PyShooter — 2D Side-Scrolling Shooter Game in Python

PyShooter is a two-dimensional shooter game in which the player runs horizontally and fires at enemies.

Repository: https://github.com/SamirPaulb/PyShooter

Demo:

Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/809728956

How To Play PyShooter

Option 1: Play Without Installation (Standalone Executable)

For users without Python or Pygame installed, a standalone executable is available:

1. Download the latest release from the repository
2. Extract the game files to a folder
3. Double-click the PyShooter.exe file to launch the game

Important: Keep the executable in the same directory as the sounds/, images/, and fonts/ folders for proper asset loading.

Option 2: Run From Source Code

For developers or users with Python installed:

Prerequisites:

• Python 3.7 or higher
• Pygame library

Installation Steps:

# Install Pygame using pip
pip install pygame

# Clone or download the repository
git clone https://github.com/SamirPaulb/PyShooter.git
cd PyShooter

# Run the game
python main.py

Game Controls

• Arrow Keys: Move left/right, jump
• Space: Shoot weapon
• ESC: Pause game
• R: Restart level

Credits for assets used:

1. https://erayzesen.itch.io/pixel-platformer
2. https://secrethideout.itch.io/team-wars-platformer-battle
3. https://soundimage.org/fantasywonder
4. https://gushh.net/blog/free-game-sprites-explosion-3
5. https://mtk.itch.io/grenades-16x16
6. PyGame Beginner Tutorial by youtube.com/@CodingWithRuss