Indie studio Joeveno has announced that the first-person arena arcade shooter "BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER BEFORE 4" will launch on Sept. 16 [1].
The release marks the arrival of a standalone sequel to the Brazilian "boomer shooter" series. By utilizing retro technology to create a modern experience, the game targets a niche market of players who prefer the high-speed, high-difficulty combat of early 3D gaming.
The game is described as a fast-paced and ultraviolent experience heavily inspired by the first Quake [2]. To achieve this aesthetic, the developer used the ID TECH2 engine [3], the same technology that powered the original Quake. Gameplay mechanics emphasize mobility, requiring players to shoot, jump, double jump, and dash to survive [4].
Players will navigate 18 stages [5] across a variety of diverse settings. The environments range from real-world Brazilian cities, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Salvador, to fantastical realms such as Hell and Heaven [6].
The title will be available exclusively for PC via Steam [1]. The announcement came via an official release date trailer showcased during the Latin American games showcase at SGF 2026 [7].
IGN said the game is a "fast-paced ultraviolent BRAZILIAN old school FPS" [2]. The trailer highlights the game's commitment to the "boomer shooter" subgenre, which prioritizes rapid movement and arena-based combat over the narrative-driven pacing of contemporary first-person shooters [4].
“The game is a fast-paced ultraviolent BRAZILIAN old school FPS heavily inspired by the first Quake”
The use of the ID TECH2 engine in 2026 demonstrates a continuing trend in the indie gaming scene toward 'boomer shooters.' By reviving legacy engines, developers can bypass the complexity of modern game engines to focus on the specific movement physics and visual grit that defined the 1990s FPS era, appealing to both nostalgic older gamers and younger players seeking challenging, arcade-style gameplay.
