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A classic 1987 arcade shooter where you infiltrate a planet heading for Earth, destroy energy orbs in each level, then race to the exit portal within ten seconds.

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Akka Arrh

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2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable94 % positive19.50 €

A previously unreleased 1982 Atari arcade prototype where you defend a central fortress by aiming a cursor at waves of approaching enemies. It is fast, abstract and neon-bright, a classic high-score chase with a modern polish.

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Syder Arcade

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An uncompromising retro shoot 'em up inspired by 90s Amiga classics, with free-scrolling, multi-directional shooting. Only your skill counts against hordes of alien invaders.

Xevious

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A 1982 arcade classic in which you pilot the Solvalou fighter through vertically scrolling waves of alien enemies, shooting air targets and bombing ground ones at once. It was a pioneering title for the shoot-'em-up genre.

Robotron: 2084

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A legendary arcade twin-stick shooter where you fight endless robot waves alone while rescuing the last humans. Frantic, punishing and built purely around reflexes.

Major Stryker

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A classic early-90s PC vertical-scrolling space shooter where you play Major Stryker fending off the alien Kreton invaders. Fast arcade action with power-ups and waves of enemies is the focus.

Raiden

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A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Space Pirate Trainer

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A VR arcade shooter where you dual-wield blasters and a shield against waves of drones and robots, physically dodging and aiming. Fast, intense and built around chasing high scores.

Moon Cresta

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You pilot a ship along the bottom of the screen and fight off waves of Galaxian-style attackers while a moving starfield suggests vertical scrolling. A classic early arcade shooter whose simple rules quickly demand precise dodging and shooting.

RIP 3: The Last Hero

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A small 2006 indie arcade shooter with relentless action, where each level asks for sharp aim and a bit of tactical thinking.

Galaxy Force II

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You pilot a spaceship through scrolling space stages in this 1988 arcade shooter, fighting Halcyon's invading forces to save the Junos system. Its appeal lies in fast, demanding dogfights and the classic arcade drive to push one more run further.