Astronite is a metroidvania that combines action, exploration, puzzles and platforms. Recover the planet where you and yours lived before it was invaded by strange creatures.

The Knight Witch is a metroidvania adventure game with fast-paced, shoot 'em up combat set in a beautifully hand-drawn world. Cast devastating card-based spells, forge close bonds, and make moral choices all in your quest to save your home and discover who's behind the War Golem invasion.


"GALAXIAN" is a shooting game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1979.
You control a GALAXIP and shoot aliens that approach you in eerie curves. Aliens during the assault double your score, and the flagship (GALBOSS) can be shot at in turn, starting with the escort (RED ALIEN), for a higher score.
Deftly dodge enemy aliens and destroy the large formation.

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.

In this new version of 'Floating Cloud God', all-new gameplay features meet with updated enemies and tougher boss battles to provide a fresh celebration of The Power of Love!

Playing as Floating Cloud God, protect your followers to earn their love, then use that love to fly faster, shoot stronger, split your shots, or boost the power of your demon-seeking Cloud Burst! You can even turn love into Cloud Cover, to shield your worshippers when they are in danger!

Get as many followers as you can through seven treacherous (but beautiful) stages, take down the deadly bosses guarding each goal, and help the Pilgrims reach their stolen statue!

"METAL BLACK" is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1991.
Set on a world on the brink of destruction at the hands of interstellar invaders, players take control of the secret fighter BLACK FLY and take the battle to the enemy.
Fight your foes for the energy source NEWALONE, and use it to charge powerful beam weapons to destroy your foes!

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.

In Extremis DX is a shoot'em up game that aims to bring an engaging and fun experience to the player, while also experimenting with the nature of the language of videogames.

Taking inspiration from sources such as centuries-old mysticism to contemporary pop-culture, In Extremis suits itself for all kinds of players with smart level design and multiple ways of tackling challenges.

Offering challenges and secrets, In Extremis tries to bridge the gap between art and fun, the underground and the mainstream, the old and the new.

"ITAZURA TENSHI" is an action game released by Nichibutsu in 1984. Control an angel and connect the stars to complete the constellation. Various enemies that get in the way can be defeated using the bow. When all the constellations are completed, RAN and LUM will appear. Make them hug well to get a bonus. 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.

Demon Throttle tells the story of a beautiful vampiress and dusty gunslinger on a quest for vengeance against a demon that stole her mystical chalices and slept with his estranged wife. Now the two unlikely companions must blast their way through four monstrous generals and their wicked domains to lift the demon's curse and exact their revenge.

Set in a mechanized world, the story begins with a world-renowned young scientist named Veloce. One day she invented "Mecha" and eradicated humankind with her creation, recreating a metallic world filled with Mechas. Pilot humanity's last hope, a Mecha imbued with human will, through the onslaught of enemy waves. Yet as the tides of battles turn and the world reveals itself, perhaps there's more than what meets the eye. With an FM Synth soundtrack and a distinctive visual design, Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo combines retro aesthetics with modern sensibilities. Along with the simple controls, handcrafted stages and exciting unlockables, you will find yourself coming back for more.

Sub-Lieutenant Soph has lived in Galanian for her whole life, having no memory of when her existence started, and no idea of how she developed her teleporting powers. But after being sent for a recon mission, all of what she knows about herself is about to change. Sophstar is a vertical arcade shoot'em up with heavy inspiration from the best games of the genre from the 90s, while adding new-exciting features and regular game modes for both casual home players and hardcore arcade fans.

"ORDYNE" is a shooting game released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1988. Players take control of Doctor TOMARI and his assistant CHIN to rescue the doctor's lover KANA from the villainous KUBOTA. The key to the game is using the crystals you get from defeating enemies to buy powerful weapons. 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.

DariusBurst CS Core   Taito/Sega Pack features the CS and DLC modes from "DariusBurst Chronicle Saviours", previously released on other platforms. *The Original, Original EX, Chronicle and Event modes contained within AC Mode are not included.

Pick your weapon, your spell, your music, and you are ready to go. Fight enemies which attack to the beat, choose perks, defeat the final boss, unlock new weapons, spells

Splatter is an action packed top-down shooter set in a tantalizing film-noir aesthetic. Engage in challenging battle against zombies and all manner of monsters while gory splatter effects and destructible environments engulf your senses. Fight your way through an apocalyptic city in the single player story mode, and test your skills in the survival mode. This isn't your run-of-the-mill shoot em' up. We're setting you on your way with a massive arsenal of upgradeable weapons to overcome the hordes. Meet interesting characters, tackle dozens of side quests and engage in memorable boss fights.

"DARIUS" is TAITO's side-scrolling shooting game that first appeared as an arcade game in 1986. The goal for the player is to ride in the Silver Hawk fighter and escape from the Darius planet which is facing destruction from the alien attack. This title has received multiple prizes with its overwhelming gaming features including music, high quality animations and great arcade machine features using 3 screens! Besides the original version, this title also includes the EXTRA VERSION with various feature adjustments. 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.

A strange curse has beset the land! Breakfast everywhere has disappeared, and it's up to you to save the most important meal of the day! Blast your way through 5 colorful stages jam-packed with dangerous enemies, dense bullet patterns, and ruthless bosses to rescue breakfast once and for all!

Relive the retro Run "N Gun experience in this tribute to the arcade games of the 80s. Alone or with another player, you must defeat the dreaded General Hector and free the soldiers held hostage. Go through the 11 varied levels and face many enemies, tanks, helicopters, planes... Improve your firepower; use your grenades to defeat the different bosses at the end of the level. Avoid the different traps (mines, holes) and face a capricious climate (ice, lava ...). The game contains 9 levels in 2D and 2 levels in 3D scaling (Space Harrier style). It is possible to play with 2 players simultaneously.


A brand-new recipe for the shooting genre which rewards survival through aggressive play. Blending classic shooting game design with a solid dash of modern day bullet hell, this soul food dish has it all! Destroy enemies at close quarters to build your multiplier, and see their bullets rendered harmless. Scour the stages for secret bonuses to push your score to even greater heights.

Bullet Soul Infinite Burst is a vertically scrolling shooting game crossing old-school gameplay with a bullet hell twist. It adds numerous gameplay enhancements over its predecessor, Bullet Soul, not least of which is Burst Mode. The same aggressive, bullet-cancelling gameplay, now with more

Moon Dancer is a vertically scrolling shmup featuring an exhilarating lock-on laser. The user controls the fighter "Moon Dancer" equipped with shots and lock-on lasers to defeat the enemy.

“Counter Crossline: Crime War”is a solo single player/TOP DOWN Shooter game.Enjoy a thrilling TOP DOWN game with a diverse play mode and various weapons that can be unlocked by leveling up.

■ Story
July 14, 2520 AD.
The human race was annihilated by the light emitted by the "stone-like object" excavated from the stratum before Christ.
Only four crew members belonging to the space cruiser "TETRA" and one robonoid survived in satellite orbit.
A year later. The supplies on board are depleted.
TETRA is forced to re-enter the atmosphere and begin the fight for human survival.


■ Strategic shooting game
Stages with various topography such as intricate gaps and moving containers become battlefields, and enemies attack from all directions, up, down, left and right. And 23 bosses await beyond... 6 highly challenging stages await you.
There is a chain bonus that keeps increasing the score by continuously defeating the same enemy, a secret bonus generated by defeating enemies in a specific order, and a hidden score item. The key to earning a score is to cover all of these, build an original pattern for strategy, and accurately defeat the target enemy.
Use different weapons that level up by earning points and beat the high score!


■ Features
* Score system specialized in the origin of shooting games
* Tons of weapons that level up by killing enemies
* 5 levels of difficulty settings that even beginners can fully enjoy
* Story mode with a strong message
* Beautiful graphics produced by 3D graphics
* Sounds created by Mr. Hitoshi Sakimoto, who is highly acclaimed both in Japan and overseas, to color the world of the game.
* Game mode that can be enjoyed with the rules of "Ikaruga", the second project RS work
* Online leaderboards to compete with rivals around the world

The world of Skycadia is overrun with sky pirates -- and there's profit to be made! Take to the skies and collect bounties by shooting down the scoundrels in this light-hearted flying adventure.

Destroy Huge Bosses, dodge thousand of bullets, and resolve quick puzzles with your powerful space battle ship!
Overdriven Evolution takes you on a challenging journey through the Kruuthian empire with an ever-changing, expertly crafted universe full of action.

Embark on an epic voyage to destroy huge bosses. Be ready for an action-packed experience by dodging thousands of bullets and complete quick puzzles with your powerful spaceship. Prepare for deadly challenges that require both good gear and mastery of controls.

In each exciting run, you will face more enemies, more bullet patterns, and improved bosses, ensuring countless hours of thrilling gameplay. Enjoy new and improved stages, graphics, and 3D environments. The entire game can be played as a single-player or local co-op with up to 4 players. Join in on the adventure to defeat the Kruuthian Emperor.

In 2222 AD, only 5% of humanity survived the alien invasion. 
The aliens have begun their final attack. 
Defeat the aliens by firing the guns of the KPO9, humanity’s strongest surface-to-air weapon. 
Intercepting enemies gives you EXP, which you can use to upgrade your weapon. 
The fully automatic missile pods that help you attack can also be upgraded. 
The future of humanity lies in your hands.

Best Switch Shoot Em Up Games

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Astronite

The Knight Witch

Arcade Archives GALAXIAN

Floating Cloud God: Anniversary Edition

Arcade Archives METAL BLACK

In Extremis DX

Arcade Archives ITAZURA TENSHI

Demon Throttle

Mecha Ritz: Steel Rondo

Sophstar

Arcade Archives ORDYNE

DARIUSBURST CS CORE + TAITO/SEGA Pack

Temp Zero

Splatter - Zombiecalypse Now

Arcade Archives DARIUS

Hazelnut Hex

Mission 1985

BULLET SOUL

BULLET SOUL INFINITE BURST

Moon Dancer

Counter Crossline: Crime War

Radiant Silvergun

Skycadia

Overdriven Evolution

ALIEN WAR

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