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The spy who shot me™

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2019

Should you play it?

The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

What works

  • Nostalgic retro fps gameplay
  • Humorous and charming spy parody
  • Engaging gunplay and level design
  • Collectibles and achievements encourage replay
  • Developer active and responsive

Things to keep in mind

  • Clunky controls and slippery movement
  • Frustrating checkpoint and save system
  • Short game length
  • Vehicle and mini-game sections poorly received
  • Some bugs and ai issues

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • DOOM 64

  • Night At the Gates of Hell

  • HROT

  • Shrine

  • SiN Gold

  • Nightmare of Decay

More expressive

Games that feels like The spy who shot me™ but with more self-expression and customization

  • Brush Burial: Gutter World

  • Beyond Citadel

  • Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation

  • Haydee 3

  • killer7

  • Killing Time: Resurrected

More relaxing

Games that feels like The spy who shot me™ but with a more relaxing feel

  • Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)

  • ARMORED HEAD

  • Darkenstein 3D

  • Ion Fury

  • Kvark

  • Sniper Killer

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The spy who shot me™: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Competition. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026