Shelf Heroes is one of the many games featured at the Future Games Show this week. The roguelike first-person shooter puts players in a room full of toys where evil toys have taken over. Players will have to build the ultimate toy fighter and mow down waves of enemies. While this game does not release until 2026, we got a great first look at the showcase.
Shelf Heroes: Roguelike FPS With A Twist
Step into a vibrant universe where wayward toys have taken over, and order needs to be restored. Players are at the helm, tasked with assembling the ultimate toy fighter from a wide selection of parts retrieved from their favorite toys. However, players must be aware that as they navigate this wacky wonderland, their opponents can dismantle their masterpiece piece by piece. It’s a game of creativity, strategy, and a dash of humor, all rolled into one extraordinary experience.
Dive into the action solo or bring the chaos to life with up to two friends in cooperative mode. From blasters and bows to shotguns and swords, there is no shortage of ways to upgrade your character. Players also always have access to their sticky hand, which can be used to swing around the map to surprise enemies with a melee attack.
Roguelike Elements
One of the most electrifying features of Shelf Heroes is its roguelike element. Each time players level up, they’re offered a choice of three random power cards. These cards can drastically impact the strategy, enabling effects like auto-reloading weapons or increasing the clip size. No two gaming sessions are ever the same, ensuring every adventure is a fresh and new experience.
In Shelf Heroes, players will begin the journey in a bedroom, but the world expands from there. Players will have to navigate all areas of the house, each with its own set of challenges. The toys may venture outside of the house and have to navigate gardens and other outdoor venues. Every level is a new battlefield with different rogue toys to defeat.
Final Thoughts
While Shelf Heroes is anticipated to launch on PC Early Access in 2026, you can get ahead of the game by wish listing it on Steam. Stay in the loop by following the developers on X for all the latest updates. This game feels like a first-person shooter version of Toy Story. Even though the trailer is very short, it gives an amazing glimpse of what is to come. For fans of roguelike games who are looking for something completely different, this is the game for you.
