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Ground Zero Hero

Ground Zero Hero came out on August 20, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux and Mac. It is developed by Rowan Edmondson and published by Acclaim.

Last checked · Source: IGDB, official site

At a glance
ReleasedAug 20, 2026
Price$9.99Steam US
PlatformsPC · PS5 +46 platforms

Key facts

Release date
August 20, 2026
Platforms
PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux, Mac
Developer
Rowan Edmondson
Publisher
Acclaim
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Arcade
Critic rating
68/100
Price

How much is Ground Zero Hero?

$9.99

On Steam (US store).

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Source: Steam, checked . Base game on Steam’s US store; editions, other platforms and other regions can be priced differently.

PC specs

Ground Zero Hero PC system requirements

OSWindows 10 / 11
ProcessorIntel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or any 4-Core CPU
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsNVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB
Storage2 GB available space
Sound CardOnboard audio
Additional Notes30 FPS @ 1080p
Languages (11)
English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - BrazilFull audio in all of them
Controller support
Full controller support
On Steam for
Windows, macOS, SteamOS / Linux

Source: Steam store page, checked . Requirements can change before and after launch; Steam’s page is the current word.

Trailer

About Ground Zero Hero

Kill mutants. Absorb their remains. Mutate into something stronger every run. Stack insane power combos and survive overwhelming hordes in this fast, chaotic, highly replayable action roguelite bullet hell.

Storyline

As the sole survivor of a nuclear fallout, the only way to survive is to battle the mutated freaks of the wasteland to absorb their radioactive guts and become a superior mutant. And also eat candy.

FAQ

Ground Zero Hero: common questions

Answered from the data on this page: IGDB, last checked November 2, 2026, and Steam or other sources where an answer names them.

When did Ground Zero Hero come out?

Ground Zero Hero came out on August 20, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux and Mac.

Is Ground Zero Hero out yet?

Yes. Ground Zero Hero came out on August 20, 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux and Mac.

How much does Ground Zero Hero cost?

Ground Zero Hero costs $9.99 on Steam (US store), as of November 2, 2026. Prices on other platforms and in other regions can differ.

What platforms is Ground Zero Hero on?

Ground Zero Hero is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux and Mac.

Is Ground Zero Hero on PC?

Yes. PC is one of the confirmed platforms, alongside PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, Linux and Mac.

What are the Ground Zero Hero PC requirements?

Steam lists the minimum PC spec for Ground Zero Hero as Intel Core i3-9100 / AMD Ryzen 3 3100 or any 4-Core CPU, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti 2GB / AMD Radeon R7 260X 2GB, with 2 GB available space. The full table is in the PC system requirements section above.

Who is making Ground Zero Hero?

Ground Zero Hero is developed by Rowan Edmondson and published by Acclaim.

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