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About Pizza Bandit
Pizza Bandit is a 4‑player online co‑op third‑person PvE shooter where a former bounty hunter rebuilds his dream pizza shop while fighting enemy hordes. Missions are tight‑space, close‑quarters battles that require timed dodge‑rolls, stamina management and careful positioning.
Between combat, players fulfill cooking orders as mission objectives and invest earnings to upgrade and decorate the pizzeria. The game is in Early Access, offering a core combat loop and ongoing community‑driven updates.
01 / THE GUIDE
Close‑Quarters Combat
Combat takes place in confined areas where movement is survival. Players must time dodge‑rolls, watch stamina and find firing angles as enemy hordes close in. Friendly fire is always on, so coordination is essential.
The game scales encounters to squad size, but the tight spaces and constant threat keep every encounter tense. Positioning and teamwork decide whether the squad extracts or gets wiped.
- Practice timing dodge‑rolls in solo runs to gauge stamina limits before joining a squad.
- Communicate enemy positions early to avoid accidental friendly fire.
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Cooking Under Fire
Cooking is not a side activity; it is a mission objective. Players must prepare meals while enemies attack, and failing to complete orders causes mission failure. Every second spent plating increases exposure to danger.
This mechanic forces teams to balance combat focus with the urgency of fulfilling orders, making multitasking a core part of each mission.
- Assign one player to focus on cooking while others handle enemy waves.
- Prioritize quick, simple recipes to reduce plating time under pressure.

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Loadout & Progression
Each mission begins with a loadout screen where players choose weapons, gadgets and abilities. Completing contracts unlocks stronger gear and new build options for tougher missions.
Progression is tied to mission success; earnings from missions feed both combat upgrades and pizzeria improvements, linking combat performance to long‑term growth.
- Experiment with different gadget combos to find what best supports your team's cooking rhythm.
- Focus on contracts that reward gear upgrades early to handle higher‑difficulty missions.
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Build the Dream Pizzeria
Between missions, players invest earnings into the pizzeria, upgrading equipment and decorating the space. The shop evolves from an empty room into a functional restaurant that reflects the squad’s progress.
These upgrades are visual and functional, providing a tangible goal that motivates continued play and cooperation across missions.
- Prioritize equipment upgrades before cosmetic decorations.
- Track earnings after each mission to plan the most impactful upgrades.
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Early Access & Community Updates
Pizza Bandit is currently in Early Access with fully playable core combat and mission systems. The developers plan new mission sets, enemy variants, modifiers, expanded loadouts and deeper restaurant progression.
Community feedback directly shapes future updates, meaning the game’s content and balance will evolve as players contribute their experiences.
- Provide detailed feedback on mission difficulty to help shape balanced future updates.
- Watch for announced modifiers that may change rules or environments for fresh challenges.





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