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Mercenary Kings
Mercenary KingsFast‑paced 2D action with deep gun crafting and co‑op combat.
The Expendabros
The ExpendabrosTeam up for chaotic, over‑the‑top action in a 10‑mission shooter‑platform adventure.
Overview
Description

In this frantic 2D shooter you join the Mercenary Kings, elite warriors‑for‑hire battling the CLAW forces that have seized a secret island laboratory. Craft and customize guns, blades, and armor with a crew of rogue geniuses to take down enemies. Play solo or team up with friends in co‑operative missions across platforming levels, combining RPG progression, strategic upgrades, and classic indie action‑adventure thrills.

Rescue your brothers in arms and battle the ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks across ten fast‑paced missions set in Eastern European forests and lumber mills. Play as seven legendary soldiers, each with unique weapons and special attacks, in a side‑scrolling shooter that blends platforming, comedy, and explosive action. The game supports up to four players in local co‑op, letting friends run‑and‑gun together while triggering massive chain reactions of fire, napalm, and limbs. With pixel‑art visuals and a tongue‑in‑cheek tone, The Expendabros delivers a nostalgic yet fresh indie experience for fans of chaotic shooters.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Co-op Shooters
Action & Shooter
Best for
Fans of retro action‑RPGs and co‑op shooters
Fans of chaotic co‑op shooters
Specifications
Specifications
developer
Tribute Games
Free Lives Games
publisher
Tribute Games
Devolver Digital
age rating
PEGI 16, ESRB T
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multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
critic score
75/100
80/100+7%
General
release date
2014-03-25
2014-08-04
msrp
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$9.99
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Deep weapon crafting system
  • Engaging co‑op multiplayer
  • Stylish pixel art visuals
  • Solid RPG progression
  • Four‑player local co‑op
  • Distinct characters with unique abilities
  • Highly destructible, interactive levels
  • Sharp, humorous writing
Cons
  • Limited end‑game content
  • Occasional performance drops on older hardware
  • Steep learning curve for crafting mechanics
  • Limited to local multiplayer, no online play
  • Short overall campaign length
  • Pixel art may not appeal to all players
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