Buckshot Battlemage (2025)

Developer: squid_lawyer
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 25 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

How it feels

A lightning-fast top-down shooter where you blast through waves of enemies with flashy shotgun magic and chain lightning, feeling like a chaotic arcade classic from the mid-2000s.

fast pacedchaoticpunishingexplosivearcade-likemagicalretro inspired

What players say

Players describe Buckshot Battlemage as a throwback arcade shooter with the energy of old Flash games and comparisons to Hotline Miami. They highlight the satisfying teleport and weapon variety, especially a shotgun that feels strong, and short sessions aimed at chasing high scores.

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