNDS

Action

Indie

Strategy

Early Access

Single-player

Multi-player

Co-op

Online Co-op

Full controller support

Camera Comfort

Color Alternatives

Custom Volume Controls

Playable without Timed Input

DualShock Controller Support

DualSense Controller Support

Stereo Sound

Subtitle Options

Family Sharing

GRAVHOUNDS is a 1–4 player co-op action builder. Drop into hostile planets as a pack, build and defend your base in physics-driven mayhem, and extract with everything you can carry before you become alien chow! The longer you stay, the greater the danger... and the rewards.

Developers: Octopus Panic, Inc.

Publishers: Octopus Panic, Inc.

Release Date: Nov 2, 2026

Price (USD): $14.99

Current Players: 312

Links: Steam Store SteamDB

Very Positive(95%)

Fast movement

Defense building

Co-op chaos

Addictive gameplay

Dog characters

Solo experience

Movement controls

Early Access

Mission variety

Limited content

Puzzle design

Missing QoL

Aggressive scaling

Performance issues

Reviews are strongly enthusiastic about the shooter and tower-defense gameplay loop, fast movement, and co-op with friends, with many players eager to see the game grow. The main reservations concern limited and repetitive content, missing fixes and quality-of-life features, and frustrating puzzles. Overall, players see a promising Early Access game, though opinions vary on solo play and movement controls.

Positive Points

Players enjoy the distinctive mix of horde-shooter combat, resource gathering, base building, and tower defense, which keeps missions active and engaging.

Fast, high-mobility movement—especially boosting, jetpacking, and riding pipes—is a standout feature for many reviewers.

Co-op is frequently described as chaotic, fun, and the best way to play, though some players also enjoy playing solo.

The progression system, unlocks, character abilities, and build options give players reasons to keep playing.

Many reviewers consider the game polished and content-rich for Early Access, with an appealing art style, charming canine characters, and a reasonable price.

Negative Points

Players say the game needs more missions, maps, and overall content, and that the current campaign can become repetitive.

Some reviewers report bugs and missing quality-of-life features, including lost co-op progress, unclear objective tracking, limited map information, and no way to remove misplaced structures.

Multiplayer difficulty can scale too aggressively, while some weapons and defenses feel slow or underpowered.

Puzzle-heavy objectives and poorly explained quizzes frustrate some players and can distract from the combat and defense gameplay.

Performance is inconsistent across reports, and some players also find movement or controls awkward at times.

Mixed Points

Co-op is widely praised, but solo play can feel more demanding or less enjoyable, and multiplayer scaling is a concern for some.

Movement is a major highlight, particularly the fast boosting and pipe-riding, though some players find jumping, jetpacking, or certain controls clunky.

The Early Access build is often seen as surprisingly solid, but reviewers also expect more polish, fixes, balance work, and content before full release.

The gameplay loop is addictive for many, while others find it repetitive after a while or want more varied and replayable missions.

Common Themes

The central appeal is the combination of shooting, gathering resources, building defenses, and surviving escalating enemy waves.

Reviews repeatedly compare the game’s genre blend to titles such as Deep Rock Galactic, Helldivers, Tribes, and tower-defense games.

Cooperative play, especially with friends, is a recurring source of praise, while solo play receives more varied feedback.

Players are optimistic about the game’s potential and frequently mention following its development through Early Access.

The unusual space-dog setting and fast movement give the game a distinctive identity, even as players ask for more content and polish.

Updated 11/4/2026, 12:02:26 AM UTC

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