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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January 1, 1995
Arcade, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A classic scrolling shooter set in the atmosphere of science fiction. We control a small spacecraft and shoot down enemy units arriving from above the screen. During the campaign mode, we improve our equipment by making purchases for credits gained during the mission.
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June 2, 2016
Action, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish games, 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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August 17, 2018
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, World War II, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Ships, Free-to-play.
Original combination of a two-dimensional shoot'em up game with tactical RPG. During the game we take part in sea battles, in which we command a team of heroines, which are anthropomorphisation of the existing military ships, fighting during the Second World War.
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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 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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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.
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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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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 17, 2018
Action, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Another entry in a classic s-f representative of the so-called tunnel shooters genre. The game was developed by Llamasoft, led by Jeff Minter, who also created a remake of the original arcade version of Tempest for Atari Jaguar back in 1994. Just like in the earlier games from this series, this one is also about controlling a "claw-shaped" space ship that moves in a network of tunnels. The gameplay focuses on eliminating enemies, avoiding enemy bullets and getting best results by increasing our score. To make the gameplay more interesting we can collect weapons and power-ups, but the game gets faster with each level. We can also encounter more and more challenging enemies. In terms of graphics, Tempest 4000 uses the same vector technology that was used in the previous games, but employs the newest developer techniques and particle effects.
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April 18, 2017
Arcade, 2D, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Animated TV Series, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A collection of six action games based on classic Disney cartoons. The collection was developed by Capcom and it contains games that were released in late 80s and early 90s on Nintendo Entertainment System. The Disney Afternoon Collection contains the following titles: DuckTales (1989), Chip ‘n Dale Rescue Rangers (1990), TaleSpin (1991), Darkwing Duck (1992), Chip n’ Dale Rescue Rangers 2 (1993) and Duck Tales 2 (1993). All titles were remastered and adapted to modern gaming platforms. They offer various modern graphic filters and are working in native 1080p resolution. The developers have also introduced new game modes, such as Boss Rush and Time Attack. It is also possible now to rewind the action when the player dies or faces some other difficulties in the game. The fans also have access to bonus materials like artworks and concept arts.
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June 11, 2015
Action, Fantasy, Indie Games, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
An action shooter/battle game set in the universe of the popular Japanese Touhou series. Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet is set in a magical land of Gensokyo. You play as a group of warriors, who are known from the other installments in the series — including such characters as Reimu Hakurei or Remilia Scarlet. The gameplay consists of one-on-one battles, which take place on 2D arenas seen from the bird's eye view. The characters use various magical attacks and spells that form complicated patterns on the screen. The game features short cutscenes between battles, showing each character's story. Apart from the story campaign and the arcade mode (in which you battle AI-controlled enemies and the difficulty level steadily increases), Touhou Genso Rondo: Bullet Ballet features local and online multiplayer modes. The visuals of the game are simple but full of spectacular lighting effects and vivid colors, and they're complemented by a dynamic soundtrack.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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February 22, 2022
Action, 2D, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Dynamic shoot'em up from the PlatinumGames studio. In Sol Cresta we take control of a space fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies. During the game we gain new stages of the ship, thanks to which our combat potential grows.
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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.
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2027
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 16, 2026
Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
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July 23, 2026
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
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September 12, 1996
Action, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Maintained in a dark shoot'em up style, in which the action is presented in isometric projection. The production hands over to the player four mercenaries with different skills.
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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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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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June 26, 2017
Action, Economic, Space, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Space Ships, Top-down.
Developed by Nosebleed Interactive, a space shooter enriched with elements of so-called clickers. Vostok Inc. is set in the distant future and the player assumes the role of a newly chosen chairperson of the titular company. The protagonist's goal is to gather a gigantic fortune through the completion of assigned tasks. The gameplay formula was based on two pillars. When exploring space, the player travels among 40 planets, encountering different threats, such as hostile vessels or powerful bosses. In combat, the player makes use of large array of weaponry developed over time in a complex crafting system. The other, strategic layer of the experience involves landing on the encountered planets in order to colonize them and acquire valuable resources. As the company develops, the player recruits new specialists. In the free time, one can play one of 13 old-school mini-games inspired by hits released a few decades earlier.
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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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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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December 19, 2001
Arcade, Helicopters, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Polish games, 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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August 4, 2015
Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, Space, Mechs, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A two-dimensional shoot ‘em up arcade game developed by the 17-bit studio. In GALAK-Z, we assume the role of a space fighter pilot who has to face enemies armed to the teeth and hostile environmental conditions. Although the general gameplay premise isn’t really different from the genre’s standards, the developers introduced several innovations. The first is the control model based on two analog sticks that we use to move and shoot, while special attacks are assigned to gamepad buttons. Moreover, the game world is a one huge open level with smaller or bigger asteroids, each having its own network of caves where we can hide from enemy fire. When designing levels, ships, and the available characters, the developers took inspiration from the classics of anime and the science fiction TV series from the ‘70s and ‘80s.
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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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November 15, 2013
Arcade, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.
Innovative shoot 'em up, which was created by the producers of the Super Stardust series. During the game we play the role of the pilot of a spacecraft fighting the invasion of aliens. The title has a multiplayer mode and allows players to cooperate with each other.
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November 16, 2017
Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Dieselpunk, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.
An old-school 2D shooter developed by Pixwerk in cooperation with 11 bit studios. The game is inspired by classic 16-bit hits, such as the Chaos Engine series. The action of Tower 57 takes place in a devastated dieselpunk world, where gigantic towers are the only places harboring what remains of human civilization. The story focuses on the adventures of a group of daredevils who attempt to infiltrate the titular Tower 57. Players observe from a top-down perspective how the characters fight off hordes of enemies and utilize a rich arsenal of diverse weaponry. In the game, one assumes the role of one of the seven available protagonists, each featuring a unique set of skills and a number of destructive weapons. The entire experience falls under the typical twin-stick shooter convention and features dynamic gameplay as well as the option to destroy elements of the surroundings. The single player campaign is well complemented by a cooperative mode.
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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.
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August 30, 2017
Action, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Polish games, 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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November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, Internet, Space, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up.
A multiplayer shooter set in space, created by Armature studio. The action of Dead Star takes place near a dying star that will soon transform into a supernova. Each ship owner tries to scavenge the remaining resources in the area in order to escape, even if it means taking away lives. There are two teams composed of up to 10 players. They are in control of various spaceships that can be customized and upgraded. The game mechanics in Dead Star resembles old-school arcade shooters. You move in two-dimensional environment with a top-down view of the vehicle and aiming independent from the ship’s movement. Dead Star includes several modern design solutions, and procedural map generation is the most important one among them. Levels are randomly filled with obstacles and structures that provide various bonuses.
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November 1, 2016, End of Life
Action, 2D, Indie Games, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.
A twin-stick shooter, Tachyon Project is a title developed by Eclipse Games, established by the developers credited for Pure, Split/Second, Imperial Glory, Wanted: Weapons of Fate, or Terminator 4: Salvation. The players assume the role of a computer program named Ada, used to hack into the most heavily guarded servers in the world. For reasons unknown, Ada had been kicked from the test server, and forced to wander about the depths of internet. Our objective is to discover what has happened to Ada’s creators, and attempt to return to the home server. When it comes to mechanics, the game is a two-dimensional shooter controlled using two analog sticks. The player will be facing numerous opponents, including bosses. Our ship can be upgraded through numerous modifications and perks that build multiple power-up configurations, applied for different encounters. Aside from the story campaign, the developers introduced a cooperation mode for up to four players. The graphics of Tachyon Project are rather simple, but colorful light effects create eye-pleasant visuals.
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