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Deadswitch 3

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70%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, monetization
70% User Score Based on 603 reviews

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Deadswitch 3 is a single player and multiplayer survival platformer game with a warfare theme. It was developed by Wilkin Games and was released on May 7, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Deadswitch 3 is a fast-paced 2D multiplayer shooter. Experience action-packed combat with hundreds of weapons and multiple solo and team-based game modes.

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70%Audience ScoreBased on 603 reviews
gameplay14 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Fun and fast-paced 2D shooter gameplay with a variety of weapons, modes, and customization options.
  • Nostalgic appeal reminiscent of classic flash games and Call of Duty in 2D, enjoyable solo or with friends.
  • Runs on low-end PCs and offers offline/local play with bots, allowing play even when multiplayer servers are dead.
  • Very poorly optimized causing frequent lag, FPS drops, and input delays, even on high-end PCs.
  • Campaign and mission difficulty spikes are frustrating and sometimes impossible to beat solo due to unbalanced AI and janky mechanics.
  • Heavy reliance on microtransactions and grind with a punishing prestige system; servers are mostly dead or populated by bots, making multiplayer experience poor.

  • gameplay

    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    32% positive mentions, 61% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay offers a fast-paced, 2D shooter experience blending elements of strategy and progression through leveling and prestige systems, with similarities to games like Strike Force Heroes. While many find it fun and engaging with varied modes and tactical depth, recurring issues such as janky controls, unpolished mechanics, bugs, and server lag diminish the overall experience and frustrate players. Despite these flaws, the game’s core mechanics and unique twists provide an enjoyable, albeit sometimes flawed, gameplay loop.

    • “Fun gameplay, and it isn't just run and gun gameplay, it is more of a strategy game.”
    • “The short-term gameplay loop is reminiscent of FPS games but 2D - like Raze or Strike Force Heroes, but with a much faster time to kill and longer range.”
    • “The mid-term gameplay loop is leveling up your character and weapons to gain access to better loadout components.”
    • “This game is legit just terrible I swear you fight the mechanics more than actual enemies. What I mean by this is: If you do not pick up the pistol because of the janky game mechanics, you are dead.”
    • “If I am frequently punished because I'm using the mechanics of your game supposedly designed to help me evade them, the game is not fit to be played.”
    • “Dev please fix the incredibly janky and unresponsive gameplay.”

  • story

    43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 68% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The game’s story is minimal and largely overshadowed by gameplay, featuring objective-based missions with little narrative depth and often confusing or poorly executed plot elements. Campaign missions are frequently criticized for unbalanced difficulty spikes, frustrating AI behavior, and technical issues, making the story feel disjointed and sometimes more a hurdle than an engaging experience. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, with enjoyment mainly derived from multiplayer or gameplay mechanics rather than narrative content.

    • “Wonderful game, I enjoy the gameplay, storyline, multiplayer, the guns, the tactical embracing of the game, and the wonderful endless modes.”
    • “It's like Call of Duty but 2D and its story mode gameplay may honestly be more fun than CoD's story because it has the hitmarker sound effect and so many other satisfying sound effects that really add to the gameplay during the story of the game.”
    • “Some of the missions are pretty well designed and you can increase the challenge on some of them to make them even more fun.”
    • “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
    • “Although the story doesn't make any sense, I personally only play them for the rewards.”
    • “Worst game ever, do not get it. The game has a lot of lag and glitches, the story is boring, and the guns suck. I do not think you should get the game.”

  • graphics

    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 15% negative mentions

    The game features simple yet charming 2D graphics with a retro, low-poly art style that appeals to fans of older shooter aesthetics, though some users find them underwhelming or outdated for 2025 standards. While praised for clarity and pleasant visuals, performance issues like low FPS and graphical glitches have been reported, indicating a lack of polish. Overall, the graphics support good gameplay but may disappoint those expecting modern 3D visuals.

    • “If you like 2D shooters, this is probably the only one so far that has high quality gameplay and graphics. These types of games are somewhat underrated, but I highly recommend checking this game out. Multiplayer can be a blast, and you can still play solo without an internet connection.”
    • “This game gives me flashbacks to the Newgrounds era. The graphics are great, gunplay is really nice. I like that it is 2D, and the cosmetics are cool. I give this game a 9/10, almost perfect for a 2D shooter.”
    • “It has amazing low-poly graphics, a neat gun system with plenty of selections, a lot of game modes and maps, as well as operations, and many choices for customization.”
    • “The weak-looking 2D retro assets seem like they'd be more at home in a browser game or a mobile app.”
    • “3D graphics accelerators hit the mainstream of PC gaming in the mid-1990s with cards like the ATI Rage and Voodoo3D; there's no excuse for such poor 2D graphics in 2025.”
    • “Despite lowering the graphics detail, the game is still running slow and lagging in the middle of a shootout.”

  • optimization

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    23% positive mentions, 54% neutral mentions, 23% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant optimization issues, causing frequent frame drops and lag even on high-end PCs, which is unexpected given its simple 2D design. Although recent updates have improved performance somewhat, overall optimization remains poor and impacts gameplay smoothness and user experience.

    • “Well after the most recent update the performance issues are mostly cleared up, the game runs smoother after some changes in my computer's settings.”
    • “However, what the game needs is some serious updates and optimization but otherwise, a fun time to be had.”
    • “You might think that this 2D shooter will run smoothly on any PC from the last decade, but that is not true.”
    • “This game is horribly optimized; you would think you can run it very well but nope, bad frames. Please fix.”
    • “Performance: if you think your super potato or ultra gaming PC will handle this 500MB beast, you are very wrong. This game is so badly optimized that even your 3080 RTX won't keep 60fps; the game has many frame drops at random moments.”
    • “The game is poorly optimized, which is strange since it's basically a 2D flash game.”

  • monetization

    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    27% positive mentions, 46% neutral mentions, 27% negative mentions

    The monetization is widely criticized as aggressive and pay-to-win, with intrusive microtransactions resembling mobile app store tactics. While some users find certain systems manageable after progression, many view it as a blatant cash grab that heavily favors players willing to spend money, detracting from the overall enjoyment.

    • “The shard system gets alright after a few prestiges and overall monetization is okay (excluding the survival mode).”
    • “If you are playing a free game, it has no in-game purchases.”
    • “2D MW1, 2 and 3 with bots and microtransactions.”
    • “This is a garbage tier cash grab, basically a 2d platformer/shooter (made in 2021, but the developer couldn't work out how to do 3D graphics), with insane pay-to-win cash grab monetization.”
    • “This game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
    • “They also decided to put their in-game purchases directly in your face when you start the game up.”

  • grinding

    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 70% negative mentions

    Grinding in this game is excessively time-consuming and tedious, with small rewards that do not justify the effort. The prestige system forces players to repeatedly unlock previously earned items, making progression frustrating and grind-heavy, often pushing players toward pay-to-win mechanics to avoid the monotony.

    • “The rewards are small and they require pointless grinding that detracts from the experience.”
    • “The grinding in this game is an absolute kick in the balls, as while leveling up may initially seem quick, once a player gets to a higher rank they will quickly learn just how much time they will have to dedicate.”
    • “The prestige system makes this whole process even more tedious, as upon reaching a new tier of prestige you will have to unlock every single item once more with the only benefit being a small handful of gear.”

  • stability

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, including numerous bugs, lag, and graphical glitches that hinder gameplay, especially in PvP. The Linux version is notably problematic with low FPS and compatibility issues. Overall, the game is considered unstable and frustrating to play.

    • “But it's very buggy and hard to play. It needs more sound; for example, when you reload the gun, it does not make a sound. The buggy part is when you move around, it forces you to climb stuff, which ruins the whole PvP experience.”
    • “Worst game ever, do not get it. The game has a lot of lag and glitches, the story is boring, and the guns suck. I do not think you should get the game.”
    • “The Linux version of the game is somehow absent in the Steam version, and I get less than 30 FPS plus graphical glitches when using Proton to play.”

  • humor

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is appreciated for its funny moments and playful tone, though some bugs are amusing but potentially distracting. The comedic approach, including its self-aware "not a real fan" angle, resonates particularly with single-player fans.

    • “Funny 2D Call of Duty go brrrr.”
    • “The bugs are funny but I'm not going to play the whole game with them.”
    • “That isn't the point - it's funny that the 'not a real fan' angle is where you're taking it, because I exclusively play single player.”

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users find the game emotionally engaging with a strong sense of nostalgia, appreciating its chaotic and fun 2D combat against soldiers and zombies reminiscent of Call of Duty.

    • “Lovely game, it made me feel so nostalgic. It's like Call of Duty but in 2D. You can fight enemy soldiers or zombies, or both; it's chaotic and fun.”

  • atmosphere

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the atmosphere for its engaging 2D design and smooth gameplay elements, highlighting an overall immersive and enjoyable experience.

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Play Times

43h Median play time
33h Average play time
11-54h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs
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Deadswitch 3 is a survival platformer game with warfare theme. Common tags for Deadswitch 3 include indie, war, 2d fighter, combat, free to play and others.

Deadswitch 3 is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 33 hours playing Deadswitch 3.

Deadswitch 3 was released on May 7, 2021.

Deadswitch 3 was developed by Wilkin Games.

Deadswitch 3 has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Deadswitch 3 for its gameplay but disliked it for its optimization.

Deadswitch 3 is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include BRAIN / OUT, Line of Sight, Ironsight, Caliber, Boring Man: Online Tactical Stickman Combat and others.