Welcome to the captivating world of Unalive - a game where the hero must battle fierce monsters using their shooting skills. You will navigate randomly generated room labyrinths and face challenging bosses, while mysterious events unfold throughout the game. Be prepared for unpredictable challenges and tests at every turn, creating an immersive atmosphere that draws the player deeper into the world's mysteries and enigmas. Will you be able to unravel all the secrets of Unalive? Only time will tell...

"GALAGA'88" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1987.
The GALAGA forces have returned, and you have to cross dimensions and fight your way to Planet Galaga to end the war.
This title lets you power up with 3 linked FIGHTERS for a TRIPLE FIGHTER. Use its massive firepower to mow down enemies!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"COSMO GANG THE VIDEO" is an action game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1992.
Operate the Cosmopolis fighter " HYPER BEAT " and repel the thieves "COSMO GANGS".
Clear the stage by defeating all the Cozmo Gangs in the GANG (stage).
If you hit the enemy's attack, you will lose one "HYPER BEAT", and if you lose everything, the game will be over.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

The world is under a frantic alien attack. Amidst the chaos and with the army virtually subdued, the deadliest and most inconsequential pair of specialists are called upon to do what must be done. Join the war hunting aliens around the world and in every way possible.

Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor, and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Fredonia, Relishtonia, Krautsbourg, Dijon Terre and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation!

Arcade shoot-’em-up action is back! Team up with the entire family for explosive action, signature humor and thrilling adventure. Join the Sausage Bomber Corps for daring missions to defend the nations of Relishtonia and more against the world-conquering ambitions from the mysterious Vega Nation.

Hyper-5 is a cinematic shmup inspired by classics from the “golden era” of the 90’s. Responding to a distress beacon, deep space scout ship Hyper-5 is drawn into a terrifying battle with an unknown enemy.

"REZON" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1991.
Set on Earth during an extraterrestrial invasion, players take control of an SR-91 fighter ship equipped with a VAWS (Variable Armor

"NAVARONE" is a shooting game developed by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc) that was in operation at arcades around 1980.
Take control of a fighter plane on a mission to destroy enemy targets of various sizes scattered across a peninsula.
When you take down a major target, all of the minor targets around it will be destroyed with it. You get a bigger bonus from taking out the targets with fewer shots, so aim carefully!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Alpha Warrior is a retro, space shooter where the player engages in flight combat with enemy terrestrials and arcade style bosses. Blast your way through 12 exciting levels while stacking power-ups to become the most feared pilot in the galaxy.

"THUNDER CEPTOR II" is a shooter released by NAMCO (currently Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc) in 1986.
This title is an update of the previous "THUNDER CEPTOR," in which players navigated the energy corridors that connect star systems to make their way back to the Federation Base. Now featuring new varieties of stage layouts and enemies!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

*The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish.

Note: This title does not reproduce the 3D visuals of the arcade version, which utilized a 3D scope. Your understanding is appreciated.

"TURBO FORCE" is a shooter released by VIDEO SYSTEM in 1991.
Three air force pilots accidentally slip through time with their beloved cars, and fight to save future Earth from destruction.
You've remodeled your car into a "TURBO FORCE" super-machine that can fly through the air! Find out the secret identity of these invaders in your homeland!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Caverns of Mars: Recharged takes the easy, addictive appeal of the original game and adds more caverns, more challenges, more weapons, modern graphics and leaderboards. And it would not be a Recharged title without an amazing new original soundtrack.

In Caverns of Mars: Recharged you descend into tunnels beneath the surface of Mars in a mad dash to destroy the reactor and furthest depths of the enemy’s base. Dodge debris, clear out obstacles, and blast enemies, all while conserving ammunition as you descend at high speed into enemy territory. Your ammo is limited and enemies are plentiful, so make every shot count.

Attention! Tiny Troopers: Global Ops is a fast-paced arcade twin-stick shooter in which you lead an elite squad of Tiny Troopers on action-packed missions to take down hordes of unscrupulous enemies from all corners of the world! Yes, the Troopers are ready! Battle-hardened, razer-focused, and raring to take on daring new missions! So, suit-up and lead your squad into explosive battles with epic campaigns against legions of heavily armed adversaries, you’re the best of the best, and it’s time to prove it in Tiny Troopers’ biggest ever ops! Be prepared to be thrown right into the thick of battle with explosive new game modes, and remember, we never leave a soldier behind! Are you ready to dodge withering hailstorms of gunfire, evade devastating explosions, and avoid traps? Then answer the call of duty and lead your squad of Tiny Troopers to victory in all-new multiplayer battles and 4 player Couch Co-Op.

"SKY KID DX" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1986.
Players control BARON and MAX to fight enemies with bombs and machine guns, fly in loops to dodge enemy attacks, and make their way to the base.
Use bombs to defeat massive fortresses and battleships from above! Supports two-player simultaneous co-op.
In addition, there will be new stages and new characters not found in the previous SKY KID.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Classic brick-breaking action goes bigger and bolder in Pretty Girls Breakers! PLUS. In this classic arcade-style action puzzler, take the role of a twin-tailed fighter wielding a beam saber. You’ll have to strike incoming balls with precision to destroy block patterns above you, all while avoiding enemy attacks and collecting power-ups to gain the upper hand!

Across dozens of challenging stages, you’ll need to adapt to new blocks and enemy types, strategizing to clear them from the field without losing all of your hearts or running out of time! As stages are cleared, your female companions’ outfits will gradually change. If you succeed in battle, new outfits will be revealed and unlocked for viewing anytime in the powered up Dressing Room, now featuring the customizable diorama mode!

Survive the hordes! Hack and shoot through them to get the glory of the victory. Choose from six different heroes, level up, get epic loot and collect coins. Enhance your abilities to slash through the hordes of enemies and get ready to face the endboss in a devastating last final battle.

Hack or shoot through a horde of enemies in climactic waves and collect coins to unlock new mighty heroes or get items in the item shop to increase your chance of victory. Collect experience gems to level up and collect epic loot in your inventory. Get ready and prepare for the final boss fight.

Level up and choose from three different items per level where each can be one of three item types, a consumable, a weapon or a stats modifying item. Stash them into your inventory but choose wisely as you dont have infinite space in your backback.

Choose from six different Heroes, the knight with his fast slashing sword, the firemage with her devastating fire spells, the priest with his unbroken faith, the light footed rogue with his boomerang shuriken blade, the necromancer who is calling the undeads for help and last but not least the stormmage with his flashy lightning spells. Each Hero has its advantages for an unique game feel and different enemy slashing experience.

A cascade of words, color, shapes and sound flows around your turret as you desperately fight off swarms of inbound attackers. If enemies penetrate your perimeter you need to zoom into close range combat and beat them back, adjusting to a completely different perspective in the blink of an eye. Welcome to Jeff Minter’s Akka Arrh.

This modern take from the fine developers at Llamasoft combines the intrigue of an incredibly rare Atari arcade prototype with a unique creative vision that delivers a wave shooter that is insanely addictive. Akka Arrh drips with Minter’s sense of humor, love of psychedelic color, and ability to create games that are a joy to play.

<p>Warp™ is a strategic stealth-action puzzler where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities.</p>

"GROBDA" is a shooting game released by NAMCO (currently Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1984.
Fight through all of your rivals' machines in arenas as you work to become the top-ranked fighter in the "BATTLING" arena.
Blow up multiple enemies with a single explosion for bonus points!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

"PHELIOS" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1989. Players (the knight APOLLON) mount a pegasus and use items to power up while fighting to take down the bosses of the seven temples and rescue Queen ALTEMIS.
The game also features gorgeous animation and engaging messages for players. Immerse yourself in the world of PHELIOS!

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Metal Black is a 2D was originally released as a side-scrolling shooter arcade game by Taito in 1991. This game is a reproduction of the home console version released by Bing in 1996.

◆ Power-ups
Level up your beam by grabbing the power-ups floating on screen called NEWALONE (round molecules colored red, blue, and yellow). There are five levels (the highest being MAX) to power up your shots.

When the beam gauge is full, you can perform beam energy attacks. However, the beam gauge will decrease with each of these attacks, and once it is empty the beam energy attack cannot be used.

There are two types of beam energy attacks.

・Focused Beam: Makes a focused attack to the front while the energy shot button is pressed and held. When the beam gauge is at maximum, this will fire MAX lasers.
・Release Beam: When the beam gauge level is at MAX, pressing the energy shot button will fire an attack that damages all enemies.

The boss of each stage also launches beam energy attacks. When the beam from your ship collides with the beam from a boss, the interference creates a huge ball of energy, which moves from the side with a higher gauge to the side with a lower gauge.

Raiden IV, the popular shoot 'em up arcade and console game, debuts on Nintendo Switch with remixed background music by a superb lineup of artists produced by GAME CENTER MIKADO. Instill fear in your enemies with devastating attacks and earn the acclaimed title of master Ace! Features: - Supports 1 - 2 players (offline) - New remixed background music produced by GAME CENTER MIKADO (exclusively on Nintendo Switch) - Switch between the “Mikado Remix” BGM set and the “Original” BGM set - A full suite of game modes including arcade mode, overkill mode, and more - Supports vertical screen play to recreate the full arcade experience - Global leaderboard to track the best Aces in the world

A tight action side-scroller with challenging robotic bosses. Dodge metallic dangers, acquire powerful weapons and blast your way through a destroyed world full of deadly machines where running out of energy means defeat.

"TANK FORCE" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1991. Take control of your own tank and defeat the enemies that attack your command center to clear each round. The game is over if MY TANK is destroyed. The key to victory is to select from the varied item panel situationally, using the bonus points, command center power-ups, and other items that appear in the game.

The "Arcade Archives" series has faithfully reproduced many classic Arcade masterpieces.
Players can change various game settings such as game difficulty, and also reproduce the atmosphere of arcade display settings at that time. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.
Please enjoy the masterpiece that built a generation for video games.

Best PS4 Shoot Em Up Games

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Arcade Archives GALAGA '88

Arcade Archives COSMO GANG THE VIDEO

Wild Dogs

Dogfight

Dogfight - A Sausage Bomber Story

Hyper-5

Arcade Archives REZON

Arcade Archives NAVARONE

Alpha Warrior

Arcade Archives THUNDER CEPTOR II

Arcade Archives TURBO FORCE

Caverns of Mars: Recharged

Tiny Troopers: Global Ops

Arcade Archives SKY KID DX

Pretty Girls Breakers! PLUS

Hack and Shoot Heroes

Akka Arrh

Warp

Arcade Archives GROBDA

Arcade Archives PHELIOS

Metal Black S-Tribute

Raiden IV x Mikado Remix

OmegaBot

Arcade Archives TANK FORCE

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