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194 games like Finalizer · 1982 – 2022

  • Atari exclusiveWhy 62Form.32World.25Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Simulation · Often paired

    Atari 2600

    ShooterSimulationShoot 'em upSpaceshipAction

    Solaris is a space combat game for the Atari 2600 published in 1986 by Atari Corporation. It was developed by Doug Neubauer, who owns the copyright and the Solaris trademark. The game is a sequel to Neubauer's Atari 8-bit family game Star R

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  • Why 57Form.21World.25Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Simulation · Often paired

    Windows

    ShooterSimulationRobotsActionMecha

    In a distant future on a planet called Terra Nova an epic war is waged between the AST and the ECEF. You are a "gear" pilot for one of these sides as you join the battle for supremacy. You pilot the various Heavy Gears (large Biped fighting

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  • Why 51Form.07World.25Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Simulation · Often paired

    Ubisoft Romania · Android, PS3, Windows +2

    ShooterSimulationActionFlight simulationModern warfare

    Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. is primed to revolutionize the way we think about combat in the sky. Cutting-edge technology, devastating firepower, and intense dogfights award this new title a deserving place in the prestigious Tom Clancy Franchise.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 47Form.50World.83Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter · Described alike

    Taito · Arcade, Switch

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterActionArcadeWarfare

    Player needs to control a large plane and shoot at tanks and helicopters. The bomb button actually fires a bunch of missiles that lock-on and track your enemies.

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  • Why 46Form.54World.75Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Argus

    1986

    NMK · Arcade, NES, Switch +1

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upSpaceshipArcade

    A vertical scrolling shoot 'em up. Fire guns and drop bombs on the enemies in this deep space battle. Pickup assorted power-ups. The screen also scrolls left and right if your ship nears the edges of the screen.

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 44Form.05World.25Curated.41Lists.00Shooter · Simulation

    EA Orlando · SNES, Sega Genesis

    ShooterSimulationActionMech simulationMission based

    The game is viewed in an isometric view and features a unique 2-player mode where one player controls the bottom half of the mech to navigate it around the map while the second player controls the upper torso, which moves independently.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 44Form.62World.30Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Seibu Kaihatsu · Arcade, Switch

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em up

    By the year 2050, mankind begins the colonization of multiple solar systems in search for habitable planets. However, while the colonists establish original cultures and scientific studies, many of them began feuding with each other and bat

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 42Form.08World.58Curated.29Lists.00Shooter · Simulation

    PS4, Windows

    ShooterSimulationActionFlight simulationPvp

    Players take command of massive capital ships in the sky within the title’s core competitive and cooperative multiplayer suite and its episodic, single-player, story-driven campaign. Distinguished by a range of classes, subclasses, and vari

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  • Why 40Form.04World.48Curated.29Lists.00Simulation

    Coala

    1995

    Amiga

    ActionSimulationFlight simulationCombat flight simulatorWarfare

    Negotiations have collapsed, border positions have been strengthened and troops are building up on all major fronts. The world has split in two, a line drawn between east and west, two mega-powers face each other, armed and ready for war.

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 40Form.55World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Toaplan · Android, Arcade, Linux +5

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionArcade

    Truxton is a 1988 vertically scrolling, shoot 'em up arcade game developed by Toaplan, later ported to the Mega Drive (worldwide) and the PC Engine (Japan-only). Like many other scrolling shooters, the game is set in outer space, where the

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 40Form.51World.29Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    NMK · Arcade, Switch

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionVertical scrolling

    Thunder Dragon 2 is a vertical arcade shooter, developed and published by NMK in 1993. The game uses variable rate scrolling (the screen scrolls at different speeds or not at all), and is played from a top-down view. Unlike space shooters,

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 39Form.26World.25Curated.17Lists.00Simulation · Mech

    FromSoftware · PS2

    ActionSimulationMechRobotsThird-person shooter

    Armored Core: Nine Breaker brings back the super strong "Nine Ball" mech who appeared in the original PlayStation Armored Core. Those who can defeat "Nine Ball" (which likely means you if you see the end credits of Nine Breaker) are labeled

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  • Timed NEC exclusiveWhy 39Form.57World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Namco · Arcade, Switch, TurboGrafx-16 +1

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upBird view / Isometric

    Dragon Saber is a vertical scrolling shooter arcade game, released by Namco in 1990; it runs on Namco System 2 hardware, and as its complete title suggests, it is the sequel to Dragon Spirit which had been released three years earlier. The

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 39Form.60World.00Curated.00Lists.00Vertically scrolling shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Nichibutsu · Sega Saturn

    Vertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em up

    As the game's title implies, Terra Cresta is now in 3D. This title was a Saturn exclusive.

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  • NEC exclusiveWhy 39Form.61World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    TurboGrafx-16, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Terra Cresta II, or Terra Cresta II: Mandler no Gyakushuu, is a vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up and the sequel to Nichibutsu's earlier Terra Cresta, which in turn was a sequel to Moon Cresta. Unlike the original, Terra Cresta II skipped the

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  • Why 38Form.50World.29Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Flak

    1984

    Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64 +2

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterActionArcadeScience fiction

    In the year 2096 a huge rogue CPU called Computer Control is trying to take over the universe and you have been tasked to fly in your AGX Hypersonic Fighter and bomb Flak Batteries and other defences to reach the fortress containing the CPU

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  • Why 37Form.56World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    MSX, MSX 2

    Shoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooter

    Aleste Gaiden is a vertical shoot 'em up video game developed by Compile in 1989. It was released onto MSX2 in Japan only. It was originally released as part of the Disc Station Special Vol. 4. As it's title implies, it is a spin-off which

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 37Form.55World.01Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Namco · Arcade, Switch

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooter

    Fighter & Attacker, originally titled F/A in Japan, is a vertical scrolling shooter arcade game, which was released by Namco in 1992. The game runs on Namco NA-1 hardware, was the first game on this hardware to be released outside Japan (Ba

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 37Form.34World.56Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Jaleco · Arcade, Switch

    Shoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooterActionArcade

    Plus Alpha is a 1989 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Jaleco for arcades. It was only released in Japan in May 1989. The game is known for its low difficulty compared to other shoot 'em ups as well as its anime

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  • Why 37Form.49World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Seibu Kaihatsu · Arcade, Windows

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionArcade

    Choose from among seven high-powered fighters (including the Raiden MkII and Judge Spear from Viper Phase 1) and take to the skies in three dangerous missions. The first two missions are comprised of three stages each, the first two of whic

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  • Why 37Form.47World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST +1

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionArcade

    A top-down shooter where the player pilots a wartime plane.

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  • NEC exclusiveWhy 37Form.55World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    TurboGrafx-16

    Shoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooterPlatformer

    Overhead shoot 'em up featuring all manner of toys as enemies.

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  • Why 36Form.46World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    SNK · Arcade, PS3, PS4 +2

    Shoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooterActionArcade

    Bermuda Triangle is a vertically scrolling shooter released in arcades by SNK in 1987. The player controls a fighter jet and shoots enemies, collects power-ups, and defeats bosses to advance levels.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 36Form.40World.44Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Atlus · Arcade, SNES

    ShooterShoot 'em upMechActionArcade

    The player is set in control of The Garland TFF-01, a sub-standard space fighter ship that is only armed with a semi-auto or rapid fire laser gun known as the Beam Vulcan and the Tranquilander. Some enemy units can be captured and used in p

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  • Timed NEC exclusiveWhy 36Form.53World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    TurboGrafx-16, Wii

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterScience fictionBird view / Isometric

    Psycho Chaser is a vertically-scrolling sci-fi shooter. The player takes control of the titular battle android. There are multiple weapons which can be picked up and freely switched between, and also power-ups which allow for weapon and ene

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 36Form.46World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Toaplan · Arcade, Linux, NES +2

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionArcade

    Tiger Heli was one of the first games developed by Toaplan and published by Taito Corporation in 1985. It is a predecessor to Twin Cobra. The player controls a helicopter named Tiger Heli taking out various enemies along the way.

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  • Why 35Form.37World.32Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Switch, PS4, Windows

    Shoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooterActionAdventure

    DOCK, SPLIT, and FORM UP! Pilot three ships and free the solar system from the clutches of evil in this free-form shooting game! PlatinumGames’ NEO-CLASSIC ARCADE series carries on the spirit and fun of classic gaming using modern technolo

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.36World.44Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Arcade, SNES

    Shoot 'em upShooterMechActionArcade

    The player is set in control of The Garland TFF-01, a sub-standard space fighter ship that is only armed with a semi-auto or rapid fire laser gun known as the Beam Vulcan and the Tranquilander. Some enemy units can be captured and used in p

    60 rating1 list

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 34Form.26World.25Curated.10Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Game Arts · PS2

    Shoot 'em upShooterSpaceshipActionArcade

    In the distant future, a plague of parasitic monsters is sweeping across the known universe; devouring all the resources in its path -- including the distant outposts humanity calls home. The only chance for mankind's survival is a top-secr

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.42World.22Curated.00Lists.00Vertically scrolling shooter

    Video System · Arcade, Switch

    Vertically scrolling shooterIndieRacingSports

    Anti-gravity racing game with online competitions, hardcore driving mechanics, and a track editor.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.41World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    SETA Corporation · Arcade, NES

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upActionArcade

    A helicopter vertical shoot 'em up that debuted in the Arcades in 1988 before being ported to the NES the following year.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 34Form.27World.67Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Vulgus

    1984

    Capcom · Arcade, NES, Windows +1

    ShooterShoot 'em upSpaceshipActionArcade

    This was Capcom's first arcade game. The player controls a spaceship with a single objective: destroy incoming enemies. The vessel has two different weapons: a primary weapon with infinite ammunition and a limited supply of bombs. By pickin

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 33Form.47World.00Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Micronics · SNES

    ShooterShoot 'em upMechScience fictionSide view

    Many years ago, an ancient civilization ruled Earth. They had a very advanced technology, but were destroyed in the end due to the misuse of their creations. These people left messages for later generations in the form of indestructible mes

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 33Form.39World.25Curated.00Lists.00Mech · Robots

    PlayStation Portable

    MechRobotsActionAdventurePuzzle

    Frantix is a video game on Sony's PlayStation Portable. The game contains over 150 levels (most need to be unlocked). The player must race against the clock in order to solve each puzzle. Some levels are tricky and the most obvious path may

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 33Form.25World.64Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Nichibutsu · Arcade, NES, Switch +2

    ShooterShoot 'em upArcadeRacingScience fiction

    The player rides a motorcycle-like craft, bumping other riders, collecting 'power' modules and shooting blue coins.

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 33Form.26World.67Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Capcom · Arcade, NES, Windows +1

    Shoot 'em upShooterSpaceshipActionArcade

    This was Capcom's first arcade game. The player controls a spaceship with a single objective: destroy incoming enemies. The vessel has two different weapons: a primary weapon with infinite ammunition and a limited supply of bombs. By pickin

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  • Why 32Form.42World.04Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Kaneko · Arcade, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16

    Shoot 'em upShooterMechScience fiction

    Heavy Unit is a side scrolling shoot-em-up arcade game developed by Kaneko and published by Taito in 1988. It was ported to the PC Engine and Sega Mega Drive by Taito and was released on December 22, 1989. There was also a Mega Drive port b

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.37World.25Curated.00Lists.00Vertically scrolling shooter

    Arcade, Switch, SNES

    Vertically scrolling shooterActionBeat 'em upPlatformerMecha

    Mazinger Z is a beat 'em up styled platformer video game for the Super Famicom released on June 25, 1993 based on the Mazinger Z anime. It was developed by Winkysoft and published by Bandai; featuring the major cast members and a wide varie

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  • Why 32Form.36World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Mattel Electronics · Intellivision

    Shoot 'em upShooterSpaceshipActionArcade

    Imagine a hunter, alone in Deep Space. You control his movements. He's armed with a "gas blaster." His prime target is the white Space Hawk. If a Hawk, deadly gas bubbles, comets or amoebas touch the hunter, he tumbles into infinity! There

    58 rating1 list

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  • Why 32Form.35World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Psikyo · Android, Arcade, Switch +9

    ActionShoot 'em upShooterVertically scrolling shooterArcade

    Continuing where the last game ended, the forces of CANY had been demolished by the previous Strikers' line-up. However, a small group known as the FGR stole the sources and technology responsible for the last events and planned to continue

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 32Form.37World.25Curated.00Lists.00Robots · Spaceship

    Titus Interactive · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST +7

    RobotsSpaceshipActionPlatformerScience fiction

    Titus the Fox: To Marrakech and Back was released in 1992. The main character of the game is a fox. His beloved Suzy has been kidnapped on the other side of the Sahara desert, and to get her back he has to advance through 15 levels. Player'

    77 rating6 lists

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 32Form.36World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Master System, Sega Master System/Mark III

    ShooterShoot 'em upRobotsSpaceshipAction

    The enemy has built battle fortresses in the farthest reaches of space. There's only one way in... and one way out. Your Mission: To infiltrate the enemy's defenses and destroy their motherships!

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  • Why 31Form.13World.48Curated.09Lists.00Shooter · Simulation

    Kaneko · Arcade, Sega Genesis, TurboGrafx-16 +1

    ShooterSimulationActionManagementScience fiction

    Air Buster has its roots in such scrolling shoots as R-Type, Gradius and Truxton. Its two-player simultaneous action is a relatively unique twist on the genre.

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  • Why 31Form.32World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    Delta

    1987

    Stavros Fasoulas · Commodore 64, Commodore C64/128/MAX, ZX Spectrum

    Shoot 'em upShooterSpaceshipActionArcade

    This horizontally scrolling shoot 'em up with 32 levels is something of a predecessor to Armalyte. It's set in the Delta region of space, in which the Hsiffan Khanate species have a powerful presence, using their technology to steal and ana

    70 rating1 list

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  • PlayStation console exclusiveWhy 31Form.33World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Simulation

    17-BIT · Linux, PS4, Windows +1

    ShooterSimulationShoot 'em upMechRobots

    "Galak-Z is a modern, A.I. and physics-driven open-world action game, viewed through the lens of the classic 16-bit space shooter. It’s 2D combat taken to the next level. Players will take control of a variety of classic spacecraft inspired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 31Form.34World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Vertically scrolling shooter

    Psikyo · Android, Arcade, Dreamcast +6

    ShooterVertically scrolling shooterShoot 'em upRobotsAction

    Seven warriors are challenged to head on a quest to find three powerful elements of Sun, Moon and Stars. Whoever brings the elements to the Potion God will be rewarded the legendary Almighty Potion and all its magical powers.[3] Through ga

    75 rating1 list

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  • Why 31Form.28World.25Curated.00Lists.00Shooter · Shoot 'em up

    TurboGrafx-16, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Wii +1

    ShooterShoot 'em upActionArcadeScience fiction

    Image Fight II Operation Deepstriker is a vertical shooter by Irem and sequel of the arcade game Image Fight originally released in 1988 (and ported to the PC Engine in 1990). Humanity tries to rebuild itself from the aftermath of the first

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  • Why 31Form.22World.25Curated.08Lists.00Mech · Robots

    MechRobotsActionFightingScience

    Welcome to One Must Fall 2097. This game is an action-fighting game similar to Street Fighter or Mortal Kombat but it has a much more to offer. Once you're into the game, you choose your pilot. Each pilot has different strengths and weaknes

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