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The Expendabros

Free 2D run-and-gun action with seven movie-inspired playable soldiers

Free Lives · Published by Devolver Digital · Released Aug 5, 2014

ActionAdventureIndieFree To Play

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
97% of 20K
Recent reviews
Very Positive
86% of 22 in 30 days
Players
11
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
Unknown
no patch notes on Steam
Minimum PC
OpenGL 3.0 compliant
2 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is The Expendabros?

This pixel-art platform shooter takes you through ten missions in Eastern European forests and lumber mills as you fight arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks's forces. Shoot enemy soldiers, dodge artillery and circular saws, and rescue allies to use their different weapons and special attacks.

For you if...

  • +you want local co-op with up to four players
  • +you enjoy brief campaigns built around chaotic action

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer slow, careful shooting to constant gunfire

What players say

97% of 19,927 reviews are positive · 86% of 22 in the last 30 days

Players praise the fast shooting and widespread destruction. The most common complaint is its short length.

Players over time

▲ +9% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 23 players on Oct 31, 2026.

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Sep 23, 20265
Sep 22, 20263

Screenshots and trailer

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The Expendabros system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 3.0 compliant, 2 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows Vista or Later
Processor
Intel Core™ Duo or faster
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
Notes
Gamepad highly recommended.

Recommended

OS
OS 10.6+
Processor
3.1 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo or better
Graphics
OpenGL 3.0 compliant video card
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
150 MB available space
Notes
Gamepad highly recommended.

Does The Expendabros have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. With Remote Play Together, one copy is enough to play the local modes online with friends.

Does The Expendabros run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Steam features
Family Sharing
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does The Expendabros use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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