20 Minutes Till Dawn – Roguelite Action & Strategy
I want to kick things off with 20 Minutes Till Dawn by flanne and Erabit. The game…
shoot ’em up
Intense action genre where players control a lone vehicle or character, dodging and destroying waves of enemies, popular since Space Invaders (1978).
Ikaruga – Polarity-Switching Thrills & Fast Combos
Hey everyone! I just tried Ikaruga by Treasure—the company that both developed and published it—and I’ve got…
Star of Providence – Retro Twin-Stick Shooter Masterpiece
I have spent many hours exploring the maze-like corridors of Star of Providence, and I must say,…
Mushihimesama – A Dazzling Bullet Hell Delight
I have long admired the art of the bullet hell shooter, and Mushihimesama stands tall among its…
Kero Blaster – A Quirky Twist on Indie Side-Scrolling Fun
All right, guys. Let’s hop right into it! Kero Blaster by Studio Pixel and published by PLAYISM…
Reality Break – Rewrite Your Fate in an ARPG Odyssey
Hey everyone, I just wrapped up a few runs of Reality Break by Element Games, LLC. Yes,…
The Knight Witch – Spellbinding Metroidvania Adventure
Overview The Knight Witch is an adventure game that mixes metroidvania style with shoot ’em up combat….
Sky Force Reloaded – A Modern Tribute to Classic Shmups
Off the bat, Sky Force Reloaded jumps back into action, carrying its predecessor’s legacy while exploring new…
The Hurricane of the Varstray – A Sci-Fi Shoot ‘Em Up Gem
Under the banner of publisher Rocket-Engine Co. Ltd, developer Studio SiestA’s latest foray into vertical scrolling shoot…
Super Hydorah – A Retro Shoot ‘Em Up With Arcade Action
Super Hydorah, developed by Locomalito and published by Abylight Studios, is a side-scrolling shoot ‘em up that…