Erik Johnson

Headup Games and Clockstone’s sci-fi action RPG Greed: Black Border has been released and is now available for download on Steam. Even better, the title has been given a week long 25% discount to celebrate the launch.

Likened to Diablo and Sacred as far as feel goes, Greed offers three different classes to choose from each with a variety of individual upgradeable skills and attributes. It also includes online and local co-op multiplayer mode for up to three players, a nice addition to any hack n’ slasher.

The title ($20 standard) goes for only $15 through Wednesday, January 20. From the description:

Hack ‘n slash your way through this science-fiction-themed action/RPG.

In the futuristic universe of GREED, the discovery of new interstellar travel possibilities has led to a new age of colonialization. The five largest colonial powers are entangled in a full-scale war over a new element called Ikarium, the recently discovered rare source of nearly unlimited energy. As a former member of an elite military unit, you will fight a battle for your survival not knowing that your actions will lead the fate of all mankind into dramatic consequences…

• Three entirely different character classes to choose from
• A huge variety of different levels in three unique settings, each playable on 3 difficulties, inhabited by fierce and deadly creatures & screen-filling end bosses
• Upgradeable skills in three categories per character class – the simultaneous use of these categories causes thrilling skill combinations
• Upgradeable character attributes with direct game play effect
• Hundreds of items to collect that upgrade weapons and amour
• Online and local cooperative multiplayer mode for up to three players