Use your powers of sorcery to fend off waves of fiendish enemies in top-down pixel art arenas!

Spellagis is a survival shooter where you take the role of a mage beset by swarms of blobs, snakes, ghosts, maggots and more. Wield your staff and fire magical projectiles to slay your foes, then collect coins they drop to buy items from the shop to keep stacking the deck in your favor, from spell enhancements and protective summons to food for quick health boosts. Destroy barrels in the arena for random potions and stacks of coins! Just always stay on your toes or enemy hordes will box you in.

Will you become the most powerful mage as you fight to survive, or will you succumb to the onslaught?

Only the kiwi can save the world from alien invasion

Jetpack Kiwi is a classic 2D side-scrolling shoot ‘em up game featuring 20 challenging levels, endless hordes of enemy spaceships, and 5 epic bosses.

The aliens have arrived and they’re up to no good. Only you can stop the aliens and their thirst for conquest.

Choose between multiple characters to play, each one with a unique special attack ability. Complete the game in single player mode, or with a friend in local co-op multiplayer.Let the battle begin!

The legendary vertical scrolling shooter "Raiden" is reborn as a thrilling twin-stick 2D shooter! Freely aim and shoot with dual sticks, dodging bullets from every direction.
Level up to unlock a variety of weapons and enhancements, and upgrade your ship to fight your way through epic battles.

Data East's sci-fi shooting game 'Fang' series is now available as a 2-in-1 title!

◆ Build your own Armored Cavalry and deploy! 'Wolf Fang'
As a member of the Rohga Team, the player pilots a robotic weapon known as an 'Armored Cavalry' and heads into battle.
Combine three parts—'Body (sub-weapon)', 'Arms (melee attack)', and 'Legs (mobility)'—to build your own custom machine.
Defeat the numerous enemies using a combination of shots, melee attacks, stomping attacks, and sub-weapons.
Even if your mech is destroyed, the pilot can continue fighting. Gather items through valiant efforts, and you can repair your robot and return to the battlefield.
The Saturn version includes exclusive character voices, new actions, and a boss rush mode. Challenge the battlefield as many times as you want!

◆A chase shooting game where you soar across the battlefield with acceleration, deceleration, and command techniques! 'Skull Fang'
As a member of the Gaiga Team, the player pilots a fighter jet and heads out to intercept enemy weapons approaching the defense line.
Select from four pilots, each with different special abilities, and four fighter jets with varying performance.
Controlling the speed of your fighter jet is crucial on the battlefield. Will you take the risk and fly at high speed to

Speedollama is a fast platformer shooter that sets a new benchmark for speed in the genre. Bursting with quirky humor and vibrant pixelated carnage, this game is not for the faint of heart. Are you ready to embrace the chaos and prove your skills?

A nostalgic arcade gameplay remastered! Capture areas and save the girls from various troublemakers. Comes along with 24 unique bosses and their absurd stories in 32 levels! Inspired from games like Volfied, Qix, Gals Panic.

You are a sentry droid, part of the robotic legion that nearly wiped out mankind and seized control of civilization, but you’ve gone rogue and now represent humanity’s last hope for survival! Rogue Sentry is a hardcore twin-stick adventure shoot’em up where you’ll navigate the complex inner workings of a gigantic prison fortress, face gun and laser wielding machines, pick up human survivors along the way and attempt to escape to safety before it’s too late!

Presented in 1-bit pixel art style and set to a retro chiptune soundtrack, Rogue Sentry is a minimalistic and nostalgic journey with an epic finale and multiple endings. What fate will humanity meet on your watch?

Into the Fray is a fast action-shooter in the vein of Doom and Dark Messiah; using fast combat, reactive environments, and traps. Blast, kick, and dash your way through Rebels and Eldritch creatures to liberate the Isle of Portland; as it becomes consumed by Fog and the horrors therein.

KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

Embark on an exciting space adventure where you take control of a spaceship and battle endless waves of enemies across the galaxy. Collect coins as you blast through your foes and unlock new, powerful ships to enhance your journey. With every wave, the challenge intensifies—how long can you survive the cosmic chaos? Prepare to gear up and zap your way to victory!

"BLAST OFF" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1989.
Use the four selectable types of equipment to defeat the resurrected NEO BOSCONIAN.
In addition, you can fire a piercing bullet by holding down the shot.

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.

Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

In Farmer Survivors, the excitement of arcade blends with the unpredictability of roguelike games. Each playthrough is unique, with elements of randomness for items and abilities. With each Wave, you will face increasingly stronger and larger quantities of enemies, testing your survival skills to the limit.

A standout feature of the game is the auto-aim, which automatically focuses on the nearest enemy. This allows you to concentrate on strategy and movement, as character control is limited to movement and dashing.

In Farmer Survivors, at the end of each Wave, you will have the opportunity to choose an item from various options. These items can be essential for your survival, offering bonuses and unique abilities. Every three Waves, you will also have the chance to choose a passive ability, adding more depth to your gameplay style.

Get ready to face challenging enemies, some of whom can launch projectiles in your direction. Master the game mechanics, explore the farm, and find the boundaries of the map to stay safe.

Venture into this thrilling world of Farmer Survivors! Discover the thrill of survival, the unpredictability of roguelikes, and the challenge of facing increasingly powerful enemies. Are you ready to become the hero of the farm? Play Farmer Survivors now and prove your worth as a true survivor!

From the developers at The Jumping Food Games comes an action-packed endless game that catapults you into the depths of space: "Galactic Guardian". In this colorful, neon-lit cosmos, you'll battle enemy spaceships, destroy asteroids and collect as many stars as you can!

Neon-colored space: Immerse yourself in a breathtaking, glowing galaxy that impresses with dynamic lighting effects and colorful design on every level.

Endless fun: Destroy enemy spaceships and asteroids in an endless game that never ends - only you decide how long you survive and how high your score will be!

Collect lots of stars: The more enemies you defeat and obstacles you destroy, the more stars you can collect to upgrade your spaceship.

Upgrades for your spaceship: Customize your spaceship by upgrading it in four different categories: Speed, Firepower, Defense and Maneuverability. Choose your upgrades wisely to create the ultimate Galactic Guardian!

Can you assert yourself as the protector of the galaxy and boost your high score? Upgrade your spaceship and join the endless battle!

Road Hell is a high-octane, adrenaline-fueled car combat game where survival is the only rule. You are thrust into a relentless battle on the world's most dangerous roads, driving a heavily armed vehicle down a never-ending highway teeming with enemy cars hell-bent on destroying you. In this brutal test of skill, reflexes, and strategy, your objective is simple: stay alive for as long as you can while obliterating every enemy in your path. As you navigate the chaos of Road Hell, you'll need to outmaneuver and outgun waves of enemies that come at you from all directions, creating a thrilling experience that will keep your heart racing and your senses on high alert.

Set in a dystopian world where lawlessness reigns and the roads are battlegrounds, Road Hell pits you against an endless swarm of enemies driving a variety of menacing vehicles, each more aggressive and deadly than the last. As you speed down the road, enemies will approach from every side — shooting, ramming, and deploying traps to stop you in your tracks. You must use your car's arsenal of weapons to destroy incoming threats before they destroy you. Precision driving and sharp reflexes are your best friends, but brute force and quick trigger fingers are equally crucial. Every second counts in this intense, fast-paced battle for survival.

The game features dynamic, ever-changing environments that keep players on their toes. From desolate highways under the scorching sun to abandoned city streets at midnight, every stretch of road presents new challenges and unique opportunities.

As you progress, you’ll face increasingly tough enemies, including heavily armored trucks, agile motorbikes, and even aerial drones that rain fire from above. Each enemy type has distinct behaviors and attack patterns, forcing you to adapt your tactics on the fly. The more enemies you destroy, the higher your score climbs. Equip your car with a variety of devastating weapons, reinforced armor, and special gadgets to enhance your combat capabilities and improve your chances of survival. But remember, every upgrade comes with its own set of trade-offs, so choose wisely based on your playing style and the threats you face.

In Road Hell, the action never lets up, and neither can you. The relentless waves of enemies mean you must always be alert, ready to dodge incoming fire while finding the perfect moment to strike back. You’ll need to master the art of drifting around corners, weaving between enemy fire, and using the terrain to your advantage to outsmart your opponents. Each level is procedurally generated, ensuring that no two runs are ever the same, providing endless replayability and a constant challenge.

The game’s visual style is a striking blend of gritty realism and over-the-top action. Explosions light up the screen, vehicles shatter into pieces, and sparks fly as bullets ricochet off your car’s armor. A pulsating soundtrack drives the intensity, immersing you fully into the high-stakes world of vehicular combat. The roaring engines, screeching tires, and constant gunfire create an atmosphere of perpetual danger, where survival is the only option, and every second feels like your last.

"VS. BATTLE CITY" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1985.
Take control of a tank and face down your enemies while defending your own HQ!
The key to victory is to break down walls, create your own routes, lead enemies to fight where you have the advantage, and use the terrain tactically.

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.

"FINALIZER SUPER TRANSFORMATION" is a shooter released by KONAMI in 1985
The objective is to operate the variable armor combat system "FINALIZER" and save humanity from the out-of-control "Odes-30i".
Fight while powering up by making full use of the shields, various weapons, and parts that appear during the stage.

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.

Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there's no place to run or hide. Survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with roguelite and roguelike elements. Your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.

Test your mettle against the legions of hell using your touchscreen. This wave survival will bring you the edge!

Cyber Mission is a side-scrolling shoot ’em up with retro aesthetics, dynamic combat, HD visuals and intense combat inspired by classic elements from both run ’n gun and shooter genres. Take on your adversaries solo or team up with a friend in local co-op! Float and maneuver through zero gravity stages, blast enemy swarms, take down screen-filling bosses and use companion cyber drones to increase your forward fire rate, cover your back and more!

Jump on your hoverbike and blast off for unlimited ninja-themed bullet hell mayhem!

Get ready for retro vertical shoot’em up action where you’ll face off against swarms of mythical insect baddies using shuriken, bombs and more in the ultimate fight for survival! Switch between spread and focus shot types, unlock 4 unique hoverbikes, pick up coins and permanently upgrade weapons to stack the deck in your favor for the next exciting run.

The more you play, the stronger you get! Stage elements are randomized to keep you on your toes across uniquely themed levels, each with dedicated original background music! Take down 6 unique boss types and challenge online leaderboards. Can you become a true ninpo master?

Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast is the first in a line of pixel art titles inspired by arcade and console classics!

Old-school challenge and style collide with modern advancements and mission design in Gravitators, a twin-stick shooter that puts you in control of 4 different ships as you defend mankind against invasion! Complete a vast array of mission types as you travel to Earth, the Moon, asteroids, planets and exoplanets, the depths of outer space and even black holes! Explore to unlock hidden objectives and rewards, but always be mindful of which power ups will serve the mission at hand.

Inspired by genre classics, Gravitators holds to the basic principles of maneuvering through tight spaces while carrying heavy objects, fighting enemy spacecraft and preserving fuel. Each ship you pilot changes the experience with variations in thrust, rotation and combat strategy, while gravitational forces and environmental factors threaten to slow you down or bring your mission to a crushing end. Do you have the skill see it through?

Best PS4 Shoot Em Up Games

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Galaxy Kingdoms

Spellagis

Jetpack Kiwi

Raiden NOVA

WolfFang SkullFang Saturn Tribute Boosted

DEFEAT ME

Speedollama

Beyond Border

Mokoko X

Rogue Sentry

Skautfold: Into the Fray

KILL KNIGHT

Pixicharm - Tiny Starfighters

Arcade Archives BLAST OFF

Iron Meat

Farmer Survivors

Galactic Guardian

Road Hell

Arcade Archives VS. BATTLE CITY

Nerd Survivors

Arcade Archives FINALIZER SUPER TRANSFORMATION

Vampire Survivors

Cyber Mission

Tiny Pixels Vol. 1 - Ninpo Blast

Gravitators

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