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1982PCXbox

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.

  • Historical setting
  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat

The closest matches for Time Pilot are 1942, Xevious and River Raid. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Time Pilot special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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1942

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1984PlayStation

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

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.

Xevious

Shooting and gunplay

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.

River Raid

Gameplay comes before story

A classic 1982 arcade shooter where you fly a jet up a river non-stop, blowing up bridges while managing fuel and dodging enemies. Simple premise with fast, reflex-driven play.

Millipede

Shooting and gunplay

A 1982 arcade classic and the sequel to Centipede: using a trackball and a fire button, you blast a descending millipede and other bugs. It is all about high scores, reflexes and frantic, fast rounds.

Galaga

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Gyruss

Gameplay comes before story

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.

Raiden

Shooting and gunplay

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.

Wings! Remastered Edition

Historical setting

A remaster of the Amiga classic in which you fly as a World War I pilot through dogfights, bombing and recon missions, while a personal diary chronicles comrades and losses.

Blue Rider

Shooting and gunplay

An arcade shooter where you fight to survive as the Blue Rider in a valley flooded with bullets. It nods to classic console heroes and leans on fast reflexes.

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.

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