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Turok: Origins – A Classic, Arcade-Style Shooter That Celebrates What Shooters Do Best
Turok: Origins is shaping up to be a fun, arcade-style shooter that embraces classic gameplay with dinosaurs, aliens, and big guns. The upcoming title from Saber Interactive will feature both single-player and co-op campaigns, with players choosing from distinct classes like Cougar, Bison, and Raven. The game is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and aims to offer a satisfying shooting experience in short or long play sessions.
Wings of Beyond Takes The Fight To The Galaxy
Wings of Beyond, a fast-paced arcade shoot 'em up developed by Acangaiba Estúdio, has been released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The game features 30 stages across three galactic systems, with unlockable ship upgrades and customization options.
Why Arcade Shooter Mechanics Enhance Digital Casino Libraries
Arcade shooter mechanics are being integrated into digital casino libraries to offer a more engaging and skill-based experience compared to traditional chance-driven games. Titles like Dino Shooter on Sportzino blend fast-paced action with elements of randomness, providing short, rewarding rounds that appeal to a broader audience. This approach enhances player retention through bite-sized progression and social features, while also allowing for efficient content development and strategic library integration.
Wild Blue Skies Wants You To Chase High Scores In The Sky
Wild Blue Skies, an arcade-style flight shooter inspired by 90s on-rails games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and PlayStation 5 for £13.99. Developed by Chuhai Labs and published by Balor Games, the game features branching paths, tight aerial combat, and a scoring system designed for replayability. A Nintendo Switch version is planned for Fall 2026.
Wild Blue Skies Review – Old school, new tricks
Wild Blue Skies is a charming on-rails shooter that successfully blends classic arcade gameplay with a vibrant Saturday morning cartoon aesthetic. While the narrative is surface-level and the weapon controls can be awkward, the game excels with its tight gameplay, satisfying boss encounters, branching paths, and superb art and sound direction. It offers a replayable and joyful experience, particularly on the Steam Deck, making it a standout title that doesn't rely solely on nostalgia.
Mechaconda Slithers Onto PC And Console – Bullet Hell Mayhem And A Mechanical Twist
Mechaconda, an arcade shooter combining snake-like growth mechanics with roguelite progression and bullet hell elements, is now available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £6.69. Developed by Nato Games and published by QUByte Interactive, the game features a mechanical serpent battling Dr. EVIL's forces with upgradeable weapon segments and multiple game modes.
Nova squadron of Hope - An upcoming arcade shooter developed for the Amiga using AMOS Professional
DjPiotrs has announced NOVA: Squadron of Hope, an upcoming arcade shooter developed using AMOS Professional for the Amiga 500 and 1200, scheduled for release in November. The game features hand-drawn pixel art, fast-paced action, and will receive future updates including a campaign mode and new content. It aims to capture the spirit of early 1990s Amiga shooters like Project-X and R-Type.
Vulgus - A nice little Arcade shooter is coming to the Amiga via JOTD and team!
JOTD is developing a Commodore Amiga AGA port of Capcom's 1984 arcade shooter, Vulgus. The game, which was Capcom's first video game, is a vertically scrolling shoot-'em-up featuring a dual-weapon system. The port is based on a Z80 assembly reverse-engineering effort by Mark and utilizes a new custom code converter. While still in development with some graphical and sound issues, the build is functional and promising for fans of arcade and Amiga games.
Tanky Tanks – Reloaded Rolls Onto Xbox, But Is This One Worth Revisiting?
Tanky Tanks – Reloaded, an optimized version of the 2019 title, has launched for Xbox Series X|S. This arcade tank shooter features a single-player campaign, two-player co-op, and local multiplayer for up to four players. While offering straightforward gameplay, the article questions whether the 'Reloaded' edition offers enough new content to justify a revisit for existing players, noting that significant changes beyond Series X|S optimization are unclear.
Captain Soda Out Now On PC And Nintendo Switch™, Switch Physical Edition Launches This July
The arcade platform shooter Captain Soda has launched digitally on PC and Nintendo Switch, with a physical edition for Nintendo Switch releasing on July 30, 2026. Developed by Ray Flower Games and published by Leoful, the game features a campaign mode with three worlds and a roguelike Endless mode. Captain Soda is also slated for release on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One in 2026.
Cuphead 2 in the works at Studio MDHR, as well as a new arcade shooter based on the series
Studio MDHR has announced two new projects: a sequel to Cuphead featuring a fresh adventure and Mighty Cuphead Adventure, an 8-bit action platformer designed for the Sega Master System but also compatible with modern consoles and PC. The studio also confirmed that a remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica is in development and slated for release in 2027.
FZ: Formation Z Modernises A Retro Shooter Classic
FZ: Formation Z is a modern reimagining of Jaleco's classic arcade shooter, now available on Xbox Series X|S. The game features transformable mech combat, allowing players to switch between robot and flight modes, with a focus on score-chasing and replayability through various modes and an upgrade system.
Psyvariar 3 Revives The Classic Bullet-Grazing Shooter Series
Psyvariar 3 has been released on PC and consoles including Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Developed by Banana Bytes and published by Red Art Games, this shoot 'em up revives the classic series by rewarding players for grazing enemy bullets. The game features updated mechanics, multiple playable characters, and guest character Cotton.
Indie Watch: Must-See Indie Games — March & April, 2026
This guide highlights notable indie games released in March and April 2026 for PC and Steam. Featured titles include the stylish action game Homura Hime, the puzzle-platformer Apopia: Sugar Coated Tale, and the Celeste-inspired Sealed Bite: Extended, among others.
Unleash the Mutant Within: HoverGrease 2 Launches May 22 on Steam
Altergaze has announced the official launch of HoverGrease 2 on Steam for PC and Steam Deck on May 22nd. The game features a 14-chapter story campaign, 5v5 multiplayer, 10 playable mutants, and over 180 weapons in a bio-cyberpunk setting. HoverGrease 2 blends twin-stick shooter intensity with hero shooter strategy, emphasizing skill-based combat and offering a battle pass progression system with only cosmetic microtransactions.
Defend Perseon-6 - Over and Out!
Rhino Rock Studios announced that their new sci-fi arcade shooter, OUTBLAST, will be released on June 4, 2026, for PC and Steam Deck, with support for VR headsets including Meta Quest, Valve Index, and HTC Vive. Players will defend the planet Perseon-6 from a viral intelligence called Typhon, upgrading their ship and competing on global leaderboards.
Attention Geometry Wars fans! Sektori is one of last year's best arcade shooters, and it's out on Switch 2 today
Sektori, an arcade twin-stick shooter praised for its resemblance to Geometry Wars, has been released on Nintendo Switch. Developed by Kimmo Lahtinen, the game features an upgrade system and dynamic arenas. It was previously released on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series S/X in November.
Remember 1980s Arcade Shooters? They're Back, In Roguelite Form
Huntdown: Overtime, a sequel to the 2020 run-and-gun shooter Huntdown, is set to launch in early access and incorporates roguelite mechanics. The game retains the dystopian 1980s aesthetic of its predecessor while introducing new gameplay elements like a risk-reward bounty system and randomized loadouts. The developers aim to modernize the classic arcade shooter experience with satisfying combat and a focus on precision.
Twin Shot Deluxe Is a Nitrome Classic Out Now on Steam
Nitrome's classic Flash games Twin Shot and Twin Shot 2 have been remade as Twin Shot Deluxe, now available on Steam for PC. The game features 50 new Atlantis-themed levels, remade versions of the original 150 levels, and new skins and power-ups. It runs at 60 fps and supports solo play, local co-op for up to 4 players, and competitive modes, with releases planned for Nintendo Switch, Android, and iOS.
Die to Survive – Open Beta | Alpha Beta Gamer
Die to Survive, a gory arcade rail shooter set in hell, is holding an open beta. Players will fight demons and zombie hordes across six levels and six boss battles to rescue sinners' souls. The game features three modes: Headshot Mania, Story, and Chasing Points, offering varied challenges with different weapon choices and strategic depth.
