Shoot The Wall

About

Shoot The Wall is a single player casual shooter game. It was developed by Dexter Manning and was released on April 18, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Shoot the wall! Simple, right? Use your gun to blast your way through the wall, upgrade and change your weapons so you can shoot your way through the wall even faster!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 68 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Simple and satisfying core gameplay loop focused on shooting walls and upgrading weapons.
Quirky, funny, and weird atmosphere with amusing voice acting and odd lore.
Relaxing and therapeutic experience ideal for zoning out or quick gaming sessions.

Lack of autosave and occasional crashes causing frustrating loss of progress.
Limited weapon variety with some guns feeling lackluster compared to the pistol.
Short story length and some gameplay glitches or bugs reducing polish.

story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
46%
23%
The story is short but engaging, featuring a quirky and somewhat silly narrative about shooting walls and uncovering monsters created by government experiments. While relatively brief, it offers enjoyable plot twists and charming characters that keep players interested. Overall, it suits a casual, relaxed playthrough with a fun and lighthearted tone.
- “Worthwhile story, interesting discovery.”
- “The plot twist at the end will truly tug on your heartstrings.”
- “Quite a short game (story-wise) but a pretty enjoyable game to space out to and play; the soundtrack is amazing and I am a big fan of the characters' personalities.”
- “The story is you are a man hired to shoot a wall... that's it... okay there's more but spoilers.”
- “[Spoiler] The story is that you're hired to kill monsters behind the wall that were created by some type of government experiment.”
- “It's fun enough if you want to mindlessly shoot a gun, but they decided to split the 'story' into 4 parts, and I got to the second part and they reset my upgrade progress.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, with engaging mechanics, upgrades, and a unique atmosphere that keeps players hooked. However, the lack of autosave and frequent crashes can be frustrating, requiring manual saves to avoid losing progress. While some praise the witty dialogue and interesting lore, others find the core mechanics basic and rate the gameplay lower.
- “The core gameplay loop is simple but surprisingly satisfying.”
- “Funny dialogue and interesting lore, not to mention satisfying gameplay once you level up and progress through the levels, it's simple.. shoot that damn wall.”
- “For this game, the gameplay I'd rate 4/10 just looking at the basic mechanics alone.”
- “The crashes and lack of autosave are brutal, but the gameplay loop, upgrades, and strange atmosphere kept me hooked.”
- “If you’re into oddball indie games with simple mechanics and weird vibes, this one is worth your time—just remember to save manually unless you enjoy restarting a lot.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by random, rambling dialogue and British comedian Dexter Manning's distinctive voice acting, which some find amusing and engaging. However, the game struggles with tonal consistency, mixing elements of comedy, fourth-wall breaking, and horror, leading to a somewhat uneven comedic experience. Overall, the humor adds charm for fans of Dexter's style but may feel disjointed for others.
- “Funny dialogue and interesting lore, not to mention satisfying gameplay once you level up and progress through the levels. It's simple... shoot that damn wall.”
- “It's a Dexter Manning game, so it has the trademarks of a British comedian voice actor who loves to talk and enjoys putting random humor in his YouTube video skits and games.”
- “Dexter's humorous voice lines keep you wanting to progress and see what is truly behind the wall.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is highly praised, featuring an engaging Bomberman64-style intro and an overall amazing soundtrack that enhances the enjoyable, casual gameplay experience.
- “The soundtrack is amazing and really enhances the gameplay experience.”
- “Bomberman 64-type music in the intro sets a nostalgic and engaging tone.”
- “The music perfectly complements the game's atmosphere and characters.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is notably eerie and immersive, enhancing the overall experience, especially when played alone in a dark setting. Despite technical issues like crashes and no autosave, the unique ambiance keeps players engaged.
- “The gameplay loop, upgrades, and strange atmosphere kept me hooked.”
- “The atmosphere is really spooky, and perfect for playing alone in the dark.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect is perceived as shallow and lacking depth, offering no meaningful twists or feelings, instead presenting a bizarre experience without clear explanation.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding is generally seen as less tedious in level 4 due to its straightforward design, similar to level 1.
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are praised for their great visuals and smooth performance, making the game ideal for quick play sessions.
- “Great visuals, smooth shooting, and perfect for quick sessions.”