Dead End City
A post-apocalyptic arcade shooter. Collect fuel and dodge enemy fire as you fight back against the evil Scorpio gang. Mixes cars, shmups and themes that would have been right at home in 80's anime and arcades..
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Nintendo eShop low: $6.74 (28 Aug 2026) , PlayStation Store low: $4.49 (27 Aug 2026) , Steam low: $7.49 (25 Jun 2026) , Xbox low: $14.99 (26 Aug 2026)
REVIEWS
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“A thoroughly surprising and different take on the traditional vertically-scrolling arcade shooter”
“Dead End City is one of the best indie shoot 'em ups that I've played in a long time with its unique setup and super-tight gameplay.”
“The idea of car combat in a Mad Max-style post-apocalyptic world is, as far as I can recall, something the genre has rarely explored. It’s great to see developers embracing concepts that combine original ideas with well-established gameplay mechanics.”
“Dead End City provides a few hours of fun but its basic nature and not much in the way of progression regarding weaponry or special powers. Unfortunately, it doesn’t provide the replayability or memorable moments as some of the classics from the early 90’s. Those who are well into the genre will still have a good time here especially if you are competitive. The online leaderboards and different modes may just provide enough staying power for some.”
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