Apex Legends vs Cannon Fodder

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Cannon Fodder is an action‑strategy shoot ’em up where you command up to five soldiers across 72 levels of varied terrain. The game blends fast‑paced shooting with point‑and‑click tactical planning, using limited ammunition and explosive weapons to overcome enemy infantry, vehicles and fortified structures. Its dark humor masks an anti‑war message, delivering a retro pixel‑art experience that challenges players to balance fire‑power with the fragility of their troops while navigating jungles, snowfields, deserts and more.

• Excellent gunplay and movement
• Free to play
• Great non-verbal comms
• Strong hero design

• Deep tactical depth despite simple controls
• High replay value with 72 distinct levels
• Memorable dark humor and anti‑war messaging
• Iconic retro pixel art and soundtrack

• Squad play can frustrate solos
• Grindy cosmetics
• Steep aim skill ceiling

• Limited multiplayer options – single player only
• Ammunition scarcity can feel frustrating for some players
• Graphics are dated compared to modern titles