Dead End City is a post-apocalyptic vertical shooter from Pixel Licker LLC. The game places players in control of a heavily armed car, the Chariot, tasked with navigating wasteland territories to rescue loved ones from the gang Scorpio. Gameplay centers on managing fuel, which depletes over time and must be collected to continue.

The core mechanics include Topoff Mode, activated by overfilling the fuel tank, which powers up normal shots and increases score multipliers when hitting enemies. Players can also collect ammunition for sub-weapons to clear enemies and spawn items. Dead End City features an Arcade Mode with five distinct areas, each comprising road, stronghold, and boss encounters, alongside a Score Attack Mode for honing skills. The game supports local and Steam leaderboards, offers unlockable content earned through Shop Points, and includes accessibility options such as key configuration and adjustable bullet colors.