No Time to Explain vs The Expendabros

In No Time to Explain, tinyBuild delivers a fast‑paced 2D platformer where you blast through time and alternate realities to save your future self from a giant crab. The game blends shooter mechanics with comedic sci‑fi storytelling, offering both solo and cooperative play. The pixel‑art style and humor‑driven narrative make each level feel fresh, while tight controls and challenging obstacles keep players engaged across Linux, PC, and Mac platforms.

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.

• Engaging time‑travel mechanics
• Co‑op mode adds replay value
• Humorous sci‑fi storyline
• Pixel art aesthetic

• Four‑player local co‑op
• Distinct characters with unique abilities
• Highly destructible, interactive levels
• Sharp, humorous writing

• Limited online multiplayer options
• Short overall campaign length
• Occasional difficulty spikes

• Limited to local multiplayer, no online play
• Short overall campaign length
• Pixel art may not appeal to all players