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Weapon-based Fighting
7 gamesCombat encounters where characters primarily utilize various forms of weaponry to defeat opponents.

The Last Blade
The Last Blade is a highly acclaimed 2D weapon-based fighting game set in a mystical 19th-century Japan, renowned for its intricate combat system featuring both Power and Speed stances.

The Last Blade 2
The Last Blade 2 is a visually stunning 2D fighting game set in a mystical Edo-period Japan, celebrated for its refined parry system, unique character 'stances', and deep combat mechanics.

Samurai Shodown
Step into the shoes of a legendary warrior in Samurai Shodown, where you'll master devastating weapon-based combat and strategic swordplay to defeat a cast of fearsome opponents in a quest for honor and glory.

Samurai Shodown II
In Samurai Shodown II, you'll master strategic weapon-based combat and unleash devastating special moves to overcome a diverse cast of warriors in a quest to stop a dark prophecy.

Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood
Step into the brutal world of Samurai Shodown III: Blades of Blood, mastering precise weapon-based combat and unleashing devastating special attacks to overcome challenging opponents and confront a looming darkness.

Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge
In Samurai Shodown IV: Amakusa's Revenge, you'll engage in visceral weapon-based combat across feudal Japan, mastering your chosen warrior's unique skills and powerful special moves to overcome rivals and thwart the malevolent resurrection of Amakusa.
Vehicular Combat
7 gamesThis genre focuses on intense battles where players control weaponized vehicles in explosive showdowns.

Twisted Metal
In Twisted Metal, you pilot weaponized vehicles across combat arenas, aiming to destroy all other competitors using an array of guns, missiles, and vehicle-specific special attacks to be the last one driving.

Twisted Metal 2
You drive weaponized vehicles through diverse arenas, destroying opponents with an arsenal of firepower to be the last one standing in brutal demolition derby tournaments.

Twisted Metal III
In Twisted Metal III, you pilot destructive vehicles across various arenas, aiming to eliminate all other combatants with an arsenal of weapons and unique vehicle abilities to be the sole survivor.

Twisted Metal 4
In Twisted Metal 4, you pilot an array of weaponized vehicles through chaotic arenas, aiming to destroy all opponents and defeat the tournament's host, Sweet Tooth, by mastering driving and combat mechanics.

Twisted Metal: Small Brawl
You pilot various toy vehicles armed with an arsenal of weapons, aiming to be the last combatant standing in destructible arenas by destroying your opponents.

Vigilante 8
In Vigilante 8, you drive powerful, weaponized vehicles across destructible arenas, aiming to eliminate all rival vehicles to complete objectives and survive.
Music
6 gamesRhythm-based challenges where timing and musicality are key.


Vib-Ribbon
You guide Vib through abstract worlds generated by the music of any CD you insert, pressing buttons to jump over obstacles, break barriers, or dodge enemies in time with the beat to reach the end of the song.

PaRappa the Rapper
In PaRappa the Rapper, you guide the titular paper-thin rapper through a series of rap battles to impress Sunny Funny, by pressing button prompts in time with the music and lyrics.

Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan
In Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan, you tap, slide, and spin on the DS touchscreen in rhythm with music to help ordinary people overcome their daily challenges and achieve their goals.

Rhythm Tengoku
In Rhythm Tengoku, you tap, hold, and flick buttons in time with music to guide characters through quirky rhythmic challenges, aiming to achieve perfect timing on each stage.

Rhythm Heaven Silver
In Rhythm Heaven Silver, you tap, hold, and flick buttons in sync with music and visual cues to master a variety of rhythm-based challenges and progress through stages.
Survival
6 gamesOvercome hostile environments, manage resources, and survive against the odds.

The Sims 2: Castaway
In The Sims 2: Castaway for NDS, you direct your stranded Sim to survive on a deserted island by gathering resources, crafting tools and shelter, and managing their needs, all while uncovering the island's secrets.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1
As you guide Harry, Ron, and Hermione through a perilous journey to find and destroy Voldemort's Horcruxes, you'll use the stylus to aim a variety of spells at pursuing Death Eaters and solve environmental puzzles, all while trying to evade capture.

Lost in Blue
In Lost in Blue, you're stranded on a deserted island and must manage your survival by gathering resources, crafting essential tools and shelter, and keeping your hunger and stamina levels in check to endure the harsh environment.

Lost in Blue 2
You find yourself shipwrecked on a deserted island, tasked with surviving by gathering resources, crafting tools, building shelter, and maintaining your well-being and that of your companion, all while exploring the island's secrets.

Lost in Blue 3
In Lost in Blue 3, you must guide yourself and a companion to survive on a deserted island by foraging, hunting, fishing, and crafting essential items, while also nurturing your relationship to uncover escape routes.

Chase the Express
In Chase the Express, you must uncover the secrets of a haunted train and survive its dangers by exploring its carriages, solving environmental puzzles, and managing scarce resources to find a way off before it's too late.
Combat Racing
6 gamesRetro combat racing games crank up the speed with aggressive weaponry and power-ups, turning every track into a chaotic battle for first place.

Road Rash
In Road Rash, you compete in motorcycle races across various courses, aiming to finish in the top positions while physically confronting opponents and evading traffic and police to progress through the championship.

Road Rash II
In Road Rash II, you compete in illegal motorcycle races across varied terrain, using aggressive tactics like punching and kicking to beat opponents and evade law enforcement to win races and upgrade your bike.

Road Rash 3
In Road Rash 3, you compete in illegal motorcycle races across diverse international settings, using punches, kicks, and weapons to hinder opponents and avoid police, all while managing your bike and cash for upgrades.

Road Rash
In Road Rash, you race motorcycles on dangerous circuits, aiming to finish in the top positions while brawling with opponents and outrunning the police.

Road Rash 64
In Road Rash 64, you race motorcycles on dangerous courses, using punches, kicks, and weapons to knock out opponents and evade police while trying to finish races and earn cash.

Road Rash: Jailbreak
In Road Rash: Jailbreak, you'll race motorcycles down treacherous courses, using punches, kicks, and weapons to knock opponents off their bikes while simultaneously evading pursuing police cars and helicopters to cross the finish line first.
Action Puzzle
5 gamesAction Puzzle is a dynamic video game genre that blends the strategic thinking of puzzle games with the fast-paced, reflex-driven elements of action games. Players must solve puzzles under time pressure or while actively engaging with game elements.


Super Bomberman 4
Super Bomberman 4 is a dynamic action-puzzle game for the Super Famicom, known for its chaotic multiplayer battles and expanded single-player modes. Players navigate mazes, strategically placing bombs to defeat enemies, destroy blocks, and collect power-ups, all while trying to outwit opponents or survive increasingly complex challenges.



Money Puzzle Exchanger
In Money Puzzle Exchanger, you swap adjacent currency icons to form lines of three or more identical symbols, clearing them to meet monetary objectives before the screen fills.