Bullet Brigade: a free run and gun game you can play online
Bullet Brigade is a fast 2D run and gun shooter in classic pixel-art style. You are a lone commando fighting through enemy lines: run, jump, aim in every direction, rescue hostages for heavy weapons and blow up a giant boss at the end of each mission. Play this side scrolling shooting game free online with no download, on PC, laptop, tablet or phone.
How to play the run and gun game
- Press Play Game, then Play and pick a mission.
- Run to the right with ← → (or the left stick on phones). Jump over walls, crates and gaps between levels of ground.
- Hold Fire to shoot. Hold ↑ to aim up, or ↑ + ← → to aim diagonally at drones and snipers. In the air, hold ↓ to shoot straight down.
- Get close to an enemy and press Fire to use your combat knife for extra damage.
- Free the tied-up hostages to get weapon crates, and throw bombs at groups of soldiers, turrets and tanks.
- When the screen stops scrolling, survive every wave to move on. At the end of the mission, destroy the boss to win.
Controls
| Action | PC / laptop | Phone / tablet |
|---|---|---|
| Run left / right | ← → or A D | Left stick |
| Aim up / diagonal | ↑ or W (with ← → for diagonal) | Push the stick up |
| Crouch / shoot down in the air | ↓ or S | Push the stick down |
| Fire (knife when close) | J or Z | FIRE button |
| Jump / drop through a ledge | K, X or Space (↓ + jump to drop) | JUMP button |
| Throw a bomb | L or C | BOMB button |
| Pause / sound | P or Esc / M | ❚❚ button |
Gamepads work too: use the left stick or D-pad to move, A to jump, X to fire and B to throw a bomb.
Weapons and pickups
| Crate | Weapon | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| H | Heavy machine gun | Shredding soldiers and bosses with a fast stream of bullets. |
| S | Shotgun | Huge close-range damage; great against heavies and mechs. |
| R | Homing rockets | Rockets that chase targets and explode, perfect for drones and the gunship. |
| F | Flamethrower | Burns through groups of enemies and keeps hitting everything in front of you. |
| B | +6 bombs | More grenades for turrets, tanks and crowds. |
| + | Medkit | Restores two hearts. |
Your pistol never runs out of ammo. When a special weapon is empty you switch back to the pistol automatically. Shoot the red barrels to make them explode next to enemies.
Missions and boss fights
- Mission 1 – Jungle Outpost: ancient ruins and palm trees. Boss: Steel Crab, a giant tank with a cannon, machine gun and mortar rain.
- Mission 2 – Scorpion Dunes: a desert canyon at sunset. Boss: Viper Gunship, a helicopter that strafes, drops bombs and fires homing missiles you can shoot down.
- Mission 3 – Ruined City: a burning city at night in the rain. Boss: Titan Walker, a mech that stomps shockwaves, fires missiles and sweeps a laser.
- Mission 4 – Frozen Fortress: snowy mountains and pine forests. Boss: Iron Bastion, a fortress wall with two turrets guarding a shielded core.
- Mission 5 – Volcano Lair: lava rivers and ash. Final boss: Inferno Titan, a faster, tougher fire mech that calls in drones.
Enemies
- Riflemen: keep their distance and fire aimed shots. Crouch to dodge high bullets.
- Grenadiers: lob grenades in an arc. Keep moving so they land behind you.
- Knife chargers: run straight at you. Knife them or shoot them before they reach you.
- Heavy gunners: armored soldiers who fire long bursts. Use bombs or the shotgun.
- Drones: fly above you and drop bombs. Aim up or use homing rockets.
- Bunker turrets and light tanks: tough, so save your bombs for them.
Coins and upgrades
Every enemy, hostage and boss gives you coins, and you keep them even when a mission fails. In the Upgrades menu you can buy Body Armor (extra hearts), a Bomb Belt (more bombs at the start), Firepower (more damage for every weapon) and an Ammo Pack (more ammo from crates). Your upgrades, stars and best scores are saved on your device.
Tips to beat every mission
- Save hostages first. A heavy machine gun or shotgun makes the next fight much easier, and every hostage counts toward 3 stars.
- Aim diagonally at drones and turrets on ledges instead of jumping into their fire.
- Use the knife. Pressing Fire right next to a soldier does more damage than a pistol shot.
- Jump over shockwaves and get out of the red laser line when the Titan Walker's eye starts to flash.
- Keep bombs for bosses. A bomb does big damage, and red barrels near enemies are free explosions.
- Stuck on a mission? Replay an earlier one to collect coins, then upgrade your armor and firepower.
Why play Bullet Brigade on Online Games Galaxy?
- ✅ 100% free, no account
- ⚡ Play online instantly, no download
- 🎮 Classic run and gun action
- 🖼 Detailed pixel art with explosions and lighting
- 🔫 4 heavy weapons plus bombs and a knife
- ☠️ 5 giant bosses, one per mission
- 🛠 Upgrades and 3-star ratings
- 📱 PC and mobile, keyboard, touch or gamepad
About run and gun games
Run and gun games grew out of the arcades of the 1980s and 1990s. They mix a platformer with a shoot 'em up: you keep moving forward, shoot in eight directions, collect power-ups and face screen-filling bosses. If you love classic Metal Slug style games and other 2D commando and army shooters, Bullet Brigade brings that feeling to your browser with original pixel-art characters, five battlefields, rescue missions and an upgrade system that rewards every run.
Run and gun game FAQ
Is Bullet Brigade free to play?
Yes. Bullet Brigade is a completely free run and gun game. There is nothing to buy, no account and no download.
What is a run and gun game?
A run and gun game is a side scrolling shooter where you move to the right through a level while shooting enemies in many directions, jumping between platforms and fighting a big boss at the end. Bullet Brigade is a 2D pixel-art run and gun game in the classic arcade style.
How do you play Bullet Brigade on a computer?
Move with the arrow keys or A and D, aim up with the up arrow or W, crouch with down or S, fire with J or Z, jump with K, X or Space and throw a bomb with L or C. Press P to pause and M to turn the sound on or off.
Can I play this shooting game on my phone?
Yes. Bullet Brigade runs on Android phones, iPhones and tablets as well as on PC, Mac and Chromebook. On a touch screen a joystick and Fire, Jump and Bomb buttons appear automatically. Turn your phone sideways for the best view.
How do I get better weapons?
Free the tied-up hostages by touching or shooting them. Each one gives you a crate: H is a heavy machine gun, S a shotgun, R homing rockets, F a flamethrower, B extra bombs and + a medkit. Enemies sometimes drop weapon crates too.
How many missions and bosses are there?
There are 5 missions: Jungle Outpost, Scorpion Dunes, Ruined City, Frozen Fortress and Volcano Lair. Each ends with a different boss: a giant tank, a helicopter gunship, a walking mech, a fortress wall and a fire mech.
How do I get 3 stars?
You earn 1 star for finishing the mission, 1 star for rescuing every hostage and 1 star for finishing without losing a life.
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