Shoot 'em Up Games

20 Minutes Till Dawn

20 Minutes Till Dawn

PCMobileNintendo
20 Minutes Till Dawn
Contra: Operation Galuga

Contra: Operation Galuga

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Contra: Operation Galuga
Huntdown: Overtime

Huntdown: Overtime

PC
Huntdown: Overtime
Cuphead

Cuphead

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.6

Steam

8.8

Users

Cuphead
Huntdown: Overtime

Huntdown: Overtime

PC

May 7, 2026, Early Access

Action, 2D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

8.9

Steam

Huntdown: Overtime
Contra: Operation Galuga

Contra: Operation Galuga

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

8.7

Steam

4.9

Users

Contra: Operation Galuga
Sky Force Reloaded

Sky Force Reloaded

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

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.

9.3

Steam

5.9

Users

Sky Force Reloaded
Metal Slug: Awakening

Metal Slug: Awakening

PCMobile

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.

6.8

Steam

Metal Slug: Awakening
The Knight Witch

The Knight Witch

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 29, 2022

Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Card Games, Metroidvania, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A metroidvania game with shoot'em up and card game elements. In The Knight Witch we play as Rayne, who traverses the underground city and eliminates hordes of enemies, making use of white and firearms and magic.

7.3

OpenCritic

2.2

Users

The Knight Witch
20 Minutes Till Dawn

20 Minutes Till Dawn

PCMobileNintendo

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.

4.7

Users

20 Minutes Till Dawn
Cobra Strike

Cobra Strike

PC

November 2026

Action, Helicopters, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.

An isometric aerial shooter, clearly inspired by the cult classic Desert Strike. Cobra Strike allows us to control various combat helicopters. We target land, sea, and air objectives, attempting to complete various missions. An indie developer, somasolo created the game.

Cobra Strike
Star Fox 64

Star Fox 64

Nintendo

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.

6.1

Users

Star Fox 64
Sine Mora

Sine Mora

PCPlayStationXbox

March 21, 2012

Action, Indie Games, 3D Image, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Sine Mora is a steampunk action game created by Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture in cooperation with Hungarian Digital Reality. The game refers to classic shoot up shooters, enriching them with innovative elements, including the ability to manipulate time.

8.2

Steam

5.6

Users

Sine Mora
Sine Mora EX

Sine Mora EX

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 8, 2017

Action, 2.5D, Indie Games, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Developed by THQ Nordic, Sine Mora EX is a remastered version of the well-received 2012 shoot’em up game. The game takes players to a retro-futuristic world engulfed in a continuous war between the forces of the Empire and their adversaries. One gets to pilot diverse airplanes, featuring various weapons and gadgets, and participate in dynamic and spectacular battles against both standard enemy units as well as much more powerful bosses. Sine Mora EX builds on the story campaign comprising seven stages – unlike the second game mode (Arcade), during the campaign the players can modify the specifications of particular machines to adequately prepare them for the mission at hand. The game delivers high-quality visuals – the player is bound to appreciate boss models developed by Mahiro Maeda, one of the most popular Japanese anime artist.

7.7

OpenCritic

2.4

Users

Sine Mora EX
NeverAwake

NeverAwake

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 28, 2022

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Twin-stick shooter in which we play a girl trapped in a nightmare. To wake up, the game's main character NeverAwake has to face everything that scares her - from vegetables to mutant dogs to dentists.

8.1

OpenCritic

NeverAwake
Revita

Revita

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

Revita
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 20, 2022

Action, 2D, Games Workshop, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters, Warhammer 40,000.

Action platform game, developed by Rogueside studio - creators of Guns, Gore & Cannoli series. In Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef we play the role of an orc commander who spreads terror in the hive city, trying to find a stolen maw and take revenge on his leader.

8.7

Steam

3.4

Users

Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef
Contra: Rogue Corps

Contra: Rogue Corps

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

September 24, 2019

Action, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

Twin-stick shooter, in which we take control of one of the four highly diverse heroes and compete with the army of space invaders, playing alone or in the company of other players. Contra: Rogue Corps represents Konami's iconic series.

4.5

Steam

2.5

Users

Contra: Rogue Corps
Metal Slug XX

Metal Slug XX

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

5.3

Steam

5.1

Users

Metal Slug XX
TriggerHeart Exelica

TriggerHeart Exelica

PCXboxNintendo

February 27, 2008

Arcade, 2D, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.

Triggerheart Exelica is an arcade shooter. We land on a moving board, and on the screen appear endless hosts of enemies that we have to exterminate.

1.5

Users

TriggerHeart Exelica
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype

PlayStationNintendo

May 25, 2010

Action, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Soldner-X 2: The Final Prototype is a side-scroll shooter in which the player's task is to repel an alien invasion. As a pilot of a ship belonging to an elite ship, he confronts hordes of enemies using modern technology and bonuses, which he encounters on subsequent boards.

5.0

Users

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype
Re-Loaded

Re-Loaded

PCPlayStation

December 1, 1996

Action, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A brutal top-down shooter, a continuation of the Loaded game released on PlayStation and Sega Saturn. In the game we play the role of bloodthirsty antiheroes, who are sent to defeat the crazy C.H.E.B.A. - a villain whose brain was transplanted into the body of a hermit-artist. The gameplay boils down to wandering through completely twisted worlds and brutal elimination of hostile enemies using a large arsenal of deadly weapons.

4.2

Users

Re-Loaded
Sonic Mania

Sonic Mania

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.4

Steam

6.2

Users

Sonic Mania
Shooty Skies

Shooty Skies

PCMobile

September 29, 2015

Action, Arcade Elements, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View, Free-to-play.

A mobile arcade shooter featuring endless runner mechanics, distributed in a free-to-play system with not too obtrusive microtransactions. Shooty Skies was developed by the same team that was responsible for the surprisingly well-received Crossy Road. This time, the player takes control of a character in a flying machine – at the beginning, you’re a cat in a monoplane – and shoots down enemies (including arcade cabinets, giant mouths, huge beavers, computer monitors and such) approaching from the opposite direction as long as he can. Shooty Skies is discerned by its interesting controls. The plane fires automatically, but to move it, we need to swipe our finger. Releasing the finger launches a powerful rocket attack – useful when fighting more powerful opponents – which sadly exposes us to enemy fire, which adds certain tactical depth to this small arcade game. During our run, we encounter various upgrades and items spawning allied wingmen. Shooty Skies is also distinguished by its colorful visuals, build from huge voxels.

9.2

Steam

0.7

Users

Shooty Skies
Beat Hazard

Beat Hazard

PC

April 15, 2010

Action, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Music shooter with a very colorful setting, in which levels are created for songs from the player's hard drive. Just select your favorite song and the game will match the game, filling the screen with enemies and bosses. The production attacks the recipient with dozens of colors and lights to the rhythm of a given piece.

9.5

Steam

8.0

Users

Beat Hazard
Blazing Chrome

Blazing Chrome

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 11, 2019

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A classic shoot'em up, in which we find ourselves in a world dominated by machines. As a revolutionary Mavra or a rebellious Doyle robot, we travel through various stages and face hordes of adversaries. At Blazing Chrome, you can play alone or in a two-person cooperation.

4.0

Users

Blazing Chrome
Metal Slug Attack Reloaded

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

7.0

Steam

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
Yurukill: The Calumniation Games

Yurukill: The Calumniation Games

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 8, 2022

Adventure, Detective, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Visual Novel.

Yurukill: The Calumniation Games is a genre cocktail in which a detective adventure game is blended with automaton-inspired shooter challenges that allow you to direct a fighter jet fighting armadas of enemy units.

Yurukill: The Calumniation Games
Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

June 30, 2022

Arcade, 2D, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Official add-on to one of the best accepted independent games of 2017. The expansion introduces new levels, bosses and the third playable character, Miss Chalice.

9.1

Users

Cuphead: The Delicious Last Course
Overwhelm

Overwhelm

PCNintendo

June 12, 2018

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A dynamic two-dimensional action game that combines traits of a platform game and a horror game. The players assume the role of a lone soldier who uses guns to defeat five bosses and dozens of lesser enemies.

8.5

Steam

2.2

Users

Overwhelm
Black Future '88

Black Future '88

PCNintendo

November 21, 2019

Action, 2D, Cyberpunk, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Two-dimensional shooter with platformer and roguelike elements. Our task is to reach the top of a randomly generated tower, where its crazy owner hides.

7.2

Steam

1.6

Users

Black Future '88
Wildcat Gun Machine

Wildcat Gun Machine

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 4, 2022

Action, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

Bullet hell shooter with dungeon crawler elements. In Wildcat Gun Machine we travel through vast dungeons and eliminate hordes of enemies, making use of rich arsenal.

2.0

Users

Wildcat Gun Machine
AK-xolotl

AK-xolotl

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

0.8

Users

AK-xolotl
Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

1.2

Users

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops
Radirgy Swag

Radirgy Swag

Nintendo

January 10, 2022

Action, 2.5D, Humorous, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

A classic vertical shoot 'em up. In Radirgy Swag we control a small flying ship, destroying hundreds of enemies and collecting many types of power-ups. One of the unique features of the title is a system of dynamic missions.

Radirgy Swag
Alien Hominid Invasion

Alien Hominid Invasion

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 1, 2023

Action, 2D, Humorous, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A shoot'em up platformer with RPG elements and a reboot of Alien Hominid. Alien Hominid Invasion stars adorable aliens, invading the Earth. The player must dispatch hordes of enemies and level up the aliens. The game supports singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.

8.9

Steam

Alien Hominid Invasion
Star Fox: Assault

Star Fox: Assault

Nintendo

February 14, 2005

Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.

A cosmic shooter that combines the best features of this species. Playing the role of Fox McCloud, we spread fire on several perfectly constructed levels, controlling the alternation of spacecraft, tank and Fox itself. This position was prepared by the famous Nintendo together with Namco. Nintendo is also the publisher of Star Fox: Assault.

7.7

Users

Star Fox: Assault
Under Defeat

Under Defeat

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 23, 2012

Arcade, Helicopters, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Under Defeat HD is a revised and refreshed version of the classic shoot'em up game, which was released on the Dreamcast console in 2006. The action of the title was placed in an alternative version of our world and allows us to play the role of a pilot of a combat helicopter, fighting during World War II.

9.5

Steam

3.0

Users

Under Defeat
Razor2: Hidden Skies

Razor2: Hidden Skies

PC

July 19, 2010

Arcade, Space, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Razor2: Hidden Skies is a space shooter created by the Brazilian Invent4 studio. The player pilots a small spaceship and tries to destroy enemies standing in his way. The game is maintained in the style of classic, arcade shoot'em up shooters with bird's eye view (top-down).

2.6

Steam

0.8

Users

Razor2: Hidden Skies
Teslapunk

Teslapunk

PCXboxMobileNintendo

July 26, 2013

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.

Classic two-dimensional shooter with vertical scrolling. Sitting at the helm of a retrofuturistic ship equipped with modern weapons, we face the Martian invasion of Emperor Zangorax, who at night is one of the most popular DJs on his planet, and during the day turns into a possessed madman in power.

5.8

OpenCritic

0.7

Users

Teslapunk
Solar Shifter EX

Solar Shifter EX

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

4.7

Steam

3.2

Users

Solar Shifter EX
Metal Slug 2

Metal Slug 2

PCMobile

February 7, 2013

Arcade, 2D, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

The second installment of the famous series of two-dimensional Metal Slug shooters. As we play, we play the role of soldiers joining the battle with the evil general Morden, who once again threatens the world. During the game we fight with our opponents using various weapons and vehicles.

8.9

Steam

5.8

Users

Metal Slug 2
X-Morph: Defense

X-Morph: Defense

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.1

Steam

5.2

Users

X-Morph: Defense
Futuridium EP Deluxe

Futuridium EP Deluxe

PCPlayStation

July 16, 2013

Arcade, Indie Games, Space, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, TPP, Free-to-play.

Three-dimensional independent shoot 'em up game with colorful and minimalist graphics. We play the role of the pilot of a spacecraft, whose task is to destroy huge battleships, at the same time we have to take care of the level of constantly falling energy in engines.

7.8

Steam

1.4

Users

Futuridium EP Deluxe
Really Big Sky

Really Big Sky

PC

February 24, 2012

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Space, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Intense two-dimensional space shooter, in which we control the spacecraft fighting with the predominant alien forces. All levels in the game are generated randomly and adjust their difficulty to the level of a player's love.

7.5

Steam

2.8

Users

Really Big Sky
Star Fox Zero

Star Fox Zero

Nintendo

April 21, 2016

Arcade, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.

Another installment in the series of third-person perspective shooters set in a SF universe, popular among Nintendo consoles users. The title was co-developed by Nintendo and Platinum Games, an acknowledged developer from Japan, led by Shigeru Miyamoto. The plot of Star Fox Zero tells a story of four friends – Fox, Falco, Peppy, and Slippy, who have to save the Lylat system from dangerous enemies. During the game, you control the Arwing, a space craft that can not only fly, but also transform into a powerful walking machine, offering two vastly different gameplay modes. What makes Star Fox Zero different from the previous parts is the fact that it centers around employing the unique possibilities provided by Wii U and its controller. The action is seen from the third-person perspective, while the controller screen, used for aiming, features the action in first-person perspective.

8.7

Users

Star Fox Zero
Super Stardust Portable

Super Stardust Portable

PlayStation

November 25, 2008

Arcade, Space, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

Portable version of Super Stardust HD, which was released on PlayStation 3 in 2007. Players take on the role of a space fighter pilot, eliminating asteroids and alien ships appearing on the board.

4.1

Users

Super Stardust Portable
Raiden Legacy

Raiden Legacy

PCMobile

May 16, 2012

Arcade, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.

Compilation of four classic top-down shooter titles in refreshed frame and with new gameplay modes. In addition to the protoplast of the whole series - Raiden game, the package includes three spin-offs of this cult shooter: Raiden Fighters, Raiden Fighters 2 and Raiden Fighters Jet.

5.6

Steam

1.8

Users

Raiden Legacy
Fury Unleashed

Fury Unleashed

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

May 8, 2020

Action, 2D, Indie Games, Platformers, Polish, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A dynamic action platform game with roguelike features. The game was developed by the Polish studio Awesome Games. In Badass Hero the action is presented from a side perspective. The game focuses on exploration of a randomly generated comic book-like world, avoiding many traps and obstacles, and on combat with encountered enemies. The protagonist can use various shotguns, machine guns, rocket launchers, and grenade launchers. By eliminating the enemies and bosses the protagonist unlocks ink that serves as a currency and can be spent on new skills and weapons. Reflex and agility are the key to victory. The player must be careful as well, as death in this game is permanent.

7.6

OpenCritic

8.5

Users

Fury Unleashed
Xenoraid

Xenoraid

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 30, 2016

Action, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A classic two-dimensional vertical shoot-em-all, taking place in a science-fiction universe. Xenogears was developed by an independent Finnish studio 10tons. The game takes us to 2032, where a conflict called the first galactic war forces humanity to defend its planet using an improvised fleet consisting of civilian space ships armed with various weaponry. As per the genre staples, the gameplay focuses around elimination of approaching hordes of enemies, interrupted from time to time with boss encounters that require more attention and a bit of tactical approach. Procedurally generated levels are definitely an interesting feature of the game – a level may play out different with every new playthrough, with the players unable to learn the enemies’ behavior by heart. Aside from that, the forces of humanity ale always represented by a wing – four fighters with different weaponry, with the player able to switch to a different unit depending on the type of enemy, or invite his friends to take over the remaining fighters in a local co-op mode.

8.7

Steam

1.2

Users

Xenoraid
Steredenn

Steredenn

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 1, 2015

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A side-scrolling shooter developed by the independent Pixelnest Studio. The player sits at the helm of a spaceship, their task is to eliminate subsequent waves of incoming enemies. We encounter both ordinary, numerous opponents that aren’t too difficult to defeat as well as more rare bosses that require devising a special tactic to beat them. In Steredenn, we are not defenseless and the ship we pilot can be equipped with 35 kinds of weapons and 25 enhancements that we unlock with progress. Apart from the standard gameplay variant in which levels are procedurally generated, the game features a system of daily challenges and a special Arena mode, based on fighting 1 vs 1 duels against bosses. The title features two-dimensional pixel-art graphics that are accompanied by fast and intensive music.

8.8

Steam

1.3

Users

Steredenn
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours

PCPlayStationNintendo

November 30, 2015

Action, 2D, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

A dynamic, side-scrolling shooter created by Pyramid studio. Planet Darius has been invaded by Belsers – an alien army that entrenched itself in the oceans and seas of the whole world. To combat the threat, the planet's inhabitants have prepared a new lethal weapon, the so called Burst System. The gameplay of DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies – aside from normal cannon fodder, the enemy ranks are sometimes reinforced by tough bosses. Every level contains various power-ups that increase the firepower of one of the nine available fighters, and influence the attained score. Additionally, a number of varied weapons has been left at our disposal, from rocket launchers through laser cannons and up to energy wave generators. Using the trademark Burst System, which has a lot more stopping power, is limited by a special gauge, filled as we take on subsequent enemies. The game, divided into chapters, contains the entire contents present in DARIUSBURST: Another Chronicle, supplemented by new additions in form of new modes, missions, and vehicles. Among the game modes we can find the story campaign, as well as a set of challenges, and the Chronicle Mode. The latter is a set of 3000 levels unlocked by the players all around the world.

8.2

Steam

1.3

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Raiden V: Director's Cut

Raiden V: Director's Cut

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

February 25, 2016

Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.

The fifth official installment in a series of classic, scrolling top-down shooters. Raiden V was created by MOSS - a Japanese developer in possession of the rights to the franchise since 2005. Similar to the previous installments, the plot presents a great war between humans and Cranassian - an alien civilization that has attacked the Earth. The player has to face the invaders, assuming the role of a pilot. The game offers several characters to choose from, including a British or American male, as well as a Portuguese, German or a Romanian female. Each of the characters has a different personality and biography. Also, the player chooses from among three fighter planes (Japanese, French or American) differing both in statistics and weaponry. The story campaign comprises of a set of missions, during which the player fires at incoming enemies, drops bombs on ground targets and avoids enemy fire. The players have three fire modes at their disposal, allowing for continuous fire, shooting in bursts and launching rockets. Each of the cannons can be upgraded. Every level has their own setting and ends with a boss fight. What is new in Raiden V, is the Cheer System allowing another player to join the game at any moment.

7.5

OpenCritic

5.6

Steam

2.0

Users

Raiden V: Director's Cut
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