Where can you play retro shooters today?
2D shooters. Arcade Archives and ACA NEOGEO have brought more of this genre back to current hardware than any other.
Of the 133 titles listed here, 101 are playable on Nintendo Switch and 56 on Steam, while 22 have never been ported at all.
| Title | Original release | Where you can play it |
|---|---|---|
| Space Invaders | Arcade · 1978 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Galaxian | Arcade · 1979 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives / Namco Museum |
| Galaga | Arcade · 1981 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Bosconian | Arcade · 1981 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Time Pilot | Arcade · 1982 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Super Xevious | Arcade · 1983 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| SonSon | Arcade · 1984 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Capcom Arcade Stadium |
| Gradius | Arcade / Famicom / NES · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Space Harrier | Arcade · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via SEGA AGES |
| TwinBee | Arcade · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Raid on Bungeling Bay | Famicom / NES · 1985 | Not available on any current platform — original Famicom / NES hardware only |
| Mach Rider | Famicom / NES · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Commando | Arcade · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Capcom Arcade Stadium |
| Sky Kid | Arcade · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Thexder | PC-8801 · 1985 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (PC-8801mkIISR) |
| Fantasy Zone | Arcade · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via SEGA AGES |
| Salamander | Arcade · 1986 | Playable on current platforms via Salamander — modern re-release |
| KiKi KaiKai | Arcade · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Star Soldier | Famicom / NES · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Silpheed | PC-8801 · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (PC-8801mkIISR) |
| Zanac | MSX · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (MSX) |
| Guardic | MSX · 1986 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (MSX) |
| R-Type | Arcade / PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via R-Type Dimensions EX |
| Darius | Arcade · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Darius — modern re-release |
| Twin Cobra | Arcade · 1987 | Playable on current platforms via Twin Cobra — modern re-release |
| Dragon Spirit | Arcade · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives / Namco Museum |
| 1943: The Battle of Midway | Arcade · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Capcom Arcade Stadium |
| Fantasy Zone II | Arcade · 1987 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| Flying Shark | Arcade · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Flying Shark — modern re-release |
| After Burner II | Arcade · 1987 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| Super Laydock: Mission Striker | MSX · 1987 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (MSX) |
| Forgotten Worlds | Arcade · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Capcom Arcade Stadium |
| Aleste | Master System · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Aleste — remake / remaster |
| Galaxy Force II | Arcade · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via SEGA Genesis Classics |
| Space Harrier II | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via SEGA Genesis Classics |
| Thunder Cross | Arcade · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Image Fight | Arcade · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair | Arcade · 1988 | Playable on Steam (PC) via Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair — modern re-release |
| Super Thunder Blade | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1988 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Super Mario Land | Game Boy · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Zero Wing | Arcade · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Zero Wing — modern re-release |
| Fire Shark | Arcade · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Fire Shark — modern re-release |
| Space Manbow | MSX · 1989 | Not available on any current platform — original MSX hardware only |
| Thunder Force II | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Undeadline | MSX2 · 1989 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (MSX2) |
| Blazing Lazers | PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1989 | Not available on any current platform — original PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 hardware only |
| Raiden | Arcade · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Arcade Archives |
| Parodius Da! | Arcade · 1990 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| MUSHA | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| G-LOC: Air Battle | Arcade · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via SEGA AGES G-LOC AIR BATTLE |
| Thunder Force AC | Arcade · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via SEGA AGES |
| NAM-1975 | Neo Geo · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Cyber-Lip | Neo Geo · 1990 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Xexex | Arcade · 1991 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| Metal Black | Arcade · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Metal Black — modern re-release |
| Detana!! TwinBee | Arcade · 1991 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| Nemesis II | Game Boy · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Fortified Zone | Game Boy · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Fray | PC-9801 · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via EGGCONSOLE (PC-9801) |
| Alpha Mission II | Neo Geo · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Ghost Pilots | Neo Geo · 1991 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 2 | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Thunder Force IV | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via SEGA AGES |
| Last Resort | Neo Geo · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO LAST RESORT |
| Viewpoint | Neo Geo · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO VIEWPOINT |
| Truxton II | Arcade · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Toaplan Arcade Garage / bitwaveport |
| Soldier Blade | PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1992 | Not available on any current platform — original PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 hardware only |
| Cho Aniki | PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1992 | Not available on any current platform — original PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 hardware only |
| Gley Lancer | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Gley Lancer — modern re-release |
| Star Parodier | PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1992 | Not available on any current platform — original PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 hardware only |
| Ninja Commando | Neo Geo · 1992 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Star Fox | Super Famicom / SNES · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |
| Sonic CD | Mega CD / Sega CD · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Sonic Origins |
| Gunstar Heroes | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1993 | Playable on Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Sega Mega Drive Classics |
| Batsugun | Arcade · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Batsugun Saturn Tribute Boosted |
| Raiden II | Arcade · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Raiden II DX Mikado remix |
| Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams | PC Engine / TurboGrafx-16 · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Cotton: Fantastic Night Dreams — remake / remaster |
| Samurai Aces | Arcade · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Samurai Aces |
| V-Five | Arcade · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via V-Five — modern re-release |
| In the Hunt | Arcade · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Irem Collection Volume 2 |
| Sonic Spinball | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1993 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Sonic the Hedgehog 3 | Mega Drive / Genesis · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Sonic Origins |
| RayForce | Arcade · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via RayForce — modern re-release |
| Wild Guns | Super Famicom / SNES · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Wild Guns — remake / remaster |
| Gunbird | Arcade · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Gunbird for Nintendo Switch / PS4 |
| Virtua Cop | Sega Saturn · 1994 | Not available on any current platform — original Sega Saturn hardware only |
| Aero Fighters 2 | Neo Geo · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Zed Blade | Neo Geo · 1994 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Panzer Dragoon | Sega Saturn · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Panzer Dragoon: Remake |
| Ace Combat | PlayStation · 1995 | Not available on any current platform — original PlayStation hardware only |
| Rendering Ranger R2 | Super Famicom / SNES · 1995 | Not available on any current platform — original Super Famicom / SNES hardware only |
| 19XX: The War Against Destiny | Arcade · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium |
| Strikers 1945 | Arcade · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Strikers 1945 — modern re-release |
| Twin Cobra II | Arcade · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Twin Cobra II — modern re-release |
| Pulstar | Neo Geo · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO PULSTAR |
| Aero Fighters 3 | Neo Geo · 1995 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Panzer Dragoon II Zwei | Sega Saturn · 1996 | Not available on any current platform — original Sega Saturn hardware only |
| Battle Garegga | Arcade · 1996 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Battle Garegga — modern re-release |
| Twinkle Star Sprites | Neo Geo · 1996 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO TWINKLE STAR SPRITES |
| RayStorm | Arcade · 1996 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via RayStorm x RayCrisis HD Collection |
| The House of the Dead: Remake | Arcade · 1996 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake |
| Star Fox 64 | Nintendo 64 · 1997 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| DoDonPachi | Arcade · 1997 | Not available on any current platform — original Arcade hardware only |
| Einhänder | PlayStation · 1997 | Playable on PS4 / PS5 via PS Plus Premium — Classics Catalogue |
| Shock Troopers | Neo Geo · 1997 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Strikers 1945 II | Arcade · 1997 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Strikers 1945 II — modern re-release |
| Radiant Silvergun | Sega Saturn · 1998 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Radiant Silvergun — modern re-release |
| ESP Ra.De. | Arcade · 1998 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ESP Ra.De. Psi |
| Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad | Neo Geo · 1998 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad |
| Blazing Star | Neo Geo · 1998 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO BLAZING STAR |
| RayCrisis: Series Termination | Arcade · 1998 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via RayCrisis: Series Termination — modern re-release |
| Guwange | Arcade · 1999 | Playable on Mobile (iOS / Android) via Guwange — modern re-release |
| Prehistoric Isle 2 | Neo Geo · 1999 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Strikers 1945 Plus | Neo Geo · 1999 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via ACA NEOGEO |
| Sin and Punishment | Nintendo 64 · 2000 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack |
| Dragon Blaze | Arcade · 2000 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Dragon Blaze |
| Ikaruga | Arcade · 2001 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Ikaruga — modern re-release |
| Rez | PlayStation 2 · 2001 | Playable on Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Rez Infinite |
| Sonic Adventure 2 | Dreamcast · 2001 | Playable on Steam (PC) via Sonic Adventure 2 (Steam) |
| DoDonPachi DaiOuJou | Arcade · 2002 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via DoDonPachi DaiOuJou — modern re-release |
| Ratchet & Clank | PlayStation 2 · 2002 | Not available on any current platform — original PlayStation 2 hardware only |
| Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi | Arcade · 2003 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, PS4 / PS5 via Ketsui: Kizuna Jigoku Tachi — modern re-release |
| Espgaluda | Arcade · 2003 | Playable on Steam (PC), Mobile (iOS / Android) via Espgaluda — modern re-release |
| Sonic Heroes | PlayStation 2 · 2003 | Not available on any current platform — original PlayStation 2 hardware only |
| Gradius V | PlayStation 2 · 2004 | Not available on any current platform — original PlayStation 2 hardware only |
| Mushihimesama | Arcade · 2004 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC) via Mushihimesama — modern re-release |
| Sonic Rush | Nintendo DS · 2005 | Not available on any current platform — original Nintendo DS hardware only |
| Deathsmiles | Arcade · 2007 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Deathsmiles — modern re-release |
| Raiden IV | Arcade · 2007 | Playable on Nintendo Switch, Steam (PC), PS4 / PS5 via Raiden IV x Mikado remix |
| DoDonPachi Resurrection | Arcade · 2008 | Playable on Steam (PC) via DoDonPachi Resurrection |
| Sin and Punishment: Star Successor | Wii · 2009 | Not available on any current platform — original Wii hardware only |
| Kid Icarus: Uprising | Nintendo 3DS · 2012 | Not available on any current platform — original Nintendo 3DS hardware only |
| Star Fox 2 | Super Famicom / SNES · 2017 | Playable on Nintendo Switch via Nintendo Switch Online |