Although it has another Williams arcade game in its title, Jetboard Joust brings the spirit of Defender back in a brilliant roguelike setup.
In the end, if you enjoy simple and challenging shoot 'em ups then you'll have a blast with Binarystar Infinity in all its minimalist glory.
If you enjoy shoot 'em ups but aren't a hardcore fan of the genre then you might appreciate what Barrage Fantasia has in store for you.
Switch 'N' Shoot is the perfect example of an enjoyable bite-sized game as you'll have a lot of fun with it but only in short bursts.
Space Warrior may look great but at its core, it's a fairly standard shmup that doesn't offer enough variety or much of a challenge.
It's perplexing who Skyland Rush - Air Raid Attack was made for but I can definitely say that it doesn't cater to shoot 'em up fans.
Toon Shooters 2: The Freelancers isn't the most challenging shoot 'em up but it is densely-packed with rewarding content.
As a fun classic arcade shooter, I'm happy to say that Omega Fighter will fit in nicely with my expansive collection of retro shmups.
Rising Hell's intuitive gameplay makes combating its monsters and ascending its tricky levels a treat for anyone who's up for a challenge.
With its enjoyable core gameplay and unique computerized neon world, Sure Footing makes for one nifty multiplayer endless runner.
Frantic co-op multiplayer games don't get much better than Very Very Valet with its hilarious gameplay premise and silly scenarios.
If you want to play something out of the ordinary, you certainly can't go wrong with the very intriguing Cosmic Top Secret.
Moving a knight around grid-based stages as if you're a ninja chess piece is unique so Chess Knights: Shinobi can be a pretty fun game.
Taking inspiration from classics like Pac-Man and Bomberman, Go! Birdie doesn't quite live up to an '80s-era level of quality.
I liked the original but Save me Mr Tako: Definitive Edition made me a fan by being a much-improved iteration of a promising platformer.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a lovely game through-and-through so if you like the idea of getting lost in a lighthearted old-school adventure that's full of fun surprises then you'll enjoy every second of this adventure.
Goddamn, Let's have a match to shatter the pancake mood.
Hood: Outlaws & Legends features an impressive amalgamation of gameplay elements that will have you hooked. However, its overall gameplay loop will start to become monotonous sooner than you'd hope due to its repetitious nature.
As a game that has a little of everything, I highly recommend Retro Machina to anyone with an appreciation for unique indie games.
Devil Slayer Raksasi is one of the most enjoyable roguelikes that I've played all year so if you're up for a challenge then give it a go.