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1990 Xbox

An arcade twin-stick shooter set in a dystopian game show: you fight endless waves of enemies in tight arenas, grab weapons and bonuses, and aim to defeat the host at the end. Frantic, chaotic and gleefully over the top.

What defines Smash T.V.:

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

The closest matches for Smash T.V. are The Bug Butcher, Chaos Domain and Metal Slug 6. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Smash T.V. special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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The Bug Butcher

93 %

2016 PCPlayStationXboxNintendo SwitchSteam Deck playable 7.99 € 90 % positive Very positive, 1,194 reviews on Steam

  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A fast 2D arcade shooter in the vein of Pang, where exterminator Harry blasts swarms of bugs falling from above in a research facility. Short, intense levels, power-ups and a tongue-in-cheek tone make for quick fun, including co-op.

Chaos Domain

Challenging difficulty

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.

Metal Slug 6

Challenging difficulty

A classic arcade run-and-gun with lovingly animated pixel art and chaotic, explosive levels. The new Weapon Stock system lets you carry and swap between two weapons, while the game stays punishing and tongue-in-cheek.

Bunch of Heroes

Lots of humour

A tongue-in-cheek arcade shooter where a mismatched elite squad from around the world fights an alien invasion and its zombie army. Fast action with a B-movie sense of humor.

Wild Guns

Challenging difficulty

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.

Helldivers

Challenging difficulty

A top-down shooter for up to four players where teamwork is everything: you input stratagem codes to call in airstrikes and supplies, and friendly fire constantly threatens chaos. The satirical militaristic-democracy setting gives it a tongue-in-cheek tone.

Berzerk: Recharged

Challenging difficulty

A twin-stick revival of the arcade classic where you blast through mazes full of robots while fleeing the invincible Evil Otto, with optional local co-op.

Galaxy Champions TV

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A frantic top-down arena shooter in the spirit of Smash TV: blast through swarms of enemies, collect weapons, upgrade your build and take down bosses in a brutal futuristic TV show.

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