Choose Pixel Gun 2
Choose Pixel Gun 2 if you want a Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero.
Pixel Gun 2 vs SHOTRUN
Pixel Gun 2 and SHOTRUN both land in Action, Adventure on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure on Steam. Pixel Gun 2 is free; SHOTRUN is paid (Price unknown). Pixel Gun 2 has co-op; SHOTRUN does not. No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SHOTRUN
Choose SHOTRUN if you want the Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Custom Volume Controls side of the pairing. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment.
Both Pixel Gun 2 and SHOTRUN sit in Action and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Pixel Gun 2 |  SHOTRUN | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | — | — |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Massively Multiplayer, Free To Play | Action, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cubic Games Studio | SeriousDaniel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- Pixel Gun 2 is free; SHOTRUN is paid (Price unknown).
- Pixel Gun 2 has co-op; SHOTRUN does not.
Pixel Gun 2 vs SHOTRUN — FAQ
- Are Pixel Gun 2 and SHOTRUN similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does SHOTRUN have multiplayer like Pixel Gun 2?
- No. Pixel Gun 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while SHOTRUN is listed as single-player only.
- Is Pixel Gun 2 free?
- Yes — Pixel Gun 2 is a free-to-play Steam title. SHOTRUN is paid (Price unknown).