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Helldivers is a top-down, twin-stick cooperative shooter developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by PlayStation Publishing. It first launched on PlayStation consoles in March 2015, and the PC version arrived on Steam on December 7, 2015. It is the original game that led to Helldivers 2.
You play as an elite soldier of Super Earth, dropping onto alien planets to complete objectives such as defending points, escorting units, and destroying enemy structures. Planets have different hazards and enemy types, and higher difficulty levels add stronger foes and tighter time pressure. Each mission ends with a race to the extraction zone while enemy waves close in.
Stratagems are the core system. You enter short directional codes to call in supply drops, turrets, vehicles, airstrikes, and reinforcements. Friendly fire is always active, so careless aim or a badly placed drop can wipe out your own squad.
The game supports up to four players in online or local co-op, and it can also be played solo. Every completed mission feeds into a community-wide galactic campaign against three enemy factions: the Bugs, the Cyborgs, and the Illuminate. Players share a goal of pushing each faction back to its homeworld.
It suits players who enjoy demanding co-op shooters, teamwork under pressure, and fans of Helldivers 2 who want to try where the series began.
PC (Steam): PC keys activate on Steam and unlock Helldivers Dive Harder Edition, which includes the Proving Grounds mode and the earlier expansions.
PlayStation: PS4 codes are redeemed on PlayStation Network. Check the region on each offer before you buy.
Before you buy, check the activation platform and region on each offer, then follow our guide on how to activate your CD key. You can also compare prices for the sequel, Helldivers 2, or view the Helldivers Steam page.
Top-down twin-stick co-op shooter by Arrowhead Game Studios.
Up to four players in online or local co-op.
Call in support with directional stratagem codes.
Friendly fire is always on, so teamwork matters.
Fight three enemy factions across many alien planets.
Community-driven galactic campaign shaped by every mission.
Dive Harder Edition adds the Proving Grounds challenge mode.
Includes earlier expansions on PC at no extra cost.
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