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1997 PlayStation

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

What defines DoDonPachi:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for DoDonPachi are Gradius V, Satazius and Oblivion's Edge. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes DoDonPachi special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Gradius V

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2004 PlayStation

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting

An uncompromising side-scrolling shooter in which you weave through hazards and bullet fire while aiming your Options with the analog stick. Memorizing stages and precise positioning are the heart of the challenge.

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Satazius

Challenging difficulty

A classic side-scrolling arcade shooter with 13 upgradeable weapons, selectable side weapons and a charge attack. Demanding boss fights and dense enemy waves are aimed at arcade veterans.

Oblivion's Edge

Sci-fi setting

An arcade, bullet-hell-inspired twin-stick shooter where you play the last pilot on Earth holding back alien waves to eventually take down the massive mothership. Multiple modes and difficulty levels add variety.

Raiden

Challenging difficulty

A classic vertical arcade shooter where you dodge enemy fire across eight missions, blast targets and collect power-ups. Built around score chasing and replays, with a steep challenge.

Strike Suit Infinity

Sci-fi setting

A frantic arcade space shooter set in the Strike Suit universe where you fight endless enemy waves while chasing high scores. There is no ending, only survival and points.

Star Drifter

Challenging difficulty

An extremely hard and frantic space shooter in the spirit of R-Type, Xenon and Gradius, built around quick reflexes and arcade action.

Syder Arcade

Challenging difficulty

An uncompromising retro shoot 'em up inspired by 90s Amiga classics, with free-scrolling, multi-directional shooting. Only your skill counts against hordes of alien invaders.

Gradius Origins

Challenging difficulty

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.

Wolflame

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

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