The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

1CC Games’ first shoot ’em up returns with totally overhauled visuals, all-new enemies and attacks, a deeper scoring system, remixed soundtrack and fresh player powers. Space Moth: Lunar Edition is the ultimate version of the beloved cult classic

In an era between the Middle Ages and the early modern period, the demons have grown in power by feeding on the evil ambitions of the people. Led by a being known as The Destroyer they plan their attack. The angel Wor stands up for the survival of the entire tribe, and heads to Iccus to prevent the spread of the evil spirit. Take control of Wor and shoot down every grotesque enemy in your path. Defeat the demon boss at the end of each area to advance onward.

This game that brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80s/90s. X-Force Genesis is a frantic and chaotic space shooter created from big and beautiful graphics with insane boss battles. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base in orbit around X-planet

Heaven's Machine is a chaotic, fast-paced roguelite set on a cosmic train racing towards heaven. Jack wakes up to find themselves at the end of this metal tomb, with no other choice than to pick up a gun, pull the trigger, and run headlong towards the conductor to save their dead loved one. As Jack, players will travel through a randomly-generated train, grabbing dozens of the 50  unique items, blasting hundreds of enemies, and battling bizarre monsters. For an extra challenge, battle the demiurge in the unlockable Night Train mode which randomizes all train cars, enemies, bosses, and shops!

The Arcade Shooter Game has arrived and it brings you one of the most compelling and satisfying experiences in the world! Enjoy the unique atmosphere of WW2 and discover the air combat shooter with outstanding retro graphic style! Features: - Unlock 5 epic heroes and upgrade their stats! - Choose the plane for your liking and become the flying ace! - Take part in the battles that changed the world! - Go back into the past and explore 4 historical sites! - Enjoy multiple extreme boss battles!  - Defeat enemies and become the War Hero! - Discover 40 challenging levels of aerial combat! - Enjoy outstanding graphic style!  - Play Air Attack that meets casual gamers' expectations, as well as die-hard FPS shooting game lovers! JOIN THE BATTLES THAT CHANGED THE WORLD! Join famous military forces and choose one of the best flying fighters from WW2! Become the best military aviator that has been trained to engage in air-to-air combat while in the cockpit of a fighter aircraft. Take the rudder of your plane and prove your flying skills as a pacific warrior!

GUNKID 99 is a fast and frantic 2D arena-shooter that will seriously challenge your skills and reflexes. Craft your own unique play-style and develop crazy combos​ with numerous weapons and abilities at your disposal! Lay waste to endless hordes of enemies and get that top score on the Global Leaderboards!

"BLACK HEART" is a shooter released by UPL in 1991. Taranith, absolute ruler of the Dark Forces, has kidnapped Jeanne. Zil must mount his dragon and take to the skies, assaulting the enemy castle to save her. In order to defeat the boss, work together with the fairies that accompany you and the pixies that allow you to fire powerful F・BREATH attacks when you collect them. 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 single starship can succeed where a squadron will fail? Ready your sky force for ruthless space battle and fly through the chaotic barrage of asteroids

The original cult classic arachnid-starring, twin-stick shooter returns! Just in time for Halloween, Black Widow: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals, powerful new abilities, and another original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee. Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways. Collect cash from downed enemies to charge a powerful web blast, or pick up one of a dozen new power-ups including explosive blasts, spread-shots, and fear, trapping all enemies in your web. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.

Shoot zombies from terrace like a boss! Zombo Buster Rising Remastered brings you a nostalgic experience of classic 2D side shooting-defense in enhanced build right from your Steam library!

Endocrisis is a horizontal shooter game inspired by classic games like Einhander or Gradius. You must be careful because you have Zero lives.

A throwback to the golden age of white-gloved 16-bit video-game mascots, Spectacular Sparky is an action-packed platformer with wacky characters, explosive weapons and boss battles to treasure!

In the year 1992, Gleylancer was released as an iconic space shooter. Our heroine pilot decides to hijack the prototype fighter and go after her missing father. Get ready to shoot your way through battalions of hostile aliens as you guide your ship safely across the universe. Equip multiple weapons and powerups... Choose between different optional formations to customize your ship and become the most powerful fighting force in space. Features: * Improved modes available with accessibility features and modern controls * Classic and deep space shoot ‘em up gameplay * Epic space opera with anime cut scenes * Customize the ship’s attacking power * Iconic retro console graphics and sound * Legacy 16-bit title from the 1990s!

Rescue your possible WAIFU from the evil magic. Elaborated yet EASY TO PLAY strip women up action game! Destroy the infected clothes to save the girls from the curse!

*This title supports English for in-game guide and menu descriptions. COTTOn 2, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! Use a variety of shots and commands to push forward! Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the &quot;Bluewater Willow,&quot; this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family. This is the fourth installment in the fantasy shooting game series featuring Cotton, one of SUCCESS's most popular characters. This masterpiece of the past is given new life using the specially-developed &quot;Zebra Engine.&quot; The new features included such as game rewind, slow mode, and quick save greatly improve ease of play. Online rankings have also been added!

*This title supports English for in-game guide and menu descriptions. COTTOn Boomerang, the explosive and timeless witch girl shooting game, is finally back! There are team battles this time! Take full advantage of all the amplified action and push forward! Set in the Pumpkin Kingdom which has lost its national treasure—the &quot;Bluewater Willow,&quot; this brain-stimulating action-shooter follows Cotton, a witch with the biggest appetite in the universe, and Appli, the most tomboyish girl in the royal family. This is the fifth installment in the fantasy shooting game series featuring Cotton, one of SUCCESS's most popular characters. This masterpiece of the past is given new life using the specially-developed &quot;Zebra Engine.&quot; The new features included such as game rewind, slow mode, and quick save greatly improve ease of play. Online rankings have also been added!

An arcade-action shoot-'em-up rogue-lite. Steer, drift, spin, smash and gun through waves of enemy vehicles. Go to war against extreme-machine bosses. Build up and tune your tactical loadout of car mods, defenses and weaponry for each treacherous transport mission. Drive. Destroy. Get paid. Upgrade!

Space Revenge is an action-exploration game. With a top down perspective, twin stick controls and a sci-fi mood to explore the enemy base full of dangers. Embark in this adventure and hunt down the responsible of your fathers dead. The only way is REVENGE!

The original bug-blasting arcade game is back! Centipede: Recharged has been reimagined for modern gameplay, with vibrant visuals designed for modern screens, a 16:9 field of play, and an original soundtrack from award-winning video game composer Megan McDuffee. Aim for a high score in the old school arcade mode and earn bragging rights with your name at the top of the leaderboard. Or test your skills and rank on the boards in one of 30 intensely creative challenges, which twist the gameplay in new and exciting ways. A dozen new power-ups can give you an edge by introducing abilities like screen-clearing explosions, rail guns, and even slowing down time. Every mode and level is playable in local co-op mode with a friend.

Meteoroids 3D is a simple action game set in space, which wants to pay tribute to a great game of the eighties: Asteroids. Meteoroids 3D does not pretend to be better, or try to emulate the greatness of Asteroids. We just want to bring a funny and addictive game to the players.

Push your shoot’em up skills to the limit in nostalgic pixel art style as you launch into Crisis Wing, lovingly crafted to recall the frantic action of arcade classics! Featuring 7 vertical scrolling stages, upgradeable weapons and cooperative multiplayer, Crisis Wing combines modern gameplay advancements with nostalgic presentation, enriched by a ricking FM soundtrack and CRT filters for a genuine old-school vibe.

The score system is based on growing gold cubes and using the beam to freeze the cubes. It has 3 game modes (NOVICE/NORMAL/MANIAC). Changes for EX version: - reworked game play - re-balanced and reduced difficulty - added bullet canceling for certain enemies - reworked controls and ship movements - upgraded graphics and added 32 bit effects - upgraded to widescreen - added scanline filter - slightly reworked levels - reworked scoring mechanics - unlock-able continues - added training mode for unlocked levels and bosses - added small ending - CD quality music Game Features: 6 stages with varied settings 6 huge end bosses 7 sub bosses 3 game modes Graphics: Rendered 16-bit CGI graphics horizontal shooting game

Virtuous Western is a strategy game located in the old west, where our protagonist must eliminate all enemies in the area, using a limited amount of bullets to recover your stolen horse.

"SPACE CRUISER" is a shooter released by TAITO in 1981. Players take on the role of a SPACE CRUISER captain in 2100 AD, patrolling space to ensure peace on Earth. Intercept enemies, go beyond the asteroid belt, and power up your ship at space stations! 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 Switch Shoot Em Up Games

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DoDonPachi Resurrection

Space Moth: Lunar Edition

Gynoug

X-Force Genesis

Heaven's Machine

Air Strike: WW2 Fighters Sky Combat

Gunkid 99

Arcade Archives BLACK HEART

Galaxy Shooter

Black Widow: Recharged

Zombo Buster Rising

Endocrisis

Spectacular Sparky

Gleylancer

Waifu Discovered 2

COTTOn 2 - Saturn Tribute

COTTOn Boomerang - Saturn Tribute

Gearshifters

Space Revenge

Centipede: Recharged

Meteoroids 3D

Crisis Wing

Razion EX

Virtuous Western

Arcade Archives SPACE CRUISER

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