Shell Out Showdown (2022)

Developer: manadream
Publisher: manadream, BAD Collective
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 17 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 56 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A frantic and gleeful food fight where vending machine characters dodge and toss snacks in a colorful, pixel-art arena.

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What players say

Players love the chaotic twist on arena shooters: instead of killing, you unload food on opponents and then scramble to avoid being fed. The matches are fast and hectic, controls feel responsive, and the pixel art is charming. The game works well in early access, and people find the keep-away win condition clever.

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