In a world where the undead have taken over the Wild West, it's up to you to fight back. As a brave cowboy, you'll embark on an epic adventure to survive the zombie outbreak, unlocking powerful characters, weapons, and pets along the way.

A condensed version of the world of manga artist and game creator “RIKI”!
Five game and music album titles by the rare composer RIKI are now
available in one package on Nintendo Switch.
Experience the RIKI world, bursting with 8-bit style retro feeling and freedom!
Many gorgeous sound composers are also participating!


A twin stick shooter without the twin stick, Gunlocked is all about careful positioning and upgrade selection. Manage unique targeting systems across multiple weapons and upgrades, as you battle legions of alien ships, and hope you're strong enough to defeat the mothership! Then do it all over again with a new strategy.

You only control movement, but every weapon has its own unique targeting system that you can influence.

You control Santa Claus & Mrs. Santa as they fight against Krampus and his mischievous minions. The game features a co-op mode, 10 unique levels, an army of monsters, and challenging boss fights. Can you and your partner save Christmas and bring peace to the North Pole?

Get ready for an adrenaline-filled elevator ride through a robot-infested tower. Wield powerful magic, and acrobatic moves as you reclaim the Alchemist’s domain from a horde of mechanical fiends.

A follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent, this fast paced adventure sets you off on
a new path to greater heights!

Face unique challenges across each stage, with brand new foes and powerful bosses! Rise to the Assembly and face off against the Laser Sharks! Find yourself in the darkness of the Catacombs, lair of the elusive Valchemist! Fight invaders amongst the stars as you ascen toward your ultimate opponent - the Immortal Samurai!

Welcome to 'Glitch Blaster's Waifu,' the ultimate retro-style shoot 'em up adventure! As an intrepid hacker, you find yourself pitted against a malevolent AI that has kidnapped innocent girls. Armed with your hacking skills, it's up to you to navigate through five action-packed levels and a thrilling survival mode, all presented in charming pixel art.

In this adrenaline-fueled journey, you'll blast your way through hordes of enemies, dodge intricate patterns of bullets, and unravel the secrets of the nefarious AI's lair. Each level presents new challenges and dangers, pushing your hacking abilities to their limits.

Unlock extra images as you progress, revealing hidden secrets and backstory elements.
With its retro aesthetics and fast-paced gameplay, 'Glitch Blaster's Waifu' promises an immersive experience that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Thank you everyone who made this possible! Not only is Idol Hell fully funded, but we also hit our Switch Port goal! Idol Hell is coming to the Nintendo Switch! Thank you everyone!


Download the Demo!

Want to try the game out before playing it? Download our Demo for free! It contains less content than you will receive in the full title, but it still offers tons of content itself!

" FANTASTIC NIGHT DREAMS COTTOn " is a shooter released by SUCCESS in 1991.
Control the main character, COTTON, and use shots, bombs, and magic to exterminate the beast gods that rule the fairy world with fear.
This shooter boasts gameplay that can be enjoyed by both enthusiasts and beginners.

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.

Shoot the enemy at close range! Crystal Breaker is a vertically scrolling shmup that focuses on close range attack.

Story
In the year 248 of the Space Era, an abnormality occurred in the defense system that supported human life. Unmanned weapons began destroying orbital industrial plants. The space government, which relied on computers, was powerless to do anything about the situation. Suddenly, an unknown fighter jet appeared, fighting against the unmanned weapons. The words CRYSTAL BREAKER were written on the side of the cockpit.

Overall
This game is an aggressive shmup where close range attacks and quick destruction are important for both stage clear and score attacks.

Crystal break by close range attack
Crystals appear when you shoot an enemy at close range (Crystal Break). You can get bonuses by getting a certain number of crystals.

Actively overlap and attack the enemy
You will not receive damage even if you come into contact with the enemy body. It is effective to quickly approach the enemies that appear and destroy them by overlapping them.

Move fast with boost
You can move at high speed by pressing the boost button. You can quickly approach and destroy enemies or avoid enemy sniper bullets by moving fast.

The player can be selected from two players with different abilities
You can choose from two types: standard type and short range power type.

Score attack for each stage
There are multiple stages, and by clearing a stage, the next stage will be released. Also, it is possible to attack the score for each stage.

This is a shooting game released in 1986 in Japan. Players control their ship, battling waves of enemies, with the goal of finding and destroying the enemy's mothership.

The game features a top-down view. Players maneuver their ship, defeating enemies to progress to the next stage. Along the way, strategic elements like route selection and power allocation make this game stand out from typical shooters. Power distribution is particularly important, as players need to carefully manage their resources ― such as speed and shot power ― to avoid running out of energy at crucial moments.

Though a shooter, mapping is required, giving this game a unique twist. It's highly recommended for players looking for a different type of shooting experience.

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!

Outline
Overwhelmingly bizarre beauty.
Shoot, dodge, and destroy!
A shmup where an apocalyptic world awakens to primal desires!

The newest answer to shmups. A game which is "uncompromisingly skeletal".
That is, a game in which every last ounce of excess has been cut away, and only its framework quintessence remains.

Bones free themselves of flesh, laying waste to needless entrails!
Revealing a skeleton of extraordinarily strenght.

Popcorn Rocket is a silly food based old-school arcade space shooter. Pilot the Popcorn Rocket as you blast through hordes of food spaceships in order to save the galaxy from the evil Nebula Empire! With a wacky cast of heroes and villains, Popcorn Rocket will leave your stomach wanting more!

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?

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!

Gameplay
Son of a Gun is an intense action packed top down shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns and grenades to fight swarming bugs, gigantic robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts. Select one of 6 characters and upgrade them while progressing through the single player campaign. Overwhelming enemies can be sometimes dealt with by the prototype time-bending device.

Action-packed single-player campaign
You are Son of a Gun - an interplanetary mercenary working for the Sons of a Gun organization. You’re called always when firepower matters and something needs to be solved by force. While being on a vacation on a tropical planet you’re just received a phone call from the SOAG Command Center…

Hundreds of weapons
You'll have plenty of guns in 7 different classes at your disposal. Grab pistols, shotguns, SMG's, rifles, plasma guns, sniper rifles, or rocket launchers - you're defining your own playstyle. Don't forget about grenades - gear up with your favorite grenade type - cluster, force, explosive, implosive…

Exotic planets
You'll fight in the heart of the distant planets with versatile biomes. Each with their own unique environment and challenges - reach a target area, unlock base gates, download data from data-pylons or survive the horde's attack.

Deadly enemies
Face over 20 different enemy types with swarming bugs, zombie-like creatures, auto-turrets, gigantic robots, horrific degenerations, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

Best Switch Shoot Em Up Games

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Cowboys vs Zombies

RIKI 8Bit GAME Collection

Gunlocked

No More Snow

Savant - Ascent REMIX

Glitch Blaster's Waifu

Idol Hell

Arcade Archives FANTASTIC NIGHT DREAMS COTTOn

Crystal Breaker

EGGCONSOLE GUARDIC MSX

Galaxy Kingdoms

Spellagis

Bullet Runner

Jetpack Kiwi

Sweet Survivors

Angel at Dusk

Popcorn Rocket

Raiden NOVA

WolfFang SkullFang Saturn Tribute Boosted

Keeper's Toll

Cat Survivors

Speedollama

Beyond Border

Farmer Survivors

Son of a Gun

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