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 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.
July 23, 2026
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
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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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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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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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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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May 7, 2026, Early Access
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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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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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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December 3, 2008
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A futuristic shooter referring to classic slot machine games. We steer a small spacecraft and overcome successive horizontal platforms, destroying everything that stands in our way. It is a continuation of the title issued in 2001.
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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.
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July 28, 1995
Arcade, Space, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Space Ships.
Arcade shooter released exclusively for PlayStation 1. A unique feature of Epics Inc. production is the changing perspective during play. As a result, Philosoma is sometimes a bird's eye view or isometric view shooter, and sometimes a side-scrolled shoot up.
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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.
July 16, 2026
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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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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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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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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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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October 28, 2008
Arcade, Fantasy, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Nintendo Exclusive, Zombie.
Funny shooting. The player takes control of the Red Riding Hood character, dealing with the mass extermination of the fairy-tale zombies haunting the fairy-tale land.
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January 1, 1997
Arcade, 2D, Humorous, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
The first installment of the popular Metal Slug series, which debuted in 1996 on arcade machines. Over the course of time, production went on new platforms, allowing their users to face the soldiers commanded by the sinister General Morden.
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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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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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November 20, 2015
Action, 2D, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, Top-down, Western.
The game is a mixture of a two-dimensional top-down shooter and a sneaky shooter. As a Mexican fugitive, we travel through the Wild West to Texas, dealing with everyone who stands in our way. The title transfers weapons from the epoch to the game in a rather detailed way, requiring from the player a quick reaction and an accurate eye. Each shot can be fatal, and a lonely revolver often has to face the overwhelming forces of the enemy.
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May 12, 2020
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Platformers, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Two-dimensional, side-scroll arcade shooter, referring to such classics as Metal Slug series. In this production we control one of the three prize hunters in a futuristic city full of enemies.
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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.
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December 2, 2021
Action, 2D, Fantasy, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Action RPG, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Action RPG with bullet hell shooter features. In Archvale we travel through various locations and eliminate hordes of enemies, trying to fix the mistakes made by the despotic king of the title land. The game features colorful, pixel art graphics.
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April 15, 2003
Action, 2D, LAN, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Re-edition of the popular shumpa. 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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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.
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February 28, 2017
Action, 2D, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses. To win, we have to not only shoot almost all the time, but also avoid the rain of bullets and laser beams fired at us. Along with the primary Story Mode, the game also offers Score Attack, where we have to beat the high scores set by other players from all around the world. We can play alone or in coop with another player. The game features cartoonish, eye-pleasing visuals and a dynamic soundtrack composed by Rafaell Dyll.
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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.
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December 5, 2017
Arcade, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A unique arcade game blending classic side-scroll shooter mechanics with modern 3D visuals. The production features a single player mode and a co-op mode for two players.
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August 16, 2016
Arcade, 2D, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
An original combination of strategy and arcade games, delivered by Hypersect - an independent developer. The players assume the role of white and black vehicles that move on the surface of a monochromatic map resembling a chessboard. What is the most important here, the machines can remain only on squares of the opposite color - the missiles they launch change the color of the squares they hit, creating paths the vehicles can take. Apart from that, enemies using the same kind of weapon can be found throughout the levels. Therefore, the player has to constantly remain in control of the situation, preventing the enemy from both hitting the player's machine and cutting off its escape route. The game offers both single player and multiplayer modes - in the latter case, both co-op and competitive modes were included. What is characteristic about Inversus, is that the game's 2D visuals are minimalistic, which makes it easier to control the battlefield.
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February 7, 2013
Action, 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.
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Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Combination of two-dimensional shoot' em up game and platformer with RPG elements. During the game we play the role of a small robot and explore the vast open world of science fiction, gaining experience and new equipment. The whole was maintained in the style of 8-bit and 16-bit console productions.
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November 25, 2014
Arcade, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Arcade shooter rooted in retro style - both in terms of appearance and gameplay mechanics. Game was created by Lucid Games studio, which was brought to life by former members of the Bizzare Creations team, the authors of the first two installments of the series. The production is distinguished by the fact that clashes with opponents - maintained in a dynamic, very arcade style known to fans of the series - take place on the surface of three-dimensional solids, and as a result they are characterized by a large unpredictability.
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Adventure, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Point-and-click, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A science fiction production by Imagos Softworks, combining a classical point ‘n’ click adventure game with an arcade side-scrolling shoot 'em up title. The action of Starr Mazer takes place 130 years after the Grand War that plunged the galaxy into chaos. While playing, we assume the role of a mercenary pilot called Brick M. Stonewood who, having awoken from hibernation, tries to recollect the key facts from his past. To do so, he boards his ship, the Starr Wolf, and visits many dangerous places, uncovering secrets buried in various corners of the galaxy. The gameplay combines elements of classic adventure games with arcade sequences and numerous cutscenes that develop the plot. In the title, we gather information that lead us to new locations. We move between them like in the classic arcade machine shooters. The production features old-school audiovisuals.
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.
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December 6, 2011
Action, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
Wanted Corp is an action arcade game produced by Zoo Games studio. The creators were inspired by classic shootings. The heroes of the game are a couple of intergalactic prize hunters - Neal H. MadDogg and Irina Zimoy, who specialize in extermination and catching criminals from different corners of the universe. The game offers several fun modes, including 4 solo campaigns and cooperative multiplayer.
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December 19, 2001
Arcade, Helicopters, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Heli-Heroes is a relatively uncomplicated arcade game in the category shoot'em up. As in the case of the leading, but ancient representative of the species - River Raid, here too, the player's task is to fly an armed helicopter over the enemy terrain, while shooting at everything that moves and can threaten us in any way.
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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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August 30, 2006
Arcade, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Xbox Exclusive.
Time Pilot is a shooter, which is a remake of a classic game of the same title. It first appeared through Konami in 1982 and was dedicated to the popular vending machines of the time. Playing the role of a brave pilot, it is necessary to save soldiers who are in danger at various points in time.
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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.
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August 28, 2006
Action, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Nintendo Exclusive.
Star Fox Command is the next installment of Nintendo's famous series of games, the origins of which date back to the SNES console. This time the authors decided to combine three-dimensional space shooting with elements of strategy.
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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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October 3, 2008
Arcade, Space, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, TPP.
Astro Avenger II is a continuation of the space shootout published in 2004, known in Poland under the title Star Avenger. Players will get to know the fate of the galaxy's inhabitants, who, after entering the second Golden Age, began to dynamically expand their sphere of influence in the Universe, which attracted the attention of a dangerous alien race.... The only hope for mankind is a talented star fighter pilot and a new secret weapon.
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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.
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April 15, 1997
Action, Space, Polish, Shoot 'em Up, Shooters.
Katharsis is a scrolling shooter produced by Metropolis Software development studio. The action of the game was set in the future. The Earth is attacked by mysterious spacecraft bearing colonists' signs, with whom contact had been lost more than a thousand years earlier. The player plays the role of a fighter pilot defending the planet, and his task is to discover the truth about the origin of intruders and repel the invasion.
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July 17, 2012
Arcade, Experimental/artistic, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
Original arcade game in which we control a single atom accelerating in a particle accelerator. The title attacks the eyes of players with an exceptionally intense and colorful graphics, reminiscent of Child of Eden and Rez games.
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