Obscured PC Titles I Never Heard of But I'm Interested
๐ฅ DOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux + ๐ฎ Steam Deck compatibility
From the late eighties to present
The PC games you probably never heard of or not a lot of players talk about it. I update this list frequently. Here, you'll find games info along with links (including interviews and videos), Linux compatibility (including Steam Deck), and more! If you happen to play a certain game on Linux and/or Steam Deck and found the suggested settings, let me know!
The updates archive list will be posted soon.
๐ฆ๏ธ 400+ titles found and listed! (as of Apr 16th, 2024)
โ ๏ธ NOTICE:
โ (New feature 05/12/24) Playability for non-Japanese people is a feature which shows you how the game is playable for those who don't understand Japanese.
โ (in-progress) I am currently making the Steam Deck Playability and Settings list here on Backloggd. It will be published as soon as I feel it's ready! The reason why I decided to make this list is to make the game's notes here less messy and shorter. The list I'm making shows all of the settings I've made were thoroughly tested by myself. I am also welcoming users with suggestions on whatever the game they own. The list will be frequently updated.
๐ ๐ Titles not listed on IGDB List (Update frequently) (Google Docs - Online Spreadsheet)
Last Update: Mar 31 '24 ๐
โ๏ธ MangoHud info (Linux only): For more info on how to install and use MangoHud, see the GitHub page: ๐ LINK You do not need to install it again on Steam Deck, as it's already pre-installed though you can edit the .conf file while in Desktop mode.
โโโโโ
Latest update: (โณ๏ธ = not listed on IGDB) (๐ = MiyaKa's Favorite!)
โโโโโ
19 May '24 (I haven't updated that much for couple of days due to being sick, but now I'm back!)
Added the new titles to this list:
โ Blaze & Blade: Eternal Quest
โโโโโ
๐ Links underlined. The national flags represents where the game is made from. The colored circles represents the rarity.
The following titles I removed from this list (w/ reason):
โข Black Crypt (Amiga exclusive)
โข PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (โณ๏ธ)
โข Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL (โณ๏ธ)
โข Total Annihilation (โณ๏ธ)
โข Touhou Gensou Mahjong (not released on PC yet; originally Japan-only Nintendo Switch exclusive. No English language support, sadly.)
โณ๏ธ = Doesn't feel obscured as I thought, judging by the games' estimated ownership and Twitch all-time peak stats (Steam releases only; info taken from SteamDB.info).
Key Legend:
โ ๏ธ = Warning (one thing to be aware of)
๐ฉ = Warning (Red Flag)
๐ = Country of origin unknown (not sure where the game is made from)
๐ = MiyaKa's Favorite Game (my personal favorite)
Rarity:
๐ข = Common (accessible)
๐ก = Uncommon
๐ = Rare
๐ด = Very rare (or extremely rare)
โ = Impossible (discontinued or no real copies existed)
โ = Unknown
From the late eighties to present
The PC games you probably never heard of or not a lot of players talk about it. I update this list frequently. Here, you'll find games info along with links (including interviews and videos), Linux compatibility (including Steam Deck), and more! If you happen to play a certain game on Linux and/or Steam Deck and found the suggested settings, let me know!
The updates archive list will be posted soon.
๐ฆ๏ธ 400+ titles found and listed! (as of Apr 16th, 2024)
โ ๏ธ NOTICE:
โ (New feature 05/12/24) Playability for non-Japanese people is a feature which shows you how the game is playable for those who don't understand Japanese.
โ (in-progress) I am currently making the Steam Deck Playability and Settings list here on Backloggd. It will be published as soon as I feel it's ready! The reason why I decided to make this list is to make the game's notes here less messy and shorter. The list I'm making shows all of the settings I've made were thoroughly tested by myself. I am also welcoming users with suggestions on whatever the game they own. The list will be frequently updated.
๐ ๐ Titles not listed on IGDB List (Update frequently) (Google Docs - Online Spreadsheet)
Last Update: Mar 31 '24 ๐
โ๏ธ MangoHud info (Linux only): For more info on how to install and use MangoHud, see the GitHub page: ๐ LINK You do not need to install it again on Steam Deck, as it's already pre-installed though you can edit the .conf file while in Desktop mode.
โโโโโ
Latest update: (โณ๏ธ = not listed on IGDB) (๐ = MiyaKa's Favorite!)
โโโโโ
19 May '24 (I haven't updated that much for couple of days due to being sick, but now I'm back!)
Added the new titles to this list:
โ Blaze & Blade: Eternal Quest
โโโโโ
๐ Links underlined. The national flags represents where the game is made from. The colored circles represents the rarity.
The following titles I removed from this list (w/ reason):
โข Black Crypt (Amiga exclusive)
โข PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (โณ๏ธ)
โข Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL (โณ๏ธ)
โข Total Annihilation (โณ๏ธ)
โข Touhou Gensou Mahjong (not released on PC yet; originally Japan-only Nintendo Switch exclusive. No English language support, sadly.)
โณ๏ธ = Doesn't feel obscured as I thought, judging by the games' estimated ownership and Twitch all-time peak stats (Steam releases only; info taken from SteamDB.info).
Key Legend:
โ ๏ธ = Warning (one thing to be aware of)
๐ฉ = Warning (Red Flag)
๐ = Country of origin unknown (not sure where the game is made from)
๐ = MiyaKa's Favorite Game (my personal favorite)
Rarity:
๐ข = Common (accessible)
๐ก = Uncommon
๐ = Rare
๐ด = Very rare (or extremely rare)
โ = Impossible (discontinued or no real copies existed)
โ = Unknown
439 Games
2017 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
๐ Adult Game (18+)
Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Digital - DLSite (non-Steam)
๐ฌ๐ง Unofficial English patch available
โWARNING: This RPG is not for the faint of the heart!
โ ๏ธ Notice: Text is Japanese only. Although the fan-made English translation patch exists.
โญ Trivia:
There are a few Dark Souls references including the cover artwork.
๐ Adult Game (18+)
Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Digital - DLSite (non-Steam)
๐ฌ๐ง Unofficial English patch available
โWARNING: This RPG is not for the faint of the heart!
โ ๏ธ Notice: Text is Japanese only. Although the fan-made English translation patch exists.
โญ Trivia:
There are a few Dark Souls references including the cover artwork.
2015 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Freeware; Non-Steam; Freem (Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โ ๏ธ (slightly small interface (I need to test more))
โ About this game:
An awesome vertical scroll shmup featuring the ships with familiar style.
๐ฉ Performance Warning: On Windows 10, the latest patch (2017) apparently broke the game's performance while on ship select screen. It shows the game ran at 15 FPS, which resulted the game slow to load the actual game. Although it goes back to normal (60 FPS) once in gameplay. On Linux (via Wine or Proton), the game runs always at 60 FPS in all areas (including ship select screen).
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Freeware; Non-Steam; Freem (Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โ ๏ธ (slightly small interface (I need to test more))
โ About this game:
An awesome vertical scroll shmup featuring the ships with familiar style.
๐ฉ Performance Warning: On Windows 10, the latest patch (2017) apparently broke the game's performance while on ship select screen. It shows the game ran at 15 FPS, which resulted the game slow to load the actual game. Although it goes back to normal (60 FPS) once in gameplay. On Linux (via Wine or Proton), the game runs always at 60 FPS in all areas (including ship select screen).
Vaporware (?) ๐ฏ๐ต
No release year
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
links underlined
๐ Demo (official website)
โ ๏ธ Warning: Game can run too fast if above 60 FPS, thus needs to limit to 60.
About this game:
Made by one person from USA who resides in Japan.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Fire Lancer Developer Interview @ Stunfest 2018
No release year
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
links underlined
๐ Demo (official website)
โ ๏ธ Warning: Game can run too fast if above 60 FPS, thus needs to limit to 60.
About this game:
Made by one person from USA who resides in Japan.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Fire Lancer Developer Interview @ Stunfest 2018
2008 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Action - Fighting; 2D
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows XP (or later)
โ Retail (Japan only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
โช Unknown
โ About this game:
A sequel to Glove on Fight.
Genre: Action - Fighting; 2D
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows XP (or later)
โ Retail (Japan only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
โช Unknown
โ About this game:
A sequel to Glove on Fight.
2011 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Digital - ๐ DLSite
๐ฟ Demo available
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ก Moderate (although the game is entirely Japanese, it takes time to learn how the gameplay works)
โ About this game:
A vertical scroll danmaku shoot 'em up where you take control of the titular satellite!
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ข Digital - ๐ DLSite
๐ฟ Demo available
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ก Moderate (although the game is entirely Japanese, it takes time to learn how the gameplay works)
โ About this game:
A vertical scroll danmaku shoot 'em up where you take control of the titular satellite!
2003 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Music/Rhythm
๐ฅ Windows XP
โ Retail (Japan only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
โช Unknown
โ About this game:
(description taken from MobyGames)
Keyboardmania: Yamaha Edition is an entry in the Keyboardmania series and the only version to be released on PC. It was only available bundled with a Portatone EZ-250i keyboard by Yamaha. It contains some songs of the each arcade releases: Keyboardmania, Keyboardmania: 2ndMix and Keyboardmania: 3rdMix. It contains 20 songs and the amount can be increased to 32 through DLC. This game is the final release in the franchise.
๐ Notes:
Currently lost media due to the game being exclusive to the bundle. Not to mention, you can't get DLCs anymore likely due to discontinuation of this product.
Genre: Music/Rhythm
๐ฅ Windows XP
โ Retail (Japan only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
โช Unknown
โ About this game:
(description taken from MobyGames)
Keyboardmania: Yamaha Edition is an entry in the Keyboardmania series and the only version to be released on PC. It was only available bundled with a Portatone EZ-250i keyboard by Yamaha. It contains some songs of the each arcade releases: Keyboardmania, Keyboardmania: 2ndMix and Keyboardmania: 3rdMix. It contains 20 songs and the amount can be increased to 32 through DLC. This game is the final release in the franchise.
๐ Notes:
Currently lost media due to the game being exclusive to the bundle. Not to mention, you can't get DLCs anymore likely due to discontinuation of this product.
2002 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 98/XP; AROS (community port)
๐ข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam) (Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High
โ About this game:
A short horizontal shooter starring an unnamed witch.
๐ Notes: The configuration window is entirely Japanese only.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 98/XP; AROS (community port)
๐ข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam) (Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High
โ About this game:
A short horizontal shooter starring an unnamed witch.
๐ Notes: The configuration window is entirely Japanese only.
๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Fixed
Genre: Shooting - Fixed
๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional
Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional
2018 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Freeware; Japanese only
Freemu (official page; Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High (text is entirely Japanese. However, it's easy to play if you're [very] familiar with Touhou and Touhou-like control method)
โ About this game:
Developed by Outside, the same doujin circle who brought us later sleeper hits like Cosmic Dreamer and Like Dreamer on Steam.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Freeware; Japanese only
Freemu (official page; Japanese only)
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ข High (text is entirely Japanese. However, it's easy to play if you're [very] familiar with Touhou and Touhou-like control method)
โ About this game:
Developed by Outside, the same doujin circle who brought us later sleeper hits like Cosmic Dreamer and Like Dreamer on Steam.
2024 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable (although I don't have the game, I heard from one user on game's Steam forum stated the game works)
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable (although I don't have the game, I heard from one user on game's Steam forum stated the game works)
2018 Release; 2024 PC Port ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Roleplaying - Dungeon Crawler; Rogue-lite
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Originally a PlayStation 4 game released exclusively in Japan. Five years and four months later, a PC port has been released with the word in the subtitle "Kiwami" added. No idea if this version adds newer content(s) or whatnot.
โ About this game:
A mystery dungeon-esque rogue-lite based off the anime series of the same name. The video game iteration features original story along with similar voice actors from the anime.
Developed by Matrix Software, the same developer who brought us Alundra and Omega Labyrinth series.
๐ Notes:
The PC version is unrated. For some reason, North America and Europe only saw PC and PS5 versions rather than all versions Japan has.
๐๏ธ Unfortunately, this game is banned in Germany despite the console versions have age rating and the game's content is rather tame.
๐ PC version only: There is an uncensored mod (which removes the fog), but the website is entirely Japanese. Yet, the mod is region free.
Genre: Roleplaying - Dungeon Crawler; Rogue-lite
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Originally a PlayStation 4 game released exclusively in Japan. Five years and four months later, a PC port has been released with the word in the subtitle "Kiwami" added. No idea if this version adds newer content(s) or whatnot.
โ About this game:
A mystery dungeon-esque rogue-lite based off the anime series of the same name. The video game iteration features original story along with similar voice actors from the anime.
Developed by Matrix Software, the same developer who brought us Alundra and Omega Labyrinth series.
๐ Notes:
The PC version is unrated. For some reason, North America and Europe only saw PC and PS5 versions rather than all versions Japan has.
๐๏ธ Unfortunately, this game is banned in Germany despite the console versions have age rating and the game's content is rather tame.
๐ PC version only: There is an uncensored mod (which removes the fog), but the website is entirely Japanese. Yet, the mod is region free.
2024 Release ๐ช๐ธ
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ข Freeware; Non-Steam
Made by Locomalito, the same developer who brought you many freeware neo-retro titles such as Hydora and Maldita Callisto.
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ข Freeware; Non-Steam
Made by Locomalito, the same developer who brought you many freeware neo-retro titles such as Hydora and Maldita Callisto.
2023 Release ๐ท๐ด
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Playability: โ ๏ธ Playable (largely playable although the text is small, plus at 1280x800 it shows UI slightly off) (tested using Proton GE 8.24 (later versions can work))
๐ฉโ ๏ธ WARNING: This game is notorious for its bad audio optimization; what this means is, the explosion sfx volume are way too loud (which can damage your eardrums), thus you need to turn the in-game volume for sound down between 20 to 30. Additionally, if you have Volume Mixer plug-in for Decky Loader installed on your Steam Deck, you can use it as well (although the game says Unity rather than AWA 2024).
โก Recommended settings for Steam Deck:
โข Resolution (in-game) 1280x800 (handheld)
โข TDP Watt: 6 (for handheld), 9 (for dock)
โข PowerTools (optional): Govern - Powersaving
โ About this game:
A remastered version of "AWA" from 2016. Unfortunately, the tate mode is removed, as the game is vertizontal.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Playability: โ ๏ธ Playable (largely playable although the text is small, plus at 1280x800 it shows UI slightly off) (tested using Proton GE 8.24 (later versions can work))
๐ฉโ ๏ธ WARNING: This game is notorious for its bad audio optimization; what this means is, the explosion sfx volume are way too loud (which can damage your eardrums), thus you need to turn the in-game volume for sound down between 20 to 30. Additionally, if you have Volume Mixer plug-in for Decky Loader installed on your Steam Deck, you can use it as well (although the game says Unity rather than AWA 2024).
โก Recommended settings for Steam Deck:
โข Resolution (in-game) 1280x800 (handheld)
โข TDP Watt: 6 (for handheld), 9 (for dock)
โข PowerTools (optional): Govern - Powersaving
โ About this game:
A remastered version of "AWA" from 2016. Unfortunately, the tate mode is removed, as the game is vertizontal.
2023 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
A remastered version of 1997 game of the same name.
Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
A remastered version of 1997 game of the same name.
Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
2023 Release ๐
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Rogue-lite
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (tested w/ Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE))
โ ๏ธ On Steam Deck the text is little small to read.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Rogue-lite
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (tested w/ Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE))
โ ๏ธ On Steam Deck the text is little small to read.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
A rather quiet release on Steam resulting to be obscured compare to Switch version.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
A rather quiet release on Steam resulting to be obscured compare to Switch version.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Puzzle - Matching
๐ข Digital - Steam (Worldwide)
Notes: This game does not support cloud save.
Developed by BeXide, best known for Dokodemo Isshou series on Sony consoles.
Genre: Puzzle - Matching
๐ข Digital - Steam (Worldwide)
Notes: This game does not support cloud save.
Developed by BeXide, best known for Dokodemo Isshou series on Sony consoles.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Different from the freeware original. This new version features new soundtrack and game system tweaks.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Different from the freeware original. This new version features new soundtrack and game system tweaks.
2023 Release ๐ต๐ฑ
Genre: Action
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Info added after I noticed this game via Polish Constitution Days 2024 event on Steam.
Genre: Action
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Info added after I noticed this game via Polish Constitution Days 2024 event on Steam.
2023 Release ๐
Genre: Platformer
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ Notes:
The game used to have a demo but it was only available during the Steam NextFest 2023.
Genre: Platformer
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ Notes:
The game used to have a demo but it was only available during the Steam NextFest 2023.
๐ 2023 Release ๐จ๐ณ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฟ๏ธ Demo available
โ About this game:
Developed by Liao Kai of LKK Game based in China. He is also the same guy who did a fan-made enhanced PC port/remake of two Famicom (NES) games: Salamander (Life Force) and S.C.A.T..
๐ผ Videos:
๐ GanaBlade is an Excellent Working Man's Shmup by The Electric Underground
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฟ๏ธ Demo available
โ About this game:
Developed by Liao Kai of LKK Game based in China. He is also the same guy who did a fan-made enhanced PC port/remake of two Famicom (NES) games: Salamander (Life Force) and S.C.A.T..
๐ผ Videos:
๐ GanaBlade is an Excellent Working Man's Shmup by The Electric Underground
2023 Release
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Freeware; Steam - Early Access
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Freeware; Steam - Early Access
2023 Release
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
Windows OS
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
A rather obscured horizontal shmup on Steam with only fewer than four user reviews (as of Dec. 07th, 2023). Fortunately, there is a demo version to try out.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
Windows OS
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
A rather obscured horizontal shmup on Steam with only fewer than four user reviews (as of Dec. 07th, 2023). Fortunately, there is a demo version to try out.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Roleplaying - Action RPG
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Roleplaying - Action RPG
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
2004 Release; 2023 Steam Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ฅ Windows XP (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ข Freeware - Desktop (non-Steam; Japanese only); Steam
๐ Notes: The in-game text for non-Steam version is Japanese only. The English localization is Steam exclusive.
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ฅ Windows XP (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ข Freeware - Desktop (non-Steam; Japanese only); Steam
๐ Notes: The in-game text for non-Steam version is Japanese only. The English localization is Steam exclusive.
2023 Release
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ 2023 Release ๐จ๐ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ๏ธ Windows 10 (or later), Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam, Epic Games Store
๐ฟ๏ธ Demo available on Steam.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Fully Playable โ (verified by Valve) (can be played without compatibility layer)
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Game Sample by
Vysethedetermined2
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ๏ธ Windows 10 (or later), Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam, Epic Games Store
๐ฟ๏ธ Demo available on Steam.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Fully Playable โ (verified by Valve) (can be played without compatibility layer)
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Game Sample by
Vysethedetermined2
2023 Release ๐
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
2023 Release ๐
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10
๐ข Digital - Steam
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ข Freeware; Itch.io (non-Steam)
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ข Freeware; Itch.io (non-Steam)
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Action-Adventure - Survival Horror
Made by the same guy who brought us Kemono Friends fan game, Celline May Cry (also on Steam and it's freeware).
Genre: Action-Adventure - Survival Horror
Made by the same guy who brought us Kemono Friends fan game, Celline May Cry (also on Steam and it's freeware).
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2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
The title reads "Dead in Vitro".
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
The title reads "Dead in Vitro".
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Update frequently
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam)
A high quality fan game based off Gradius.
๐ง Linux Playability: โ Fully Playable ๐ง (requires to install 'dxvk' component via Protontricks)
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility:
(haven't tested yet, but the requirement is similar to Linux; see Linux Playability)
Update frequently
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam)
A high quality fan game based off Gradius.
๐ง Linux Playability: โ Fully Playable ๐ง (requires to install 'dxvk' component via Protontricks)
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility:
(haven't tested yet, but the requirement is similar to Linux; see Linux Playability)
2023 Release ๐ฎ๐น
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows, Mac, Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฟ Demo version available
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
A beginner friendly Touhou-like shmup.
Notes: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows, Mac, Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฟ Demo version available
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
A beginner friendly Touhou-like shmup.
Notes: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.
2023 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Puzzle - Action-Puzzle
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
A remake of PlayStation 2 game from 2000. Originally PlayStation 5 exclusive for short period of time.
Genre: Puzzle - Action-Puzzle
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
A remake of PlayStation 2 game from 2000. Originally PlayStation 5 exclusive for short period of time.
2023 Release ๐
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐ข Digital - Steam
A fan-game based off Len'en Mugenri series.
Notes: This game does not have achievements and cloud support.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐ข Digital - Steam
A fan-game based off Len'en Mugenri series.
Notes: This game does not have achievements and cloud support.
2023 Release ๐น๐ผ
Genre: Action-Adventure; Narrative
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โ Fully Playable
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Notes:
โ Compatibility Layer: Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and/or later versions of GE)
๐ง Linux / Steam Deck - Launch Parameters (optional)
mangohud gamemoderun %command%
โฌ๏ธ (using these parameters may reduce input lag)
Genre: Action-Adventure; Narrative
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โ Fully Playable
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Notes:
โ Compatibility Layer: Proton GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and/or later versions of GE)
๐ง Linux / Steam Deck - Launch Parameters (optional)
mangohud gamemoderun %command%
โฌ๏ธ (using these parameters may reduce input lag)
2023 Release ๐ช๐ธ
Genre: Action
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฉ WARNING:
Unfortunately, this game requires to be always-online due to either Steam client bug or publishers' intent or accidental despite no warnings on the page. I've tried offline mode and it doesn't work.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (tested using Proton GE 7.42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
A remake of 1991 arcade game by the Japanese company, Toaplan. The arcade version originally being released as an adult game under the name Whopee!! in Japan. The overseas version seems to not contain adult content.
This remake is all-ages and the adult content is completely removed. Despite the cuts, it features a bonus stage after the player collects all coins and additional game mode, Spy Sis., which makes the gameplay way different.
Genre: Action
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฉ WARNING:
Unfortunately, this game requires to be always-online due to either Steam client bug or publishers' intent or accidental despite no warnings on the page. I've tried offline mode and it doesn't work.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (tested using Proton GE 7.42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
A remake of 1991 arcade game by the Japanese company, Toaplan. The arcade version originally being released as an adult game under the name Whopee!! in Japan. The overseas version seems to not contain adult content.
This remake is all-ages and the adult content is completely removed. Despite the cuts, it features a bonus stage after the player collects all coins and additional game mode, Spy Sis., which makes the gameplay way different.
2022 Release ๐
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam, Epic Games Store; Worldwide
โ About this game:
A horizontal shmup that can be played up to three players. A co-op mode is local only though it can be played online via remote play on Steam or Parsec Gaming.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam, Epic Games Store; Worldwide
โ About this game:
A horizontal shmup that can be played up to three players. A co-op mode is local only though it can be played online via remote play on Steam or Parsec Gaming.
2023 Release
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
2022 Release ๐ฐ๐ท
Genre: Shooter - Third Person
A sequel to 2004 PS2 game, Gungrave: Overdose. Unlike the previous entries, this time it's developed by South Korean.
(Notes: the estimated ownership is rather mixed. SteamSpy estimated 8,000+ owners, while PlayTracker estimated 140,800 (!).)
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Gungrave G.O.R.E Review - Misunderstood and Delightful (and A Little Janky) by The Electric Underground
Genre: Shooter - Third Person
A sequel to 2004 PS2 game, Gungrave: Overdose. Unlike the previous entries, this time it's developed by South Korean.
(Notes: the estimated ownership is rather mixed. SteamSpy estimated 8,000+ owners, while PlayTracker estimated 140,800 (!).)
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Gungrave G.O.R.E Review - Misunderstood and Delightful (and A Little Janky) by The Electric Underground
2022 Release; 2024 PC Port Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
Formerly Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Notes: This game does not support achievements.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
Formerly Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Notes: This game does not support achievements.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital; Steam
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ข Digital; Steam
2022 Release
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Game designed by BogHog.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Gunvein Shoot Em' Up Review! CAVE Bullet Hell Fans Rejoice! by The Electric Underground
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Game designed by BogHog.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Gunvein Shoot Em' Up Review! CAVE Bullet Hell Fans Rejoice! by The Electric Underground
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Protn GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
Updated port of PS4/Switch game w/ additional content. Based off the popular manga and anime of same name. It features the reprising voice cast from the anime.
๐ Has multiple endings!
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Protn GE 7-43 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
โ About this game:
Updated port of PS4/Switch game w/ additional content. Based off the popular manga and anime of same name. It features the reprising voice cast from the anime.
๐ Has multiple endings!
2022 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam (still available)
Port of NES game; developed by Digital Eclipse.
Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam (still available)
Port of NES game; developed by Digital Eclipse.
2022 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โ Fully Playable
๐ข Digital - Itch.io (non-Steam; DRM-Free), Steam
๐ History:
Originally Itch.io exclusive from 2022. A year later, it was re-released on Steam on November 30th, 2023.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โ Fully Playable
๐ข Digital - Itch.io (non-Steam; DRM-Free), Steam
๐ History:
Originally Itch.io exclusive from 2022. A year later, it was re-released on Steam on November 30th, 2023.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional (Twin-Stick); Horizontal & Vertical Scrolling Screen
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Playable (although you may need to use the latest version of Proton GE to play FMVs properly.)
๐ Has multiple endings!
Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional (Twin-Stick); Horizontal & Vertical Scrolling Screen
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: โ Playable (although you may need to use the latest version of Proton GE to play FMVs properly.)
๐ Has multiple endings!
2022 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
Demo available (released on March 20, 2024).
A sequel to Overdriven Reloaded.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
Demo available (released on March 20, 2024).
A sequel to Overdriven Reloaded.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ Notes: This game does not support achievements.
Made by Astro Port, the same doujin circle who brought us hits like Satazius and Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser.
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
๐ Notes: This game does not support achievements.
Made by Astro Port, the same doujin circle who brought us hits like Satazius and Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser.
2018 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Frequently updated title.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Freeware; Itch.io (non-Steam)
๐ Official Site
๐ง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet.
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet.
๐ About this game & History:
A fan-made crossover shmup. Basically, Marvel Avengers of shmups! This is a remake/reboot of original Xeno Fighters on a newer game engine. Used to be GameMaker 8 title until 2019 when it moved to GMS 1.4. In 2022, it was later moved to GMS (2022) (formerly GMS 2).
๐ Has multiple endings!
๐ Notes: For some reason, it was dated as 2022 release.
Frequently updated title.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Freeware; Itch.io (non-Steam)
๐ Official Site
๐ง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet.
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet.
๐ About this game & History:
A fan-made crossover shmup. Basically, Marvel Avengers of shmups! This is a remake/reboot of original Xeno Fighters on a newer game engine. Used to be GameMaker 8 title until 2019 when it moved to GMS 1.4. In 2022, it was later moved to GMS (2022) (formerly GMS 2).
๐ Has multiple endings!
๐ Notes: For some reason, it was dated as 2022 release.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Turn-Based Rogue-lite Card Strategy
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Developed by BeXide, best known in Japan for Doko Demo Issyou series for Playstation platforms.
Genre: Turn-Based Rogue-lite Card Strategy
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Developed by BeXide, best known in Japan for Doko Demo Issyou series for Playstation platforms.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Freeware - Steam
๐ Notes: This game does not have cloud support.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Fully Playable โ (tested using Proton-Ge 7.42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
A remake of the obscured Japan-only freeware game of the same name. Has achievements support.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Freeware - Steam
๐ Notes: This game does not have cloud support.
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Fully Playable โ (tested using Proton-Ge 7.42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)
A remake of the obscured Japan-only freeware game of the same name. Has achievements support.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
2022 Release; 2023 PC Port ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Action - Rail Shooter
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ About this game:
Originally Apple Arcade exclusive. Designed by Yu Suzuki, the creator of Shenmue series and many Sega arcade hits. This game is more like Panzer Dragon than Space Harrier contrary to popular belief.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Review - RAIL SHOOTER Air Twister - Bullet Heaven #346 by Studio Mudprints
Genre: Action - Rail Shooter
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ง๐ฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ About this game:
Originally Apple Arcade exclusive. Designed by Yu Suzuki, the creator of Shenmue series and many Sega arcade hits. This game is more like Panzer Dragon than Space Harrier contrary to popular belief.
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Review - RAIL SHOOTER Air Twister - Bullet Heaven #346 by Studio Mudprints
2022 Release
Genre: Action Platformer; 3D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Apparently, this is one of the last games being released on Nintendo 3DS. Sometimes after the 3DS release, the PC port is being made.
Genre: Action Platformer; 3D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Apparently, this is one of the last games being released on Nintendo 3DS. Sometimes after the 3DS release, the PC port is being made.
2022 Release ๐ฌ๐ง
Genre: Action - Beat 'em Up (2D)
๐ฅ Windows, Mac, Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Action - Beat 'em Up (2D)
๐ฅ Windows, Mac, Linux
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Platformer; 2D
2022 Release; Steam
2022 Release; Steam
2021 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Puzzle - Matching; Solitaire
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
โ About this game:
Originally Nintendo Switch exclusive for short period of time. A solitaire game featuring the girls of the Vtuber group, Beatus.
Genre: Puzzle - Matching; Solitaire
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam; Worldwide
โ About this game:
Originally Nintendo Switch exclusive for short period of time. A solitaire game featuring the girls of the Vtuber group, Beatus.
2022 Release ๐จ๐ฆ
Genre: Action
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Action
๐ข Digital - Steam
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Adventure
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Genre: Adventure
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
A sequel to NeoGeo title, Andro Dunos. Developed by Picorine Soft, the same developer who brought us Battle Crust and Infinos series.
๐ Note: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
A sequel to NeoGeo title, Andro Dunos. Developed by Picorine Soft, the same developer who brought us Battle Crust and Infinos series.
๐ Note: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
JP Name: ้ขจใฎ็ฅๅญ ๏ฝๆฉ่ใใใฎๅฆๆช้ๆฒป๏ฝ
Genre: Action Platformer
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ก Moderate to High (the text is entirely Japanese; however, it takes time to learn how the gameplay works)
๐ง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet
A Touhou fan game as a Mega Man-like title. The game stars a titular character, Kochiya Sanae. Despite no English support, the game is highly playable for non-Japanese players (even with little Japanese learned).
JP Name: ้ขจใฎ็ฅๅญ ๏ฝๆฉ่ใใใฎๅฆๆช้ๆฒป๏ฝ
Genre: Action Platformer
Doujin game
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ก Moderate to High (the text is entirely Japanese; however, it takes time to learn how the gameplay works)
๐ง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet
A Touhou fan game as a Mega Man-like title. The game stars a titular character, Kochiya Sanae. Despite no English support, the game is highly playable for non-Japanese players (even with little Japanese learned).
2022 Release ๐ง๐ท
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โ (verified by Valve according to game's Steam page)
โ About this game:
A Aleste-like shoot 'em up developed by Brazilian indie developer.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital; Steam
๐ฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โ (verified by Valve according to game's Steam page)
โ About this game:
A Aleste-like shoot 'em up developed by Brazilian indie developer.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ About this game:
A horizontal shooter with lock-on mechanic used for targeting enemies in foreground.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
โ About this game:
A horizontal shooter with lock-on mechanic used for targeting enemies in foreground.
2022 Release ๐
Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Developed by one man!
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Official Trailer
Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ข Digital - Steam
Developed by one man!
๐ผ Videos:
๐ Official Trailer
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Vertizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
A vertizontal shmup with strong Treasure vibes.
๐ฉโ ๏ธ EPILEPSY WARNING: This game has flashy effects during gameplay. Player discretion advised.
๐ Notes: This game does not support achievements.
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Vertizontal
๐ข Digital - Steam
A vertizontal shmup with strong Treasure vibes.
๐ฉโ ๏ธ EPILEPSY WARNING: This game has flashy effects during gameplay. Player discretion advised.
๐ Notes: This game does not support achievements.
2022 Release; 2024 PC Port Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Formerly Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Notes: This game does not support achievements.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital - Steam
Formerly Nintendo Switch exclusive.
Notes: This game does not support achievements.
2022 Release ๐บ๐ธ
Genre: Action
๐ข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
It seems the later 3D sequel is more known than this predecessor.
Genre: Action
๐ข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
It seems the later 3D sequel is more known than this predecessor.
2022 Release ๐ฏ๐ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
Note: This game does not support Steam cloud.
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ข Digital; Steam
Note: This game does not support Steam cloud.
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