The Best Run-and-gun Games

Update 6 September 2023: Escape from Terror City added at rank #1.

Here are our 10 Best Run-and-gun Games, position 11 to 20:

Cuphead
Don't Disturb

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Cuphead (2017)

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Step into the world of Cuphead and Mugman and experience a classic run and gun action game with visually stunning graphics and original jazz recordings. Take on multiple boss battles, traverse bizarre worlds, and uncover hidden secrets as you try to pay back your debt to the devil. With the option of single-player or local co-op, Cuphead is a game that brings back the nostalgia of the 1930s cartoons and promises countless hours of fun and adventure.

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What we like:

Challenging gameplay
Plenty of content

What could be improved:

Difficulty could be a turn-off for some player

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Don't Disturb (2016)

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Single-player puzzle adventure with a beautiful, distinctive art style and a genuinely emotional story. As a lonely dog wandering the afterlife searching for his dead master, 'Don't Disturb' explores traditional Asian views on death and the underworld.

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