Released by Random House in 1985 in Japan, Riglas is a side-view RPG. Players take on the role of a young Osborne tribe boy named May, as he unravels the secrets of Beljuna.

While the game system involves moving with directional buttons and attacking with the A button, making it seem like a standard action RPG at first glance, the importance of key items related to conversations and the scenario gives the game a strong adventure game flavor.

Noteworthy features for its time include side-view graphics with a sense of depth, beautiful scrolling, a grand world setting, and NPCs who don't repeat the same dialogue—earning the game high praise.

This title is a culmination of the creator's techniques. It's a must-play for retro RPG fans.

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.

Gravity Space Walk is a simple platforming game, designed for young players as a first step into the exciting world of video games.

Collect all the mechanical parts scattered around the levels to repair your spaceship and finally return to your planet! Solve simple puzzles and watch out for hazards on the way. Complete all 20 levels and return home safely.

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?

Dive into an electrifying retro arcade adventure with Robo Rescue! Set in a pixelated cyber world, players control a courageous ship tasked with saving the hapless robo-citizens scattered across grid-like mazes. Navigate through challenging levels filled with traps, hostile foes, and other threats as you work to collect, protect, and transport the robots to safety.

With its nostalgic graphics reminiscent of the classic 80s arcade era and fast-paced, strategic gameplay, Robo Rescue offers a thrilling mix of precision, timing, and quick thinking. Whether you’re playing solo or teaming up with a friend in two-player co-op mode, you'll need to master the ship's controls, avoid perilous hazards, and outmaneuver the enemy for a chance to set high scores and become the ultimate Robo Rescuer!

Santa's Christmas Adventure is a charming 3D platformer where you step into the boots of Santa as he embarks on a festive journey to collect gifts scattered across enchanting levels. Smash enemies with powerful dash attacks or mid-air strikes, and use balloons to float gently down from great heights. Santa can also swim, adding a layer of exploration to watery areas. Set in a beautifully atmospheric toon world, this game brings holiday magic to life with vibrant visuals and joyful gameplay, perfect for players of all ages looking for a festive adventure!

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!

It is time to fight! Challenge yourself with this intense, fast-paced, and super-sweet tank arena shooter.

Take the role of a super cute tank and face evil grey tanks, trying to stop you from progressing!

Defeat all enemy tanks while dodging their bouncing bullets. Level by level they will get faster, smarter and deadlier.

Conquer 100 arenas of bullet-hell mayhem!
Unlock more heroes with their own sweet perks and upgrade your tank.

Stock up on lives, bombs, and shields and become the strongest hero.

Are you ready to face this challenge?

Be ready for a colorful, bullet-hell twin-stick shooter like no other!

Set after the events of the 1982 John Carpenter movie, The Thing: Remastered is a squad based 3rd person shooter, where each member of your team is equipped with a range of weapons and items to help you in your quest to destroy The Thing.

Touhou Hero of Ice Fairy is a 2D bullet hell action Touhou Project fangame.
In this Boss Rush game, the player steps into the shoes of Cirno, the Hero of Ice, as she embarks on a journey against evil, liberating Gensokyo and saving her dear princess.

Bamboo Retro Run is a captivating 2D pixel art game set in a bamboo forest. The player must run endlessly and face the approaching monsters, which they must eliminate by either jumping on them or slashing them. The game’s difficulty and speed increase as you progress, adding to the challenge. Embracing a retro style, player uses a vintage console interface where visible buttons mimic the gameplay controls. How far can you go? What's the highest score you can achieve?

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.

Heaven is not as safe a place as we have always been told. Angels aren't as kind as we expected. But there is a way to escape and go home. It's going to be a hard way! Not everyone will be able to do it, but you can do it! Don't look back and get to work as fast as you can. Remember that behind you is an Angel who needs your soul. Time's up.

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!

Help Chubby, the fearless little snowman, with saving important artifacts from video game history! Mission in Snowdriftland is a pixel-art homage to classic 2D platformers like Super Mario.

Om Nom: Run 2 is the exciting sequel to the popular arcade action game, where your main goals are simple: run, avoid obstacles, and race to the finish line!

How to Om Nom run:
• Race through exciting locations - dash through thrilling and challenging maps full of traps and setbacks that will test your skills to the limit!
• Avoid and dodge obstacles - navigate through the course with lightning speed, skillfully avoiding and dodging obstacles that stand between you and victory. Show off your reflexes and maneuver your way to success!
• Be the first to complete the race - feel the adrenaline rush as you outpace your opponents and emerge victorious. It’s not just a race; it’s a quest for glory!
• Find the fastest routes to victory - strategize and discover the fastest routes to secure your place at the top. Unleash your inner speed demon and leave your competition in the dust!

Have you got what it takes to dodge all the obstacles and outpace the competition? Time to find out!

Fast-paced, roguelike bullet hell with deep, unique spellcrafting. Create and use overpowered, game-shattering spells by combining a multitude of magical elements. Defend Tokyo from a monstrous invasion using magic, reflexes, and game-changing combos.

Heart-pounding 2D action returns! Play until your fingers hurt and zombie heads explode! Survive while drenched in blood. The bloody feast begins at your fingertips!
Experience the ultimate in arcade-style thrills! Once you start, you can't stop! Use precise controls to blow zombie heads off and take down bosses. Prepare for a shocking ending!

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.

Enter the relentless world of Death Elevator, a sleek, low-poly FPS where every decision matters and every encounter could be your last. With a one-hit death mechanic and dynamic slow-motion, each battle demands precision and quick reflexes. Ascend through randomized floors, battling waves of enemies with ever-changing weapons, as you unravel the mystery behind the elevator.

Stripped of upgrades, skill trees, and progression systems, Death Elevator focuses purely on your skill. Compete for the highest scores and see how you stack up against others on the global leaderboard. Can you conquer the climb and claim your place at the top?

This game is an action RPG released in 1988. Players take on the role of Mars as they embark on a journey to defeat the Hellstones cult. The game is presented in a side-view perspective, and players will battle enemies by using jumps and force blasts emitted from Mars' arms. Various items are scattered across the map, and collecting these can power up Mars in many ways, such as enabling rapid fire for the force, increasing jump height, halving damage, or making the force pulse in a wave-like pattern.

While the game offers fun and fluid gameplay, one of its highlights is the soundtrack. The BGM was composed by Yuzo Koshiro, a name well-known to retro game fans, and was his first work after going freelance. It made extensive use of sampling, supported by the Sound Board II, filled with features sure to impress fans. Cranking up the volume during gameplay might just immerse you even deeper into the world.

Fantasy Sword is a 2D action RPG.
Defeat monsters, raise your level and strengthen your status.
In dungeons with various gimmicks, you can obtain new techniques and magic.
Visit various towns, defeat monsters, and restore peace to the world.

In the campaign mode, you'll be dropped straight into a raging war against the Dyxide invaders. Battle for the fate of the Earth over 11 action-packed levels! Along the way, you'll find new weapons and come up against nine ever fiercer types of enemy.

In the multiplayer mode, pit yourself against players from around the world and bet on whether you can beat them all! You'll also be able to train against computer-controlled opponents in Survivor mode. Winning multiplayer matches earns you "credits", an in-game currency that represents your score. You can choose to bet on the outcome of a match, using the credits you've earned. If you win the match, you'll gain extra credits - but you'll lose your stake if you fail!
Game features: 6 arenas, 7 weapons, 6 characters.
Game modes: free-for-all, 2 teams of 2, 3 teams of 2, 2 teams of 3.

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