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

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Embark on an exciting journey in a top-down western shooter inspired by classic NES action games. Battle through handcrafted levels, buy abilities, upgrade weapons to face multi-phase bosses in a world where a man's best friend is his revolver.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: 2026-06-12
Developer: GlebG
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows

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    Dev: OliveHillStudios
    Windows

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    92% match8 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2018
    Dev: nkmr appworks
    Windows

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    91% matchVery Positive84% of 10,266 reviews2015
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.

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    90% matchNo user reviews
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    Windows

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    Dev: Speedbird
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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    Windows

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    67% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2026
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