HUNTDOWN similar games & best alternatives

HUNTDOWN

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Android, iOS • 2021

Should you play it?

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.

What works
  • Excellent pixel art and detailed visuals
  • Engaging and challenging gameplay with varied weapons
  • Strong 80s cyberpunk and action movie atmosphere
  • Addictive co-op multiplayer
  • Outstanding synthwave soundtrack and voice acting
Things to keep in mind
  • Some difficulty spikes, especially in boss fights
  • Limited character customization
  • Short campaign length
  • Repetitive voice lines can become grating
  • Occasional clunky platforming and controls

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Super Cyborg

  • Colt Canyon
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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HUNTDOWN: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Leadership.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Cooperation

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