Obscured PC Titles I Never Heard of But I'm Interested

๐Ÿ–ฅ DOS, Windows, Mac, and Linux + ๐ŸŽฎ 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.

๐Ÿ“ฆ๏ธ 400+ titles found and listed! (as of Apr 16th, 2024)

โš ๏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.

๐Ÿ“ƒ ๐Ÿ”— Titles not listed on IGDB List (Update frequently) (Google Docs - Online Spreadsheet)
Last Update: Mar 31 '24 ๐ŸŒ™

โ—๏ธ MangoHud info (Linux only): For more info on how to install and use MangoHud, see the GitHub page: ๐Ÿ”— 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.

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Latest update: (โœณ๏ธ = not listed on IGDB) (๐ŸŒŸ = MiyaKa's Favorite!)
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27 May '24
Added the new titles to this list:
โ— Horgihugh
โ— Koi
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26 May '24
Added the new titles to this list:
โ— Dextram
โ— Killjoy Hunter Yuuko

Updated the notes to the following titles:
โ— Banshiryuu (added JP name)
โ— Harpoon Shooter Nozomi (Linux and Steam Deck compatibility)
โ— Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade (notes about Steam version)
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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— Bike Banditz
โ— Blaze & Blade: Eternal Quest
โ— Demon Hunter Mai
โ— The Queen of Heart '98
โ— The Queen of Heart '99: Dream Match Never Ends
โ— The Queen of Heart 2001 ~Party's Breaker~

Updated the notes to following titles:
โ— Erst Kerf (added info)
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๐Ÿ”— 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):
โ€ข Black Crypt (Amiga exclusive)
โ€ข PARANORMASIGHT: The Seven Mysteries of Honjo (โœณ๏ธ)
โ€ข Sixtar Gate: STARTRAIL (โœณ๏ธ)
โ€ข Total Annihilation (โœณ๏ธ)
โ€ข Touhou Gensou Mahjong (not released on PC yet; originally Japan-only Nintendo Switch exclusive. No English language support, sadly.)

โœณ๏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:
โš ๏ธ = Warning (one thing to be aware of)
๐Ÿšฉ = Warning (Red Flag)
๐ŸŒ = Country of origin unknown (not sure where the game is made from)
๐ŸŒŸ = MiyaKa's Favorite Game (my personal favorite)

Rarity:
๐ŸŸข = Common (accessible)
๐ŸŸก = Uncommon
๐ŸŸ  = Rare
๐Ÿ”ด = Very rare (or extremely rare)
โŒ = Impossible (discontinued or no real copies existed)
โ” = Unknown

2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸข High (text is entirely Japanese. However, the options are in English)

A sequel to Blue Wish Resurrection Plus.
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Playable demo is available on Steam.
2021 Release
Genre: Action
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

๐Ÿง Linux Compatibility: ๐ŸŸข๐Ÿ”ง Fully Playable (tinkering required)

๐Ÿ”ง Tinkering Setup:
โ— Custom Proton: GE-Proton9-5 (may also work with older versions of GE)
โ— Launch Parameter: PROTON_USE_WINED3D=1 %command% -vanillaGFX
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๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: โŒ Unplayable (not working)

โ—‰ About this game:
An obscured endless action game where you only have one button to rotate your ship to right.

๐Ÿ—’๏ธ Notes:
Regarding Steam Deck compatibility, the developer stated that the game is suppose to work. However, I've tried and it didn't work no matter what version of Proton I'm using; neither the tinkering worked. Shame, really, because I was hoping to grind out the achievements while on the go. It's odd how Linux desktop PC worked for me. Perhaps it has to do with X-Wayland not liking this game or something?
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸข High (for Japanese version only)

Emulation port of Famicom/NES game. Features two versions in one package. Each version has it's differences including gameplay.

Port developed by San Francisco, California, USA based developer, Empty Clip Studios, LLC.
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Action-Adventure - Survival Horror
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Itch.io, Steam
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud saves.
๐ŸŒŸ 2021 Release; 2023 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam, Itch.io

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: Fully Playable โœ… (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Proton GE 7-42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)

๐Ÿ“– History:
Originally Itch.io exclusive in late 2021. One and a half year later, the Steam version has been released. The Steam Deck compatibility is verified.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
๐Ÿ”— Schildmaid MX Review by The Electric Underground
2021 Release ๐Ÿด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ
Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional (Twin-Stick)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โœ… Fully Playable (tested using GE Proton version 7.43 or later)

๐Ÿ—’ Note: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ 2021 Release
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam)

๐Ÿ”— Official Website

โ—‰ About this game:
Made by Locomalito, the same developer that brought you Maldita Castilla and Hydora. It is a horizontal shooter with eight-way direction firing with no twin stick controls. And the game mimics the MSX style visuals and screen scrolling.
2020 Early Access; 2021 Full Release; 2023 Official English Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
Doujin game
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
๐Ÿ’ฟ๏ธ Demo available (via Steam)

The game is used to be Japanese only. However, in 2023, the game receives a patch which adds English language support.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
๐Ÿ”— Game Sample by Vysethedetermined2
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Genre: Shooting - Other; Action-Adventure - Metroidvania
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

A sequel to Aqua Kitty. A complete departure from Defender-like to metroidvania.
2022 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Windows, Mac, Linux
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

A very first Shooting Game Builder title to support Mac and Linux.

Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.
2021 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
2021 Release; Early Access ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Windows OS
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam; Worldwide

Re-imagined title of GunViper (2002).
2021 Release
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Notes: This is PC first game. The later Switch version has enhanced visuals and two player co-op. The PC version later received Switch enhancements via official patch.
2020 Release; Freeware ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; Steam

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: โœ… Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested using Proton GE 7-42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE))

โ—‰ About this game:
A standalone shooting game spin-off based off the anime of the same name. Originally a limited release for Japanese version on consoles. The later Western release including PC version made this game free (you do not need the base game to play!).

Developed by Desunoya, the same doujin circle that brought you Tobari series! The game is also co-developed by Mages..

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
Although the game's ownership for Steam release is estimated about 40,000 or little so users according to SteamSpy. However, the game later become forgotten a few weeks after release. In that case, I can add this game to this list.
2020 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2020 Release
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows OS, Mac, Linux
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
This game does not support achievements and cloud save.

โ—‰ About this game:
A horizontal shmup made by the same developer who later brought us Flesh. This game is powered by Pico-8.
๐ŸŒŸ 2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware via Itch.io; EN/JP

๐Ÿ“– History:
Initially released exclusively in Japanese on some Unity-related website (I can't remember the name) as a browser game. Some months later, it was released as Windows game.
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โ—‰ About this game:
A vertical scroll danmaku shmup with a mixture of CAVE and Touhou game mechanics.
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Itch.io, Steam
๐Ÿ‘๏ธ Supports Tate mode.

๐Ÿ”‘ Notes: If purchasing a DRM-Free version from Itch.io, you also get a Steam key.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
Crisis Wing Indie Shmup Review, OLD SCHOOL TO THE BONES! โ˜ ๏ธ by The Electric Underground
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ŸŸข Digital - Itch.io (non-Steam, DRM-free), Steam
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Twin-Stick

Unfortunately, the visual enhancements is exclusive to Nintendo Switch port.
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Racing - Arcade Racing; Jet Ski
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck compatible
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

To date, this is the only jet ski racing game with anime art style.
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam, Itch.io
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: โœ… Fully playable (โš ๏ธ see notes)
๐ŸŸข Digital - DLSite (non-Steam; DRM-Free), Itch.io (non-Steam; DRM-Free), Steam

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
The in-game Japanese text is exclusive to DLSite version. The English localization is Itch.io and Steam exclusive.

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Notes:
โš ๏ธ While highly playable the only issue is, the graphics artifact at the very bottom of the game window.
โ— Compatibility Layer: Proton GE 7-43 (tested; may also work with standard Proton and/or later versions of GE)
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
Genre: Shooting - Vertical; Rogue-like
Windows/Mac/Linux
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam

๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โœ…
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware - Itch.io_

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โŒ Unplayable

โ—‰ About this game:
Fan-made visual novel based off Love Live! Sunshine!. Sadly, this doesn't work on Linux and Steam Deck due to the game's engine (Visual Novel Engine) incompatible with Linux. In other words, it's not RenPy.
2020 Release; 2024 PC Port Release ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น
Genre: Shooting - Vertical; Rogue-lite
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam

๐Ÿง Linux Launch Parameters:
mangohud gamemoderun %command%

โฌ†๏ธ (you may need these parameters as the game lacks v-sync which causes screen tearing.)

History:
Originally consoles exclusive. First released on Switch. A year later, the PS4, Xbox Series, and Xbox One versions were released. In November, the PS5 version was released. And finally, a PC version was released.

About this game:
Made by Panda Indie Studio, the same developer who brought us Project Starship X. This game was ported by East Asia Soft.
2020 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2020 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Adventure; 3D
Doujin game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Booth (Japanese only)

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐Ÿ”ด Low (text is entirely Japanese)

โ—‰ About this game:
A 3D adventure doujin game based off Machikado Mazoku (The Demon Girl Next Door).
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Freeware - Steam, Itch.io
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; Creature Collector
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โ—‰ About this game:
A Pokรฉmon-esque RPG developed by Picorine Soft, known to STG fans as a developer of Infinos series, Battle Crust, and Andro Dunos II.

๐Ÿ—’ Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Made in Japan, but the game's language is English only. No idea if this game had a native Japanese release.

Notes: This game does not support achievements.
๐ŸŒŸ 2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal; Rogue-like
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam
A standalone expansion game for Tobari 2: Dream Ocean.
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
JP Name: ่ฝŸ็ˆ†ๅต-RumbleStorm-
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
Doujin game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐Ÿ”ด Retail (Japan only); ๐ŸŸข Digital - DLSite (non-Steam)

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸข High

โ—‰ About this game:
A doujin STG that pays homage to Truxton (Tatsujin).

๐Ÿ—’ Notes: There are two versions: one is all-ages, the other one is 18+ only.

The Nintendo Switch port is eShop (digital) exclusive and is released under the name "Buraigun: Galaxy Storm".
1995 Release; 2019 English official release ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ผ
Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based
Emulation port & English localization
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Originally an unlicensed Mega Drive/Genesis game from Taiwan in 1995. Decades later, it was picked up by Piko Interactive, localized, and released in 2019.
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ 2019 Release
Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2018 Release; 2021 English Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
JP Name: ็Ÿขๆฒขใซใ“ใฏๅคขใ‚’่ฆ‹ใ‚‹ (Yazawa Nico wa Yume o Miru)
Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
Doujin game / Fan game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; Desktop (non-Steam)

๐Ÿ”— Official Site (English)

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โœ… Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested as non-Steam game on Steam using Proton GE ver 7-42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)).

โ—‰ About this game:
A fan game based off Love Live! anime (first installment) starring Nico Yazawa as a protagonist.

๐Ÿ“– History:
Originally released in Japan in 2018. English translation released on July 19th, 2021.

๐Ÿ—’ Notes: English and Japanese executables (.exe) are separate. To non-Japanese players: you do not need to download the Japanese version, just English (unless you want to play the game in Japanese).
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Racing - Simulation Racing; Sci-Fi
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam

๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Playable โœ… (according the game's Steam page)

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Japanese name: ๆ–ฐไธ–็ด€ GPX ใ‚ตใ‚คใƒใƒผใƒ•ใ‚ฉใƒผใƒŸใƒฅใƒฉ Sin Vier

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง English Name: Future GPX CyberFormula SIN VIER
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข - Digital - Steam, Itch.io

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck compatibility: โŒ Unplayable (I have yet to find the fix)

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
This game does not have achievements support and cloud save.
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
Steam/Itch.io
Genre: Action-Adventure - Survival Horror
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸ  Retail (Japan only); ๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โ—‰ About this game:
Technically, not really obscured as it's been recognized (mostly on Nintendo Switch version). However, the quiet release on Steam has left this game into obscurity.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
๐Ÿ”— Rolling Gunner Nintendo Switch + PC Review by The Electric Underground
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
๐Ÿ’ฟ Demo available via Itch.io

๐Ÿง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet

๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet

โ—‰ About this game:
Vertical Scroll Shooting Game with Lock-on Missile.
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; Itch.io (non-Steam)

A fan game based off Love Live! Sunshine!!.
2015 Release; 2018 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
JP Name: ๅ˜˜ๅคขใฎไน™ๅฅณ (Kyoumu no Otome)
Genre: **Shooting - Horizontal; Yuri ๐ŸŒธ
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet
๐ŸŸข Digital - Original (Japanese only), DLSite (Japanese, English); Steam (Worldwide)

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
The non-Steam is original and DLSite exclusive releases. The Steam version does not have achievements support, but at least it has cloud save feature.

โ—‰ About this game:
A horizontal shooter with Yuri element.
2023 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

๐Ÿ“– History:
Originally consoles exclusive from 2018. This port is an expanded game of the original 2014 game. UDX is apparently a lot easier to get 100% (all achievements) than the original although still challenging.
2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam

Updated release. Released as free DLC for Overdriven Reloaded.
2018 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ Mac
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โญ Trivia:
To date, this is the only game on Steam being Mac exclusive.
2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
A remake of Arcade/Sega Saturn title of the same name. The game later receives a collaborative DLC featuring the ship from Truxton (Tatsujin).
2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam, Itch.io
2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

HD remaster of Ghost Blade.
2013 Release; 2017 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
JP Name: ้ก˜ใ„ใฎๆฌ ็‰‡ใจ็™ฝ้Š€ใฎๅฅ‘็ด„่€… (Negai no Kakera to Hakugin no Agreement)
Genre: Visual Novel; ๐ŸŒธ Yuri
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows XP (or later)
โ” Retail (Japan only); ๐ŸŸข Digital - MangaGamer (non-Steam; DRM-Free); Steam
๐Ÿ’ฟ Demo available (via MangaGamer)

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
The Japanese text support is only available in retail version. The English localization is MangaGamer and Steam exclusive. For Steam version, it has three features: trading cards, cloud save, and family sharing.
2017 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
๐ŸŒŸ 2017 Release ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical; Compilation
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Itch.io (non-Steam), Steam

๐Ÿ—’ Notes: This game does not have achievements and cloud save support.

โ—‰ About this game:
Contains both the original and arranged versions of Fire Arrow.
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later), Mac, Linux
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam, Itch.io

๐Ÿ”‘ Notes: If purchasing a DRM-Free version from Itch.io, you also get a Steam key.

โ—‰ About this game:
Made by Danbo, a passionate STG fan. Not to mention, this game is heavily influenced by Raizing games such as Battle Garegga.

A expanded update titled "Double Action" is reportedly in development.
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ
Genre: Action
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โœ… Fully Playable (๐Ÿท d9vk.dll (latest) component required) (on Dock and Handheld; tested using Proton GE 7-42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE))

๐Ÿท How to install d9vk.dll (latest) component: You need to use Proton Tricks to install this required component. If you don't, the game crashes with the message saying missing vertex shaders.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
๐Ÿ”— Gameplay sample by Fifteen Minutes Gameplay
2019 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - DLSite (non-Steam)

โ—‰ About this game:
A horizontal shooter starring an unnamed sea creature. The game has Bio-Hazard Battle (Crying: Aseimei Sensou) vibes. Apparently, the game is allegedly a three hour long shmup if you play all stages in one sitting.
2016 Early Access; 2018 Full Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam (Worldwide)

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: see ๐Ÿ”— Proton DB Report
2016 Release; 2020 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital - DLSite.com (non-Steam; DRM-Free), Steam (English)

โš ๏ธ Notice: The non-Steam version from DLSite is Japanese only. The English localization is exclusive to Steam version.

๐Ÿ—’Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.

๐Ÿง Linux Compatibility: Not tested yet.

๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet.

โ—‰ About this game:
Made by one man! A vertical danmaku shmup.

๐Ÿ“ผ Videos:
๐Ÿ”— STG Weekly 170: Ten and Till / ใƒ†ใƒณใจใƒ†ใ‚ฃใƒซใฎๅ†’้™บ by Shooting Game Weekly
2016 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
JP Name: ็‰นๆ€ฅๅคฉไฝฟ (Tokkyuu Tenshi)
Genre: Platform Racer - 2.5D
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

โ—‰ About this game:
A platform racer developed by EasyGameStation, the makers that brought us Chantelise and Recettear.

This is Rockin' Android's last game to be published. Since then, no new games from them.
2016 Steam Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam
2016 Release; 2020 PC Port ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Action - Beat 'em Up; 3D
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Originally PlayStation 4 and PS Vita exclusive. This game was never released in overseas until 2020.

โญ Trivia:
The game features a guest character from Senran Kagura series, Daijoji Sensei.

AWA

2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ด
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 10 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital; Steam

๐Ÿšฉโš ๏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.
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Playability: Not tested yet.
๐ŸŸข Digital - Itch.io (non-Steam, DRM-free), Steam
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Puzzle - Puzzle-Platformer; 2D
Doujin game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Booth

A remake of Marisa and Alice's Trap Tower.

Koi

2016 Release; 2019 PC Port ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ
Genre: Adventure
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

Originally released on PlayStation 4 (via PSN). This little cozy adventure game where you take control of the titular fish. At only $0.99, this makes the purchase way more accessible.

๐Ÿ—’ Notes:
The achievement 'On Time's Side' originally required the player to play 24 hours total. The 2022 patch has drastically reduced the requirement to just two hours. If only this happened to me earlier. (-_-;)
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐ŸŸข Digital - Steam

A vertical scroll shmup from Picorine Soft, the same developer who brought us Infinos series.

Notes: This game does not support achievements and cloud save.
2016 Release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; Non-Steam; Freem (Japanese only)

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸก Moderate (takes some time to understand how the gameplay works)

๐Ÿšฉ WARNING: The game is locked to 30 FPS.

๐Ÿง๐ŸŽฎ Linux/Steam Deck Compatibility: โœ… Fully Playable (on Dock and Handheld) (tested as non-Steam game on Steam using Proton GE 7-42 (may also work with standard Proton and later versions of GE)

โ—‰ About this game:
A horizontal shooter starring a titular cat character.
2016 Release๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Genre: Shooting - Horizontal
Doujin game
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Digital - DLSite.com

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸก Low to High (text is entirely Japanese. However, it's possible to enjoy it once you figured out what the options do. The options menu is entirely English though)

๐Ÿง Linux Compatibility: โœ… Fully playable (tested as a non-Steam game on Steam using Proton GE 9.2 (may also use standard Proton or older versions of GE)

๐ŸŽฎ Steam Deck Compatibility: Not tested yet.

โš ๏ธ Required launch parameters (for Linux and Steam Deck):
LANG=ja_JP.UTF-8 %command% (to display Japanese text properly)

โ—‰ About this game:
Made by Desunoya, the same doujin circle that brought you Tobari series!

Japanese exclusive. Although the game is available to buy on DLSite in English. It takes a while to get used to the game's mechanics and such as the game's text is entirely Japanese.
2015 release ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต
Alt. Name: Precious Star ~Eclosion Gaiden~
JP Name: Precious Star ~Eclosion ๅค–ไผ~
Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows 7 (or later)
๐ŸŸข Freeware; non-Steam (via Freem! (Japanese only)

โ” Playability for non-Japanese people:
๐ŸŸข High

A semi-sequel to Eclosion (2010).

Notes: The game is entirely English. Only manual, readme.txt, and configuration executable is entirely Japanese.

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2 months ago

To those who are wondering what happened to titles not listed on IGDB in the list's description, I have moved to my spreadsheet online. I provided a link in the description.


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