Cowboys Duel

Shoot too early in Cowboys Duel and you lose on the spot - that's the twist that makes this Wild West standoff actually tense. You're not just clicking as fast as you can, you're watching the clock and waiting for it to strike 12 before you fire.

The format keeps changing on you too. One round you're dueling for the fastest draw, the next you're spinning arrows into the right direction before time runs out, or racing to download 20 targets before the clock hits zero. Score 3 wins and you're the top cowboy.

You can go it alone against the clock or square off against a friend for bragging rights, which is exactly why it sits in Action games alongside quick-trigger tests like Deadly Descent. Customize your cowboy, pick your mode, and see who actually has the nerve to wait for high noon.

It's a browser game through and through - no install, no fuss, just you, a trigger, and a clock that's daring you to jump the gun.

Beat your opponent to the draw without shooting too early - that's the whole duel. Open the game from the menu, then click to shoot, but only once the clock strikes 12; fire before that and you lose instantly.

Other rounds swap the mechanic: click the arrows before time runs out to turn them the way they're pointing, or race to download 20 targets before the timer ends. Score 3 wins to take the match.

The tip that actually matters: watch the clock, not your opponent. Twitchy trigger fingers lose duels here.