Jets'n'Guns 2 similar games & best alternatives

Jets'n'Guns 2

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

Should you play it?

Jets'n'Guns 2 is a side-scrolling space shooter with insane levels of action and destruction. Travel the galaxies and unleash an arsenal of the deadliest weapons and devices to save the universe from its inevitable doom.

What works
  • Excellent ship customization and weapon variety
  • Great soundtrack by machinae supremacy
  • Fast-paced, explosive gameplay
  • Local co-op mode
  • Responsive controls and polished graphics
Things to keep in mind
  • Short campaign length compared to original
  • Limited number of unique levels
  • Some balancing issues and bugs in early access
  • Minimal story and narrative depth
  • Can feel easier and less challenging than predecessor

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Hidden Gems

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Jets'n'Guns 2: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Competition, Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

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