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Shotgun Farmers

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

Missed shots grow guns in this multiplayer shooter. Fire your bullets into the ground to plant your ammo. The longer it grows the more ammo you will get!

Global score

93/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Shooter

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    Pros

    • Unique and creative gun-growing mechanic
    • Fun, fast-paced gameplay
    • Friendly and active developer community
    • No microtransactions
    • Good value for price

    Cons

    • Small player base limits matchmaking
    • Some bugs and occasional lag
    • Limited game modes and maps
    • Lack of ranked or party features
    • Bots reduce challenge

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Domination, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to choose weapons, strategies, and game modes; planting ammo and harvesting guns adds player-driven decision making."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game offers skill-based shooting, movement, and strategy with feedback from kills and progression, though some players find it easy to pick up."

    • Competition
      4

      "Multiple PvP modes, tournaments, and desire for ranked modes indicate strong competitive elements."

    • Continuation
      3

      "Many players report long playtimes, habitual play, and replayability, though some mention boredom after extended sessions."

    • Cooperation
      3

      "Team-based modes like Capture the Pig and King of the Crow encourage teamwork; community and friend play emphasized."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Unique gun-growing mechanic, character customization, and weapon variety foster creative play and personalization."

    • Domination
      2

      "Competitive play includes some trash talk and dominance, but community is generally friendly and cooperative."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game for stress relief, distraction, and emotional uplift, including life-changing personal stories."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, with no indication of obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players try different weapons, strategies, and game modes; developer encourages community feedback and experimentation."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Multiple maps and modes offer some discovery, though environments are limited and familiar."

    • Expression
      3

      "Character customization with hats, costumes, and colors allows self-expression."

    • Fantasy
      4

      "Cartoony, whimsical farm-themed weapons and settings create an imaginative, non-realistic experience."

    • Fellowship
      3

      "Active community, multiplayer modes, and social features foster group identity and connection."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn skills, unlock cosmetics, and improve gameplay over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "No physical activity involved; typical sedentary gaming experience."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires active attention and fast-paced gameplay; not suited for idle or background play."

    • Intimacy
      2

      "Some social interaction and friendships form, but mostly casual multiplayer connections."

    • Leadership
      1

      "Limited evidence of leadership roles; mostly cooperative team play without formal leadership."

    • Progression
      4

      "Leveling up, unlocking hats and cosmetics, and gaining new weapons provide clear progression."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find the game relaxing and fun, though it is fast-paced and can be tense."

    • Sensation
      3

      "Enjoyable visuals, sound effects, and humorous style provide sensory stimulation and fun."

    • Status
      2

      "Leaderboards, achievements, and community recognition offer some social status."

    • Story
      -4

      "No narrative or story elements; gameplay is context-free and focused on multiplayer action."

    • Strategy
      3

      "Players use tactics for weapon planting, map control, and game mode objectives."

    • Thrill
      3

      "Fast-paced combat and suspenseful moments create excitement and tension relief."

    • Value
      4

      "Players perceive strong value for price with free updates, no microtransactions, and enjoyable gameplay."

    • Violence
      1

      "Combat is present but cartoonish and humorous rather than realistic or graphic."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players avoid death and manage resources like ammo planting, but environment is low-risk and playful."

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026