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Guts ‘n Grunts Sr. Blasts Onto Xbox With Old-School Action And One Last Run
Guts ‘n Grunts Sr. has launched on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC, offering retro-styled arcade shooter gameplay for £2.89. The game features veteran fighter Gunnar Harsvin on a final mission against the Slaughterhouse AI, focusing on fast-paced movement and immediate combat. This entry builds upon the series' previous titles with new enemy types and challenges.
Void Blasters Hits Xbox – No-Frills Arcade Chaos In Space
Void Blasters, an arcade space shooter developed by MarlinDev and published by RainForest Game Studio, is now available on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £3.79. The game focuses on fast-paced, no-frills combat, challenging players to survive waves of enemies and collect upgrades to face boss encounters.
Twin Shot Deluxe gets Nintendo Switch release date, new trailer
Nitrome has announced that Twin Shot Deluxe will be released on the Nintendo Switch on April 30, 2026. This remaster of the 2009 arcade platform shooter features redone graphics, improved performance to 60FPS, a 16:9 aspect ratio, and new content including an Atlantis theme and multiplayer modes for up to 4 players. The game also includes new hats with special powers and music by the original composer, Dave Cowen.
Fluid Shoot-’em-Up Gunboat God Now Available on Steam
The fluid shoot 'em up Gunboat God, developed by Janson RAD and published by Fireshine Games, is now available on PC via Steam. The game features a chaotic 2D side-scrolling shooter experience with guns, numerous enemies, and over 20 mission types. A launch discount of 25% is available until April 27.
Tamashika Is A Neon Rush Of Focus, Flow And Fast-Paced Survival
Tamashika is a fast-paced arcade shooter available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch for £11.99. The game emphasizes momentum, precision, and maintaining focus in its constantly shifting, neon-infused environments. Its design encourages short, repeatable runs, offering a challenging experience for players who enjoy mastering rhythm and timing.
Arcade Archives 2 POLARIS Dives Onto Xbox With Another Slice Of Retro Action
HAMSTER Corporation has released Arcade Archives 2 POLARIS on Xbox Series X|S for £7.49. This arcade shooter faithfully revives the classic gameplay with modern conveniences like save states, rewind functionality, and online leaderboards. The game features a submarine piloting mechanic where players must shoot missiles upward while navigating hostile waters.
Saros Looks Like Pure Chaotic Bullet Hell Madness in Latest PS5 Gameplay Clip
A new gameplay clip for the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive Saros showcases its chaotic bullet hell action. Developed by Housemarque, the arcade shooter shares combat DNA with Returnal but aims to be more approachable while still offering significant challenge, as evidenced by intense projectile patterns and boss encounters.
Killware: Under Review
Killware: Under Review is an ultra-gory top-down arcade roguelite shooter where players must survive escalating waves of enemies in a dystopian future. The game features random weapon drops, experience level progression, killstreaks, and upgradeable powers, with difficulty increasing as players raise their 'Heat' level.
Silver Bullet – Van Helsing, Vampires And A Whole Lot Of Puppy Pixel Chaos
Silver Bullet is a gothic arcade shooter available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC for £5.79. Players control Van Helsing to rescue puppies from a vampire, engaging in fast-paced, retro-styled combat with a variety of weapons and a bloodhound companion. The game features multiple control options, online leaderboards, and a secondary puzzle mode called Blocks of Terror.
Machine Gun Fury Keeps Things Fast And Explosive
Machine Gun Fury, an arcade shooter from Reset Games and ESDigital Games, has launched on Xbox Series X, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC. The game focuses on fast-paced, no-nonsense run-and-gun gameplay across eight regions, featuring three distinct characters and destructible environments.
A Classic returns In Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS
Arcade Archives 2 DEVASTATORS, a revival of the late-80s top-down shooter, has been released on Xbox Series X|S. Developed and published by HAMSTER Corporation, this version includes both English and Japanese versions of the original KONAMI game, along with modern features like adjustable difficulty, save slots, and online leaderboards.
GUN.DOG.REVENGE CH.1-2 – Beta Demo | Alpha Beta Gamer
GUN.DOG.REVENGE CH.1-2 is a challenging arcade platform shooter where players control a retired hitman seeking revenge for his murdered dog. The game features procedurally generated levels, limited ammo, and requires players to master reload timing and enemy behavior prediction. A demo is available on Steam.
Mutant Vegetables Are Taking Over Xbox In Veggie Warfare – Feast of Fury
Veggie Warfare – Feast of Fury, a roguelike FPS from TB Games, is now available on Xbox Series X|S for £4.19. The game features chaotic first-person combat against mutant vegetables in a frantic, budget-friendly arcade shooter experience.
Strike Force Omega - Urban Chaos - A fast, top‑down arcade shooter for AGA Amigas by Reborn80 is in development
Strike Force Omega, a fast-paced, top-down arcade shooter inspired by 80s and 90s classics, is in development for AGA Amiga computers by Reborn80. The game features handcrafted pixel art, original music, and intense firefights, with a new approach to top-down shooting including active strafing. The current version includes three levels with more planned for the full release.
