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2006 PlayStation

A classic arcade run-and-gun with lovingly animated pixel art and chaotic, explosive levels. The new Weapon Stock system lets you carry and swap between two weapons, while the game stays punishing and tongue-in-cheek.

What defines Metal Slug 6:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Lots of humour
  • Action-packed real-time combat

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Broforce

93 %

2015 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo Switch 14.79 € 👍 97 % Overwhelmingly positive, 58,880 reviews on Steam Steam Deck playable

  • Lots of humour
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A chaotic run-and-gun platformer starring parodies of action movie heroes, where nearly everything is destructible and explosions tear levels apart. With up to four friends in co-op, the mayhem becomes gloriously over-the-top fun.

Gunstar Heroes

Challenging difficulty

A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

The Bug Butcher

Sci-fi setting

A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.

Blazing Chrome

Sci-fi setting

A punishing 16-bit style run-and-gun in the spirit of Contra, where you blast through a robot apocalypse as a human soldier or a rebel robot. Fast reflexes, boss pattern learning and optional co-op define the experience.

Huntdown

Sci-fi setting

A punchy 2D run-and-gun shooter with pixel art, a neon dystopian city and 80s action-movie flair. As a bounty hunter you take down gangs solo or in co-op, using cover, a wide range of guns and hard-hitting boss fights.

Bleed

Lots of humour

A fast arcade action-platformer in pixel art where you play Wryn, dodging acrobatically and chaining gunfire into stylish combos. Short and punchy, with inventive boss fights against parodied videogame heroes.

Fight'N Rage

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic side-scrolling beat'em up that recreates the 90s arcade golden age with tight combat, combos and crisp pixel art. It is best enjoyed in local co-op, with a nostalgic retro soundtrack.

Exit the Gungeon

Challenging difficulty

A frantic bullet-hell roguelike where you escape a collapsing Gungeon by elevator, juggling ever-changing weapons and dodge rolls. Short, chaotic runs full of quirky humor and pixel-art charm.

Wild Guns

Challenging difficulty

A fast arcade shooting gallery set in a steampunk Wild West, where you play Annie or Clint, dodging fire and blasting outlaws and robots in the background. Short, intense stages with a tough challenge, playable in co-op.

Smash T.V.

Sci-fi setting

An arcade twin-stick shooter set in a dystopian game show: you fight endless waves of enemies in tight arenas, grab weapons and bonuses, and aim to defeat the host at the end. Frantic, chaotic and gleefully over the top.

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