Buckshot Roulette hits 8 million sales, console port gets delayed

The horror hit Buckshot Roulette continues to defy the typical trajectory of indie titles. Developer Mike Klubnika and publisher Critical Reflex have announced that the game has officially surpassed 8 million copies sold on PC, an impressive figure for a project that began as a small-scale experimental release.

To put that 8-million-unit milestone into perspective, the game has now outpaced several major AA and AAA releases of the year, including Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and the lifetime sales of the entire Octopath Traveler franchise. Perhaps most impressive is that these numbers represent actual sales of a PC-exclusive game, as Buckshot Roulette has never been part of a subscription service like Xbox Game Pass or PlayStation Plus. The game's success seems to stem from its mechanical hook: a high-tension game of Russian roulette played with a 12-gauge shotgun in a grime-streaked basement.

On not-so-bright news, fans waiting for the promised console versions will have to wait a bit longer. Initially slated for a late 2025 release, the ports have now been pushed back to 2026. Critical Reflex cited “technical difficulties” as the primary reason for the delay. The game was built in the Godot engine, and the team is reportedly working through specific optimisation hurdles to ensure the console experience matches the PC original's atmosphere and responsiveness. Despite the delay, the franchise is expanding into the physical realm, but not as a release. Over the next year, fans can expect a physical release of the game's soundtrack, along with new merchandise.

For now, the only place to play Buckshot Roulette is on PC via Steam and Itch.io. With a multiplayer update already proving popular throughout 2025, the game appears well-positioned to maintain its momentum until it finally hits consoles next year.

KitGuru says: Eight million copies for a game about shooting yourself in a basement is a testament to how much “vibes” and a strong mechanical hook matter in the indie space.

Become a Patron!