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Games Like Desert Gunner

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Indie, Singleplayer.

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You’re the designated gunner, you’re on patrol… and yes, you’re a target. It’s your assignment to be the bait and to draw fire, you were handpicked and it’s your job. Trigger finger at the ready; At least you have the fire-power to keep the bad-guys at bay.

Reviews: Mixed — 41% — of 68 reviews
Released: 2014-03-18
Developer: Digital Fusion
Publisher: Digital Fusion Inc.
Genres: Action
Platforms: Windows

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