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Shotgun Cop Man
Developer DeadToast Entertainment
GO TO HELL, ARREST SATAN. Propel yourself to justice and glory on a journey through hell in this punchy, crunchy, son-of-a-gun precision platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro. From the Steam store page
228 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 24, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
97
LovedLoved
169 positive · 6 negative
95% range 93–98%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 169 | 6 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 25 | 0 | 23 |
| Lemmy * | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
376 of 385 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
97% recommend · 173 yes, 6 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 179 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Overwhelmingly Positive (700 of 724 positive).
Players praise the unique shotgun recoil movement mechanic and tight controls. [1][2][3] Many compare it to My Friend Pedro, with some preferring the predecessor. [1][4][5] The level editor and community content are highlighted as strong features. [6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [2]
Shotgun Cop Man combines the best parts of the platformer and the twin-stick shooter to make a thoroughly entertaining game where your gun is used to shoot enemies and propel yourself towards the objective. The levels have clearly had a lot of thought put into them and new enemy types and obstacles are introduced as you progress through the game. The soundtrack is nice as well. I had a lot of fun with this one and …
- [15]
Fun game, I don't know if I like this better or Pedro better. But that final boss is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ trying to do all the challenges, everything else in the game is predictable, but the rocks and circlular shots are just such ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that they're unavoidable. THAT LAST BOSS IS 6 MINUTES. It was a nightmare.... I enjoyed every part until there.
- [18]
Shotgun Cop Man, developed by DeadToast Entertainment and published by Devolver Digital, is an unorthodox but surprisingly deep action-platformer that flips traditional movement mechanics on their head. In this game, the player doesn’t jump in the conventional sense. Instead, the recoil of your firearms — primarily the shotgun — becomes your primary method of propulsion. The entire gameplay loop is built around this …
- [1]
Shotgun Cop Man is a downgrade compared to My Friend Pedro in almost every way, but it has its own fun twist: Shooting in the opposite direction to gain momentum. Yes, as the title suggests, you have a shotgun in one hand that you can use to gain momentum, jump, and sometimes kill. However, the main weapon is a better choice for killing since it has a better range. There is also another mechanic that allows you to …
- [3]
Love it. The unique jump/dash mechanic in combination with staying in mid air while shooting feels so satisfying. It's one of those easy to learn, hard to master games. The style is also very clean and therefore it's always clear what's going on and what bullets to dodge.
Summarised from 34 of the 233 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Shotgun Cop Man talk about unique and satisfying movement mechanics using shotgun recoil; those who didn't talk about levels look samey and bland after a while. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 228 · most liked firstDay 655 of posting a Daily Screenshot from the games I've been playing. Today's game is **Shotgun Cop Man**. I admit my interest in this was purely based on seeing something about it on some sort of live stream gaming event. I was watching with friends and went "Wow, this looks so fucking stupid in a good way, I need to try this". Almost a year later and here we are.…
positive · AI labelView post →The SHOTGUN COP MAN reviews are rolling in and they are SPECTACULAR! 🚨🚨🚨 🔥 8/10 IGN 🔥 9/10 Nintendo Life 🔥 9/10 CGMagazine 🔥 8/10 GameGrin 🔥 8/10 Game Reactor Play the demo now on Nintendo Switch and Steam before it launches tomorrow, May 1!
neutral · AI labelView post →We just launched SHOTGUN COP MAN, a new game from the creator of My Friend Pedro, on PC and Switch. Go to Hell, arrest Satan. → store.steampowered.com/app/2966850/...
neutral · AI labelView post →A tasty 9/10 for Shotgun Cop Man (the next game from the creator of My Friend Pedro), which we will be raising from the depths of Hell TOMORROW on PC and Switch. 😈
neutral · AI labelView post →Shotgun Cop Man is a downgrade compared to My Friend Pedro in almost every way, but it has its own fun twist: Shooting in the opposite direction to gain momentum. Yes, as the title suggests, you have a shotgun in one hand that you can use to gain momentum, jump, and sometimes kill. However, the main weapon is a better choice for killing since it has a better range. There is also another mechanic that allows you to throw enemies at each other, but I ended up using it rarely. The story is…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This #SteamNextFest week, we'll do a post each day to share one game we're working on that absolutely deserves your attention! 💥First up is Shotgun Cop Man by @deadtoast.com, a punchy & crunchy precision platformer localized in 9 languages by yours truly 🤍 🔫 store.steampowered.com/app/2966850/...
neutral · AI labelView post →My stream schedule this week will have some good variety 🎮 Tonight, it’s a cozy and chaotic hack n’ slash game called An Eternity Gone By! On Thursday, I’m playing Shotgun Cop Man, a hectic action-platformer where you shoot to jump! And finally, I’m finishing RE4 on Saturday! 🟣 Twitch.tv/Bo__Po
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm over the massive, over-produced games. I looked at the price of the new Indiana Jones game (AUD119), and even though I loved Machine Games' previous work, I noped out. These days, I'm mostly reverting to simple arcade games more akin to the early era of gaming I grew up on. Shotgun Cop Man, from the people that made My Friend Pedro, just came out. It was $13. Finished it in one sitting, but I'll probably play it multiple times. Much better investment.
positive · AI labelView post →Trying to make my short-form edits a little more engaging. Here’s a lil’ video about Shotgun Cop Man that I’m putting out tomorrow. In short: game good.
positive · AI labelView post →Today: We're gonna check out the new shooty platforming game Shotgun Cop Man! Stream in 30.
neutral · AI labelView post →Shotgun Cop Man is a short but sweet time with great gameplay, an easy-to-understand level editor, and solid performance on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Devolver Digital for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
neutral · AI labelView post →This happened to me once.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Maybe Shotgun Cop Man was secretly a My Friend Pedro game all along...
neutral · AI labelView post →****LIVE**** Shotgun Cop Man begins NOW. A new @devolverdigital published game from the dev of My Friend Pedro! (Yes, I played the demo and loved it.) zeke3.tv
positive · AI labelView post →DeadToast does it again! This is a great game, with unique mechanics and a great soundtrack. I have the same thoughts on My Friend Pedro. I wish more people knew about them.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Super fun and creative, only really falters in how every world/level looks the same which was a little bland after a while. Everything else was great, good to play on Steam Deck too and bonus points for having a neat level editor
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shotgun Cop Man combines the best parts of the platformer and the twin-stick shooter to make a thoroughly entertaining game where your gun is used to shoot enemies and propel yourself towards the objective. The levels have clearly had a lot of thought put into them and new enemy types and obstacles are introduced as you progress through the game. The soundtrack is nice as well. I had a lot of fun with this one and definitely recommend it to anyone who might be interested.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You are Shotgun Cop Man and your goal - ARREST SATAN! This was a fun little shooter with creative gameplay. Shotgun Cop Man. That's the title of the game. It's good. #justbeatit @polykillpodcast.bsky.social
positive · AI labelView post →#blutoid #indiegames Upcoming Indie game Starvaders April 30 Moroi looks weird as hell 30 Apr Shotgun Cop Man and Freeride May 1 Creature Keeper May and Midnight Walk and Midnight Special and Revenge of the Savage Planet May 8 Chambers and Labyrinth of the Demon King May 12 Monster Train 2 May 21
neutral · AI labelView post →In short: A fun and hectic little action platformer with tight controls. Good for a few hours of entertainment; it took me just under 4 hours for 100% (achievement) completion, i.e., excluding bonus levels. I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for full price, but from a sale it is definitely a good catch. Overall rating: 6/10 when full price, 8.5/10 at half price. More detailed review: Satan's been at it again, and needs to be reminded that the long hand of the law cannot be…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is a neutral review. To be honest, I'm not very satisfied with the game. It's nowhere near as innovative as My Friend Pedro was for its time. At that time shooting with two hands on different sides of the screen had a wow! effect on me. The gameplay of ‘Shotgun Cop Man’ offers nothing impressive. This game could be fun, but in my opinion the accessibility feature ruins the challenge because you can activate custom slow-action mode and easily complete all the levels. I can't see any reason…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →everyone really needs to go and try the new game Shotgun Cop Man from @deadtoast.com ! I finished it today during my stream and had a blast all the way through. yall will be able to hear me talk about it more on tomorrows episode of the podcast. What's not to love about this image of Satan!
positive · AI labelView post →So I started blastin'
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →best game ever 1000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000/10
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fun game, I don't know if I like this better or Pedro better. But that final boss is ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ trying to do all the challenges, everything else in the game is predictable, but the rocks and circlular shots are just such ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that they're unavoidable. THAT LAST BOSS IS 6 MINUTES. It was a nightmare.... I enjoyed every part until there.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stream Schedule for the week! It's a Dragon Quest heavy week as I feel like I'm close to the end. We'll probably finish greatest game of all time Shotgun Cop Man as well. Then Saturday is a special stream as I will be streaming co-op precision platformer Bread & Fred with my non-gamer sister
positive · AI labelView post →➕Playable at New Game Plus➕ Shotgun Cop Man - @deadtoast.com / @devolverdigital.com Propel yourself to justice and glory on a journey through hell in this punchy, crunchy, son-of-a-gun precision platformer from the creator of My Friend Pedro. 🎟️ tickets.games.london | #LGF25
neutral · AI labelView post →Does ACAB include Shotgun Cop Man? You decide. Went hands on with the latest game from the team behind My Friend Pedro, where you go to hell and arrest Satan. www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/shotg...
neutral · AI labelView post →20th game, Shotgun Cop Man Using your weapons for attacks and recoil for movement seemed like it would require a level of twitch response that I'm not capable of But this game is fairly forgiving, the lvls short and does not penalize you for not hitting bonus objectives Highly recommended
positive · AI labelView post →Really good precision platformer. Excels in constantly adding new mechanics into the game and teaching the player through gameplay. Definitely recommend, especially to people who love replaying a level until they perfect it.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →it has good ideas but the level design is 50/50 the boss names are angry box ,robe (f that guy btw) and so on the soundtrack is some underground synth sh#t with like no variation go play my friend pedro instead of this game
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's solid, not buggy, and comes with a level editor out of the box. For ten bucks in 2025, that's an insane deal.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →What indie games are all about. Great gameplay with tight controls, experimental mechanics, and total silliness. You play as a cop that looks like a thumb tasked with going to Hell to arrest Satan. You blast your way through hordes of demons with an array of weapons, along with your trusty shotgun that gives you air and momentum. Fun fast-paced carnage.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →didn't think i'd like it much as precision platformers aren't much my thing, but i loved my friend pedro and had to give this a try. this game bangs so hard. it's tons of fun blasting thru levels and getting the schmoovement down. i even got 100% chievos so u know it's slick
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I played the demo more than 80% of my Steam library. Full version is even better. Game is fun as hell even without toe sucking.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Stream Schedule for the week! We'll be finishing Epic Mickey then spinning the Backlog Wheel to see what we're starting next Greatest game of all time Shotgun Cop Man releases on Thursday Then on Friday I'll spin the Star Wars wheel to determine what I'll be playing for May the 4th weekend
positive · AI labelView post →♥♥♥♥ you Shotgun cop man (If you like "my friend pedro" this will scratch that same itch. similar with its own fun gimmicks)
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game 37 Shotgun Cop Man It made my best-of 2025 list, but I never came around and finished it. Now I have, still great.
positive · AI labelView post →There's nothing inherently wrong with it; it's just not that fun. It plays like a flash game with absolutely nothing to make it stand out in any way. The levels are samey or overly cute with their gimmicks, the bosses are braindead easy, the graphics are minimalistic to a fault, and it's just another Devolver game with the exact same formula as Hotline Miami, Katana Zero and Anger Foot. It's been almost 15 years since HM released. Please either retire the formula or heavily innovate upon it.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →ACAB except for my hero Shotgun Cop Man
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The level editor is outstanding, just wish the bosses were in the editor. The campaign will keep you occupied for a few hour and theres a DLC which adds even more content even though theres a workshop full of custom campaign's.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I complain often about having no time for gaming and I still found time to 100% this game
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The movement mechanics here are really rewarding once you get used to them. This game was made by the developer of My Friend Pedro, so get this if you like that game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The lack of controls such as spacebar, is difficult to get used to at first but then everything mixes together and... you just no hit satan
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →♥♥♥♥ you shotgun cop man
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →♥♥♥♥ you Shotgun Cop Man
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shotgun Cop Man, developed by DeadToast Entertainment and published by Devolver Digital, is an unorthodox but surprisingly deep action-platformer that flips traditional movement mechanics on their head. In this game, the player doesn’t jump in the conventional sense. Instead, the recoil of your firearms — primarily the shotgun — becomes your primary method of propulsion. The entire gameplay loop is built around this mechanic, demanding a different way of thinking about movement, space, and…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love it. The unique jump/dash mechanic in combination with staying in mid air while shooting feels so satisfying. It's one of those easy to learn, hard to master games. The style is also very clean and therefore it's always clear what's going on and what bullets to dodge.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →♥♥♥♥ you, Satan! This game is amazing. This is my first game from DeadToast but it won't be my last. Holy cow. It's just so much fun. I've been playing it every night for a week now. Character design is great, love the art style and minimalism. I kind of wish there were more enemies on almost all of the stages? But really, you should download this game. Its incredible. Such a great take on the precision platformer/speedrunner genre. It took about 8 hours to beat, but there's community…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I will die on the hill that my friend pedro is much better. nothing is really wrong with this game but i just love my friend pedro so much more.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Shotgun Cop Man. Short sweet and simple from the people that made My Friend Pedro. The movement system and level design feels pretty sublime when you get in a good flow. And I just discovered there's Steam Workshop levels! THERE'S SO MUCH GAMES!!
positive · AI labelView post →Stream Schedule for the Week! Its an eventful week!. We're finishing Shotgun Cop Man tomorrow, playing the educational game Frog Fractions on Wednesday, continuing Creature Keeper on Friday and on Saturday I will be finishing Dragon Quest 3 HD no matter how long it takes
neutral · AI labelView post →Shotgun Cop Man [Switch - 87] www.metacritic.com/game/shotgun... "An absolute blast, thanks to its exquisite locomotion, varied stages and a nice amount of difficulty for those seeking a challenge." - Loot Level Chill's Lyle Pendle
neutral · AI labelView post →I got to work with Devolver Digital again on a landing page for Shotgun Cop Man! This game is ridiculously good, and there's a demo available on Steam right now! 👀 shotguncopman.com
positive · AI labelView post →This game is great. If you just want a something with good mechanics, try it out. It's cheap and to be honest this has exactly what I love about 2D twitchy games! It's just fun c:
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Yeah this is some good shi
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The character is really fun to control.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has everything going against it. Newground-esque graphics, controls that are the platforming equivalent of FPS inverted controls, but yet it is a great game in spite of (or because of) these reasons. I grew up with the Atari 2600, and the NES, and I didn't have too much difficulty finishing this game. The generous checkpoints, and the overall fun of the game help quell any frustrating moments.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Very good game, the visuals are the only thing lacking but the mechanics and pace of the game make up for it. Severely recommended.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Fantastic game, it's even better than My Friend Pedro imo. The difficulty is perfect, in reality you get unlimited continues and very generous checkpoints. So you can't really lose. Very unique physics system and it plays great. My only suggestion would be a hardcore mode that disables checkpoints ( you can always restart levels anyway ). Thank you !
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