Fuse vs Dirty Bomb

Developed by Insomniac Games, Fuse is a cooperative action shooter set in a near-future world threatened by a shadowy organization. Players control Overstrike 9, a squad of agents wielding experimental alien energy known as fuse, combining their unique talents and lethal teamwork to obliterate enemy strongholds. Blending cooperative gameplay with exotic weaponry and the studio's signature humor, the title offers both single-player and four-player co-op experiences. As the agency's outcasts, the team must rely on their distinct abilities and disregard for protocol to stop a global catastrophe.

Dirty Bomb takes first person shooters back to their purest roots in a fast-paced team game that challenges even the most competent players. Set in a London crippled by dirty bomb attacks, players step into the shoes of global mercenaries hired by either the Central Disaster Authority or the criminal syndicate Jackal. With no controller support or aim assist, survival relies entirely on raw player skill, fast reactions, and tactical teamwork. Mercenaries fight through chaos where cooperation is essential to overcome formidable opponents and accomplish objective-based missions.

• Engaging four-player cooperative mechanics
• Unique fringe-tech weapon arsenal
• Ability to swap characters on the fly
• Distinct character classes and skills

• High skill ceiling rewarding pure player reflexes and accuracy
• Intense, fast-paced team-based gameplay mechanics
• Distinct roster of mercenaries with unique combat roles
• Free-to-play accessibility on PC

• Mediocre critical reception with a 58 score
• Linear level design limits exploration
• Repetitive enemy encounter design

• Steep learning curve that can be punishing for newcomers
• Complete lack of controller support and aim assist
• Lower overall player count and active support following its 2018 release