"Your mission: blast out of this galaxy and find an exotic new planet and new possibilities for all of humanity. We have reports there are hostile forces gathering from all corners of the universe. The alien scum will stop at nothing to destroy you!

Story:
Your mission briefing, Captain Dorin Fischer, is to save the future of humanity by finding a place for us to live. Your training has prepared you to drop into a combat trance as you mow down endless aliens hostiles, but to succeed you'll need expert combat reflexes and piloting skills.

Enemies will come in waves. Stay alive as long as possible to collect salvage to upgrade your ship. But your enemies are improving too, each wave they will get stronger. The only path to the promised new world is to travel through space-time: a gateway between galaxies. Be warned, touching a crystal inside the gate could have dire consequences.

Good luck, Captain!

It is now the Taisho era in a world similar to olden Japan during a period of rapid economic growth.
Fighter jets, tanks, and battleships have entered the war, and giants known as Guardians and Mugen are tearing their way through the battlefield.
This is the exciting stage of Akai Katana Shin, a horizontal shoot 'em up game.

BroodStar is a classic arcade shoot’em up with heavy roguelike elements. Careful, though… the vastness of space contains many formidable enemies. If you fall along the way, you have to start over — the only thing you’ll bring with you are the upgrade modules you collected in your past runs, in the form of research points that augment your ship. Will they be enough to get you through hordes of unknown creatures and monstrous bosses, and fulfill your quest of defeating the living planet — the BroodStar?


Army of Ruin is an auto-shooter in which you guide legendary heroes on a quest to defeat the Armies of Evil.

Countless Foes

Get hold of a deadly arsenal capable of slaying hundreds of enemies in seconds, and you may have a shot at defeating the fearsome Army Generals!

Power in your own hands

Use the unique skills of each hero to turn the tides when they least expect it. Enhance your trinkets and equipment and find powerful combinations that will evolve your weapons beyond their limits!

Upgrade your arsenal

Level up your skills between missions and test new combinations as you keep earning rewards, unlock new equipment to become even more powerful and face the hardest quests. Hundreds of challenges await you!

Quick and thrilling experience

Army of Ruin has been designed to offer a quick and thrilling game experience, while also focusing on simplicity and fun. Get ready to enjoy the game for hours!

" MEGABLAST " is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1989.
At the end of the 21st century, while humanity prospers, with war and famine vanquished from the earth, a spate of kidnaps in which women from all over the world are taken to the dark nebula planet Zancs.
Operate the Megablast, a space fighter that represents the best of Earth's scientific capabilities, and rescue the women of your planet!

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.

Retro style pixel art, horizontal shoot 'em up, arcade gameplay and the cutest little cyber hero you will ever meet. Play as Bullet, a C³ class (Cute Cyber Corgi) cybernetic pup in his quest for saving his owner, a brilliant scientist kidnaped by a strange alien race that wants to rule the galaxy.

Soar sky-high in Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX, an electrifying entry in the classic arcade shoot-‘em-up series! Customize your music, wallpapers, game mode, and more before launching into high-octane aerial action!

Strap in and take off as Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX soars onto the scene! This enhanced version of Raiden III brings the action to PS4™ and PS5™, complete with a fresh, high-resolution coat of paint. Choose your game mode, wallpaper, background music,
and more before setting your sights on the World Rankings. With an arsenal of customization options and features, this title continues Raiden’s exhilarating push into the present!

BOOM! Shoot your way to saving the galaxy in an epic quest beyond the 7th horizon. Exciting platform challenges with shooter elements - all with a comic book atmosphere, humor, and beautiful hand-drawn graphics!

GyroGunner is Omni-directional scrolling twin-stick shooter.

The purpose is to control the enemy base by operating a combat helicopter equipped with a Vulcan cannon and lock-on missiles.

There is an arcade mode where you clear areas in order from area 1, and a free mode where you can play the cleared areas.
There are 7 areas in total.

The Nintendo Switch™ version adds a "casual" difficulty level, making it even easier to play.


CONTROLLS

Left stick : Move
Right stick : rotate
ZR button : Vulcan cannons
R button : Lock-on missiles
L button : Flares
ZL button : Boosters

Vulcan cannons, lock-on missiles, and flares have ammo limits.
Use flares to avoid enemy homing missiles.
Boosters can be used at any time and will increase your movement speed at the cost of fuel consumption.

If you get hit, you will take damage, and if the damage reaches 100% or more, you will crash.
If it runs out of fuel, it will crash.

There are no power-up items or repair items.

In 2357, leaders of the galaxy S-08G signed a peace and cooperation treaty. In order to optimize the management of goods, the control of military forces and the well-being of the population, the computer program EVA was created on the artificial planet HELOS. A few years later, the EVA program’s governance caused social unrest across the galaxy. Military forces, now fully automated, directly attacked any attempt at rebellion.

Now a group of resistance fighters aims to restore freedom to the planets. Their mission is to attack EVA’s military bases and annihilate HELOS. LASERPITIUM is a side-scrolling 2D shoot’em up with multi-directional scrolling and parallax presented in hand-drawn HD graphics. Take control of one of three ships, each with a unique playstyle, and blast through enemy swarms across 10 cosmic stages of arcade-inspired action!

REPLIKATOR is a top-down shooter with roguelike elements, set in an abandoned space science complex.

In the role of a galactic mercenary, you will have to fight against hordes of crazed robots and ectoplasmic monsters. Explore a mysterious scientific complex and uncover the secret of the REPLIKATOR project.

Get ready for dynamic battles where you will constantly have to move and aim well to survive. The locations of rooms, enemies, and traps are procedurally generated, to insure a new challenge with every game!

Star Gagnant is a vertical scrolling Shmup supervised by Takahashi Meijin.

Unique rapid fire system
Implemented a unique rapid fire system that uses the SPECIAL gauge and changes attack power with your rapid fire speed.
This system was created through discussion between developer Terarin and supervisor Takahashi Meijin.
The point of strategy is to select an appropriate rapid fire speed according to the situation and manage the SPECIAL gauge.

Various graphics and enemy character designs
Graphic designer Tenmaru created beautiful pixel graphics.
Some unique enemies created from user ideas through crowdfunding will also appear.

A Western Drama is an arcade audio game, without any graphics, in which you only use your ears and a pair of headphones to interact with the environment of the game. Follow a dramatic story in the typical spaghetti-western style.

After the last human war, gases were spread through the atmosphere, making it unbreathable.
The richest fled to orbital colonies and the others took refuge underground.

You are a young hothead, hired by a team of scientists left on earth who are looking for a solution to bring humans back to the surface.

Playable from 1 to 4 players (local co-op),
Hexapoda is inspired by Arcade classics.

- 3 Game Modes : Normal , Hard and Manic.
- Unlock 3 Different endings, new features and new items.
- 12 stages
- 4 futuristic combat aircrafts with their own style of shooting
- A bestiary composed of giant insects
- Unlock all the 30 "in-game" achievements
- Local leaderboards for each game mode.

Powered by an original epic soundtrack composed by the French band of electronic music: Double Dragon.

"Ark Area" is a shooting game released by UPL in 1989.
Players will control a fighter aircraft that can attack in all directions in order to defeat enemies that appear from various directions.
This is a title full of unique features from UPL including appealing graphics, sounds, as well as afterimage 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 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...

"MAZINGER Z" is a shooter released by BANPRESTO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1994.
Take control of Mazinger Z, Great Mazinger, and Grendizer, and use shooting, punches, and super weapons to take on Dr. Hell's Underground Empire! Supports up to two players at once.

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.

Gunvein is an intense, dynamic bullet hell STG inspired by the arcade masterpieces of CAVE, Taito and Raizing/8ing.

Screen domination is vital - use your lock ons & charged energy blasts to overwhelm enemies before they overwhelm you.

Aggressive play is rewarded with resources that can be used to temporarily power up your shot, or to unleash a devastating screen clearing Bomb. Use this to create destructive feedback loops!

Score isn't merely a number - the points you accrue come back to you as extra lives & currency for the game's shop system.

Terra Flame is a horizontal shmup inspired by the 90's.


Game features:
Implemented a system that can switch between three types of weapons in real time.
Includes arcade mode and caravan mode.
Supports online ranking.
Pixel art inspired by the 90's.
Includes chiptunes using FM sound sources.


Arcade mode
In arcade mode, you will clear eight stages along the story.
The mission will be completed when you clear all the stages. There are 3 levels of difficulty.

Caravan mode
In caravan mode, compete for high scores on a dedicated stage for only 3 minutes.


All modes support local ranking and online ranking.

"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.

Destroy enemy spaceships and reach new incredible records with Galaxy Revo: Remake!

Play as a spaceship in a space full of dangers and protect it at all costs by destroying more enemies.

"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.

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.

Go to the base of the evil General Darkmore to disrupt his cunning plans to take over the world. Control your tank skillfully in battles against various enemies. Avoid the saw machine. Blow up the car bomb before it gets to you.
Various interesting locations
Many types of enemies
Bonus level with explosive chickens
Several different bosses.

Best Switch Shoot Em Up Games

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Shootvaders: The Beginning

Akai Katana Shin

BroodStar

Army of Ruin

Arcade Archives MEGABLAST

ProtoCorgi

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

7 Horizons

GyroGunner

LASERPITIUM

REPLIKATOR

Star Gagnant

A Western Drama

HEXAPODA

Arcade Archives Ark Area

Unalive 010

Arcade Archives MAZINGER Z

Gunvein

Terra Flame

Arcade Archives GALAGA '88

Galaxy Revo: Remake

Arcade Archives COSMO GANG THE VIDEO

Wild Dogs

Dogfight - A Sausage Bomber Story

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