Burst Hero is a pixel roguelike shooting survival game. You can choose heroes with different abilities and use various weapons to resist a steady stream of enemies. In the battle, you can customize your build by weapons bullets and cards. Each battle will have different experiences and challenges.

"LEGION" is a shooter released by Nichibutsu in 1987.
Operate the "LEGION" an aircraft equipped with a new weapon, the "TIME BOMB", to defeat the Dark Empire.
The "TIME BOMB" can be used to stop time and rewind the enemy's movements.
Also, you can get bonus points if you can put a rescued soldier on the rescue aircraft during the area.

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.

Hunt during the day, be hunted during the NIGHT! Scarlet Tower is a gothic horror casual game with roguelike and RPG elements, like talent trees, classes, familiars and more!

What is a banana to do when he’s haunted by anxiety and inner demons? Doug’s Nightmare is a cartoony, hand-drawn bullet hell where your job is to help Doug the banana overcome his worst fears by pounding them into oblivion! Part top-down twin-stick shooter and part beat ’em up, Doug’s Nightmare pits you against swarms of bugs, mushrooms, floating brains and more!

Doug can punch when disarmed or pick up a wide variety of weaponry to fend off foes, from slimy squirt guns to spiky clubs. He can don shoes, gloves, cloaks, sunglasses and a wacky wardrobe to improve stats and look stylish as he gains the confidence he’ll need to take on the biggest baddies! Can you guide him to victory?

Astroblaze is a side-scrolling shoot'em'up game where you have to defend your planet against an alien invasion. Fight your way through hordes of aliens to rescue abducted civilians and increase your score. Upgrade your weapons system, collect dockable satellites for your ship, activate shields, and drop bombs to defeat the enemy. Escape seemingly hopeless situations with the dash attack. All this is accompanied by a gripping, psychedelic ethno-trance soundtrack that barely leaves you time to catch your breath.

The fourth entry in the highly acclaimed M2ShotTriggers line to hit the North American market, the Kyukyoku Tiger-Heli collection includes the two "Tiger" games by the developer Toaplan, who is responsible for many a fabled arcade STG.

Kyukyoku Tiger (1987) is one of Toaplan's most emblematic works. The game revolves around strategic use of your main shots and devastating bombs, which riveted the attention of not only hardcore arcade-goers but also of commuting office workers back in the day. The seed of its core mechanics can be seen in its predecessor Tiger-Heli (1985), which is also present in this collection.

For veterans and newcomers alike
On top of the Arcade modes where the original experience is faithfully recreated, each of the two games has a Super Easy mode that provides more relaxed gameplay, making them easily accessible even for first-time players!

Hone your skills with helpful features
The M2 Gadgets reveal useful gameplay information such as the location of hidden items, or even warn you of enemies that try to blindspot you. Alongside many other helpful features, they guarantee that even the most seasoned players discover aspects of the games they never knew before!

Be the arcade hero
The Arcade Challenge modes make their appearance again in this collection! These let you play small chunks of the games in any order you like, which makes it ideal for repeated practices. You’ll soon find yourself prepared to tackle the arcade modes!

Cotton, the legendary witch is back, and this time in 3D!

Get ready for this formerly Japanese exclusive cute ‘em up gem to be “reconjured”.

ININ and Success have teamed up once again to bring you a massively improved - and for the first time worldwide - re-release of Rainbow Cotton.

Originally released in 2000 on Sega's Dreamcast, Rainbow Cotton takes you on an arcade-inspired journey through a number of fantastically designed, enchanting stages: from a cozy moonlit town draped in Christmas lights, through a mysterious sunken forest, all the way to a magical castle above the clouds. Clothed in charming 3D graphics these levels include massive bosses as well as alternative routes to explore, guaranteeing high replay value.

So, collect power-ups to build up your flashy projectiles and hurl them at the colorful enemies. Use powerful magic attacks to clear the screen with fireballs and lighting. Together with some trusty fairies you might stop the evil demon Tweed and help Cotton secure the elusive willow candy for herself.

This already magical experience is enhanced by fully localized anime cutscenes and a graphical overhaul, as well as numerous quality-of-life improvements.

Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition pits you against friends and family in fast-paced games of blob warfare in the far reaches of space. Absorb a variety of weapons, trading agility for firepower, dodging waves of bullets and deadly dash attacks! Team up and throw down in Soccer, Blitz or Dodgeball!

``Trigger Heart Exelica'', a masterpiece shooting game about a mecha girl that was released as an arcade game in 2006 and was well received, has finally been reprinted on PC! !
This time, in addition to arcade mode and story mode, arrangement mode and training mode have also been added. Of course, vertical screen mode and internet ranking mode are also implemented. Also includes a sound change function that adds arranged sound sources. This is a compilation of specifications that will satisfy shooting game fans.

Survive the cosmic onslaught by upgrading and equipping a vast arsenal of modular weaponry!

Defend against an alien invasion and take down the mother ship in joyously hectic roguelike style! Space Mercenary Defense Force is a tactical sci-fi action shooter where your primary objective is survival. Equip your ship’s directional module slots with various weapon technology – explosive, defensive, beam, deployable and more. Over 600 upgrades with branching advancement paths make each run unique depending on your strategic choices.

Withstand the alien onslaught from all directions, moving your ship through space to align targets with the most effective tech modules and maintaining a safe distance from the swarm. Complete optional encounters like mini-bosses and conduit charging to earn rewards, then spend hard-earned credits to unlock new ships, perpetual astral upgrades, perks and celestial modifiers!

Aliens have attacked the planet, and they’re turning innocent people into mindless zombies.

It won’t be long before the invaders have destroyed the planet unless somebody with guns stands in their way. That’s where you come in! Lead a cadre of soldiers who are ready to take down every last enemy in their path.

You can fight alone or with a friend thanks to the local co-op mode! Try to beat the 33 levels and unlock all the 7 survival levels and the boss rush mode!

*** Guide to “Ikki Unite” ***
“You can’t riot with just one or two people!”
The legendary “bad game” that once had people scoffing is back, and this time it’s time to unite!

It’s the autumn harvest, a time to rejoice in the fruits of labor, but a swarm of locusts ravage the land!
The village is in trouble, and yet the collectors still demand taxes…
So let’s start a rebellion and get our rice back, and protect our village!
This time we aren’t alone! It’s time to “Ikki Unite” with up to 16 people!

It’s the MOST CASUAL of ONLINE COOP games with simple controls and satisfying gameplay!
Cooperate and dodge bullets to defeat the enemies, and collect items.
Head towards the Daikan Yashiki!

This is roguelike action…but united!

Combine abilities to create infinite possibilities of spells and decimate thousands of enemies. King Krieg is a top-down arena roguelite where YOU are the KING and you buy mystical items, find powerful guns, and craft new spells.

"VS. SUPER XEVIOUS MYSTERY OF GUMP" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.) in 1986.
Take control of the SOLVALOU, a cutting-edge fighter craft, and fight off the XEVIOUS forces to save humanity.
Solve the secret puzzle in each area to make your way to the enemy fortress where their leader GUMP lies in wait!

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.

Die Again is a wildly striking top-down shooter where you have to DIE to survive!
If you die close enough to an enemy, you can possess his body and continue your bloody fight. This means that the goal is not always to shoot your way through the level. Think carefully about who to kill because sometimes, it's better to die.

Frenetic shootouts like you've never played before: Defeating enemies in Die Again will require all your skill as you shoot, dodge and die in split seconds, because a single shot is the difference between survival and failure.
Use a wide arsenal of weapons to make your way, either by killing or dying, because death will not be the end!

Blast through a story-driven shoot’em up where your choices drastically alter the experience!

Welcome to Venaris, a small planetary system where an underground criminal organization known only as the Syndicate continuously terrorizes citizens while the corrupt planetary administration is ineffective at bringing the organization down. Three skilled individuals have now decided to take matters into their own hands!

Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris is a top-down vertical shoot’em up where choices presented in certain stages drastically alter the way the narrative unfolds. With multiple paths, unique content for each pilot you choose, specific tasks to complete, procedurally generated levels and unpredictable enemy attack patterns across 10 stages, Flightpath: Adventures in Venaris offers a wealth of replay value as you explore its narrative possibilities!

Missile Dancer 2 is a new sprite scaler shmup that combines rail shooter and caravan STG.

Game features:
New sprite scaler shmup.
Exhilarating lock-on system.
Arcade mode and Caravan mode.
Supports online ranking.
Includes chiptune using FM sound.

Arcade mode
In arcade mode, you will clear 16 stages along the story.
The mission will be completed when you clear all the stages. There are 3 levels of difficulty.

Caravan mode
In caravan mode, compete for high scores on a dedicated stage for only 3 minutes.

All modes support local ranking and online ranking.

Quickly get to the most thrilling part of Rogue-like! Optimized for Nintendo Switch™, it delivers a great experience even when facing a screen full of monsters! Unlock your favorite classes, upgrade your preferred talents, face hundreds to thousands of monsters, make your choices, and play in your own style! But first, you need to make sure you can survive!

Play as the protagonist entering an inexplicable mansion in search of his lost love. As you venture deeper into the Mansion, more of its secrets will be unveiled to you.

Featureless, unnamed, and without memories of how you came here… but you remember why. She’s waiting for you somewhere in this Mansion and you cannot leave until you find her. Cut your way through various unique areas and meet new allies as you delve deeper into the mystery, face your inner demons, and annihilate them.

OVERPOWER THEM
With a massive variety of guns, over 100 abilities, and Focus to dodge bullets at your disposal, kick down doors and eviscerate the variety of enemies standing in between you and your mission.

Zombies have invaded Los Angeles. The once glitzy and lavish streets that were alive with movie stars and celebrities are now overrun with hordes of the undead. For some, this spells terror, fear, panic… infection... But, for others, it’s an opportunity to light up the silver screen, roll camera and call ACTION! Take on the role of a stuntman-turned-action-hero, arm up your arsenal, and make your way to fame through the once-glamorous city now infested with flesh munchers!

Welcome to a world where time is your greatest enemy and survival is your only objective. In Reaper Survivors, players are thrust into a relentless struggle against the relentless passage of time itself. Set in a hauntingly beautiful pixel art landscape, this time survival game combines minimalist gameplay with roguelite elements, offering an immersive experience like no other.

As players progress through the game's levels, they'll encounter increasingly challenging obstacles and enemies, each one more formidable than the last. The key to survival lies in strategic upgrades and enhancements to your character, empowering you to face the ever-growing threats head-on.

But beware, for as you grow stronger, so too do your adversaries. The game introduces powerful boss enemies that demand your time and skill to overcome. These formidable foes stand between you and your continued existence, testing your abilities and determination at every turn.

With its captivating pixel art visuals, addictive gameplay, and dynamic level system, Reaper Survivors promises an immersive gaming experience that will keep players on the edge of their seats. Are you ready to defy the ravages of time and emerge as a true survivor? The clock is ticking.

Save the world from entitlement.

Defend your city to your last breath in this zany, rambunctious roguelite shoot 'em up. An evil alien pathogen has mutated four spoiled women and turned them into cyborgs with massive robot armies. It's up to you to cancel them forever!

Defeat the four Karens in challenging boss battles.

Fight hordes of evil Karen minions, from expired coupon launchers to angry coffee cups across six different environments.
Grow more powerful every run by spending your hard earned modules on stat and weapon upgrades.

STORY

The inhabitants of planet Terraferus have detected a hostile alien force at the edge of the Ferus system. Terraferus military forces had been sent to confront it, but have returned as brainwashed puppets of the aliens. With the initial forces brainwashed it is up to the Bad Chicken mercenary team to protect the Ferus system and take down the hostile menace.

DESCRIPTION

Bad Chicken is a retro styled sideway scrolling shoot-em-up inspired by the retro classics. It takes place in 8 locations in the Ferus system, each one with different challenges, and dangers. The difficulty has been carefully handcrafted to provide a fair challenge, and each location is deadlier than the last.

An action-packed, story-driven top-down shooter with vibrant pixel graphics and a pumping soundtrack. Fight your way through hallways of castlelike spaceships, neon lit alleys and futuristic medieval fortifications using an array of powerful weapons and special devices.

A single starfighter trying to save as many civilians as possible before they are overrun by a destructive armada.

You'll need to gather new weapons, upgrade your ship, find resources, trade with other ships and more to overcome the challenge before you. Each run is a uniquely created journey where you'll utilize your flight skills and strategy you've built over many runs to crush the challenges ahead.

Best Nintendo Switch Shoot 'em Up Games - Page 5

Burst Hero

Arcade Archives LEGION

Scarlet Tower

Doug's Nightmare

Astroblaze DX

Kyukyoku TigerHeli -TOAPLAN ARCADE GARAGE-

Rainbow Cotton

Armed and Gelatinous: Couch Edition

TriggerHeart EXELICA

Space Mercenary Defense Force

Zombies, Aliens and Guns

Ikki Unite

King Krieg Survivors

Arcade Archives VS. SUPER XEVIOUS MYSTERY OF GUMP

Die Again

Flightpath

Missile Dancer 2

Monster Panic

OTXO

Zombiewood: Survival Shooter

Reaper Survivors

Attack of the Karens

Bad Chicken

Redgar: The Space Viking

Power of Ten