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Cross the 1870s frontier as an escaped captive, using stealth, scavenged guns, and manually cocked shots to survive top-down shootouts.
Released 20 Nov 2015
Manually Cock Revolvers
Sneak Past Patrols
Scavenge Enemy Guns
12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.
Developed by Ink Stains Games · Published by HypeTrain Digital







Set in the Wild West of 1873, the game follows an escaped captive traveling from Mexico toward Texas in search of survival and freedom. You guide him through a series of locations as he faces hostile patrols and other enemies.
Each level can be approached with quick gunfights or stealth: sneak past enemies, take them down with a knife, or fight your way through. Combat is lethal, and revolvers must be manually cocked before firing; ammunition is limited, so you may need to switch weapons or take guns from fallen enemies.
The campaign introduces different weapons, including revolvers, rifles, shotguns, bows, and dynamite, while money and upgrades improve abilities such as accuracy, reloading, and defense. Collectible hats and additional missions provide further goals as you progress.
Players who enjoy the game often point to its hand-drawn look, Western atmosphere, and distinctive weapon handling, especially the manual cocking and reloading. Some also enjoy the tense mix of stealth and fast shootouts, though other reviews find the action repetitive or frustrating. Criticism commonly focuses on awkward aiming and controls, deaths from enemies outside the visible area, and a story that some players find unengaging.




| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 46 |
| Age ratings |
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| Players | From 1 (maximum not specified) |
| Multiplayer | The provided store information lists only Single-player in the features and includes the Singleplayer tag. No multiplayer mode, player count, or multiplayer functionality is described in the provided text. A Co-op tag appears, but it is not supported by the listed features or descriptions, so multiplayer capabilities are unclear. |
| Multiplayer & mods | No information about modding or multiplayer mods is provided. |
| Controller support | Xbox |
| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 2 listed on Steam |
| Metacritic | 74/100 View on Metacritic |
| Website | Official website |