Shotgun Legend

Indie· RPG· Action· Pixel Graphics

Released Jan 2018

Eugene must battle aliens and the undead in search of a truck rim, as it seems to be his ticket home.

89% positive · 996 reviews

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All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Shotgun Legend launched on January 15, 2018 and received a steady stream of patches and feature updates through its release period. The developer's last communication of any kind was a minor bug fix patch (version 1.2.5) on December 7, 2020 — over five years ago. Across all 49 news posts scanned, there are zero major content releases, zero announcements of upcoming content, and zero developer statements about the game's future. The store description describes a fixed set of features (10 dungeons, 16 items, specific multiplayer mechanic) with no mention of planned additions or ongoing development. A December 2017 pre-launch post (NEWS-7) did mention "plans for future content," but no such content was ever announced or delivered, and the developer has been completely silent since December 2020. The game launched as a complete, self-contained product and has received only maintenance and balance updates since its 1.0 release. There is no evidence of any planned or upcoming content.

Evidence

Version 1.2.5 patch with minor HUD tweaks and a small bug fix — the last official communication from the developer.

news post · Dec 7, 2020 source development ending

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Store description lists a fixed, specific set of content (10 dungeons, 16 items) with no mention of planned updates or additional content.

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Details

Developer

Jonathan Tindell

Publisher

Wastebasket Games

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

Indie Action RPG Pixel Graphics 2D Retro Top-Down Local Co-Op Difficult Action RPG

About this game

Shotgun Legend is an action role-playing game that aims to recreate the charm of a classic console game. Yes, one look and it's clear which one we're talking about if you're old enough to remember. Let's get that out of the way now.

Story:

Eugene stumbles through a portal along with a truck rim. He finds himself in a strange land taken over by an alien race. Armed with his shotgun and an arsenal of alien technology, he must find the rim, as it seems to be his ticket home.

Features:

10 dungeons to explore
8 active items and 8 passive items to collect. 16 in total.
A unique take on multiplayer where an item allows a second player to join in that share their health with yours. Potentially increasing damage dealt, but damage taken as well.
Minimal hand-holding. Relive that old school feeling of having to figure out where to go and what to do on your own.
Eventually dual wield shotguns!

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026