Games Like Kernel Override

BECOME THE ULTIMATE MALWARE

Infiltrate a highly secured system and leave nothing but digital debris behind. Kernel Override combines the addictive gameplay loop of action roguelikes and bullet heavens with an uncompromising retro hacker aesthetic and a driving, self-composed soundtrack.

THE 10-MINUTE PRESSURE

You have exactly 10 minutes. Survive relentless, escalating waves of anti-virus systems and security daemons. After every survived wave, the system forces a new Layer (upgrade interval) where you can modify your malicious code before facing the final boss fight at the end of the countdown.

CUSTOMIZABLE MALWARE

META-PROGRESSION & REPLAYABILITY

Use the data harvested from the system to unlock permanent upgrades. At Early Access launch, 10 powerful meta-upgrades await you (with plans to expand up to 20) to drastically increase your chances of survival during the next system breach.

100% ORIGINAL SYNTHWAVE SOUNDTRACK

No generative AI in your ears: The driving cyberpunk soundtrack of Kernel Override is entirely self-composed and produced by the developer. Every single beat and melody is handcrafted to immerse you into the ultimate system-overclocking rush.