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A classic arcade side-scrolling shoot-'em-up in the vein of R-Type and Gradius, blasting through sci-fi stages with power-ups. Its standout feature is simultaneous two-player play.
What defines Air Buster:
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The closest matches for Air Buster are Chaos Domain, Super Contra and ChargeShot. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Air Buster special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
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A run 'n' gun platformer in the spirit of 8- and 16-bit classics, built around fast, straightforward shooting. Weapons and special items can be upgraded, and two players can team up in local co-op.
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Sci-fi setting
Konami's arcade run-and-gun where you fight an alien invasion solo or with a friend. Alongside classic side-scrolling stages there are overhead levels, all with typical punishing arcade difficulty.
95 % 9.99 €
Co-op or multiplayer
A fast, twitchy local-multiplayer deathmatch shooter where space bounty hunters use jetpacks and reflectable shots to outduel each other. A challenging solo campaign with leaderboards is included as well.
94 % 5.89 €
Sci-fi setting
A classic vertical 2D shooter in the vein of Raiden and Twin Cobra, built around arcade action, reflexes and dodging bullets. A no-frills retro throwback from the makers of Gigantic Army and Satazius.
94 %
Action-packed real-time combat
A fast arcade shooting gallery set in a steampunk Wild West, where you play Annie or Clint, dodging fire and blasting outlaws and robots in the background. Short, intense stages with a tough challenge, playable in co-op.
94 % 39.99 €
Sci-fi setting
A collection of all seven arcade Gradius games in 18 versions, including the Gradius III AM Show Version making its home console debut. Classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with the power-up bar, precise dodging and steep difficulty.
94 % 4.99 €
Action-packed real-time combat
An old-school, relentless run-and-gun shooter in the vein of 90s classics: as an elite cyborg you blast through aliens on a mysterious island. Fast action and steep challenge are the focus.
94 % 14.99 €
Sci-fi setting
A Mega Man-inspired action platformer roguelite with procedurally generated levels, new weapons and abilities, and tough bosses, playable solo or in co-op.
93 %
Co-op or multiplayer
An Xbox arcade space shooter where you fend off an Araxian invasion solo or with up to three friends. Insane mode offers bigger rewards but lives up to its punishing name.
93 %
Sci-fi setting
A fast-paced run-and-gun shooter in the spirit of classic 16-bit action games like Contra and Metal Slug, built around direct arcade action and high tempo.