Shoot 'em Up Games

20 Minutes Till Dawn

20 Minutes Till Dawn

PCMobileNintendo
20 Minutes Till Dawn
AK-xolotl

AK-xolotl

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
AK-xolotl
Contra: Operation Galuga

Contra: Operation Galuga

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo
Contra: Operation Galuga
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

8.7

Users

Cuphead
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
Neon Inferno

Neon Inferno

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

7.7

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

Neon Inferno
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
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
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.

9.2

Steam

5.2

Users

X-Morph: Defense
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.

5.2

Steam

5.1

Users

Metal Slug XX
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.

7.1

Steam

Metal Slug Attack Reloaded
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
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
Psyvariar Delta

Psyvariar Delta

PCPlayStationNintendo

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.

8.9

Steam

0.5

Users

Psyvariar Delta
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
Crimsonland

Crimsonland

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

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.

6.2

OpenCritic

9.3

Steam

2.6

Users

Crimsonland
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

5.9

Users

Sonic Mania
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
Super Stardust Delta

Super Stardust Delta

PlayStation

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.

4.4

Users

Super Stardust Delta
Katharsis

Katharsis

PC

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.

7.2

Steam

5.6

Users

Katharsis
Fire Fight

Fire Fight

PC

May 31, 1996

Action, Internet, Space, LAN, Multiplayer, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Isometric View.

A popular genre of space shooting game by Chaos Works studio in Krakow. The production is distinguished by an innovative approach to the genre and impressive graphic design. The action is set in the distant future, and the player plays the role of a pilot of a combat spacecraft and carries out missions commissioned by the Spectral Council, which watches over the observance of the law in the galaxy.

7.1

Users

Fire Fight
Star Fox 64 3D

Star Fox 64 3D

Nintendo

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.

6.7

Users

Star Fox 64 3D
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
Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3

Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3

PlayStationXbox

September 4, 2018

Arcade, 2D, Internet, Multiplayer, Package, Platformers, Splitscreen, Remaster/remake, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Summer Sports, Shooters.

A collection of classic games known from the Atari 2600, 5200 platforms and former slot machines. The list includes many recognizable titles such as Star Riders, Saboteur, Centipede and Atari Soccer. Atari is responsible for creating the compilation.

Atari Flashback Classics Vol. 3
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
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
Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Valfaris: Mecha Therion

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.2

Steam

Valfaris: Mecha Therion
Cobra Strike

Cobra Strike

PC

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
Guntouchables

Guntouchables

PC

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.

8.5

Steam

Guntouchables
Spidersaurs

Spidersaurs

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

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.

7.5

Steam

Spidersaurs
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
Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Shikhondo: Soul Eater

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

1.0

Users

Shikhondo: Soul Eater
AirMech Wastelands

AirMech Wastelands

PC

July 6, 2018

Action, RPG Elements, Strategic Elements, Internet, Co-op, Mechs, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Isometric View.

An action RPG with real-time strategy game features. During the game, the players are taken to a post-apocalyptic America. There, they control the titular machine and gradually become more popular among the local community. They are trying to determine the cause of the constant attacks on humanity. The players are traveling through an open world, completing missions, and fighting enemies. The battles are fought by using an AirMech that is adapted to combat on the surface and in the air.

7.0

Steam

AirMech Wastelands
Syder Arcade

Syder Arcade

PC

October 24, 2013

Action, 2D, Arcade Elements, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Shooters.

Side-scrolled, arcade shooting "shump", produced by independent studio Evil. The action takes place in the distant future, and the player plays the role of a star fighter pilot, who must save the cosmic colony from the invasion of an evil alien race. The gameplay mechanics is based on games from the era of 8 and 16-bit computers.

8.4

Steam

Syder Arcade
Glorkian Warrior: The Trials of Glork

Glorkian Warrior: The Trials of Glork

PCMobile

March 13, 2014

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

An interesting combination of two-dimensional shooter, platformer and cartoon. The main hero of the game is Glork - a warrior of the Glorkian race, who must defend his asteroid from alien hordes. In order to do this, he uses unusual weapons and his innate talent for skillfully breaking out of trouble.

9.0

Steam

0.4

Users

Glorkian Warrior: The Trials of Glork
Everyday Shooter

Everyday Shooter

PCPlayStation

March 29, 2006

Arcade, 2D, Indie Games, PS Plus Premium, Shoot 'em Up.

Everyday Shooter is a simple, relaxing production that combines the features of a Robotron 2084 style music game and shooting or Geometers Wars. The game was developed by Queasy Games.

9.5

Steam

4.5

Users

Everyday Shooter
Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

9.0

Steam

6.6

Users

Metal Slug 3
Ikaruga

Ikaruga

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

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.

9.5

Steam

2.8

Users

Ikaruga
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 17, 2006

Action, 2D, FPP, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Shooters, Top-down.

The third part of a very popular futuristic shooting game, started on slot machines. We sit at the helm of the title fighter, eliminating the enemy units we meet on the way. The producer has prepared a total of seven levels, played in different corners of the universe.

3.8

Users

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
ETHER Vapor Remaster

ETHER Vapor Remaster

PC

June 29, 2012

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

A futuristic scrolling shooter in anime style. We sit at the helm of a prototype fighter and set off to fight on the side of the technologically advanced Chaldea nation, which defends itself against the assault of the combined states known as Lydia.

7.7

Steam

3.7

Users

ETHER Vapor Remaster
Mercenary Kings

Mercenary Kings

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

March 25, 2014

Action, 2D, Crowdfunding, Indie Games, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Platformers, Splitscreen, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.

Two-dimensional scrolling shooter maintained in the style of old productions available at vending machines. We play the role of the most experienced mercenary on Earth, the King, and set off on a mission to avenge the murdered companions. We jump on platforms, eliminate opponents coming from both sides of the screen and improve our arsenal thanks to an extensive crafting system.

7.2

OpenCritic

7.0

Steam

3.1

Users

Mercenary Kings
Astro Avenger II

Astro Avenger II

PC

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.

6.0

Users

Astro Avenger II
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.

9.6

Steam

3.0

Users

Under Defeat
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
TxK

TxK

PlayStation

February 11, 2014

Arcade, Indie Games, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, PlayStation Exclusive.

An arcade shoot 'em up game based on the formula of the popular game Tempest in the 80s. The production offers many types of gameplay modes, as well as original vector graphics and the ability to share their results with players from all over the world.

3.4

Users

TxK
Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype

Soldner-X 2: Final Prototype

PlayStation

May 25, 2010

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

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
Assault Suit Leynos

Assault Suit Leynos

PCPlayStation

July 12, 2016

Arcade, 2D, Mechs, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer.

Remake of an 2D action shooter that was released in 1990 on Sega Mega Drive. The project was created by the Japanese studio Dracue Software under the watchful eye of Rising Star Games, the publisher of such games as Lumo and Deadly Premonition. Assault Suit Leynos offers a gloomy vision of the distant future in which humanity was forced to start colonizing the space to search for natural resources. However, the exploration of space led to a confrontation with a hostile race of aliens. A mech called the Assault Suit is the last hope of humanity. In the game the player assumes the role of a pilot of the machine and faces the invaders. The singleplayer campaign consists of many levels during which one fights the incoming enemy units. In order to defeat them, the player uses various weapons: machine guns, rocket launchers, laser weapons. Gameplay mechanics are based on the original game – it is a classic 2D shooter. The gameplay retains its oldschool feel but offers HD quality.

6.2

Steam

1.5

Users

Assault Suit Leynos
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
Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

8.4

Steam

3.2

Users

Airheart: Tales of Broken Wings
Tower 57

Tower 57

PCPlayStationXbox

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.

6.4

Steam

7.3

Users

Tower 57
Blubber Busters

Blubber Busters

PC

cancelled

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

Action game, including platformer and shoot'em upa features. The task ahead is to cure cosmic whales of dangerous diseases and mutations, and thus to restore the old order in which people and animals providing interstellar transport will live in harmony with each other. The game is presented in a side perspective, and is based on the exploration of different stages and elimination of hostile enemies.

Blubber Busters
Time Recoil

Time Recoil

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 10, 2017

Action, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, Top-down.

A top-down shooter developed by Finnish studio 10tons. The title features time control mechanics. The story presented in Time Recoil starts in 1987, where the main protagonist lands due to a time paradox. During the game she must complete a series of missions in the past. This will enable her to change the timeline, save no-longer living allies, obtain lost documents and eliminate important persons before they become a threat. The final objective is to kill Mr. Time who controls a time-based weapon of mass destruction. The female protagonist can move and aim in all directions. When an enemy is killed, the time slows down. The longer the killing chain, the longer this “bullet time” is active. This mechanics introduce a more puzzle approach to shootouts – the player is trying to combine kills in order to finish their actions before the enemies understand what is going on.

7.8

Steam

1.1

Users

Time Recoil
Gunship Battle2 VR

Gunship Battle2 VR

PCPlayStationMobile

August 2, 2017

Action, Helicopters, Meta Quest / Oculus, PlayStation VR, Shoot 'em Up, Singleplayer, SteamVR, Shooters, VR, Free-to-play.

An arcade action game developed by Joycity for virtual reality goggles. When the fate of the whole world is endangered, all hope lies in the main protagonist of the game, Dylan – a pilot of an experimental combat helicopter. He is trying to reclaim his old life and lost family. During the game the player controls a helicopter and participates in missions, during which they must complete objectives like destroying enemy base, destroying a convoy or fighting enemy air forces. Gunship Battle2 VR features decent graphics. It is worth mentioning that on all platforms it requires the aforementioned virtual reality goggles to work – Samsung Gear VR in case of mobile devices and PlayStation VR on PlayStation 4.

5.7

Steam

4.2

Users

Gunship Battle2 VR
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