Underplayed Gems

Door Kickers: Action Squad (2018)

Door Kickers: Action Squad cover
Developer
PixelShard, KillHouse Games
Publisher
KillHouse Games
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Casual, Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Rating
4.7 of 5, 10,571 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 11 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, old-school side-scrolling SWAT assault where you blast through doors and adapt on the fly with a blend of action and light strategy.

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What players say

Players praise the tight controls, short levels perfect for quick sessions, and varied character classes with talent trees. The pixel art and synthwave soundtrack are standouts. Local co-op is a highlight, but online multiplayer has been broken and abandoned by developers for years.

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