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Press release:
Zurich / Cologne – August 22nd, 2024.
The Zurich-based (Switzerland) indie games developer Axon Flux today announced with great thrill and joy that their unique indie FPS “Cactus“, is coming to PC via Steam in March 2025.

This exciting announcement coincides with Gamescom 2024, where Cactus is showcased in the Home of Indies area (Booth 9 / Hall 40.2 (E014g-D015g)), giving attendees an exclusive hands-on experience with the game.

For those attending Gamescom this week, Cactus is available for hands-on play, showcasing its unique blend of quirky mechanics and vibrant visuals. In addition, a brand new demo of the game is now available on Steam, allowing gamers around the world to experience some of the action from the comfort of their own homes.

A new trailer offers a captivating glimpse into the frantic and creative gameplay of Cactus. The trailer, now live, highlights the game’s distinctive mechanics and the whimsical world players will explore.

The home planet is threatened by a mad sun god who is turning creatures into minions and wreaking havoc. A surviving cactus embarks on a quest for vengeance, battling the sun and its hordes. In Cactus, players take on the role of the titular spiky cactus as they navigate a vibrant desert landscape full of personality and surprises.

In this fast-paced single-player FPS, players must battle enemy hordes by shooting needles from his spiky body while solving puzzles and finding secret artifacts. Strength is gained by unlocking powerful abilities, such as the explosive pear launcher, to wreak havoc in dynamic levels filled with physics and chaos. The mission is to travel across the desert, unlock Sun Temple and stop the mad god.

The game features quirky, yet addictive gameplay mechanics that put players in inventive combat scenarios, from bouncing projectiles off surfaces to facing unconventional enemies. Each encounter is designed to keep players on their toes, providing a fresh and exhilarating experience.

The charming indie aesthetic, with handcrafted art and attention to detail, brings the game world to life with vibrant visuals and whimsical environments. The game’s art style is a celebration of indie creativity, blending vibrant colors and imaginative designs to create a world that is as captivating as it is fun to explore.

“Cactus is a true labor of love for our team,” said Oliver Leins, Game Producer and Co-Founder of Axon Flux.

“While offering a solo FPS experience that will appeal to genre veterans, the unique mechanics and aesthetics invite newcomers to the genre to enjoy this quirky adventure. As a new studio on the indie horizon, for us this is just the beginning. In the coming years, we plan to expand Cactus into a series, offering a variety of gameplay experiences. We are full of ideas and can’t wait to introduce the world of Cactus to players in early 2025.”

For more information, please visit the official Axon Flux website (https://www.axon-flux.com/), join the Cactus community on Discord (discord.gg/C6TPe8pyR2) or follow on social media (https://linktr.ee/axon_flux).

About Axon Flux
Axon Flux is an independent Swiss game development studio founded in 2021 by Oliver Leins and Nils Hausfeld, former colleagues who studied at Games Academy Berlin. The studio’s mission is to pack BIG adventures into small games — or as Oliver puts it: “To create shorter, but better games.” As the gaming grows bigger, Axon Flux emphasizes focus. They design quality titles that prioritize engaging, moment-to-moment gameplay over content bloat. By putting gameplay first, the studio delivers full-fledged premium games that respect players’ time and money. Most importantly, they create memorable adventures that leave players hungry for more.