Door Kickers: Action Squad Guide

Door Kickers: Action Squad is an old-school side-scrolling action game that drops you into the boots of a SWAT trooper in Nowhere City USA. Kick down doors, clear rooms, rescue hostages, and take down the criminal syndicate one mission at a time. This guide covers the core gameplay systems and links to our dedicated pages for deeper strategy. If you are just starting out, the Beginner Guide will teach you the controls and the core mechanics in under 10 minutes.

The Assault class is your starting point — a balanced trooper with no major weaknesses. As you earn stars, you will unlock the Breacher for aggressive entry, the Shield for tanking damage, the Recon for speed and stealth, the Sniper for long-range dominance, and the FBI class for advanced tactical equipment. Choosing the right class for each mission type is the key to earning 3 stars consistently. Our Best Classes tier list ranks every operator and tells you exactly which ones to unlock first.

Every weapon in Door Kickers: Action Squad has distinct stats for damage, rate of fire, range, accuracy, and magazine size. Assault rifles are the safest pick for most missions. Shotguns dominate tight corridors but fall off at distance. SMGs spray bullets fast but burn through ammo. Pistols are your lifeline when your primary runs dry. Weapon choice should match your class and the mission layout. The Weapons Guide breaks down every firearm with damage tables and recommended pairings.

Understanding enemy behavior is half the battle. Shotgunners are your highest priority target — their spread damage is lethal at close range. Shield bearers block frontal damage and require flanking or explosives. Armored enemies absorb bullets unless you aim for the head. Boss encounters demand specific loadouts and add management.