Rank 01Games like The Expendabros
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- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked The Expendabros also play
The closest matches to The Expendabros: Broforce, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, and Duck Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares co op multiplayer with The Expendabros.
- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Verified
- 2014
Rank 03- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- 2015
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Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Why this: Same retro mood as The Expendabros.
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- Released: 2014
- Developer: Free Lives
- Price: Free to play
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 97% of 7,117 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Adventure, Free To Play
- Platforms: Windows, macOS
Players highlight
- Chaotic co op fun
- Free demo for broforce
- Humor and explosions
- Comedic
- Funny
- Lighthearted
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Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
Why this: Shares co op multiplayer with The Expendabros.


Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Why this: Same comedic mood as The Expendabros.
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Why this: Same funny mood as The Expendabros.



About The Expendabros
The closest matches to The Expendabros: Broforce, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition, Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, and Duck Game. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If The Expendabros is your kind of game, the closest matches are Broforce, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition and Guns, Gore & Cannoli — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as comedic, funny and lighthearted, and single out its character special abilities and co op multiplayer. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Expendabros is a free-to-play side-scrolling run-and-gun shooter developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital, released in 2014. Set in the forests of Eastern Europe, the game tasks players with dismantling enemy forces using over-the-top explosions and an arsenal of destructible environments. The experience centers on short levels designed for replayability, with each character offering unique special abilities that players can switch between mid-mission. Local co-op multiplayer supports up to two players simultaneously, encouraging coordinated chaos. Reviewers describe the tone as comedic and lighthearted, with players highlighting the quick pick-up-and-play sessions and retro arcade action. The game achieved a 97% positive rating from 7117 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About The Expendabros: The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Is The Expendabros worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 96% of 7,117 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Free to play.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Chaotic co op fun
- Free demo for broforce
- Humor and explosions
- Quick pick up and play sessions
People who play it also play: Broforce, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition, Guns, Gore & Cannoli
Frequently asked about The Expendabros
Can I run it?
Is The Expendabros verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — The Expendabros is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
Is The Expendabros free to play?
Yes — The Expendabros is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does The Expendabros have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — The Expendabros supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to The Expendabros?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside The Expendabros are Broforce, Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition, Guns, Gore & Cannoli.
Who developed The Expendabros?
The Expendabros was developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital.