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Games like The Uncanny X-Men

1989

You pick two X-Men and storm through overhead levels to demolish a hidden command centre. Playing with a friend, or alongside the computer, makes the mix of ranged attacks and jumping feel especially fun.

Playing together in co-op
Sci-fi setting
Action-packed real-time combat
Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like The Uncanny X-Men

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes The Uncanny X-Men special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Crack Down

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1989PC

You take on the role of Ben or Andy, two elite agents sent to stop Mr. K and the killer robots he unleashes on humanity. It is a fast, gun-heavy action shooter that is best enjoyed with a friend.

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Air Buster

Playing together in co-op

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.

Heavy Barrel

Easy to pick up

You fight your way from an overhead view through an underground missile base full of enemies, aiming for the boss at the end. Hidden crates unlocked with keys hide stronger weapons and grenades, which reward you for searching every corner.

Super Contra

Playing together in co-op

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.

Alien Storm

Playing together in co-op

An arcade side-scrolling beat 'em up in the vein of Golden Axe, where alien busters fight off an extraterrestrial invasion with special attacks, solo or with friends. It also mixes in shooter-style stages.

Wild Guns

Playing together in co-op

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.

Raiden II

Sci-fi setting

A classic vertical shmup where you dodge waves of enemy planes and bullets while blasting tanks with bombs and cannons. Perfect if you want punchy arcade action and chasing high scores.

Ikari Warriors

Playing together in co-op

A classic vertically scrolling arcade shooter where you fight alone or with a friend through jungles, rivers and ruins. Machine guns, grenades and rocket launchers drive fast, punishing action.

Contra: Operation Galuga

Playing together in co-op

You run and gun through punishing stages in the spirit of the legendary 80s series, now with modern graphics and sound. Teaming up with a friend in Story Mode or with up to three others in Arcade Mode makes the explosive co-op combat especially fun.

Truxton

Sci-fi setting

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.