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1990

In Solar Striker you fight through endless waves of alien rocketships on an interstellar battlefield. Grab floating energy cells for extra life and firepower while dodging churning energy fields and massive cruisers.

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A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter in the vein of Xevious, where separate weapons for air and ground targets are used against waves of enemies. Short, demanding action with power-ups.

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A classic early-90s PC vertical-scrolling space shooter where you play Major Stryker fending off the alien Kreton invaders. Fast arcade action with power-ups and waves of enemies is the focus.

Xevious

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A 1982 arcade classic in which you pilot the Solvalou fighter through vertically scrolling waves of alien enemies, shooting air targets and bombing ground ones at once. It was a pioneering title for the shoot-'em-up genre.

Strikers 1945 II

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You pilot a fighter through waves of bullets and massive mech enemies in this vertically scrolling arcade shmup. It is a tight, demanding shoot 'em up that rewards repeated attempts with sharper reflexes.

Syder Arcade

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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.

Galaga

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A classic arcade shooter where you pilot a fighter along the bottom of the screen and blast waves of insect-like aliens. The tractor beam that captures your ship, which you can rescue for double firepower, gives it its hook.

Raiden

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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.

Moon Cresta

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You pilot a ship along the bottom of the screen and fight off waves of Galaxian-style attackers while a moving starfield suggests vertical scrolling. A classic early arcade shooter whose simple rules quickly demand precise dodging and shooting.

Gyruss

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A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

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