CometStriker DX is an arcade action shooter featuring dodging, strategic power-ups and intense boss fights!

A world devouring, living space station has set its sights on your planet! Help Lt. Comet Striker on his journey to recover the Ancient Power Cores from various worlds in order to power the Planetary Defense Cannon, his world's only hope against this cosmic menace!

Upgrade your weapons, control armaments, and annihilate space pirates! Cover the screen with a barrage of support weapons such as missiles, lasers, barriers, and bots! Captivate players with non-scrolling single-screen combat, flashy support attacks with armaments, and beautiful 3D graphics.

Blast off for a retro arcade experience in RedRaptor, a vertical shoot’em up inspired by genre classics of the ’90s! Assume the role of an ace pilot on a mission to intercept an unknown threat that’s already eliminated nearly all allied forces. If you hope to survive and bring down the enemy, you’ll need to upgrade your ship along the way and push your skills to the limit!

Take to the skies, the planet’s lower orbit, enemy space stations, asteroid fields and more as swarms of enemy ships and environmental hazards try to take you down. Manage your shields and watch your health! With each run, you’re able to apply persistent upgrades to your ship’s stats, from weapon level to lasers and even wingmen. Can you overcome 5 stages of bullet hell action and discover what awaits in the abyss beyond?

"STRIKE GUNNER" is a shooter released by ATHENA in 1991.
Manipulate the "S.T.G. Strike Gunner" and challenge the aliens to a battle to recapture the earth!
Select from a total of 10 weapon unit types to find one for each stage, with each weapon unit usable for one stage only.

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.

Anna Holinski is a treasure hunter, keenly drilling for her shiny gems. But one morning, she is shocked to find that all minerals got stolen away by UFOs – It’s time to dig high, instead of deep, and catch those thieves from outer space!

Osyaberi! Horijyo! Gekihori is a cute Japanese Space-Shooter that you can enjoy it at your very own pace: Play it with a friend, grind for upgrades and clear each stage one by one, if you are a beginner, or try to go for a one-try clear, get challenging achievements and unlock secrets, if you are a skilled arcade-expert!

Features:
・ Arcade-style gameplay, perfect to pick up

Enjoy a variety of battles with tanks, helicopters, and space fighters! Experience the multi-directional scrolling shooter "Granada" where you control a tank-like mobile weapon, the strategic futuristic shooter "Avenger" where you complete missions in a combat helicopter, the unique shooter "Gaiares" where you can absorb enemy weapons and use them as your own, and the exhilarating shooting game "Psychic Storm" which allows for two-player simultaneous play. This collection includes four classic shooting games full of character from the legendary game maker, Telenet Japan . Reunite with these nostalgic games!

SOUND AND VISUAL MODES INCLUDED
Experience the iconic cutscenes and music that are synonymous with Telenet titles, whenever you want! This collection includes convenient features like save/load anywhere, rewind, and other quality of life upgrades.

★The renaissance of a classic sci-fi shooting game!
Year 3000 of the Integration era. The invasion from outer space of genetically mutant monsters called "Gene Beast" put Earth in unprecedented danger. As a countermeasure, the Earth Protection Army completed the Ex Fighter, an ultra-state-of-art fighter with forbidden technology excavated from ancient ruins. Our mission now is to claim Earth back from the Gene Beasts!

★Dominate the battlefield with the EX CELL ON system.
Master powerful shots with the 7 CELLs
1.Max out the CELL gauge
During a battle, the CELL gauge rises little by little. When the gauge is maxed out, call on a new CELL.
2.The carrier comes out of the base
The item carrier comes to you with a countdown. Wait for it to reach you.
3.Carrier's arrival&Support attack activated!
As soon as the carrier arrives, it covers you with fire attacks. You're invincible so go catch the item you requested!
4.Replace your CELL with the new one and fight!
All the 7 CELLs you can randomly get are powerful, although limited in ammo. When you run out of ammo, you can ask for a new CELL to come. Sometimes, running out of ammo can be a good strategy.

★Optional functions for a better play
Instruction panelAn instruction panel is available in-game. Just like before in good old game centers.
Online ranking
In Normal and Hard difficulty, the online ranked mode is available.
Languages
You can play in Japanese or in English. The demo manga featured in the game is also available in English.
Volume options
You can change the BGM and SE volume as you like.

★What is "Exerion"?
Exerion is an arcade game developed by Jaleco and released in 1983. It was one of JALECO's most popular titles, with its three-dimensional scrolling ground that pops out from the background, and its gameplay in which the player shoots at enemies while controlling the inertia of the fighter.This title is the first in the "Final" series. With a new original story, new gameplay and remade graphics, this title is co-produced by City Connection and Happy Meal. It also features a manga made by mangaka U-Watari. The battle between space invaders from outer space and Earth's special forces is about to begin!

HexaWars is a twin stick shooter where you attempt to defeat all the shape enemies on each wave stage. The overall goal is to see how long you can last in the game, attempting to beat your previous high score. It has a very retro arcade feel that is meant to bring countless experiences of play. The gameplay is simple to grasp and will continue to get gradually harder throughout. It is a fun challenge to try and see how many boss's you are able to defeat every 10 wave's of enemies.

Music is everywhere in the City of Beats and drives absolutely everything in this rogue-lite, twin-stick shooter. Listen to the beat, get into the flow, and unleash bullet hell on the rooftops of the City, blasting through legions of hostile robots.

Don't worry about the damage. Humans left a while ago, and it's just us androids up here. Well, androids and robots, controlled by an ornery rogue A.I., the Zeitgeber, trying to impose its own groove on all robo-kind. Someone should do us all a favor and get out there to pull the plug, yeah?

"ZING ZING ZIP" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1992.
Operate the 1P aircraft with fast vertical movement speed or the 2P aircraft with fast horizontal movement speed to defeat the evil empire.
Aim to clear the screen by making full use of various items and rolling special moves that make you invincible or power up while activated.

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.

Space colonies have to face a massive threat to their existence: gargantuan aliens from an eldritch nebula invade our galaxy, and their only instinct is to eat and digest whole starships! The player takes the role of the last soldier of the highly specialized "Gastro Force", elite troopers trained to infiltrate the enormous alien guts to fight them from the inside! Thanks to the sacrifice of your comrades, only one station-swallowing alien monstrosity has to be vanquished. It's up to you to set up the bomb that will blast it out of existence, but will you survive the endless swarms... Featuring: <ul class="bb_ul"><li>Make your way over xx intricate levels drenched in gastric juices! </li><li>A variety of weapons to choose, from a humble metal pipe to rocket launchers! </li><li>Weapon upgrade system </li><li>Old-school shooter action </li><li>Exciting boss fights! </li><li>Solve the misteries of the abandoned space station</li></ul>

Take control of a brave cat with extraordinary abilities in this pixel adventure, facing off your animal adversaries, from pesky chickens to cunning foxes and more. Are you ready to unleash your inner Catlord?

FEATURES:

❤️ Fierce Fighting: Engage in action-packed auto shoot battles against your animal adversaries and thrilling bosses. Dodge and weave through enemies, utilizing special jump and shield mechanics.

❤️ Survival in a Shrinking Area: Challenge your reflexes as you navigate a shrinking play area. Avoid getting caught by the encroaching boundaries and survive as long as possible!

❤️ Choose from 5 adorable cat skins: Make your Catlord stand out and unleash your inner feline fashionista!

❤️ Level Up Your Skills: The leveling system lets you enhance stats after every battle. Hone your abilities and become an unstoppable force!

❤️ Strategic Resource Management: Collect red powder and mana orbs from defeated enemies. Use red powder to upgrade your stats upon resurrection, and keep your mana stocked for powerful shields and fireballs!

❤️ Casual and Accessible: Dive into the world of Catlord, designed for easy pick-up-and-play fun! Enjoy a gaming experience suitable for players of all skill levels.


Prepare to be whisked away on a charming pixel adventure that will test your courage, reflexes, and survival instincts!

"BOSCONIAN" is a shooter released by NAMCO (Bandai Namco Entertainment) in 1981.
Take control of a space patrol fighter and take down the space pirate BOSCONIAN!
Enemy bases can be destroyed by destroying all of their turrets or by firing missiles into the center of the base, which will cause a massive explosion.
Destroy all the enemy bases in a round to clear each stage.

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.

Hell is empty, the devils are here, and there's no place to run or hide. Survive as long as you can until death inevitably puts an end to your struggles. Gather gold in each run to buy upgrades and help the next survivor.

Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with roguelite and roguelike elements. Your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you.

Test your mettle against the legions of hell using your touchscreen. This wave survival will bring you the edge!

Astro Flame Starfighter is a classic scrolling shooter with modern 3D graphics. Upgrade the systems of your spaceship, upgrade your weapons and sweep away hordes of enemies on your way.

Features:
- Stunning visual effects
- Upgrade spaceship and weapons between missions
- Epic battles with formidable bosses
- 15 levels

"MAD SHARK" is a shooter released by ALLUMER in 1993.
Players take control of a fighter craft facing off against countless enemies.
Use bombs and power-up items with a variety of effects for an advantage as you fight your way through the stages.

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.

Welcome to Eden, the old town district beneath the megacity. Fight through dystopian cyberspace, collect hundreds of firearms, establish an exotic black market gun store, cater to other cyberpunk runners, and work towards the ultimate payday in this neon-rogue-lite, store management, shoot ‘em up.

In the wilderness, you can use different weapons, fight with countless monsters from all directions, constantly collect materials and gold coins, buy different weapons, equipment, spells, and stack Buffs with different functions to make yourself stronger and stronger, so as to defeat the monsters coming in like a tide. Collect different materials, make grenades and bombs, build their own turrets, and form an invincible position by constantly strengthening the turrets. When you become stronger, have a final showdown with the enemy's Boss!

You can customize the duration of the game, collect unlimited weapons and equipment, and build your own turret at will.

This is a survivor combat and tower defense game. It has dozens of different melee and long-range weapons and a variety of spells, dozens of different equipment and buffs to strengthen its ability. It can collect different materials, make grenades and bombs, build multifunctional turrets, and form different tower defense positions to fight. In the constant battle, you can challenge higher difficulty.

As a recent graduate of the Earth Aviation Academy, you've been assigned to the distant reaches of known space. Your mission is to investigate peculiar behavior among the colonists and confront unknown threats in the ZPDN-A sector.

Refine your piloting skills, expand your arsenal, and accomplish your mission.

Game features:
- 9 stunning levels - explore vibrant alien worlds.
- Earn points and trade them for ammunition.
- Upgrade your arsenal as you progress - Impulse gun, missiles, plasma gun, mines, homing shells, laser gun, energy shield, and Perun's Exhalation!
- Secrets hidden in space - Locate and eliminate eight alien fish.
- Choose from three spaceship classes that suit your play style.
- Confront formidable bosses in each level.

Also featured in the game:
- Escort and safeguard cargo ships.
- Liberate colonists.
- Enjoy the adventure!

X-Force Under Attack brings back all the charm of shmup games from the 80's/90's. It's a frenetic and chaotic space shooter created from amazing graphics with insane battles against extremely difficult bosses. Embark on epic battles and stop enemies from establishing a military base orbiting the planet Genesis

A spaceship from Potato World crashes onto an alien planet. The sole survivor: Brotato, the only potato capable of handling 6 weapons at the same time. Waiting to be rescued by his mates, Brotato must survive in this hostile environment.

An homage to classic 90's arcade games, DeltaZeal thrills with tense shooting action, crisp sprite graphics, and explosive sound. Equip wide shot, concentrated laser or guided missiles to get the best weapon combination, then blast your way through 9 stages of mechanized enemies and bosses. Try experimenting with different strategies, as there are many secrets and alternate routes to discover. If you reach the end, you will find a challenging adversary to test your gaming mettle!

Moolii’s Dreamland is a 2D hand-drawn horizontal flying Bullet-hell indie game that restores classic arcade gameplay. Players will play as the little fox Moolii. One night, Moolii was forced to bed by her mom. While she was in sleep, she experienced physical oppression and alarm from the family pets, and the mischief of friends and relatives, thus entering a world of strange dreams. In her nightmare, Moolii got powerful skills, allowing her to destroy all the monsters!

Whimsical Designs for Stages and Monsters
Some of the animals, scenes and characters in the game are all inspired by people and things around the developer. For example, there are five ferrets, a dog and two sugar gliders raised by the developer, who will accompany you in the game in a strange but cute way. In addition, the design for each stage is not only purely about horizontal flying, but also has some brainstorming ideas and designs, waiting for you to explore!

Nova Strike is a retro shoot 'em up that transports you to a distant galaxy where you face waves of increasingly powerful enemies. Because it is easy to pick up and play, has addictive gameplay, and generates different levels with each new game, you can enjoy hours of challenging fun. Every time you take off is a chance to unlock new upgrades and improve your ship. Try to beat your high score!

FIGHT FORMIDABLE FOES

Destroy as many enemy ships as possible while skilfully dodging their attacking fire. After defeating mighty armadas, a formidable boss stands in your way. You need to watch, learn and anticipate the attacks of each boss to stand a chance of defeating them. Push yourself to your limits to complete the perfect run and beat the high score.

CUSTOMIZE YOUR WEAPON LOADOUT

Your ship has nine secondary weapons to unlock and equip as well as some 40 defensive and attacking skills. From missiles to grenades to electric forcefields, every upgrade creates a different game experience. Build a ship to suit your style and refine it between each level during your stops at the spaceport. Every customization radically changes the tactics you need for annihilating enemy squadrons. Choose carefully and find the best configurations to suit your play style.

EACH GAME IS DIFFERENT

Play and play again: every Game Over is the start of a new adventure. Using the persistent points you earn with each run, unlock new weapons and skills, then start a new game to explore a fresh procedurally generated map. Come back stronger and stronger until you can confront the final boss and save the galaxy!

The apocalypse is here. Zombies flood in from all sides. You have 80 days until the rescue team arrives. Your desperate struggle for survival begins now!

Best Nintendo Switch Shoot 'em Up Games - Page 8

CometStriker DX

XALADIA: Rise of the Space Pirates X2

RedRaptor

Arcade Archives STRIKE GUNNER

Osyaberi! Horijyo! Gekihori: Anna Holinski saves the universe, alright?!

Telenet Shooting Collection

Final Exerion

HexaWars

City of Beats

Arcade Archives ZING ZING ZIP

Gastro Force

Catlord

Arcade Archives BOSCONIAN

Vampire Survivors

Astro Flame Starfighter

Arcade Archives MAD SHARK

Neon Blight

Wild Legion

Vostok 2061

X-Force Under Attack

Brotato

DELTAZEAL

Moolii's Dreamland

Nova Strike

Zombie Hunter: D-Day