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The most popular shoot 'em up games

Shoot 'em ups were extremely popular in the '80s and '90s. In a classic shoot 'em up, the player controls a vehicle, a spaceship or an aircraft with the only goal of destroying the largest number of enemies as possible while dodging bullets and staying alive. Through the years, shoot 'em ups evolved to include features like end level bosses, multiple weapons and power-ups. Some of the most popular DOS shoot 'em ups were: Raptor, Tyrian 2000, Xenon 2.
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LineWars 2

DOS1994 Safari Software
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Meteors

DOS1989 Apogee Software
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Chopper Duel

DOS1993freeware
Think Top Gun but with less Tom Cruise and more pixelated explosions. Chopper Duel pits you against a friend (or the AI) in one-on-one rotorcraft carnage. It’s fast, twitchy,...
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Soviet

DOS1990 Opera Soft
Released in 1990 for DOS, Soviet is a cold war thriller that plays out like an interactive spy novel. You’re an American journalist turned reluctant agent, caught in a tangle...
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Netherworld

DOS1990 Hewson Consultants
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Thunderblade

DOS1989 Sega
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CHAMP Galaxia

DOS1996 ChamProgramming corp.
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Sarge

DOS1989
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XQuest

DOS1994remake
XQuest offers a blend of action and exploration, creating a gameplay loop that feels both dynamic and rewarding. It encourages players to experiment, try different approaches, and ...
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The Rocketeer

DOS1991 NovaLogic
Inspired by the film, The Rocketeer (1991, DOS) lets you strap on a jetpack and soar—well, mostly hover—through an adventure packed with gangsters, Nazis, and mid-centu...
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Rotox

DOS1991 Creative Materials
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Space Miner

DOS1983
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Operation Harrier

DOS1990 Creative Materials
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Xerix II: The Caverns of Mars

DOS1994 Twilight
Xerix II: The Caverns of Mars is a vertical shooter that embraces chaos with enthusiasm, filling the screen with enemies, obstacles, and just enough space for you to survive. The p...
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Xenopods

DOS1991 Softdisk Publishing
Xenopods offers a quirky take on space exploration, combining elements of strategy and action in a way that feels both unusual and oddly charming. You control small pods navigating...
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Kaeon

DOS1992
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Ganja Farmer

DOS1998
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Megapede

DOS1992