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1990

A classic Capcom arcade vertical shooter where you shoot down enemy planes, grab weapon power-ups and dodge heavy fire in a World War II setting. Short, demanding score-chasing fun.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
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The closest matches for 1941: Counter Attack are 1942, Time Pilot and Strikers 1945. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes 1941: Counter Attack special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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1984PlayStation

Brings what grabs you about 1941: Counter Attack: good gunplay, combat with precise timing and a demanding difficulty.

A classic vertically scrolling Capcom arcade shooter where you fly a World War II fighter, blast waves of enemy planes, dodge bullets with loop-the-loops and grab power-ups. Short, reflex-driven, score-chasing runs with steep difficulty.

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Time Pilot

Action-packed real-time combat

A Konami arcade classic where you fly freely in every direction across an endlessly scrolling sky, dogfighting through different eras, from biplanes to jets and futuristic craft.

Strikers 1945

Action-packed real-time combat

You fly a plane through waves of enemies and bullets in an alternate postwar world full of mechs and rockets. It rewards quick reflexes, dodging and collecting power-ups.

Jamestown: Legend of the Lost Colony

Shooting and gunplay

An arcade-style bullet-hell shooter set on a 17th-century colonial Mars, blending British colonial history with science fiction. It stands out for its lovingly crafted pixel art and co-op play for up to four players.

1942: Joint Strike

Action-packed real-time combat

You pilot planes and ships through waves of enemies in an alternate World War II timeline, in the spirit of Capcom's classic 194X vertical shooters. It pairs the familiar top-down shoot-'em-up action with a full 3D engine.

Aces of the Luftwaffe: Squadron

Action-packed real-time combat

You fly with a squadron of Luftwaffe aces through a vertically scrolling air war full of bullet hails and boss fights. Grab massive power-ups, time your special abilities, and grow each pilot along their own skill tree.

Ikari Warriors

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Wild Guns

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Truxton

Shooting and gunplay

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.

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