"BOSCONIAN" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1981.
Take control of a space patrol fighter and take down the space pirate BOSCONIAN!
Enemy bases can be destroyed by destroying all of their turrets or by firing missiles into the center of the base, which will cause a massive explosion.
Destroy all the enemy bases in a round to clear each 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!

Astro Flame Starfighter is a classic scrolling shooter with modern 3D graphics. Upgrade the systems of your spaceship, upgrade your weapons and sweep away hordes of enemies on your way.

Features:
- Stunning visual effects
- Upgrade spaceship and weapons between missions
- Epic battles with formidable bosses
- 15 levels

"MAD SHARK" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1993.
Players take control of a fighter craft facing off against countless enemies.
Use bombs and power-up items with a variety of effects for an advantage as you fight your way through the stages.

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.

Welcome to Eden, the old town district beneath the megacity. Fight through dystopian cyberspace, collect hundreds of firearms, establish an exotic black market gun store, cater to other cyberpunk runners, and work towards the ultimate payday in this neon-rogue-lite, store management, shoot ‘em up.

In the wilderness, you can use different weapons, fight with countless monsters from all directions, constantly collect materials and gold coins, buy different weapons, equipment, spells, and stack Buffs with different functions to make yourself stronger and stronger, so as to defeat the monsters coming in like a tide. Collect different materials, make grenades and bombs, build their own turrets, and form an invincible position by constantly strengthening the turrets. When you become stronger, have a final showdown with the enemy's Boss!

You can customize the duration of the game, collect unlimited weapons and equipment, and build your own turret at will.

This is a survivor combat and tower defense game. It has dozens of different melee and long-range weapons and a variety of spells, dozens of different equipment and buffs to strengthen its ability. It can collect different materials, make grenades and bombs, build multifunctional turrets, and form different tower defense positions to fight. In the constant battle, you can challenge higher difficulty.

As a recent graduate of the Earth Aviation Academy, you've been assigned to the distant reaches of known space. Your mission is to investigate peculiar behavior among the colonists and confront unknown threats in the ZPDN-A sector.

Refine your piloting skills, expand your arsenal, and accomplish your mission.

Game features:
- 9 stunning levels - explore vibrant alien worlds.
- Earn points and trade them for ammunition.
- Upgrade your arsenal as you progress - Impulse gun, missiles, plasma gun, mines, homing shells, laser gun, energy shield, and Perun's Exhalation!
- Secrets hidden in space - Locate and eliminate eight alien fish.
- Choose from three spaceship classes that suit your play style.
- Confront formidable bosses in each level.

Also featured in the game:
- Escort and safeguard cargo ships.
- Liberate colonists.
- Enjoy the adventure!

X-Force Under Attack brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80's/90's. It's a frenetic and chaotic space shooter created from amazing graphics with insane battles against extremely difficult bosses. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base orbiting the planet Genesis

A spaceship from Potato World crashes onto an alien planet. The sole survivor: Brotato, the only potato capable of handling 6 weapons at the same time. Waiting to be rescued by his mates, Brotato must survive in this hostile environment.

An homage to classic 90's arcade games, DeltaZeal thrills with tense shooting action, crisp sprite graphics, and explosive sound. Equip wide shot, concentrated laser or guided missiles to get the best weapon combination, then blast your way through 9 stages of mechanized enemies and bosses. Try experimenting with different strategies, as there are many secrets and alternate routes to discover. If you reach the end, you will find a challenging adversary to test your gaming mettle!

Moolii’s Dreamland is a 2D hand-drawn horizontal flying Bullet-hell indie game that restores classic arcade gameplay. Players will play as the little fox Moolii. One night, Moolii was forced to bed by her mom. While she was in sleep, she experienced physical oppression and alarm from the family pets, and the mischief of friends and relatives, thus entering a world of strange dreams. In her nightmare, Moolii got powerful skills, allowing her to destroy all the monsters!

Whimsical Designs for Stages and Monsters
Some of the animals, scenes and characters in the game are all inspired by people and things around the developer. For example, there are five ferrets, a dog and two sugar gliders raised by the developer, who will accompany you in the game in a strange but cute way. In addition, the design for each stage is not only purely about horizontal flying, but also has some brainstorming ideas and designs, waiting for you to explore!

The apocalypse is here. Zombies flood in from all sides. You have 80 days until the rescue team arrives. Your desperate struggle for survival begins now!

BATSUGUN: a shoot-em-up!
Level up by defeating enemies and become stronger with experience!
Wipe out enemies with a storm of shots and bombers!
Aggressive bullet barrage shooter!

BATSUGUN: a dramatic shoot-em-up!
Experience a story with 6 unique pilots.
Depending on the character and teams you play with, dialogues and endings change!
Witness the war drama of the BATSUGUN crew!

BATSUGUN: a mechanical shoot-em-up!
The Revolutionary Army's battle tanks, fighter planes, and bipedal robots are approaching on land, at sea, and in the air!　
The moment these massive mecha are engulfed in explosions and reduced to scrap sure is satisfying.
Don't take your eyes off the screen to see what enemy will appear next.

BATSUGUN: a score attack shoot-em-up!
Destroy all the enemies and find the hidden bonuses.
The online ranking has been increased from the arcade version.
Aim for a high score of over 100 million!

More BATSUGUN options for a more BATSUGUN experience!
The original mode brings back the excitement of the arcade version, while the special mode has been revised with balance adjustments. Assist functions and customization will help you in the battlefields that await you!
[Assist functions for everything from redo to training]
Rewind to redo mistakes, save & load, choose your favorite stage and power-ups to start, retry with a remaining aircraft... those features that were not available in the original home version have now been added! The score has also been extended for more challenge.
[Customize your gameplay with extra settings!]
The Boost Up HUD displays the experience gauge, the hidden bonus scores, the name of the currently playing BGM, and a playlist function that allows you to play with your favorite version of BGM. Choose your favorite screen size from three screen modes: Home, Arcade, or Portrait screen.
[Newly Arranged Music Added!]
Newly arranged music by fantastic game music composers such as Shinji Hosoe, Yosuke Yasui, Hagane, Daisuke Matsumoto, and WASi303 has been added! Enjoy the unique music of this title with the playlist function!

What is BATSUGUN?
BATSUGUN is an arcade shooting game by Toaplan released in 1993, and a pioneer of the bullet hell genre. Revisit a classic of a game with its large number of bullets covering the screen, its easy concept, even for beginners, and its unique balance.

Become the ultimate master thief in "Heist Force" an adrenaline-pumping, action-packed adventure that will test your reaction, strategy, and shooting skills. Immerse yourself in a world of high-stakes heists as you embark on a daring mission to infiltrate a heavily guarded bank and make off with as much loot as you can.

In this captivating third-person shooter, you'll assume the role of a seasoned thief, equipped with cunning tactics and a deadly arsenal. Navigate through a dynamic, procedurally generated map that ensures each heist is a unique experience. Use your wit and agility to outsmart security systems and dodge patrolling guards.

But beware, you're not alone in this daring escapade. The bank is heavily fortified, and your path to riches is littered with relentless enemies. Face off against determined cops, specialized tactical forces, and elite special agents who will stop at nothing to bring you down. Engage in thrilling shootouts, utilizing an array of weapons and gadgets to gain the upper hand.

With its striking low-poly visuals and a touch of fantasy, "Heist Force" offers a unique aesthetic that enhances the immersive gameplay. Explore the intricately designed bank, uncovering hidden passages, secret vaults, and valuable treasures. Every decision matters as you balance risk and reward, making choices to maximize your haul.

Once your bag is brimming with ill-gotten gains, the real challenge begins. Plan your escape route, evade pursuing authorities, and navigate the streets to secure your loot and cement your status as the ultimate Heist Master.

Key Features:

Engaging third-person gameplay with a focus on reaction, strategy, and shooting.
Dynamic, procedurally generated maps for endless exploration and replayability.
Intense encounters with challenging enemies, including cops, tactical forces, and special agents.
A wide range of weapons, gadgets, and tools to customize your heist approach.
Eye-catching low-poly visuals with a touch of fantasy for a unique aesthetic experience.
Plan your escape, dodge pursuing authorities, and secure your stolen riches.

"KING & BALLOON" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1980.
Shoot down the swarms of balloons that are coming to steal the king!
The game will continue so long as the king isn't fully taken away into the sky, no matter how many times your cannon is destroyed.
You can also rescue the king as the balloons take him by shooting them down and rescuing him before he goes away.

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.

Raze the road less traveled with your Vulvehicle, the ultimate all-purpose armored combat machine! Whether flying through the sky, or burrowing deep underground, these gals stop at nothing to blast through terrain and enemies alike in this comical action STG!

A complete reprint of the two major "horizontal" shooters from "M2 Shot Triggers", which has been well received by players for its high degree of portability and "Toa Plan", the leading arcade shooter.
Pre-sonar beam that can capture enemies and items, "Zero Wing (1989 work)" featuring realistic graphics, 4 types of shots are the key to clearing, and "Hell" is attractive with a strategy like a puzzle game. Fire (1989 work)” is included.

[Both first-timers and those who have been playing at arcades]
In addition to the "arcade mode" that is a complete reprint of the arcade version, both titles are equipped with a "SUPER EASY" mode that has been adjusted so that even beginners can enjoy it!
Even those who have never touched the original can play casually!
In addition, both titles have different versions with different game systems, and overseas versions are also recorded by switching regions.

[Understand all hidden items and hidden elements! ]
The "M2 gadgets" displayed on the left and right of the game screen are
full of functions that support strategy, such as displaying the current progress, alerts for enemies appearing from the player's blind spots, and detailed information on the appearance of hidden items! We will deliver new discoveries to those who played at the game center at that time!

[Conquer difficult spots with repeated practice! ]
The popular "Arcade Challenge" mode from the "M2-Shot Triggers" series is now available! Each stage is divided into small areas, so you can easily enjoy any scene. The rewind function enables efficient repetition practice! Once you've gained confidence, challenge Arcade Mode No Continue Clear!

Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde is a rogue-lite, action game in which you fight huge waves of monsters using passive attacks and abilities. Slay thousands and thousands of endlessly encroaching monsters to stay alive! Collect souls to level up and to increase your power and abilities both in the field and in the Oracle’s vast, permanent upgrade system.

Become a god in minutes by learning the abilities you can obtain when you level up and how they grow in power. Combine many different powerful attacks to take down the hordes!

Death is just a state, The oracle will bring you back to fight another day.

REMEDIUM: Sentinels is a roguelite fast-paced auto-shooter that is set in the same world as REMEDIUM game. It has been more than a hundred years since the Grey Plague has won turning most humans into vicious mutant freaks, and only a handful of cities still stand amidst the death and chaos that consumed the land.

You control a Sentinel created by alchemists with only one goal - defend the cities against the endless hordes of mutants until your reactor dies. Combine items and alchemical elements to acquire more and more weapons and create unique builds!

UltraGoodness is a bloody mess, dynamic and fun twin-stick shooter involving the struggle between Good and Evil in the world, where the Dark Forces turned all creatures into possessed monsters.

Tear your enemies to pieces; leave behind oceans of blood and mountains of corpses! Kill beasts, terrorists, and ghoulish-like creatures. Fight the Evil using its methods, show 'em what you got, show 'em your RAGE!

But remember — it's all in the name of Goodness, of course!

"STRATO FIGHTER" is a shooter released by TECMO in 1991.
In the year 2135 AD, the Earth Military mobilizes Codename "RAIGA" after an attack by an unknown enemy. The future is in the hands of the two MB-OG fighters, and they depart for the enemy colony.
Use the turn button and a variety of weapons to take down enemies that come at you from all sides - vertically and horizontally.

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.

Toadomination is a rogulite, bullethell, looter shooter game that takes you into an ancient confrontation that lasts more than a decade, in a battle between a toad and a viper. Equip yourself with the most powerful weapon, collect capital and meet face to face with the sworn enemy.

Blast off as a little star trying to rid the cosmos of angry celestial beings in Feeble Light, a 3-tone pixel art shoot’em up where minimalistic presentation makes way for precision controls and fluid animation! Inspired by genre classics, Feeble Light is a vertical bullet hell where you’ll fire at enemies with starlight, dodge asteroids, evade incoming projectiles and build up bomb energy for devastating counterattacks! In a tight spot?

Slow down your little star for extra precision to navigate through bullet swarms or narrow passages. Master 5 thoughtfully crafted stages, randomized with each playthrough to keep you on your toes as you chase the high score, then take down big bosses to free the cosmos and earn new color palettes to customize your experience in future runs!

Blast your way through 3 legendary arcade Shoot 'em ups of the 90s!

Pilot the RVA-818 X-LAY in RayForce with its revolutionary ""dual-layer attack"" system and face the AI Con-Human's defenses.

RayStorm has you fight the rebellious Secilian Federation with the R-Gray.

In RayCrisis, survive the antivirus systems with your Waverider and take down Con-Human while keeping your ""Encroachment"" level low

Enjoy the new HD versions of RayStorm and RayCrisis on Nintendo Switch with crisp polygonal graphics.

R-Gear is not included in the Download Version of Ray'z Arcade Chronology.

Set in a parallel universe to the original RayForce, the Earth and humanity have prospered enough to expand space colonies all the way into the arm of Orion in RayStorm. To maintain security, Earth imposes martial law, but a federation of colonies led by the colony of Secilia overthrows the Earth’s government and plans to obliterate the planet and all the people on it. To counter this, Earth sends out a covertly-developed fighter codenamed the R-Gray in hopes of penetrating the Secilian atmosphere and obliterating Secilia’s base of operations, the Juda Central System.

RayCrisis is set in a cyberspace environment and marked a style departure from the rest of the series. As a prequel to RayForce, it details the events during which the supercomputer called Con-Human gained sentience and rebelled against its human creators. While the Earth is demolished to be remade as Con-Human’s new corporeal form, a mecha-neurologist launches a desperate assault to jack into the supercomputer’s virtual core and cease its insanity. It is up to you to pilot the Waverider viruses and keep the malicious AI from causing any more chaos - even if it could be too late, you must ensure that no more lives are lost in the real world by stopping Con-Human in the digital realm.

Best Switch Shoot Em Up Games

Ranked games, page 10 of 30

Arcade Archives BOSCONIAN

Vampire Survivors

Astro Flame Starfighter

Arcade Archives MAD SHARK

Neon Blight

Wild Legion

Vostok 2061

X-Force Under Attack

Brotato

DELTAZEAL

Moolii's Dreamland

Zombie Hunter: D-Day

BATSUGUN Saturn Tribute Boosted

Heist Force

Arcade Archives KING & BALLOON

Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES

Zero Fire - Toaplan Arcade Garage -

Spirit Hunters: Infinite Horde

REMEDIUM: Sentinels

UltraGoodness

Arcade Archives STRATO FIGHTER

Toadomination

Feeble Light

Ray’z Arcade Chronology

RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection

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