Based on the comic book and movie franchise, Cowboys & Aliens: Silver City Defense has you taking on the role of Zeke as you defend Silver City against attacking alien invaders. In this dual-stick shooter with strategy elements, the player sprints around Silver City taking down invading aliens and collecting valuable resources for repairing the town and upgrading its defenses. Between alien attacks the player will be able to set up or move defensive and offensive posts around the town to help stop the alien horde.