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Kusan: City of Wolves
Developer CIRCLEfromDOT
Kusan: City of Wolves (Korean: 쿠산: 늑대들의 도시) is a top-down shooter video game by South Korean developer CIRCLEfromDOT published on July 30, 2026 by PQube for Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. The game features anthropomorphic animal characters and takes place in a fictional city called Kusan, a cyberpunk city with a neo-noir atmosphere. The player controls the main character, Jin, a feline soldier… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
207 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 6, 2026 · last updated Nov 6, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
92
LovedLoved
154 positive · 13 negative
95% range 87–95%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 154 | 13 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 13 | 1 | 23 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
170 of 183 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
93% recommend · 156 yes, 12 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 168 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (327 of 362 positive).
Some reviewers note the story feels rushed and the soundtrack is divisive. [1][2][3]
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- [1]
Honestly this is more of a halfhearted reccomendation. Kusan is a decent enough game, albeit one that doesn't hold a candle to its inspirations. I don't regret buying it but was still left underwhelmed for sure. Kusan's story feels extremely rushed, as characters get introduced and taken out long before you can begin to care about them, almost as if big scenes are missing. The music would be solid for the …
- [4]
The only game so far that can be considered a true Hotline Miami successor while being innovative and fun at the same time, even surpassing HM in some aspects. The levels and the gameplay mechanics can be completed with multiple possible combinations, giving players agency to stick to their playstyles while making it easy to step out of their comfort zones. The environment design, animations and character design are …
- [16]
Edit: I just finished the story. First of all f*** you for making me cry, not once but three times. Second of all, Fantastic story. While it seemed short, it's exactly the kind of messed up dystopian story you'd expect out of a cyberpunk themed game. Looking forward to the obvious sequel! The first "Hotline Miami spiritual successor" That not only actually came out, but is also absolutely amazing. I just didn't …
- [7]
I wasn't expecting much but was blown away by how addicting the gameplay loop was! The combat is very fluid and crisp but it is also demanding and challenging. One was small mistake and it's back to square one. It is really difficult in some stages, but I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the most optimal way to clear the area. The comic art panels, pixel animations, and character sprites all look amazing, MASSIVE …
- [3]
Ultimately, I think Kusan is a strong and ambitious game whose additions occasionally undermine the strength of its foundations. There is excellent build craft and expressive combat. I think the nonlinear levels and optional challenges are great ideas and the game definitely establishes itself as more than just another clone. But the retry tax, level design, limited scouting, and sometimes janky lock-on interrupt …
Summarised from 34 of the 206 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
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Kusan: City of Wolves sits at 92% positive across 167 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Kusan: City of Wolves has been generally well-received, carrying a score of 80 out of 100 based on critic reviews on review aggregator Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received strong approval, being recommended by 87% of critics. Checkpoint Gaming writer Lisa Pollifroni gave the game a score of 7 out of 10, complimenting the art style, gameplay, and soundtrack and noting that the game is highly replayable, while the story is "confusing and not successfully integrated", and that the game can be challenging. Pollifroni also listed the game's similarity to Hotline Miami as a detriment. Gamereactor's Jarno Varesmaa gave the game a score of 8 out of 10,…
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Reactions
60 of 207 · most liked firstThis bombastic pixel art indie action game is KUSAN: City of Wolves, a high-octane hardcore top-down shooter that really packs a punch! Out now on Consoles & PC: store.steampowered.com/app/1714510/... by indie dev circlefromdot #gaming
neutral · AI labelView post →Kusan City of Wolves is such an insanely cool game, and is fun too, but I fear that a lot of people won't be able to vibe with it because the difficulty is ludicrously brutal and as far as I can tell there's no real way around it. Try the steam demo, it's hotline miami but furry cyberpunk
neutral · AI labelView post →The only game so far that can be considered a true Hotline Miami successor while being innovative and fun at the same time, even surpassing HM in some aspects. The levels and the gameplay mechanics can be completed with multiple possible combinations, giving players agency to stick to their playstyles while making it easy to step out of their comfort zones. The environment design, animations and character design are well thought out and give a lot of "juice" to the gameplay (which is increased…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Man, this may not have the legendary soundtracks of Hotline Miami or Katana Zero, but the gameplay and art's DNA are laced with both in a bloody, crunchy double helix of goodness. Kusan is absolutely a worthy love letter from what I've played so far; it's as snappy as it needs to be with agency given to the player in how they want to clear a level out. It's no knock to the music, it works if a bit unconventional, but KZ especially is one of my all time favorite game OSTs so the bar is super…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Honestly this is more of a halfhearted reccomendation. Kusan is a decent enough game, albeit one that doesn't hold a candle to its inspirations. I don't regret buying it but was still left underwhelmed for sure. Kusan's story feels extremely rushed, as characters get introduced and taken out long before you can begin to care about them, almost as if big scenes are missing. The music would be solid for the intermission scenes between levels... but being used IN the levels it's incredibly out…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Full Walkthrough: https://youtu.be/1r2Y9jCVUc8 Story: Good Graphics: Retro Music: Very Good Game Time: 3 - 5 hours Here I will leave the cat, friends who pass by can pet it and give it a thumbs up ／＞ フ | l ／` ミ＿xノ / | / ヽ ﾉ │ | | | ／￣| | | | | (￣ヽ＿ヽ)__)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was very excited for this game as it looked similar to the Hotline Miami type of gameplay. Once I started playing though I started to feel and see a couple of bumps and hiccups here and there. I should state first off that if you are looking to play this game as you miss the feel of Hotline Miami I do not recommend you buy this game. Though if you like the art style and aren't looking for a game with combat very similar to Hotline Miami then you might end up enjoying this title. The story…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game gets drastically better from Chapter 2. If you don't play up until that point, you'll be disappointed. After starting off way too easy, the game becomes worthy of being included in the genre of top-down shooters that proceeded Hotline Miami. While the story may be disjointed in places, it gets the job done. The protagonist isn't cleanly fitted to genre stereotypes and has about as much reason for whatever he's doing as Jacket.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a very well-made game that punches above its weight both aesthetically and design wise. I did not expect too much going in and I was positively blown away by what is on display here. Kusan City of Wolves is a game that is undeniably inspired by the indie smash hit Hotline Miami. It follows the exact same pacing formula: short, brutal levels that don't technically require, but really-kind-of-want-you-to run through them in the most efficient, score-maximizing way. But it has strong…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Face 4 Kusan is the old man who should have quit adventuring twenty years ago but is still going for the love of the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Way WAY too unforgiving. I'm a busy dad, sometimes I need to leave in the middle of your balls-hard infinitely long temple. Not being able to save between screens in these very long scenes suuuucks. And I'm sorry but there's some weird stuff going on with mechanics, hitboxes, tracking, everything just feeling a little random, like they work or don't work at odd times. I often feel like I die because either a punched-off door randomly chose not to hit someone it usually does or the enemies blend…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kusan - City of Wolves is a top-down action shooter, just like hotline Miami but with a few more mechanics. The protagonist weilds a Firearm, A Throwable Knife and A Gauntlet all at the same time, which the player can chain to execute some slick manuvers. The initial levels did give a strong impact but the intensity vanishes in the final two levels, not saying they were bad but they were not as challenging as the mid sections. The game chooses to present story in the similar hand drawn…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Edit: I just finished the story. First of all f*** you for making me cry, not once but three times. Second of all, Fantastic story. While it seemed short, it's exactly the kind of messed up dystopian story you'd expect out of a cyberpunk themed game. Looking forward to the obvious sequel! The first "Hotline Miami spiritual successor" That not only actually came out, but is also absolutely amazing. I just didn't expect it to also come with cyberpunk furries. The game has refreshing…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →furry gay miami-wannabe it looks very good on screenshots. but developers are simply went in wrong direction. I can't describe it, but you will know what I am talking about if you'll try it
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of my most anticipated releases- after finishing Hotline Miami, this is exactly the sort of game I was looking for afterwards to get the same sort of satisfying gameplay. The visuals are great, the soundtrack is even better, and the story is fun. Worth the wait!!! I hope it gets the attention it deserves.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I saw Kusan: City of Wolves on the Xbox Store, and i tried it out The game is REALLY fun! Difficult, but very addicting. Definitely gonna look forward to it when it releases! Also it has a butler deer with crossbows for antlers, and he suddenly hit Josuke's pose, and i'm already in love with him
positive · AI labelView post →Cyberpunk, top-down shooter, WITH FURRIES? its like this game was made for me... Kusan : City of Wolves is such a great little game. The spin it takes on the genre is super fun, chaining together combos with all the different abilities and upgrades is very satisfying. My only complaint is that ( at the time of typing this review, at least ) the window for parrying seems suuuper small. Its hard to time it on purpose, especially with gun enemies. They hardly have a tell for when theyre about to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Kusan: City of Wolves - Official Launch Trailer | Out Now. - **Price:** $14.99 - **Link:** https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/kusan-city-of-wolves-switch/ - **Platform:** Nintendo Switch - **Description:** Fight your way through the neon-lit streets of Kusan as Jin, a former soldier drawn into a deadly conspiracy that threatens the future of the city. Master stylish top-down combat, unleash devastating weapons and powerful abilities, and uncover the truth behind the mysterious Limbus…
neutral · AI labelView post →Great Story & Cinematic Moments... However Kusan sets up some spectacular moments, but ultimately holds itself back through self-imposed limitations. The game wants to be Hotline Miami while forging its own path, delivering impressive cinematic flourishes, like QTE sequences where Jin shatters his arm, grapples an enemy, or pulls off a wild backflip explosion. Yet, the soundtrack, though catchy, feels like background elevator music better suited for intermissions than the main event. The tracks…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I'm really torn on this one. If you want to support an indie studio that clearly has some level of talent I think it's worth buying. If you are looking for a proper successor to hotline miami, this ain't it. It's not BAD but it falls so so short of the greatness of hotline miami. The flaws are just so glaring that it really feels like a pale imitation. And honestly I have a hard time recommending this game even though I really hope the studio can learn from the mistakes here and make something…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →7-8/10, depending on how much you can forgive some of its flaws. A very melee focused hotline miami-like. Instead of kicking doors down you launch them at enemies with a punch, goring them instantly. There's a lot of neat ideas in the gameplay, but they're not always executed in a way that makes them fully realized. Like the parry system on the most basic ranged enemy. They don't just shoot at you and have a bullet travel, they lock onto you with a laser that WILL hit you unless you parry it,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Not much to say Its like Hotline Miami, its flipping awesome. A lot of people are saying the music sucks. If you ask me, their ears just don't work. To each their own i guess. Please buy.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →If hotline miami and beaststar had a child, it would be this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →#KusanCityOfWolves offers #HotlineMiami and #IndieGame vibes, but leaves you wanting more. The OST clashed, the inspiration felt confining, the story was rushed, and it all seemed limited by its genre. Sick cinematic visuals integrated game play, but it still deserved much more room to breathe.
neutral · AI labelView post →Good game with surprisingly endearing characters, especially if you like hotline miami. Two things I don't like: - too many flashing & shacking effects on screen, really wish you could disable those as they decrease the screen readability you desperately need in games like these. - enemies sniping you from outside your field of view, this in particular feels unfair and unfun. I'm talking about those little sniping-laser robots, hope there aren't more enemies like them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn't expecting much but was blown away by how addicting the gameplay loop was! The combat is very fluid and crisp but it is also demanding and challenging. One was small mistake and it's back to square one. It is really difficult in some stages, but I enjoy the challenge of figuring out the most optimal way to clear the area. The comic art panels, pixel animations, and character sprites all look amazing, MASSIVE props to the artists. They did a phenomenal job bringing these characters to…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fast pace fun friendly and digestible story action packed Hot Miami gameplay. Worth it. Recommended! 9/10 Also, Furries U wU
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Ultimately, I think Kusan is a strong and ambitious game whose additions occasionally undermine the strength of its foundations. There is excellent build craft and expressive combat. I think the nonlinear levels and optional challenges are great ideas and the game definitely establishes itself as more than just another clone. But the retry tax, level design, limited scouting, and sometimes janky lock-on interrupt the flow enough to hold it back. The soundtrack lacks that hypnotic intentionality…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here are a few I particularly liked for some reason or other: Desktop Explorer Cat Me If You Can SPRAWL Zero Poly Fighter Duskfade ReStory Cozy Game Restoration Kusan: City of Wolves Flamecraft About Fishing Trees Hate You False Hero Takeover 2
neutral · AI labelView post →You know, there's a furry themed game that everyone's sleeping on that I'm super excited for! That being Kusan: City of Wolves. While it has clear Hotline Miami influences, it definitely looks like an upgraded experience. And from the demo, plays like it too!
positive · AI labelView post →I'd give it an 8/10 The game overall is really good and probably most, if not all people who like Hotline Miami and games inspired by it, will like this game. The story is very simple, but i honestly believe it's even better for these kinds of games because the combat and fast-paced gameplay are the main focus. There also seems to be a setup for a sequel so i hope the second game will be just as good or even better than this one. The game is pretty short at around 4-5 hours, but for a 15$…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →tried this Kusan: City of Wolves game and oh its Hotline Miami with a style meter... I freakin love it
positive · AI labelView post →Furry Hotline Miami
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Got up to the first boss of Kusan, and i parried so hard the game crashed and it made me start the level over from the beginning
neutral · AI labelView post →Tried playing the Kusan demo, looked like my kinda game. Unfortunately my disabilities have progressed to a point where I just can't play games like that anymore. Really sucks to feel how bad things have gotten.
neutral · AI labelView post →Kusan: City of Wolves absolutely exceeded my expectations. From the moment it starts, it feels like you're playing through a beautifully illustrated comic book. The art style is gorgeous, with every scene packed with personality and style. It has a unique visual identity that makes it stand out from other action games. The combat is fast, fluid, and incredibly satisfying. Every encounter feels exciting, and the pace rarely lets up. Combined with an excellent soundtrack that perfectly…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here’s my review after a very short time playing this: Like Hotline Miami? Play this!!!!!!! Have a good day 😁
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yes, I rather like Hotline Zootopia.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Genuinely addictive gameplay which once you appreciate how the mechanics work you become a wrecking machine (and every door is used to initiate the destruction - will make sense once you buy the game which i highly recommend). Runs and looks great on steam deck too, just make sure you can hear the soundtrack which is also perfect for the style).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I havent put too much time into it so far but the gameplay and visuals are solid it feels like a natural evolution to hotline miami, upgrades are a cool way to introduce variety and allow for player expression and the way theyre implemented is interesting. i can easily see this becoming my next favorite game after the hotline games. hope it gets alot of traction!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →By the time I stopped playing, I was 2.5 chapters in and over 2 hours passed. Very addicting gameplay with a satisfying loop where combat is fast and brutal, but satisfying once you understand the mechanics and how to chain kills together to score a long combo. Edit: At this point I beat the game and got most of the achievements and I must say that if you're a fan of action games like hotline miami, you're doing yourself a disservice by not getting this game. If there's one complaint I had…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →an extremely competent iteration on hotline miami fights in kusan tend to be way more close range than they were in hlm, since most enemies close distance before firing as well as your gun being way more of a limited tool. this fixes a few issues hlm had, such as getting shot from off screen or being able to just camp an angle with your gun and have everyone run into it. doors are less op but more satisfying here. fighting itself is more complex, you want to be using your knife and and punch…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Rating: ★★★★★ - Amazing Time Played: 6 hours Gameplay: - Every room is a handcrafted combat puzzle built around positioning, movement, and kill order rather than just reflexes. The aim is not to survive the combat encounter but solve it like a puzzle. You won't get it right the first time. - Everything one hit kills Jin, but instant restarts mean failure feeds directly back into another attempt with zero loading friction. It's a core loop where dying doesn't feel punishing. - Knife, gun,…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. But good luck ranking SS on all stages on your own.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →get it on sale, mid esl larpline miami
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Hotline Miami with builds with cyberpunk Blacksad vibes 10/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Holy hell this game is fun. Scratched a good itch from the Hotline Miami series while still being unique and it's own thing. Fun characters, level designs, lore and there was clearly a lot of effort put into this. Definitely replayable, AND an absolutely killer soundtrack that does not disappoint. A good price too! If possible I would love a level editor but really, this is great as is. Worth checking out!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Wrote about a cool Hotline Miami-like game this weekend — Kusan: City of Wolves. Strongly recommend it if you, like me, really enjoyed earning all of the trophies in Hotline Miami haha www.trueachievements.com/news/kusan-c...
neutral · AI labelView post →Everyone, please play Kusan City of Wolves. It's a challenging game, but it's a lot of fun! It has a great story, very cool characters, and a tight soundtrack. I hope this game gets the attention it deserves
positive · AI labelView post →It's hotline miami for furries that even non-furries can enjoy to the fullest extend. The music is fantastic, the gameplay mechanics (parry, charge punch, quantum knife) all feel great to use and blend in well together. my favorite part is how the story is told through a comic with a lovely artstyle. my only gripe is that ranged weapons feel weak, and you're dependant on them to get SS scores.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →A must play for fans of Hotline Miami, Hong Kong massacre, etc.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →While at first glance this game might seem like a Hotline Miami clone. And yeah the gameplay is basically kill or be killed in one hit (Boss fights excluded). The design is fundamental different. While hotline is a game about using the environment and improvising with the weapons you find, this game is about mastering your fixed move set. You have a bionic fist which is your main melee tool except it can also be charged to smash objects in to enemies and can also parry possibly every single…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The best successor to Hotline Miami I've ever played. Yes, I'm serious. Are there problems? Of course. The translation is a bit rough around the edges. The lack of any farsight makes some levels (and ranged enemies) feel unpolished. But at its core, at its very heart? It gets it. This game gets it! Its knows exactly what made Hotline Miami good and revels in it! I've been looking for a game to scratch this itch for over a decade and this was it! Not Katana Zero. Not OXTO. This. There isn't…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →absolutelly amazing game. Been waiting for this to come out since i saw it on Reddit Months Ago. Spetacular work, awesome art designe and gameplay is fenomenal. Really hope there's more missions for the game in the future, even if they are paid DLCs. Really recommend it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Combat like hotline miami one hit one down but with own special twist and very fun even if frustrating it's still, very fun and epic bosses fights, it impressed me, it focus in melee but it's more like one punch man and throwing stuff like crates, doors and even enemies to kill them and the guns and reload mechanics are sastifying and addicting, yeah if you want to be a cyberpunk feline with the arm of zeus you should try it
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Review Pros: Great story: I really liked it and hope it gets an anime adaptation someday. Build Variety: I loved the upgrade system; you can create different builds like a knife build, speed build, or weapon build. Stage System: I liked how the stages work—if you want more money, you just have to play better. Characters: Loved the characters, especially the Gazelle and the Dog. Boss Fights: The boss battles are awesome; you really need to focus on speed and parrying. Cons: Knife Targeting:…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Absolutely fantastic game! Stunning pixel art, badass OST that I cannot stop listening to, brutal fast paced gameplay, a completely unique upgrade system that is a minigame in itself, great writing and beautiful comic panel cutscenes, its just pure fun the entire time! Highly recommend! Hotline Miami can go suck a bag of Dodongos!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the best indies of the year. Looks stunning, gameplay is incredibly fun and challenging, and the story is better than I ever expected. Loved this, picked it up on Xbox too
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great Game, It's furry cyberpunk that plays like Hotline Miami. It is all gas no brakes the entire game and I'm here for it. Decent Verity in weapons and build potential. Story is simple but well executed. My only compilates with this game are Its lean, zero fat, and I wanted a little more time with the cast and space to experiment and try new builds. Bosses are good but border line cruel. There is a line between "get good" and unfair, This game walks the line but it doesn't feel like its…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I like Hotline Miami, and this is probably the game most faithful to its most basic gameplay formula that I'm aware of, although it develops upon it in its own various ways. Some people might not like the upgrade system due to the breadth of benefits it allows you to stack in comparison to e.g. masks, but I think it generally works with the other developments that are in place. Full combos still count heavily towards top ranks, but a lot of weight is also placed on variating between the…
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