Scrolling shooters are vertical or horizontal scrolling games. In a vertically scrolling shoot ’em up, the action is viewed from above and scrolls the screen. In a horizontal shooter or a side-scrolling shooter the action is viewed side-on and scrolls horizontally.
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Slash Zombies Rampage is a shooter where you must drive through a city overrun by hordes of the living dead in order to crush enemies under your treads, blast them with powerful weapons, and collect coins to upgrade your tank.
Angry Flappy is a fast-paced twist on an annoying and once hugely popular game, Flappy Bird, where players not only navigate through obstacles but also shoot bullets to destroy enemies and barriers.
Xexex (ゼクセクス), also known as Orius, combining the best of Gradius, R-Type and X Multiply, but with its own style and an unforgettable soundtrack, is one of the most refined and visually impressive shoot 'em ups from the early nineties. Play it here online!
Last Resort is a cyberpunk-themed shoot 'em up inspired by R-Type from 1992 where the objective is to take command of advanced spaceships to face hordes of mechanical and organic enemies in urban settings and devastated landcapes.
The arcade version of Moon Patrol, one of the most iconic games of the early '80s, where players take control of a buggy running and gunning a treacherous lunar surface, dodging craters, rocks, tanks, landmines, carnivorous plants, enemy fire and additional threats.
Arcade version of Twin Cobra, Toaplan's 1987 vertical scrolling shoot 'em up where you pilot the TC-17 assault helicopter tasked with taking down the forces of a ruthless leader. A spiritual successor to Tiger Heli, Twin Cobra is a landmark in the genre.
Star Attack 3D is a thrilling shoot 'em up that combines classic arcade vertical scrolling shooter gameplay with 3D graphics and modern mechanics. Take control of a powerful spaceship, engage in intense battles to destroy alien blocks!
Last War Survival Online is a game like these from annoying ads on YouTube, where you rush through a vertical path shooting obstacles and enemies with varied powers while upgrading your troops.
Pixel Jet Fighter is a shoot 'em up inspired by the timeless classic River Raid where you'll need to destroy the enemy base after facing a lot lot enemies with copters, planes and ships.
Online version of the MSX port of River Raid, the classic and innovative shooter where you fly a jet up a heavily guarded river in an attempt to destroy bridges that are vital to the enemy.
Road Madness is an game that mixes cars and guns in a crowded highway where you will hunt big boss vehicles and get achievements for it. Upgrade and unlock more destructive cars the further you get!
Jetpack Kiwi Lite is a classic-styled side scrolling shoot 'em up that features 4 levels, 1 boss, hordes of enemies spaceships, multiple characters to choose from and local co-op support!
AI Vendetta is a free side-scrolling shoot 'em up that reminds us the R-Type series and where the objective is take on the AI Droids in a brand new take on a classic arcade genre.
Galactic Flight in a side-scrolling shooter where Captain Marvel will face Star-Lord, a villain who seized power in the galaxy and is threatening to destroy all the creatures inhabiting it.
Shooting Star Battleship is a classic-style side-scrolling shooter with pixel art graphics where the deep space is in danger and we need you to take the enemy invaders down using your battleship!
Super Friday Night Funki is a free online rhythm game (Guitar Hero-like) where you'll choose your favorite song and match the arrows to increase the score and complete the levels to unlock new ones.