Cowboy Shooter – 3D runner shooting game
Cowboy Shooter is a vibe-coded, AI-generated 3D game developed by raymel (@pseudokid), inspired by the growing trend of AI-assisted game development. Launched on March 7, 2025, it has garnered attention for its innovative use of AI tools and its engaging cowboy-themed gameplay, hosted at https://cowboy.raymelon.com/
Origins of the project
Cowboy Shooter was inspired by the success of vibe games created by developers like @levelsio and @NicolaManzini, as noted in its launch post. Raymel, with a background in 2D educational apps, sought to explore 3D game development, marking a significant departure from his previous experience. The game’s concept emerged as a fun, stripped-back shooter inspired by the cowboy archetype, reflecting the creator’s passion for design and animation.
Success
Since its launch, Cowboy Shooter achieved rapid success, securing its first sponsor, @TryCompAI, within 30 minutes and accumulating $350 in sponsorships within 24 hours. The game also generated $175 in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) and attracted significant traffic, with 151 visitors and 236 page views on its first day, as shown in analytics shared by raymel. Community engagement was strong, with users praising the game and sharing their gameplay scores.
How It’s Made
Cowboy Shooter was built in just three nights using a combination of AI tools and human guidance, as detailed in its launch post. The development stack included:
- @threejs for 3D rendering,
- @SunoMusic for background music,
- @elevenlabsio for sound effects (SFX),
- Rodin AI for 3D modeling, and
- @cursor_ai for coding assistance. Raymel emphasized that the game is “100% AI-generated, but also 100% human-guided,” highlighting a collaborative approach between AI tools and human creativity. The game features a simple mechanic where players aim to reach the highest level and accumulate points while riding a cowboy character through a desert landscape with taverns and tracks.
Future Plans
Raymel expressed enthusiasm for improving Cowboy Shooter, noting in a follow-up post that there’s “lots of work needed to make this game better”. He plans to explore adding skins, backdrops, and other enhancements.
(Written by Grok 3, edited by Human 2025)