Retro Run and Gun Games Collection

A wild west-themed run and gun arcade shooter where two brothers take on hordes of outlaws. Known for its fast-paced action, humorous animations, and cooperative gameplay.

In The Hunt is a submarine-themed run and gun arcade game developed by Irem in 1993. Known for its detailed pixel art and fluid animation, players control advanced submarines through underwater and surface environments, battling enemy forces in this spiritual predecessor to Metal Slug.

Biomechanical Toy is a 1995 arcade run-and-gun shooter featuring surreal biomechanical visuals and fluid animation. Players control a morphing bio-weapon through six psychedelic levels, battling grotesque organic-mechanical hybrids in this cult classic from Gremlin Interactive.

A unique hybrid arcade game combining run-and-gun action with vehicular combat. Players alternate between on-foot shooting and car-based battles to rescue hostages from a criminal organization.

A high-speed run-and-gun arcade shooter featuring the radioactive mutant Chelnov. Players dash through futuristic landscapes while utilizing an innovative 8-directional shooting system and power-up transformations.

Psycho Soldier is a run and gun arcade game developed and published by SNK in 1987. It is notable for being one of the first video games to feature vocals in its soundtrack. Players control Athena Asamiya or Sie Kensou, psychic warriors who must battle through various stages to defeat the evil forces threatening the world.

Ninja Commando is a run and gun arcade game developed by Alpha Denshi and published by SNK in 1992. Set across various historical periods, players control ninjas who must stop an evil time-traveling warlord from altering history.

Gunforce is a run and gun arcade game released by Irem in 1991. Players control elite soldiers battling through a hostile island fortress overrun by rogue military forces. Known for its intense action, large sprites, and innovative vehicle sequences that influenced later classics like Metal Slug.

An intense run-and-gun arcade shooter that pits two elite soldiers against overwhelming mechanized forces. Featuring massive boss battles, destructible environments, and cooperative gameplay that defined the genre.

Heavy Barrel is a classic run and gun arcade game where players control elite commandos infiltrating enemy facilities. The game is famous for its powerful Heavy Barrel weapon system, which is assembled by collecting scattered weapon parts throughout each stage.

Thunder Zone is an intense run and gun arcade game that supports up to four players simultaneously in cooperative gameplay. Set in a near-future military conflict, players control elite commandos from the Thunder Zone squad battling through enemy lines across diverse warzones using a vast arsenal of weapons and vehicles.

Guerrilla War is a classic run and gun arcade game where players take on the role of revolutionary fighters, loosely based on Fidel Castro and Che Guevara, battling through jungles and enemy bases to overthrow a dictatorship. Known for its fast-paced action, unlimited continues, and cooperative two-player gameplay, it became an arcade staple for its satisfying combat and historical-inspired setting.

Contra is the seminal run and gun shooter that defined the genre with its intense action, iconic power-up system, and relentless challenge. Players control commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they battle through waves of alien enemies in this classic arcade masterpiece.

Nam-1975 is a revolutionary run-and-gun arcade game developed by SNK and released in 1990. As the first game for the Neo Geo MVS (Multi Video System) platform, it set new standards for arcade graphics and gameplay, featuring photorealistic sprites, digitized voices, and intense Vietnam War-inspired combat.

Portable adaptation of the classic arcade shooter with new POW rescue system and card collection mechanics. Features 5 explosive missions with branching paths and the iconic SV-001 tank.

A high-speed action sequel to Gunstar Heroes, featuring refined gameplay mechanics, new weapon systems, and intense boss battles that made Treasure's original title legendary.

Contra Advance is a 2002 enhanced port of the SNES classic Contra III: The Alien Wars for Game Boy Advance. This version features redesigned levels, new weapons, and exclusive bosses while retaining the series' signature run-and-gun action. Includes a brand new 'Alien Corridor' stage not found in the original.

The 2001 GBA adaptation of the classic run-and-gun platformer featuring the iconic super-powered earthworm. Includes all the original's bizarre humor, challenging gameplay, and signature cow-launching action.