Games like Zero Wing

54%Game Brain Score

graphics

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

“DIE, AND THE WORLD DIES WITH YOU!” Toaplan's 1989 vertical shmup classic Fire Shark rises from the ashes, armed to the teeth with a brand-new beginner mode, online leaderboards, quick saves and much more! In this sequel to Flying Shark/Sky Shark, you control the incredible power of homing missiles, rapid-fire machine guns, free-falling bombs, and high-tech lasers. In Japan, this game is known as… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fire Shark.

54%Game Brain Score

gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

ALIENS BLAST YOU FROM ALL DIRECTIONS! HELLFIRE is Toaplan's first side-scrolling shooter! This PC port of the celebrated 1989 arcade title features online leaderboards, arcade-accurate emulation, quick saves, and more. You'll face a blood-boiling trial of complex choices, blazing graphics, and aliens ambushing from every angle. Firepower alone won't cut it; you must use your weapons strategically… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellfire.

57%Game Brain Score

replayability

gameplay, music

92% User Score Based on 13 reviews

TEAM UP FOR ONE HELLUVA CHALLENGE Head out on an unforgettable adventure in Toaplan's FixEight, the spiritual successor to Out Zone. Pick your favorite hero from eight exceptional super soldiers, personalize them for ultimate freedom, and brave seven different hells. Immerse yourself in the heightened excitement, immersive storytelling, and awe-inspiring explosions that redefined the run-'n-gun ge… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Fixeight.

54%Game Brain Score

gameplay

86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

SAVE THE GALAXY IN A DIGITAL DEMOLITION DERBY Toaplan's 1986 vertical shooter Slap Fight (AKA Alcon) speeds into modern times with its beginner mode, arcade-accurate emulation, quick saves, online leaderboards, and much more. Dive into the action instantly and blast digital terrors to bits with devastating, gauge-based power-ups! "Millions of years ago, an alien race built the artificial intelli… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slap Fight.

CALL IN A FORMATION OF FRIENDLY FIGHTER PLANES AND FILL THE SKY WITH BULLETS.A vertical scrolling shooter game where you fight a conquering enemy. Defy the oncoming army and navy barrages! Rest assured, you are not alone; you can call up a formation of six friendly fighters. Even though powerful enemies like tanks and battleships don't require as much reflexes, the player must take a strategic app… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Twin Hawk.

55%Game Brain Score

graphics, gameplay

87% User Score Based on 15 reviews

A VISUAL ASSAULT OF INCREDIBLE PIXEL ART SHOOTING The one-of-a-kind science fiction-themed shoot ‘em up Dogyuun is packed with gigantic bosses and a huge enemy variety that provides a tough challenge even for hardened shmup veterans. Dogyuun is a visual spectacle of amazing pixel art graphics and detailed animation under the artistic vision of Hayashi Miho and Koetsu Iwabuchi. The game also marked… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dogyuun.

THERE IS NO ESCAPE! Toaplan's Vimana invites you to a thrilling space showdown! This vertical shooter boasts breathtaking graphics, an epic soundtrack, and a captivating journey through Indian mythology. Crush your foes with mighty shots and utilize eight rotating shield orbs for ultimate defense. With accessible controls, players of all skill levels can dive into Vimana's exhilarating action! &q… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vimana.

FLY THE ULTIMATE STEALTH JETCOPTER! Tiger-Heli marked a revolutionary moment in 1985 as Toaplan's pioneering bomb-based vertical shooter, a true innovator of its time. Despite its unassuming appearance, its lifelike gameplay resonated with fans, earning widespread acclaim in Japan and around the globe. Its legacy lived on through Twin Cobra, released just two years later, and even today it remains… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tiger Heli.

ARE YOU SHARP ENOUGH TO DODGE ALL THE BULLETS AND BLAST THE ENEMIES INTO OBLIVION? Grind Stormer is a vertically scrolling space shoot ‘em up originally developed by Toaplan. The game is an early manic shooter with plenty of bullets coming at the player, a concept that was further developed in Batsugun and eventually led to the bullet hell shoot ‘em ups. The barrage of bullets makes Grind Stormer … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grind Stormer.

61%Game Brain Score

music

graphics, gameplay

83% User Score Based on 24 reviews

BE A KING RATHER THAN EXPERT The sequel to Toaplan’s legendary vertically scrolling shoot ‘em up masterpiece Truxton brings even more intense hardcore space action. Truxton II is one of the hardest Toaplan games with higher difficulty than its predecessor. The thrilling insane action is unforgiving and appealing to the most hardened shmup veterans. Casual players who dare to play Truxton II can at… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Truxton 2.