West Gunfighter shares the same western setting, but Guns at Dawn narrows the idea to live one-on-one duels against other players. It is a free Android shooter from Viva Games Studios, rated Teen, with eight gunslingers such as the Outlaw, the Bounty Hunter, the Graverobber and the Marshall.
Viva Games Studios and a 2021 launch
Viva Games Studios publishes the game, and its website is vivastudios.com. The game was released on September 21, 2021, and the latest listed update is dated August 14, 2026.
The package ID is com.generagames.gunsatdawn.shooter. Google Play files it under western, FPS and action-adventure games.
Duels, gunslingers and ranked leagues
The core mode is skill-based PvP in realtime 1v1 matches against players worldwide. Controls are simple to learn but hard to master, and you climb through leagues with weekly Rival Ranks.
There are more than 8 gunslingers with special skills, including the Outlaw and the Marshall. Hundreds of accessories let you customize each one. More than 10 weapons are available, among them the Walker, the Navy and the PeaceMaker.
Battles take place on more than 5 3D maps. They include objects to hide behind and destructible obstacles.
Android 9 and a constant connection
The game needs Android 9 or newer. Version 1.35.05 is the current build.
Play is online only. Matches run in realtime against opponents around the world, so an internet connection is required.
Guns at Dawn pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install, with 1v1 duels as the main mode
- Weekly Rival Ranks and leagues give a ranked ladder
- More than 8 characters and hundreds of accessories
- More than 10 weapons across more than 5 maps
- Google Play shows a 4.6 rating from 50.3 thousand ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- Offers in-app purchases
- Requires an internet connection for every match
- Needs Android 9 or newer, and the file size is not listed
Is Guns at Dawn safe?
Guns at Dawn is rated Teen and shows ads along with in-app purchases, so expect shop offers between duels. Check the permissions listed on the store page and decide if you are comfortable with them before installing.
How to install Guns at Dawn
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Guns at Dawn when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
