SquadBlast

SquadBlast is a free-to-play multiplayer side-scrolling run and gun shooter developed and published by UltraHorse. Set in the year 2042—a world of bankrupt governments, ruthless dictators, and selfish corporations—players join armed gangs organized by a shadowy organization to battle oppressive evil. The game features deep class-based combat with a roster of heroes, each with unique abilities that can be swapped mid-battle. Described as an FPS in disguise, SquadBlast brings familiar shooter mechanics to a 2D plane: swap to secondary weapons, equip melee for speed, rocket-jump, slide, bunny hop, and vault over projectiles. Multiplayer modes include Team Deathmatch, Capture the Point, and Payload, with custom matches for map, mode, and rules selection. The game supports full crossplay across PS5, PS4, Xbox Series, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, iOS, Android, web, cloud, and PC. All action is synced with rollback netcode for smooth online play. The game has received positive reviews, with VG247 calling it The secret lovechild of Metal Slug and Super Smash Bros.