After countless nights battling fiends on the scorching grounds of a treacherous planet, Brotato has decided to take refuge in the depths of the oceans. But he will soon discover that he is not alone.

Ready yourself for an intense robot shooting raid battle like never before!

Here’s one of the most emblematic titles from Jaleco, Formation Z. Take the form of a humanoid robot or the form of an aircraft to defeat your enemies in a brand new game with updated graphics and sound design. Soldiers, in formation. A shivering and exciting return awaits us!

Outnumbered and outgunned in deep space? No problem! Turn your enemies' attacks into pure bullet heaven with your advanced Schildmaid technology and start collecting dangerous projectiles to power up your ship and score big! But when your shield runs out and danger time kicks in, you better switch up your strategy fast...

Schildmaid MX is a fresh, new and shiny 2D shoot 'em up in which you pick 1 of 3 ferocious space fighter crafts to wreak havoc on the invasion fleet that threatens your planet. Embark on multiple attack runs and put fear in the hearts of the enemy. The best pilots are immortalized on the online leaderboards!

Although this is a reference exhibit, it will also be revealed that the project is a collaboration with former Toa Plan manga artist Junya Inoue, and the details will be revealed in a dialogue at an event in the booth.

Liberate a town from gangs of cybernetic bandits as a steampunk gunslinger!

The wild west gets even wilder with the development of cybernetic technology, and it’s up to you to take down the bandit gangs turning this tech against honest and hard-working locals! Step into the role of a steampunk gunslinger with a mechanical arm and loads of enhanced weaponry at your disposal. The Legend of Cyber Cowboy is a top-down twin-stick shooter presented in slick pixel art style.

Blast through waves of cyborg baddies and mechanical monsters in monocles and top hats as you explore dozens of procedurally generated rooms that change with each run to keep you on your leather booted toes. Destroy objects or use them for cover. Collect valuable energy tokens to purchase new weapons at shops. Use energy bursts to dash and dodge. Then prepare for a showdown with huge bosses in bullet hell shootouts.

Are you up to the challenge, Cowboy?

You are the Rendering Ranger, a special forces soldier who defending Earth from a devastating alien invasion through nine levels of action platforming as well as blisteringly fast horizontal shooter stages. Originally developed for Super Famicom by Manfred Trenz, creator of the Turrican series.

In 1990, the year of X-Out’s initial release on C64, it stood out as a breath of fresh seaside air in the stale shoot ‘em up space. 

Many games of its genre did (and still do) take place in “space” but X-OUT paves the way by going for  a dive through underwater worlds. 

But what really pushed it further than its other side-scrolling competitors was its shop system. By allowing players to mix and match from a wide variety of ships, weapons, and other accessory parts to build their fleet, X-OUT made every play-through (attempt) feel different and unique.

The first new Sonic Wings (Aero Fighters) game in 26 years, with original staff members from the series involved in its planning, production, and oversight. This all-new installment in the classic vertical-scrolling shoot ’em up series is designed for all fans of the genre to enjoy.

Story

In the year 20XX, cities around the world come under attack. “Fata Morgana,” a mysterious organization wielding super weapons and the unknown technology to control the world’s military arsenal, has returned. “Project Blue,” an international secret rescue team of knights that soar the skies, rises to stand against this threat to the world. What awaits them in their fight against these formidable foes…?

Gameplay

Choose from eight popular characters from the series, including Mao Mao and Hien, as you aim to clear eight stages set in real-life cities. The game allows you to select your difficulty at the start and also includes local two-player cooperative play.

Take the role of Mr. Robot who has been trapped in a highly dangerous and rather fruity dimension called the Neon Dunjun. The only way to survive is to collect fruits which explode on contact, destroying any enemies in their blast radius, helping Mr. Robot to cheat death for a few more moments. To assist him further, exploding fruits set off a chain reaction, causing other fruit to explode - filling the screen with destruction and more importantly, POINTS!

3D Don’t Die Mr. Robot is a reboot of the 2D cult hit with a whole new dimension of delights! There's remix mode with hand-made challenges, arcade mode with its high-scoring but mind-melting purity and lime attack mode with, well... limes! Top-down arena combat has never been more juicy!

Strange enemy activity has been detected at a secret military base in the desert, and it’s up to you to investigate! Agent Fall is a retro side-scrolling shooter across sprawling platformer stages, from the desert sands and jet hangars of the surface to mysterious underground labs and waterways. Choose from 4 agents and infiltrate the base in a search-and-destroy operation where you’ve got the ultimate license to kill.

Face off against roving enemy soldiers, run, jump, climb ladders and use the environment to your advantage. Strategically scale platforms to gain higher ground, fire in any direction, throw grenades or detonate fuel barrels to neutralize foes, then check in with your team as the tale of espionage unfolds in dialogue with memorable characters. Tackle missions solo or team up with a friend for local co-op play!

Mamorukun Curse! is a shoot ’em up video game developed by G.rev and City Connection, and published by City Connection.

In a future ravaged by mechanized enemies known as the Primordial, one girl named Amor might hold the only key to reclaiming civilization in S. Prysm Destroyer! Amor had fallen in love with a boy whose passion was constructing robots, but when he died, the tragedy left Amor emotionless and the mech he designed has mysteriously grown more hostile. Acting as the mech’s pilot, Amor sets out to wreak havoc on the enemy by drawing power from prysmals, a material from the same comets that seemingly brought the Primordial to Earth.

S. Prysm Destroyer is a side-scrolling 2.5D shooter inspired by run ’n gun genre classics and mecha anime. Blast through enemy hordes and collect elemental power-ups to unleash the awesome potential of Prysm Destroyer attacks. Chase high scores through skillful play and unlock loads of costumes for Amor!

Alien Hominid HD, the award-winning 2D side-scroller from The Behemoth, is now available for Steam! With hand-drawn graphics, excitingly fast gameplay, and the humor that started it all, loading up this title is like traveling decades back in time, with improved visuals and the same hardcore gaming experience.

Navigate your surroundings by jumping, dodging attacks, grabbing agents, and digging underground! Use your trusted blaster to shoot at anything in your path and hurl grenades towards your enemies for epic explosions! Catch agents off guard with your knife in close-up combat, or chomp their heads off if that’s more your style.

Whether you’re playing solo or 2-player local co-op, Alien Hominid HD is back with the three classic difficulty options:

Clawed Cult is a roguelite bullet heaven with cute cultist animals invoking their elder god, Catchulhu. Guide them through challenging battles with powerful abilities and strategy to emerge victorious. With intense action and stunning art, it's a must-play for fans of games who love a challenge!

Cotton Reboot! High Tension! is an Action game, developed by Success and published by BEEP Shop, scheduled to be released in Japan in 2025.

Deep Deep Deep Nightmare is a 2D Top Down Shooter. Survive by facing monsters in the nightmare of a little boy who didn’t heed his mother’s warnings that eating too much before bed can cause nightmares.

Blast your way though a myriad of extra terrestrial incursions in this arcade-style scrolling shooter! Pilot the ship Habroxia through 15 levels featuring intense boss fights, rescue missions, shifting perspectives and untold surprises. Customize your ship to enhance your abilities, unlock the three endless side modes, and save the galaxy from a series of sinister invaders.

In Extremis is a challenging and provocative shoot'em up about finding yourself in the chaos of the universe.

‘Kusan : City of Wolves’ is a hardcore top-down shooter set in the bloody port city of the asia in the near future. Protect the girl against the coup plan of an old comrades. Be an expert in combat skills, prosthetics, guns and knife. The fiercest beast in the city, you are.

Radirgy is a vertical scrolling shoot ’em up game that first appeared as an arcade game title in 2005. With the catchphrase “toon pop radio wave shoot ’em up,” the game later appeared on a variety of home video game consoles and gained popularity.

Radirgy 2 is a new, greatly evolved the shoot ’em up game. This evolutionary version of the game features the catchphrase “radio wave shoot ’em up re-proposed.” The “Murasame,” the player’s own machine, evolves in various ways to help the player.

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. This follow-up to the award-winning Savant - Ascent sets you off to greater heights!

Space Runaway, a compelling intergalactic journey soaked in bullet hell. Enemy vessels, lasers and larger than life bosses coming at you full speed in a 16-bit authentic arcade experience like no other. Not only an integral part of Wanted: Dead, Space Runaway is a standalone game that features 7 unique stages that will test your reflexes.
Space Runaway will be available as an arcade mini-game within Wanted: Dead and is now available for free to give a taste of things to come on Valentine’s Day 2023.

Blast through corrupted worlds in this HD remaster of a cult classic! Xenocider is a third-person rail shooter inspired by arcade classics and presented in nostalgic 32-bit style!

Upcoming PS5 Shoot 'em Up Games List

Brotato: Abyssal Terrors

FZ: Formation Z

Schildmaid MX

TRUXTON EXTREME

The Legend of Cyber Cowboy

Rendering Ranger: R2 [Rewind]

XOut: Resurfaced

Sonic Wings Reunion

3D Don't Die Mr Robot

Agent Fall

Mamorukun Curse!

S. Prysm Destroyer

Alien Hominid HD

Clawed Cult

Cotton Reboot! High Tension!

Deep Deep Deep Nightmare

Habroxia

In Extremis

Kusan : City of Wolves

Radirgy 2

Savant - Ascent REMIX

Space Runaway

Xenocider