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Games like Shotgun Raiders

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.

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

The closest matches for Shotgun Raiders are Kero Blaster, Super Crate Box and Duke Nukem. 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

95 %Match

2014PCPlayStationNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable94 % positive9.99 €

Brings what grabs you about Shotgun Raiders: jumping and platforming, good gunplay as well as action-packed real-time combat.

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.

Super Crate Box

Jumping and platforming

A frantic arcade platformer-shooter where you grab crates, swap weapons constantly and chase a high score while endless enemies keep spawning. Tight controls, pixel art and a chiptune soundtrack define it.

Duke Nukem

Jumping and platforming

The first Duke Nukem is a classic side-scrolling platformer with shooting, where Duke takes on Dr. Proton's robot army. A short retro arcade outing that introduces the wisecracking action hero.

Jet Gunner

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Clash Force

Jumping and platforming

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.

Gun Crazy

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic retro-style arcade shooter where you play a police officer blasting through four levels. Expect tough bosses and powerful special guns.

Guns & Fishes

Jumping and platforming

You play as a diver blasting through fast-paced platformer action, using fish as ammo against a shark yakuza gang. Quirky humor and snappy combat take center stage.

Armored Kitten

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A side-scrolling action shooter where you play a cute but deadly kitten wielding a double shotgun. Light RPG elements add to the fast-paced blasting.

Duke Nukem II

Jumping and platforming

A classic DOS platform shooter where Duke blasts his way through aliens and robots as a cocky action hero. Fast levels, hidden secrets and plenty of over-the-top attitude define the game.

Dynamite Alex

Jumping and platforming

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.

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