Retro Shoot 'em up Game Collection
40 total gamesExperience intense, action-packed gameplay in these reflex-driven titles where players decimate hordes of enemies with overwhelming firepower.
About Shoot 'em up Games
Shoot 'em up games, often abbreviated as shmups, are a subgenre of action games where the player controls a lone protagonist, typically a spacecraft or an avatar, and engages in constant, high-stakes combat against numerous enemies. The core gameplay revolves around dodging projectiles and obstacles while simultaneously unleashing a barrage of your own.
These games are renowned for their emphasis on quick reflexes, pattern recognition, and precise movement. Players navigate through intricate bullet patterns, often referred to as 'bullet hell' in more extreme examples, demanding exceptional hand-eye coordination and strategic thinking to survive. The action is relentless, with continuous waves of adversaries and increasingly challenging boss encounters.
Shmups commonly feature an array of power-ups and weapon upgrades that allow players to enhance their offensive capabilities, often transforming their modest firepower into screen-clearing devastation. Scoring is a prominent element, encouraging players to master levels, achieve combos, and compete for high scores, adding a layer of replayability and skill-based progression.
From classic arcade cabinet staples to modern indie interpretations, shoot 'em ups offer a visceral and satisfying experience for those who enjoy fast-paced combat and the thrill of overcoming seemingly insurmountable odds through sheer skill and determination.
All Shoot 'em up Retro Games
40 games available





Strikers 1945
Strikers 1945 is a classic vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up that immerses players in intense aerial combat with a roster of iconic World War II-era fighter planes.

Strikers 1945 II
Strikers 1945 II is a classic vertical-scrolling arcade shoot 'em up that challenges players to pilot historical aircraft through intense enemy fire and massive boss battles.

Strikers 1945 III
Strikers 1945 III is an intense vertical-scrolling arcade shoot 'em up that challenges players with intricate bullet patterns and powerful transformations.

Strikers 1945 Plus
Strikers 1945 Plus is an intense vertical-scrolling arcade shooter that challenges players to master classic aerial combat with a diverse roster of historical and fictional aircraft.

DoDonPachi
DoDonPachi is a high-octane vertical scrolling bullet-hell shooter where players pilot a combat craft through relentless waves of enemies, dodging intricate bullet patterns and unleashing powerful attacks to achieve high scores.


Aero Fighters
In Aero Fighters, you pilot advanced fighter jets through intense, vertically scrolling levels, engaging in dogfights and destroying enemy strongholds to save the world, utilizing a diverse roster of pilots and unique special attacks to overcome formidable bosses.

Gunbird 2
In Gunbird 2, you'll pilot one of several distinct characters, unleashing rapid-fire shots and devastating bombs against waves of enemies and challenging bosses across a fantastical world, all while mastering unique character abilities and strategic power-up management.





Gradius Galaxies
Pilot your customizable Vic Viper through challenging alien sectors, strategically selecting power-up configurations to blast through waves of enemies and conquer galactic threats.

Dragon Blaze
As you guide your dragon through a series of aerial battles, you'll continuously fire magical projectiles and weave through enemy formations to defeat overwhelming bosses and clear each stage.