A fast 2D shooter
Soldat is a side-view multiplayer action game where soldiers fight each other in 2D battle arenas. It draws on games like Liero, Worms, Quake, and Counter-Strike, and it moves fast. You get 18 different weapons and 60 maps to fight on, and the game supports user created content, so the map and weapon pool can grow beyond what ships with it. The game ships with 7 default game modes, which gives a group plenty of variety to work through.
Playing together
Soldat is built around online PvP, so a group can join the same matches and fight across the 2D arenas. With 60 maps and 7 modes in rotation, sessions can shift between different setups without needing anything extra. The side-view layout keeps everyone on the same plane, which makes positioning and weapon choice easy to read at a glance.
Before you start
Soldat carries tags for gore and violence, and the store text describes it as a fast-paced experience with a lot of blood and flesh. It is a 2D platformer-style shooter with pixel graphics and an old school feel, so expect a classic look rather than a modern one. The game is free to play.