September 29, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional action game with designs resembling old cartoon movies, which is a debut production of StudioMDHR, an independent developer. In Cuphead, we assume the role of a gambling addict that loses his soul to the devil during one of his sessions. To retrieve it, he needs to work off its equivalent. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a 2D fighting game with a degree of platforming elements – we participate in continuous 1v1 fights, taking place on special 2D arenas. During combat we can make use of a wide range of weaponry, as well as several outfits bestowing us with special powers. Each of the enemies has his own fighting style, which needs to be countered in order for us to win. In opposition to the genre classics, our enemies are controlled by dynamic AI, making the game tough to beat and less predictable in case of replays.
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November 20, 2025
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A shoot'em up inspired by games such as Contra and Wild Guns. In Neon Inferno, we end up in a dystopian New York of the future. We fight with enemies in the foreground and background, and also take part in chases. The game can be played alone or in co-op.
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March 12, 2024
Action, 2.5D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A remake of an iconic 1987 shoot 'em up, developed by WayForward and published by Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga features thoroughly refreshed visuals and modernised mechanics.
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June 8, 2023
Action, 2D, Arena Survival, Cthulhu, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Shoot'em up action game with a bit of roguelike elements developed by indie studio flanne. Player's task is to survive the attack of hordes of monsters inspired by the prose of H.P. Lovecraft for the title twenty minutes.
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August 30, 2017
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Tower Defense.
Developed by an independent studio called Exor, X-Morph: Defense is an original twin-stick shooter with tower defense elements. The game shows an unpleasant vision of the future, in which the Earth has fallen victim to an alien invasion. Instead of defending the Blue Planet, the player assumes control over an Alien ship with an objective to face waves of human adversaries and defend enormous devices extracting resources and altering the Earth’s atmosphere. In X-Morph: Defense, the player observes the action from the top-down perspective, controls the aforementioned spacecraft, and erects defensive structures such as watchtowers - highly effective against particular adversaries. During the combat, the alien ship can assume four different forms, each one designed for dealing with a specific type of threats. To fight the enemies, the player can use the destroyable environment by e.g. collapsing a skyscraper to bar the way. The player can invade the Earth either alone or with another player in the cooperative mode.
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June 2, 2016
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An oldschool shooter inspired by arcade classics. Sky Force Reloaded was produced by Polish studio Infinite Dreams, the creators of the two previous installments in the series: Sky Force from 2004 and Sky Force from 2014. In the game the player controls a fighter jet which automatically flies in one direction (towards the top of the screen). Player is tasked with shooting down incoming enemy units and avoiding being hit or crashing into obstacles. It is a good idea to collect various bonuses which provide temporary power-ups and allows you to equip the vehicle with better weapons. In addition to regular enemy aircraft the player will face powerful bosses, encounters with which will require good reflexes and dexterity. Another attraction are the optional missions, during which one must save civilians. These missions are very risky but completing them grants exceptional awards. Sky Force Reloaded offers many varied levels and colorful special effects which enrich the graphics of the game.
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June 18, 2024
Action, 2D, Strategic Elements, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Tower Defense.
A combination of an action game and a tower defense title, belonging to the popular 2D series. Metal Slug Attack Reloaded has us commanding units and attacking enemy installations with the hope of defeating General Morden. There are single and multiplayer modes available.
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September 19, 2019
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Shoot'em up, in which as brave Adrian and Victoria we face the hordes of the title "spidersaurs ". The graphics in Spidersaurs game is inspired by cult cartoons. The game allows you to play solo or in co-op mode.
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September 14, 2023
Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A bullet hell shooter with roguelike elements, starring bloodthristy axolotls. AK-xolotl has us traversing a procedurally generated land of animals, mowing down hordes of enemies, wielding a wide roster of diverse weaponry.
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April 2, 2007
Arcade, Space, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.
Re-edition of the classic shooting from the Nintendo 64 console. We play the role of the title fox, becoming a fight with the Andross army. We use, among others, a tank and a spacecraft.
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December 23, 2009
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The next installment of the popular series of two-dimensional shooters. We rub in the form of a brave commander, eliminating the enemies we meet. We also sit at the helm of armored machines, including the title tank.
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March 9, 2023
Action, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
The fourth installment in a twin-stick shooter series inspired by the iconic Cannon Fodder games. In Tiny Troopers: Global Ops we play as miniature soldiers, participating in dangerous missions all around the world, eliminating hordes of enemies on our way.
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January 16, 2020
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Indie Games, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A production which combines the features of brawlers and shoot'em ups. Over the course of the game, we play the role of a girl who is trying to stop the rebellious Artificial Intelligence from taking control over a futuristic city. The gampeplay in Super Crush KO revolves around constantly moving to the right and spectacularly eliminating everything that stands in our way.
July 24, 2020
Action, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Space Ships.
The second part of the shoot'em up series, in which we sit at the helm of a space fighter, fighting with numerous enemy forces. The high pace of Jets'n'Guns 2 is amplified not only by the ubiquitous explosions, but also by the dynamic soundtrack.
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May 21, 1998
Arcade, 2.5D, Space, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Arcade, side-scrolled 2D shooter in which console owners take control of a combat spacecraft. The production is a conversion from Segi Saturn and at the same time the fifth installment of the Thunder Force cycle.
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May 24, 2022
Action, 2.5D, Humorous, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer, resembling the popular game My Friend Pedro. Soda Crisis tasks us with facing hordes of aliens to save the worldwide soda reserves.
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May 25, 2004
Action, 2D, Beat 'em Up, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Re-edition of the classic two-dimensional shooting, which originally debuted on the NeoGeo console. We have a dozen or so different boards to overcome. We only deal with the liquidation of enemies appearing on the screen.
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March 18, 2014
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Planes, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Arcade shooter in an old-fashioned style, characterized by a very simple, two-dimensional graphic design in the style of eight-bit classics. The player takes on the role of the pilot of the title plane, able to perform heavenly stunts and at the same time eliminate approaching enemies with various weapons.
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August 15, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Co-op, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A 3D platformer that came out as a reboot of one of the most popular adventure game series, featuring the titular Sonic the Hedgehog. This production was created by a SEGA’s subsidiary, Sonic Team, employing people who helped create the series and its most important iterations. In terms of gameplay mechanics, the game is set firmly in the franchise's initial premise, allowing you to play as the main hero (or one of his many friends), and traverse a series of locations where your goal is not only to reach the end of a map, but also to do it as quickly as you can. For most of the time, action is presented in third-person perspective, however, the game features also also some classic 2D levels. Each location is filled with traps and opponents, but also various power-ups that can boost your score or protect you from damage.
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August 22, 2023
Action, 2.5D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.
Metal Slug Code: J is an old-school shooter with platformer elements. It is a mobile version of a popular cycle from arcade machines and consoles. The game retains the two-dimensional gameplay of the classic parts of the series, but offers a three-dimensional graphic design that retains the brand atmosphere.
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October 10, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, LAN, Mythology, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Korean shoot'em up referring directly to the native style, beliefs and folklore. In the game we play a girlfriend or Grim Reaper, whose task is to chase demons who escaped from the limbo.
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February 8, 2018
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
Aperion Cyberstorm is a 2D twin-stick bullet hell shooter. The player takes control of a flying ship and destroys enemies. What really matters during the game are quick reflexes, as battles are extremely fast-paced and intense. The title is designed for both single and online players.
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November 21, 2023
Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The second part of the action platform games series, launched in 2019. In Valfaris: Mecha Therion the protagonist goes to the edge of the galaxy and, using a destructive suit, spreads terror in the ranks of the sinister Lord Vroll. The game has graphics made in 2.5D technology.
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October 16, 2019
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Music, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Shooters.
The second part of the shoot'em up series, which uses tracks chosen by the player to create boards, opponents and spaceships. Beat Hazard 2 not only supports popular file formats, but also uses streaming services.
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June 11, 2014
Action, 2D, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Extremely simple, dexterity two-dimensional shooter. Players take on the role of a futuristic soldier and in closed arenas they fight waves of aliens and mutants. During the game we can use 30 types of weapons and several dozen abilities modifying the game. The title supports the local co-op mode for up to four people.
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January 29, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Police, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Created by Blazing Badger, AIPD is a co-op top-down twin-stick shooter resembling the classic arcade hits from the 80s. In the game you control futuristic police ships. Within limited time you have to destroy as many increasingly stronger enemies as you can. You can modify your ship between the missions, adjusting not only its appearance, but also parameters such as agility, firepower, or shields. The game's numerous challenges and game modes are generated randomly and, due to the loads of possible combinations of enemies and world variations, each level is unique. The visuals of AIPD make use of the contrast between black background and the vivid, flashy colors, employing an entire palette of modern visual effects.
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September 11, 2015
Action, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A science-fiction space shooter created by Elder Games - an independent, Hungarian team. The player is given command of a prototype spacecraft known as Phase Shifter - it has the unique ability to perform space-time jumps. The game offers an extensive storyline set across many different worlds and the player's main goal is to escape a dying star system. First however, they will have to participate in subsequent battles against powerful fleets belonging to the enemy - during those, the ship's capabilities are what makes the player able to survive through in most unfavorable circumstances. Additionally, the player can upgrade their ship between missions - the vessel has several "skill areas" to be improved. Solar Shifter EX comes with spectacular visuals that make the interstellar battles look epic.
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April 14, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Nighthaw-X3000 is a dynamic shoot'em up game developed by the independent Polish studio N94 Games. We play as James Pilecki, an elite pilot whose job is to face the alien invaders who attacked Earth in the year 2000. Action in the game is presented from a top-down perspective. The plane we control automatically flies upwards. Our job is to maneuver in a way that will allow us to eliminate the aliens and avoid their fire. We have to be extremely agile and rely on our reflexes if we want to be victorious. The fact that the game itself is quite hard will also force us to use the entire range of available weapons if we want to succeed. Nighthaw-X3000's plot is accompanied by a couple of multiplayer game modes. The game's pace is turned up by the specially composed synthwave soundtrack. Associations with the 80's science fiction movies naturally come to mind due to Nighthaw-X3000's colorful pixel-art visuals.
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July 24, 2018
Action, Dieselpunk, Indie Games, Roguelike, Planes, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down, Isometric View.
An action title with elements of classic arcade shooters and roguelike productions. Developed by Blindflug, the game is a continuation of Cloud Crashers. The action takes us to a dieselpunk world. The main protagonist, Amelia, lives in the flying city Granaria. To make a living, the girl catches fish dwelling high in the clouds, and she is aware of the social inequalities of this sky utopia. What is important to the story, are the conflicts between different group of fishers who fight over access to rich fisheries. The action of Airheart is presented in top-down perspective. Exploration and catching fish play key roles in the title. By selling fish, you earn money that can be spent on upgrades for your flying vessel, which enables you to reach higher layers of atmosphere and face more powerful enemies. The landing ground serves as an excursion base where you trade, build new vessel elements, and get to learn the plot.
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January 19, 2012
Arcade, Space, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, PlayStation Exclusive.
Super Stardust Delta is an arcade game created by Housemarque studio, modelled on the classic Asteroids. Players take control of a small spacecraft, and their task is to destroy the incoming asteroids with a variety of weapons. The game takes advantage of the capabilities of PlayStation Vita, including the touchscreen and rear touchpad.
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June 29, 2010
Arcade, 2D, Fantasy, Internet, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Arcade, dynamic action graphics with two-dimensional graphics created by Cave studio. In the game we play one of the four available angels and start a real demons' pogrom. The whole was presented in manga style. The non-linearity of the plot and audiovisual effects make this seemingly simple game quite interesting.
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September 14, 2011
Action, 2D, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Re-edition of the shooting known from arcade and SEGA Saturn consoles. We sit at the controls of a futuristically designed fighter, eliminating enemy units appearing on the screen. We play alone or work with a second player in cooperation.
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March 26, 2020
Action, Fantasy, Polish, Rail Shooter, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Dragon, Shooters, TPP.
Remake of the cult third-person shooter "on rails" from 1995, in which we play the role of a rider flying on the back of an armored dragon. The developer of the title, trying to recreate the look and feel of the original, is the Polish studio MegaPixel.
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April 18, 2019
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A set of eight games created by Konami, which debuted on arcade machines. The compilation of Konami 50th Anniversary Collection - Arcade Classics was released on the occasion of the company's fiftieth anniversary.
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April 21, 2022
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer with twin-stick shooter and roguelike elements. Revita's protagonist, Revita Kid, climbs a desolated clock tower to regain their lost memories, facing hordes of enemies along the way.
June 30, 1995
Action, Planes, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Released in 1995 on the PlayStation, the first part of the famous Ace Combat series. In the game we sit at the helm of numerous military planes, and the action takes place in a fantastic universe.
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December 7, 2017
Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
A shoot’em up in which players are controlling a ship capable of transdimension teleportation. This function is used in gameplay mechanics – during the game the screen is divided into two halves between which players can freely move. Except for that, the gameplay features typical elements and is focused on combat with many adversaries – including powerful bosses.
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May 16, 2017
Action, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Rail Shooter, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, TPP.
A rail shooter game developed by the independent Italian developer Antab Studio. GRIDD: Retroenhanced draws its inspirations from both cyberpunk and hacker culture of the 1980s. The player gets to assume the role of an operator of a battle ship that traverses the virtual reality with a task to bypass a computer defense system and defeat a dangerous Artificial Intelligence. During the game, one gets to sweep through procedurally generated maps and fight numerous enemies. As the vehicle is constantly moving forward, the player's role is limited to maneuvering up and down, dodging enemies, collecting power-ups, and targeting weak spots of particular adversaries. The basic mode in GRIDD: Retroenhanced is the Arcade Mode, in which the difficulty level continuously adjusts to player's skills. The game also features the Endless Mode, in which the player has to face unlimited enemy waves. One's actions are monitored by the scoring system, thus the player can share his achievements via the online ranking boards. The entire experience features original style somewhat resembling the iconic TRON: Legacy movie and is well complemented by a dedicated synth wave soundtrack.
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April 6, 2017
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A classic 2D shoot'em up action game, created by Vertex Pop and released on Nintendo Switch. Graceful Explosion Machine allows the players to fly a futuristic space ship. The titular GEM is an advanced, well-equipped vehicle whose pilot is stuck deep in space. In order to find his way back he must face a horde of aggressive aliens. The game is presented from a side view and we must constantly move right throughout more than 30 levels located in four different worlds. Our main goal is to eliminate the subsequent enemy hordes which can be done by using four different types of weapons: blaster, rocket launcher, energy sword, and sniper beam. The key to success lies in being able to change your weapons accordingly to a situation, perform dodges and counterattacks.
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April 8, 2022
Action, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.
A shooter game with roguelike elements, Tormental is a spin-off to Serious Sam. The players traverse locations generated within the mind of a demigod of destruction - Mental, in an attempt to survive the confrontation with prevailing enemy forces.
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August 30, 2018
Action, Space, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A remastered version of an arcade title Psyvariar Revision. Psyvariar Delta is a classic shoot’em up game, in which we control a futuristic fighter and eliminate everything in our way.
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August 7, 2025
Action, RPG Elements, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
An action game with roguelike elements. In Guntouchables, not only our characters develop, but also the mutants they fight. The game supports single-player and online co-op, allowing us to eliminate hordes of enemies. We can rely on melee combat or kill opponents using various guns.
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December 14, 2021
Action, 2D, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A modernized and enriched with new content version of the cult shoot'em up from 1979. In Asteroids: Recharged we sit behind the controls of a spaceship and shoot everything that moves. We can play solo or in cooperative mode.
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July 14, 2011
Arcade, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.
Star Fox 64 3D is a remake of Shigeru Miyamoto's legendary arcade remake of the Nintendo 3DS console. Players take on the role of Fox McCloud, a member of the elite space fighter squadron Star Fox, and try to foil the plans of a crazy scientist who is going to invade the planet Lylat.
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October 31, 2007
Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
Mutant Storm Empire is a classic shooter in which we control a small boat and destroy everything on our way. The title was produced by PoMPoM Games studio.
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June 19, 2010
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another demanding shooter created by Japanese studio Cave. The Shin version is enriched with new modes and improved audio-visual rendering by converting the title from slot machines, which was released in 2010.
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August 6, 2012
Arcade, Indie Games, Music, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Scrolled shooter in which the course of the game depends on the background music used. We control a small vehicle and our task is to shoot down enemy objects trying to destroy our collection of tracks. As the game progresses, we unlock new levels of difficulty and ship upgrades.
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April 17, 2015
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
An old school shooter based on arcade classics from the Canadian team Vertex Op. We Are Doomed doesn’t have any plot, and we control a small group of polygons trying to break through a group of enemy polygons. Our main weapon is a powerful laser cannon, which can be charged to shoot more powerful attack, but at the price of deactivating it for a few seconds. There are two main game modes. Waves Mode requires us to survive thirty waves of enemies, each with varying offensive power, units and tactics. A second option is Endless, where we face an infinite number of waves and try to survive for as long as possible.
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June 4, 2014
Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Refreshed version of the famous Sky Force shooter from Infinite Dreams studio in Gliwice. In production, we sit at the helm of flying machines, with which we fight against a powerful army that threatens the whole world. The title in relation to the original can boast a significantly improved graphic design or weekly tournaments.
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February 10, 2015
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
The fourth installment in the shoot'em up arcade game series associated with Sony consoles. In the game, developed by D3T in cooperation with XDEV, the player assumes the role of a starship pilot, who travels through space to annihilate an enemy civilization that threatens humanity. Like in the previous installments of the series, the space battles take place on the orbits of various planets. Using the analog controls, the player can move his ship and fire at the foes. Additionally, one has to clear the path of meteors and occasional bosses - when fighting the latter ones, the player should consider using the numerous available power-ups, e.g. defensive shields and bombs. The game offers nine separate modes, featuring both single and multiplayer experiences (the latter one is designed for up to four players). To top it all, the game features 1080p resolution and runs at stable 60 FPS.
