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1988 Classic

A classic side-scrolling arcade shoot-'em-up where one player flies a helicopter and a second drives a jeep. The air-and-ground co-op teamwork sets it apart from other shooters of its era.

What defines Silk Worm:

  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Challenging difficulty
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Co-op or multiplayer

The closest matches for Silk Worm are Air Buster, Super Contra and Wild Guns. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Silk Worm special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Air Buster

95 %

1990 PC

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

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.

Super Contra

Challenging difficulty

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.

Wild Guns

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

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.

Quake Live

Co-op or multiplayer

An extremely fast, competitive arena shooter built on aim, movement and map control. Over 100 arenas and many game modes make it a classic of online competition.

Ikari Warriors

Challenging difficulty

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.

Lethal Enforcers

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic arcade light-gun shooter where you play a cop gunning down criminals in bank robberies, street and Chinatown scenes. Quick aim and sparing innocents are key, and a second player can join in co-op.

ShootMania Storm

Co-op or multiplayer

A fast arena shooter from the TrackMania creators where pure skill counts and players create and share their own maps and modes. Short, intense multiplayer rounds are the focus.

Aegis Wing

Co-op or multiplayer

An Xbox arcade space shooter where you fend off an Araxian invasion solo or with up to three friends. Insane mode offers bigger rewards but lives up to its punishing name.

Streets of Rage Remake

Action-packed real-time combat

A huge fan-made remake that combines all three Streets of Rage games into one classic side-scrolling brawler. It offers gang-busting combat, a large roster of fighters, local co-op, and the series' driving electronic soundtrack.

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