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2016PC

A fast 2D platform shooter that blends Mario-style easy controls with the limited aiming angles of classic arcade shooters. You blast through levels with a shotgun and grenades while collecting trading cards.

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

The closest matches for Shotgun Raiders are Kero Blaster, Monsters! and Dynamite Alex. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Shotgun Raiders special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Kero Blaster

94 %Match

2014PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable94 % positive9.99 €

  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Linear, curated structure

A compact retro run-and-gun platformer from Cave Story creator Pixel, where you play a frog swapping weapons through short, punchy stages. Charming, lighthearted and approachable.

Monsters!

Gameplay comes before story

A retro arcade twin-stick shooter with pixel art where you blast through monster hordes and chase high scores on the leaderboards.

Dynamite Alex

Bright, upbeat tone

You play 17-year-old Alex, blasting and jumping through a city overrun by robbers in a retro-style platform shooter. It focuses on classic arcade mechanics, bright colors and gameplay without loading screens.

Shroom

Gameplay comes before story

You blast your way through levels packed with monsters led by an evil mushroom in this small indie shooter. It focuses on straightforward action without much extra frills.

Jet Gunner

Gameplay comes before story

A 2D run-and-gun shooter in an 8-bit style that pays homage to punishing NES-era classics with tough difficulty, boss fights and retro sound.

Pobeda

Gameplay comes before story

A retro-style shoot 'em up where you command a Soviet KV-2 tank against German armor like the Tiger II and E-100. Simple, fast arcade action in the spirit of old-school games.

Clash Force

Linear, curated structure

A retro 8-bit run-and-gun where you blast through short, punchy stages that demand quick reflexes. A good pick if you love old-school NES-style arcade action.

Porradaria Upgrade

Linear, curated structure

You play as a mysterious ninja assassin in a 90s-style retro action game, drawn entirely in pixel art. It focuses on classic, straightforward action without much frills.

Cruel Arena

Gameplay comes before story

A simple arcade arena game where you fend off endless zombie hordes in a doodle-style setting. It's all about surviving as long as you can and beating your friends' high scores.

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