"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.

"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.

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.

"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.

Rocketio is a 2D shooter in a distant space. Find strength to fend off waves of enemy ships and defeat Boss. Good luck on your journey!

Take control of the drop ship in this space adventure and free all the girls from spooky alien tentacles! Hot Tentacles Shooter combines the immediate fun typical of shoot’em arcade up with an irresistible strongly ecchi vibe! Alish is the last hope for a platoon of space warriors. During a reconnaissance mission, your allies were captured by giant alien tentacles and only you can help them.

After receiving a cryptic email, Miss Kobayashi and her maids go to Takiya’s house to investigate. There they are mysteriously (and overdramatically, let’s face it) sucked into the PC. Help them clear stages by banding together and using their wits to defeat the computer. Use a 3-fold attack or Tag system to defeat the enemy and escape the game!

A daring attack against the enemy homeworld, guarded by mechanical hives that pulse deadly cannons and emit flurries of swirling missiles. Shoot from range as you find pockets of safety amongst the hail of incoming fire, and then dart forward in daring forays to nibble away at the enemies defenses. Gather enough energy by destroying the enemy’s shields and you can power up your massively destructive Zorlon cannon, which sends searing blasts of golden energy into the enemy hive. Yars: Recharged is the latest title from Adamvision Studios and SneakyBox, the team behind the Atari Recharged series, infusing elements of arcade, shoot-em up, and bullet hell into the classic's formula. Yars: Recharged requires players to remain acutely aware of visual and audio cues that hint of impending danger, and to master rhythm of each boss as they navigate increasingly complex enemy defenses, all to epic soundtrack by Megan McDuffee. The new game marks Atari’s return to the Yars universe, which is based on Howard Scott Warshaw’s classic Yars’ Revenge. Released in 1982.

Arenas Of Tanks is a fun and imaginative experience of being a toy tank. In each level, you'll face off against opposing toy vehicles in a challenge emphasizing movement and accuracy. Find cover, use the radar, shoot and ricochet projectiles, and find scraps to replenish your health and gain bonus points. Trade in points to recruit friendly tanks to join the battle and enhance your team. Arenas Of Tanks offers the choice between multiple colorful arenas, varied game objectives, and devastating bosses to battle against. Features * Toy tank tactical action * Choose from 5 different arenas * Choose from 5 different gameplay goals * Earn tanks for your team * Epic boss combat

The counterattack was successful. Enemy forces are now falling back. This victory, however, came at a steep price. Make sure that it was not in vain. • Hold out against remaining enemy forces. • Show perseverance. • Extinguish the flames of war.

GUN & FRONTIER is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1990. Pilot the earth's latest fighter plane, Desperado, against the space pirates, Wild Lizard! Collect enough gold nuggets across the landscape to charge your napalm bomb and unleash its awesome power upon your enemies. The napalm bomb’s trajectory changes depending on the input direction, so make good use of it. 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.

After Wave: Downfall is an arcade shooter where the player battles against monsters, completes various missions with a cool battleship.  Deathrix invaded the world and released a mysterious meteorite causing a great flood. Players can upgrade their ships for better performance to fight the most brutal enemies.  A Local Co-op mode allows the player to team up and adventure with others.  
 
--3D cartoon style graphics with stunning effects. 
--Join your friends on an adventure in a local Co-op mode. 
--Multiple difficulty levels. 
--10 stages to overcome with many brutal bosses. 
--Upgrade your battleship systems to develop different playing skills. 
--Six battleships to choose from with different abilities. 
--Extra mode allows playing in multiple ways. 
--Many achievements within the game to unlock.

Your goal is simple: destroy all the enemies that will come until you reach the final boss of the stage, make it easier and faster as you collect items and power-ups to enhance your health bar, increase your speed and upgrade or acquire new weapons. You’ll lead humanity to survival. Thunderbolt Collection is a compilation of two vertically-scrolling shoot ‘em ups from the series Thunderbolt released in 1995 exclusive on east.The QUByte port brings the 8-bit and 16-bit versions of the game, both with official English localization and new features to improve your experience like: control remapping, which allow players to customize controller buttons as they like it better, different screen types and save states.

ANIQUILATION is a Twin Stick shooter set in small planets (some of which can be terraformed as you play!) in which not only your shoots, but also the enemies and planet environment are your weapon thanks to your SWORD which you can use to throw or reflect almost ALL the elements in the environment! You will follow the adventures of a pilot and her leader who are wandering in space and are trying to return to their home Galaxy and got lost after trying to solve a mystery that arrived to their galaxy. As you progress, you’ll discover that it wasn’t just a coincidence that the heroes arrived to this specific mysterious galaxy and will understand why the only solution is invoking the fabled “Aniquilation” upon the galaxy! Find and learn about new energy sources for your people while you travel between each one of the game planets levels via racing-like tubular levels!

"DRAGON SABER" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1990. This title allows players to charge powerful shots by leaving the shot button untouched, as well as switch to a variety of other dragons with change items. Use these to make your way through stages and take down bosses! 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.

Famous for its cool world and innovatively omnidirectional shooting system, ZERO GUNNER 2, is coming back as ZERO GUNNER 2-. Let’s blast off every enemy's planes from various sides of your screen.

"RABIO LEPUS" is a shooting game released by VIDEO SYSTEM in 1987. Suddenly, an alien attack was launched on the peaceful country "BUNNYLAND", and the king, princess, and princess' sister were kidnapped. The royal special combat mecha "USAGI" goes to attack, defeats the alien boss "YOUMAOU", and rescues the hostages! 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.

Psikyo is coming back!!

Vorg heard a rumor that the army of Satan was searching for treasures called Seirei stones which led him to think that the time for revenge has come. In addition, he also knows that one of the Seirei stones was entrusted secretly to King Silverna from Vorg's homeland, the Kingdom of Miltia.

Vorg, who was a holy knight in Miltia, was in the forest town of Neraphai working for a mission when the king of Satan, Ifter, invaded the Kingdom of Miltia with Dhatilos armies.

Upon hearing the news, Vorg immediately returned to Miltia, but the kingdom has been destroyed.

After 7 years, a dark shadow went into the royal room inside the Silverna castle. That dark shadow was Satan, Ifter.

Vorg heads to Silverna castle with his Helos. Satan owns the Sol Divide which is the pair of heilos.

The tale of magic, sword and vengeance starts now!!

Invaders from the Planet Mavros have descended on Earth to claim it as their new home, and it’s up to you to stop them! Spacewing War is a side-scrolling shoot’em up inspired by handheld genre classics. Presented in 4-tone pixel art style, this action-packed space adventure blends light-hearted sci-fi storytelling and deceptively simple mechanics with the depth of weapon-juggling and tons of secrets to discover. Spacewing War features a wide variety of unique shot types, from simple blasters to boomerang projectiles, giving you the tools needed to tackle puzzling stage obstacles and massive bosses. Further customize your experience with 40 color palettes, unlock campaigns as you progress and discover unexpected twists as the interstellar tale unfolds! Traverse star fields, cloudy skies, choppy tropical coastlines and more in the ultimate love letter to old-school handheld action games.

The cult classic Gravitar has been Recharged. Complete missions in each solar system, navigating a variety of challenging environments, each with varying levels of gravity that will test your skills as a pilot before unlocking new solar systems to explore.


Remote Life is a 2D Side scrolling space shooter (shmup) for PC. Experience a fast paced action game with insane scary graphics, and hyper jump into a brutal-frenetic-techno-alien world. Free the world from this dreadful nightmare before its nauseating breath of horror destroys mankind.

"FIGHTING HAWK" is a shooting game released by TAITO in 1988. Players pilot the fighter plane FALCON and battle enemies through stages set on plains, icebergs, glaciers, snowfields, and cities, with the ultimate aim of taking down the enemy's latest bomber: the DRAGON BAT! Build up your reserves of powerful missiles, then unleash them on high-powered 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.

Best Shoot 'em Up PS4 Games of All Time - Page 12

Arcade Archives GALAXIAN

Arcade Archives METAL BLACK

In Extremis DX

Arcade Archives ITAZURA TENSHI

Sophstar

Arcade Archives ORDYNE

Arcade Archives DARIUS

Rocketio

Hot Tentacles Shooter

Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid: Burst Forth!! Choro-gon Breath

Yars: Recharged

Arenas Of Tanks

Space KaBAAM 3

Arcade Archives GUN & FRONTIER

After Wave: Downfall

QUByte Classics: Thunderbolt Collection by PIKO

ANIQUILATION

Arcade Archives DRAGON SABER

ZERO GUNNER 2

Arcade Archives RABIO LEPUS

SOL DIVIDE -SWORD OF DARKNESS-

Spacewing War

Gravitar: Recharged

REMOTE LIFE

Arcade Archives FIGHTING HAWK