Recruits: Command Your Platoon in Brutal Top-Down Shooter Action

7/12/2026, 9:09:19 PM

Release date: 7/31/2014

Tags: #action #indie #early-access #top-down #shooter

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Score: 29%Mostly Negative
Review Count: 92 reviews
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Japan Price: ¥ 980
Global Price: $9.99
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 7/12/2026, 9:09:18 PM

Key highlight

Lead your soldiers to victory in Recruits, a brutal top-down shooter where fallen troops are lost forever. Experience intense action, squad management, and permanent consequences in this Early Access title from Commotion

Who this is for

For those seeking a tense battlefield experience where the fate of every soldier rests on your command, Recruits offers a compelling challenge. Its brutal world and strategic depth shine through in this Early Access title.

Details

Overview

Recruits is a fast-paced, brutal top-down shooter that thrusts players into the role of a commander managing a platoon of soldiers during wartime. The game emphasizes the permanent consequences of leadership; soldiers lost in battle are gone forever. Players must strategically deploy their troops, earning experience and respect to upgrade and customize their units. Success hinges on keeping soldiers alive, earning accolades, and overcoming overwhelming enemy forces.

Highlights

This title is an Early Access game, offering a glimpse into its ongoing development.
Players can experience the action solo or team up with friends in multiplayer and co-op modes, including shared/split-screen play.
Developed and published by Commotion Games Pty Ltd, Recruits features a strong emphasis on tactical squad management and survival.

Who It's For

Recruits is designed for players who enjoy intense, action-packed shooters with a strategic layer. Fans of top-down combat, squad management, and games where every decision has lasting consequences will find a compelling experience here. The inclusion of multiplayer and co-op modes also appeals to those who prefer playing with or against others.