SteamWorld Headhunter is a brand-new co-op action-adventure from Image & Form Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. SteamWorld Headhunter is a brand-new co-op action-adventure from Image & Form Plus The Gunk gets December release date. News by Matt Wales Reporter Updated on 11 Nov 2021 10 comments Image & Form is returning to its critically acclaimed SteamWorld universe with SteamWorld Headhunter, a new co-operative action-adventure that sees the series moving into 3D for the very first time. But that's not all! The developer has also announced a release date for its gloopy third-person sci-fi adventure, The Gunk, which will be heading to Xbox One, Xbox One Series X/S, and PC on 16th December. SteamWorld Headhunter, to deal with the newcomer first, is the sixth entry in Image & Form's celebrated SteamWorld series - following on from SteamWorld Tower Defense, SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist, SteamWorld Dig 2, and SteamWorld Quest - and once again looks to offer a radical shake-up for the series. Details are, admittedly, pretty scarce right now (there isn't even mention of platforms), but Image & Form's description of Headhunter as a "stylised and colourful, third-person co-op action adventure with a head-popping twist", is certainly a considerable departure from previous games in the enthusiastically genre-hopping series. You'll find some delightfully atmospheric - if not especially illuminating - robotic duelling in the announcement trailer below. Watch on YouTube SteamWorld Headhunter - Teaser Trailer. Before SteamWorld Headhunter's arrival, though, there's the not insignificant matter of Image & Form's incoming 3D action-adventure The Gunk - the developer's first non-SteamWorld title since 2011's Android and iOS game Anthill. The Gunk casts players as space haulers Rani and Becks, sending the duo on a goo-hoovering, puzzle-solving mission across an exotic alien world besieged by a parasitic gloop. There's a mysterious ancient civilisation to be uncovered and a planet to be saved, and you can get a taste of its striking action in the trailer below. The Gunk launches for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and PC on 16th December, and will be available on Game Pass the same day. Watch on YouTube The Gunk - Gameplay Trailer. Those yet to experience the joys of Image & Form's marvellous back catalogue can currently pick up some of the developer's finest titles with discounts between 50% and 80% on Steam. There's also a SteamWorld bundle - incorporating Dig, Dig 2, Heist, and Quest, alongside various soundtracks and bits of DLC - reduced from £78.71 to £22.39 until 17th November. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 13 Latest Articles Digital Foundry Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090: a new level in graphics performance The Digital Foundry video review - and how the new GPU champion delivers for 4K 120fps gaming. Feature Evercore Heroes wants to wind people up the right way "There's less rage at them, because they didn't end your fun." Google announces cloud gaming Chromebooks less than a fortnight after Stadia shutdown GeForce Now preinstalled. 4 Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store