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Shoot 'Em Up

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3-D Thunder Ceptor IIWork · CollectablesIs a 1986 third-person shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was released only in Japan in July 1986.
AbadoxWork · CollectablesThe Deadly Inner War (アバドックス, Abadokkusu) is a scrolling shooter for the Nintendo Entertainment System published in Japan in 1989 by Natsume and North America in 1990 by Milton Bradley…
Aces of the GalaxyWork · CollectablesAces of the Galaxy is a 2008 rail shooter video game developed by Artech Digital Entertainment and published by Sierra Online. It was released for the Xbox 360 and Microsoft Windows.
Acrobat MissionWork · CollectablesAcrobat Mission is a 1991 vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by UPL and published by Taito. A port to the Super Famicom developed by Micronics was released in 1992.
Alien Breed EvolutionWork · CollectablesEvolution (known as Alien Breed: Evolution – Episode 1) is an isometric shooter game in Team17's Alien Breed series and is the first title in the series since 1996.
Alien HominidWork · CollectablesAlien Hominid is a run and gun video game developed by The Behemoth and first released as a Flash game on the multimedia website Newgrounds on August 7, 2002.
Alpha MissionWork · CollectablesAlpha Mission, known as ASO: Armored Scrum Object in Japan, is a 1985 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published by SNK for Japanese arcades;
Astro FighterWork · CollectablesAstro Fighter is a shoot 'em up game released for arcades in 1979. The cabinet was released in three different styles: upright/standard, cocktail, and cabaret.
AstroMenaceWork · CollectablesAstroMenace is a 3D scrolling shooter, developed and published by Russian independent game developer Viewizard.
Asura's WrathWork · CollectablesIs a 2012 action video game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Capcom for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
Azur LaneWork · Collectables
Battle Mania DaiginjōWork · CollectablesIs a 1993 horizontally scrolling shooter developed and published by Vic Tokai for the Mega Drive.
BerzerkWork · CollectablesBerzerk is a 1980 maze multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Stern Electronics for arcades.
BroforceWork · CollectablesBroforce is a 2015 side-scrolling run and gun game developed by Free Lives and published by Devolver Digital.
Burning ForceWork · CollectablesIs a 1989 third-person shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was initially released only in Japan in November 1989.
Cannon FodderWork · CollectablesCannon Fodder is a 1993 shoot 'em up video game developed by Sensible Software and published by Virgin Interactive Entertainment for the Amiga.
Captain SkyhawkWork · CollectablesCaptain Skyhawk is a scrolling shooter video game developed by Rare for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Caverns of MinosWork · CollectablesCaverns of Minos is a vertically scrolling shooter for iOS developed by Jeff Minter and Ivan Zorzin of Llamasoft and published via the App Store.
Chaos FieldWork · CollectablesIs a 2004 vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by MileStone. The game consists entirely of boss battles, featuring five stages with three bosses each.
Choplifter IIWork · CollectablesChoplifter II is a video game developed by Beam Software and released in 1991 exclusively for the Game Boy.
Cocoto Magic CircusWork · CollectablesCocoto Magic Circus, also known as Cocoto Funfair in Europe, is a 2006 shoot 'em up video game released by Neko Entertainment. A Wii version of this game was released in March 2008.
Colony 7Work · CollectablesColony 7 is an arcade shoot 'em up developed and published by Taito's American division in 1981.
Contra 4Work · CollectablesContra 4 is a run and gun video game developed by WayForward Technologies and published by Konami for the Nintendo DS.
Cosmic GuerillaWork · CollectablesCosmic Guerilla is a fixed shooter arcade video game developed by Universal and released in 1979. A ZX Spectrum port was published by Crystal Computing in 1983.
Cosmos X2Work · CollectablesCosmos X2 is a Shoot em’ Up for Nintendo's DSiWare service. Published and developed by American studio Saturnine Games, Cosmos X2 puts players in the titular ship to stop an alien invasion…
Crimson DragonWork · CollectablesCrimson Dragon is a rail shooter primarily developed by Grounding Inc. And published by Microsoft Studios as an Xbox One launch title.
Crisis ZoneWork · CollectablesCrisis Zone is a 1999 light-gun shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It is a spin-off of the Time Crisis series.
Cyber Police ESWATWork · CollectablesCyber Police ESWAT (サイバーポリスイースワット) is a 1989 run and gun video game developed and published by Sega for arcades.
Danmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell CardWork · CollectablesDanmaku Amanojaku ~ Impossible Spell Card. Is a vertically scrolling shooter and the 14.3rd official game of the Touhou Project series.
DariusWork · CollectablesIs a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Taito for arcades.
Darius IIWork · CollectablesReleased outside Japan as Sagaia, is a 1989 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Taito for arcades. It is a direct sequel to the 1987 title Darius.
Darius TwinWork · CollectablesIs a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Taito for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. It is part of the Darius series.
DefenderWork · CollectablesDefender is a 1981 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Williams Electronics for arcades. It was released in Japan by Taito.
DescentWork · CollectablesDescent is a first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Parallax Software and released by Interplay Productions in 1995 for MS-DOS, and later for Macintosh, PlayStation, and RISC OS.
Descent 3Work · CollectablesDescent 3 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Outrage Entertainment and published by Interplay Entertainment.
Desert StrikeWork · CollectablesReturn to the Gulf is a shoot 'em up video game released by Electronic Arts (EA) in 1992 for the Sega Genesis.
Die Hard TrilogyWork · CollectablesDie Hard Trilogy is an action video game developed by Probe Entertainment, published by Fox Interactive and distributed by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment in North America and…
DogyuunWork · CollectablesIs a 1992 vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed and published by Toaplan.
Earth DefenseWork · CollectablesEarth Defense, showm as The Earth Defend on the title screen, is a vertically scrolling shooter for the Mega Drive/Genesis. The game is unlicensed;
Earth Defense ForceWork · CollectablesE.D.F.: Earth Defense Force is a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Jaleco for arcades.
ExolonWork · CollectablesExolon is a run and gun game programmed by Raffaele Cecco and published by Hewson in 1987 for the ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, and Amstrad CPC.
Fantasy ZoneWork · CollectablesIs a 1986 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Sega for arcades.
Front LineWork · CollectablesIs a 1982 run and gun video game developed and published by Taito for arcades. It was one of the first overhead run and gun games, a precursor to many similarly-themed games of the…
Futuridium EP DeluxeWork · CollectablesFuturidium EP Deluxe is an indie shoot'em up video game developed by Italian developer MixedBag (now Memorable Games) for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows, OS X and…
Galactic ProtectorWork · CollectablesThe following is a list of video games developed and published by Sega. Included are all games published on their own platforms as well as platforms made by other manufacturers and PC.
GalaforceWork · CollectablesGalaforce is a fixed shooter video game for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron, written by Kevin Edwards and published by Superior Software in 1986.
Galaga '88Work · CollectablesIs a 1987 fixed shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It was released in North America and Europe by Atari Games.
GalaxianWork · CollectablesIs a 1979 fixed shooter video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It is the first game in the Galaxian series.
Ghoul PatrolWork · CollectablesGhoul Patrol is a 1994 run and gun video game developed by LucasArts and published by JVC Musical Industries for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System.
Giga WingWork · CollectablesGiga Wing is a 1999 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Takumi Corporation and published by Capcom for arcades and the Dreamcast.
GradiusWork · CollectablesIs a 1985 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades. It is the first installment in the Gradius series.
Gradius GaidenWork · CollectablesIs a 1997 horizontal scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for the PlayStation.
GravitarWork · CollectablesGravitar is a 1982 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Atari, Inc. For arcades.
GridrunnerWork · CollectablesGridrunner is a fixed shooter video game written by Jeff Minter and published by Llamasoft for the VIC-20 in 1982.
Guerrilla WarWork · CollectablesGuerrilla War, released in Japan as, is a 1987 run and gun video game developed and published by SNK for arcades.
Gun-NacWork · CollectablesGun-Nac is a 1990 scrolling shooter video game developed by Compile for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
GunbirdWork · CollectablesGunbird is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by Psikyo and released as an arcade video game in 1994. In the US, it was published by Jaleco.
GunForce IIWork · CollectablesGunForce II is a run and gun arcade video game released in 1994. It is one of the last arcade games Irem published before ceasing development of video games in the same year.
HelldiversWork · CollectablesHelldivers (stylized in all caps) is a 2015 top-down shooter video game developed by Arrowhead Game Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment.
Hyper DuelWork · CollectablesIs a 1993 horizontal-scrolling shooter video game developed by Technosoft and released for arcades in Japan by Taito. A Sega Saturn port was published in 1996.
Insector XWork · CollectablesInsector X is a horizontally scrolling shooter developed by Hot-B and released in arcades by Taito in 1989. It was ported to the Mega Drive and Famicom.
Iridion IIWork · CollectablesIridion II is a scrolling shooter video game developed by Shin'en Multimedia and published by Majesco and Vivendi Universal Games in North America and PAL regions respectively for the Game…
JackalWork · CollectablesReleased in North America as Top Gunner, is a run and gun video game developed and published by Konami for arcades.
Jikkyō Oshaberi ParodiusWork · CollectablesIs a 1995 horizontal-scrolling shooter game developed and published by Konami for the Super Famicom.
Juno FirstWork · CollectablesJuno First is a 1983 vertically scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades.
KiloblasterWork · CollectablesKiloblaster is a fixed shooter video game trilogy written by Allen Pilgrim and published by Epic MegaGames in 1992 for IBM PC compatibles.
Laser GhostWork · CollectablesLaser Ghost (レーザーゴースト) is a horror-themed light gun shooter arcade video game released by Sega in 1990.
Lightning FightersWork · CollectablesLightning Fighters, released in Japan as, is a 1990 vertical-scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for arcades.
Little Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQWork · CollectablesLittle Red Riding Hood's Zombie BBQ is an action rail shooter game for the Nintendo DS.
MercsWork · CollectablesMercs, released as in Japan, is a 1990 run and gun video game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. It is a sequel to the 1985 arcade video game Commando (Senjō no Ōkami in Japan).
Metal Slug 1st MissionWork · CollectablesMetal Slug 1st Mission is a run and gun video game developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK. It was released in Japan in 1999 for the Neo Geo Pocket Color and in Europe in 2000.
Metal Slug 4Work · CollectablesMetal Slug 4 is a work recorded by Wikidata, Wikipedia. Associated with Japan and South Korea.
Metal Slug 5Work · CollectablesIs a run and gun arcade game for the Neo-Geo, created by SNK Playmore. It was released in 2003 for the MVS arcade platform and is the fifth game in the Metal Slug series.
Midnight ResistanceWork · CollectablesMidnight Resistance is a side-scrolling run and gun video game released in arcades by Data East in 1989.
Mr. HeliWork · CollectablesBattle Chopper, released in Japan as, is a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Irem for arcades.
My Friend PedroWork · CollectablesMy Friend Pedro is a 2019 run and gun video game developed by Swedish developer DeadToast Entertainment and published by Devolver Digital.
Ninja AssaultWork · CollectablesIs a 2000 light-gun shooter video game developed by Now Production and published by Namco for arcades. It was ported to the PlayStation 2 in 2002.
Operation ThunderboltWork · CollectablesOperation Thunderbolt (Japanese: オペレーションサンダーボルト) is a 1988 light gun shooter video game developed and published by Taito for arcades.
OtomediusSeries · Comics and comic artIs a side-scrolling shooter video game by Konami which features personification of space fighters from various Konami games.
Over HorizonWork · CollectablesIs a 1991 horizontally scrolling shooter co-developed by Pixel and Hot-B, published in Japan by Hot-B and in Germany by Takara for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Panorama CottonWork · CollectablesIs a 1994 rail shooter video game developed by Success and published by Sunsoft for the Mega Drive exclusively in Japan on August 12, 1994.
Panzer Dragoon II ZweiWork · CollectablesPanzer Dragoon II Zwei is a 1996 rail shooter game developed by Team Andromeda and published by Sega for the Sega Saturn.
ParadroidWork · CollectablesParadroid is a Commodore 64 video game written by Andrew Braybrook and published by Hewson Consultants in 1985.
ParodiusWork · CollectablesAlso known as Parodius, is a 1988 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed by Konami for the MSX.
Pepsi InvadersWork · CollectablesPepsi Invaders (erroneously identified as Coke Wins and Coke Invaders) is a non-commercially released 1983 fixed shooter video game developed by Atari, Inc. For the Atari 2600.
Pocky & RockyWork · CollectablesPocky & Rocky is a 1992 scrolling shooter video game developed by Natsume Co., Ltd. For the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Super NES).
Pocky & Rocky ReshrinedWork · CollectablesIs a 2022 scrolling shooter video game developed by Natsume Atari's Tengo Project.
Project-XWork · CollectablesProject-X is a horizontally scrolling shooter developed and published by Team17 for the Amiga in 1992. It was ported to MS-DOS and the Amiga CD32.
R-Type FinalWork · CollectablesIs a horizontal shooter video game by Irem for the PlayStation 2 video game console. It was planned to be the last mainline game in the R-Type series.
Radar ScopeWork · CollectablesRadar Scope is a 1980 shoot 'em up video game developed and published by Nintendo for arcades.
Radirgy NoaWork · CollectablesRadirgy is a shoot 'em up video game developed by MileStone Inc. And released for the Sega NAOMI arcade platform in 2005.
Raid on Bungeling BayWork · CollectablesRaid on Bungeling Bay (バンゲリングベイ lit.: Bungeling Bay) is a shoot 'em up for the Commodore 64 published by Broderbund in 1984 and by Ariolasoft in the UK in 1985.
Raiden IIWork · CollectablesPlayStationJanuary 27, 1995September 9, 1995November, 1995DXApril 11, 1997WindowsJune 6, 1997
Raiden IVWork · CollectablesRaiden IV is a vertically scrolling shooter developed by MOSS and released as an arcade video game in Japan in 2007. A home conversion was published for Xbox 360 in 2008.
Ranger XWork · CollectablesRanger X is a side scrolling run and gun video game for the Sega Genesis. Developed by GAU Entertainment and published by Sega, the game was released in 1993.
RayForceWork · CollectablesIs a vertically scrolling shooter by Taito for the Taito F3 arcade hardware and released in 1994.
Realm of the Mad GodWork · CollectablesRealm of the Mad God is a massively multiplayer online shoot 'em up video game created by Wild Shadow Studios and currently owned and developed by DECA Games.
Red AlarmWork · CollectablesIs a 1995 shoot 'em up video game developed by T&E Soft and published by Nintendo for the Virtual Boy.
Red ZoneWork · CollectablesRed Zone is a 1994 scrolling shooter video game developed by Zyrinx and published by Time Warner Interactive for the Sega Genesis.
Rolling Thunder 2Work · CollectablesIs a 1991 run and gun video game developed and published by Namco for arcades. It is the sequel to 1986's Rolling Thunder, retaining the same gameplay of its predecessor while adding…
Saint DragonWork · CollectablesReleased in North America as St. Dragon, is a 1989 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed by NMK and published by Jaleco for arcades.
Satan's HollowWork · CollectablesSatan's Hollow is a fixed shooter released in arcades by Bally Midway in 1982. The arcade game uses the same flight-controller style joystick with built-in trigger as Midway's Tron,…
Section ZWork · CollectablesIs a 1985 scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Capcom for arcades. A home version was published for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Seiddab TrilogyWork · CollectablesThe Seiddab Trilogy is a series of video games designed by Steve Turner (as Graftgold) for the ZX Spectrum and published by Hewson Consultants.
Serious Sam Double DWork · CollectablesSerious Sam Double D is a 2011 side-scrolling shooter game developed by Mommy's Best Games and published by Devolver Digital.
ShienryuWork · CollectablesShienryū ("purple flame dragon") is a 1997 vertical scrolling shooter developed and published by Warashi for the arcades.
Silver SurferWork · CollectablesSilver Surfer is a 1990 scrolling shoot 'em up video game developed by Software Creations and published by Arcadia Systems.
Sin and PunishmentWork · CollectablesSin and Punishment is a rail shooter video game co-developed by Treasure and Nintendo for the Nintendo 64, and released in Japan in 2000.
Sky DestroyerWork · CollectablesSky Destroyer (スカイデストロイヤー, Sukai Desutoroiyā) is a rail shooter video game released by Taito in 1985 as an arcade game as well as for the Family Computer.
Solar AssaultWork · CollectablesIs a three-dimensional shoot 'em up released by Konami in 1997. A spin-off of the long running Gradius series, the title retains most of the gameplay characteristics of its 2D counterparts…
Solar JetmanWork · CollectablesHunt for the Golden Warpship is a multidirectional shooter video game developed by Zippo Games and Rare and published by Tradewest for the Nintendo Entertainment System.
Solar StrikerWork · CollectablesSolar Striker is a vertically scrolling shooter video game developed by Nintendo and Minakuchi Engineering and published by Nintendo for the Game Boy.
SolvalouWork · CollectablesIs a 1991 first-person rail shooter arcade game developed and published in Japan by Namco.
Sorcer StrikerWork · CollectablesSorcer Striker is a 1993 vertically scrolling shooter arcade video game developed by Raizing (now known as Eighting) and published in 1993 by Able Corporation in Japan and Europe.
Space FuryWork · CollectablesSpace Fury is a multidirectional shooter arcade game developed by Gremlin. Sega/Gremlin released the game in North America in June 1981, and then Sega released it in Japan the following…
Space ManbowWork · CollectablesIs a 1989 scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Konami for the MSX2 home computer.
Spacewar!Work · CollectablesSpacewar! Is a space combat video game developed in 1962 by Steve Russell in collaboration with Martin Graetz, Wayne Wiitanen, Bob Saunders, Steve Piner, and others.
Spider FighterWork · CollectablesSpider Fighter is a fixed shooter designed by Larry Miller for the Atari 2600 and published by Activision in 1983. The game is a re-themed version of the arcade video game Stratovox.
Star Control IIWork · CollectablesThe Ur-Quan Masters is a 1992 adventure shoot 'em up video game developed by Toys for Bob (Fred Ford and Paul Reiche III) and originally published by Accolade in 1992 for MS-DOS.
Star Fox CommandWork · CollectablesIs a 2006 shoot 'em up video game developed by Nintendo and Q-Games and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo DS.

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