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A real-time tactical shooter where you lead a small squad of soldiers through missions using just the mouse. Its black humour and anti-war message, symbolised by the growing hill of graves, make it unforgettable.

  • A party of several characters
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Lots of humour
  • Tactical depth

The closest matches for Cannon Fodder are Freedom Fighters, Tiny Troopers and Not a Hero. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Cannon Fodder special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Tiny Troopers

Lots of humour

You command a squad of tiny soldiers through 30 perilous missions with varied goals, from rescuing hostages to taking out enemy generals. It blends real-time action with squad-level tactics in a playful, comedic package.

Not a Hero

Lots of humour

A fast-paced pixel-art cover shooter where you clear out criminals as a campaign manager for a talking rabbit running for mayor. Dark humor, short missions and a roster of quirky heroes with unique abilities define the experience.

Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood

Tactical depth

A tactical WWII shooter where you lead squads through Normandy, pinning enemies with suppressing fire and flanking them with assault teams. The sequel tells the story through Sergeant Baker and his fellow soldiers.

Vietcong 2

Dark, serious atmosphere

A tactical first-person shooter set during the 1968 Tet Offensive, where you lead a squad as a US Captain through jungles and the embattled city of Hue. It focuses on gritty infantry combat and a story inspired by real veteran accounts.

Door Kickers

Tactical depth

You command a SWAT team from a top-down view, planning routes, gear and breach points, then watch the raid play out in real time. Short, punishing missions reward careful planning and quick improvisation.

Hidden & Dangerous 2

Challenging difficulty

A tactical WWII shooter where you lead a small SAS squad through risky commando missions. Planning, stealth and loadout choices matter, and the difficulty is punishing.

Hidden & Dangerous

Challenging difficulty

A tactical World War 2 shooter where you lead a four-man Allied commando team through risky sabotage and rescue missions. You switch between soldiers and can drive vehicles, and the high difficulty rewards careful planning.

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