The Ballad of a True Thug
The dark underbelly of 1990s Europe, criminal enterprise, and rivers of blood. Rise from a petty crook to a criminal legend, where every shot must be precise and any mistake is fatal. A brutal, top-down tactical shooter.
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About This Game
The Ballad of a True Thug is a action/indie game designed for single-player, developed by Aces and released in 2026. With an estimated 3,000 copies sold, it is considered a niche release on Steam. Community ratings across Steam average 100.0/100 — a exceptional reception overall. Players commonly describe it as Top-Down Shooter, Action, Perma Death, Shooter and 2D.
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10.0/10
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Game Information
Release Date
May 28, 2026
Developer
Aces
Publisher
Aces
Platforms
Windows
Price
$4.99
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System Requirements
🪟 Windows
Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 (64 bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3240 or AMD equivalient
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1.7 GB available space
- VR Support: N/A
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 or AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 (6GB) or AMD Radeon RX580 (4 GB)
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- VR Support: N/A
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