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Easy Trigger Games · 2021 · Windows, macOS, Linux

Steam: 93 % positive of 4,109 reviews, as of Oct 28

In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.

24 games that play like HUNTDOWN and 24 that look like it. Closest by gameplay: Broforce, Neon Inferno and Far Far West.

Player tags

  • Pixel Graphics
  • Side Scroller
  • Shooter
  • Action
  • Local Co-Op
  • Shoot 'Em Up
  • 2D
  • Cyberpunk
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Steam reviews

What players say

Players overwhelmingly recommend this retro run-and-gun for its style, tight controls and boss fights, though some find late difficulty spikes frustrating.

Most reviewers recommend Huntdown and single out its pixel art, 80s cyberpunk atmosphere, synth soundtrack and sharp one-liners. Many players praise the responsive shooting and the varied bosses, which need different tactics and often change moves when half their health is gone. Local co-op gets repeated praise as a fun couch experience. The main complaints concern difficulty: some players say the last levels and final bosses spike sharply, and a few describe frustrating bullet-hell sections or repeated restarts after boss fights. Others note the game is short for its price, though many call it good value on sale. Several reviewers mention that enemies can be hard to tell apart and that a few weapons or mechanics feel limited, such as the inability to aim upwards. Steam's totals are very positive, and the reviews read here match that overall picture.

Praised

  • Retro pixel art and style

    Players praise the detailed pixel art, cyberpunk backdrops and 80s look, which many say captures the feel of classic arcade and console games.

    Many players
  • Soundtrack and atmosphere

    The synth soundtrack, sound design and 80s action-movie references are repeatedly named as a major part of the game's appeal.

    Many players
  • Responsive shooting and controls

    Reviewers find the controls tight and the run-and-gun action satisfying, with weapons and movement that feel good to use.

    Many players
  • Bosses with distinct patterns

    Bosses are often called the highlight, with varied attack patterns and personality that reward learning and practice.

    Many players

Criticised

  • Sharp difficulty spikes

    Players say difficulty jumps sharply in later levels and especially at the final bosses, which some find unfair.

    Many players
  • Short length

    Reviewers wish the game were longer, noting it has only around 20 levels and can be finished in a few hours.

    Some players
  • Repetitive or limited weapons

    Players find weapon variety limited or the action repetitive over time, and some miss features such as aiming upwards.

    Some players
Who it suits
Suits fans of retro run-and-gun shooters, 80s action and cyberpunk aesthetics, and players who want a short, challenging game, especially in local co-op.
Who should skip it
Players who dislike hard, precise bosses or steep late-game spikes, or who want a long game with lots of content, should skip it.

Short vs. long playtime: Players with more hours are more likely to mention the difficulty of late bosses and repetition, while newer players mostly praise the style and controls.

Summarised by AI from 80 Steam reviews (English, helpful and recent), as of Oct 28, 2026.

Best matches

Plays and looks like HUNTDOWN

These games are close to it by gameplay and by look, so they appear in both lists below.

By gameplay

Plays like HUNTDOWN

Matched from Steam descriptions and player tags. The tags under each game are the ones both games share.

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  1. Roboquest94 % positive of 19,277Shared: Shooter · Co-op · Sci-fi
  2. BRAIN / OUT81 % positive of 15,214Shared: Pixel Graphics · Side Scroller · Shooter
  3. MADNESS: Project Nexus97 % positive of 16,070Shared: Shooter · Local Co-Op · Violent
  4. The Ascent74 % positive of 19,671Shared: Shooter · Local Co-Op · Cyberpunk
  5. Police Stories85 % positive of 7,941Shared: Pixel Graphics · Shooter · Violent
  6. MULLET MADJACK97 % positive of 8,337Shared: Shooter · Cyberpunk · Retro
  7. Nex Machina89 % positive of 1,467Shared: Shooter · Local Co-Op · Shoot 'Em Up
  8. Killsquad70 % positive of 2,837Shared: Co-op · Sci-fi · Online Co-Op
  9. Farlight 8475 % positive of 55,666Shared: Shooter · Sci-fi · Futuristic
  10. Deadlink90 % positive of 2,875Shared: Shooter · Cyberpunk · Dystopian
  11. HYPERCHARGE: Unboxed90 % positive of 3,804Shared: Shooter · Local Co-Op · Online Co-Op
  12. Binary Domain86 % positive of 3,617Shared: Shooter · Cyberpunk · Co-op

By look

Looks like HUNTDOWN

Matched from screenshots. Each card shows the screenshot closest to the look of this game.

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  3. BioMenace Remastered98 % positive of 191
  4. Cyber Shadow83 % positive of 1,307
  5. Prison City84 % positive of 153
  6. Neon Inferno92 % positive of 390
  7. METAL SLUG89 % positive of 4,538
  8. NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound90 % positive of 2,541
  9. Post Void96 % positive of 10,885
  10. Steel Assault77 % positive of 387
  11. Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle86 % positive of 1,123
  12. RAM: Random Access Mayhem96 % positive of 619

At a glance

What games like HUNTDOWN have in common

  • The tags they share most often with HUNTDOWN: Shooter (20 of 24), Pixel Graphics (8) and Local Co-Op (8).
  • They came out between 2011 and 2026, 9 of them after HUNTDOWN (2021).
  • Best rated by Steam players: MULLET MADJACK (97 % positive of 8,337).

How these matches work

Matches come from embeddings of Steam descriptions, player tags and screenshots, computed offline. “Plays like” compares what the games are about and how players tag them; “Looks like” compares their screenshots. The share of positive reviews is based on Steam user reviews.

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