The Best Horizontal Games for Playstation 4

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Update : Arcade Archives: Zing Zing Zip added at rank #7.
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Andro Dunos 2 (2022)

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The sequel of the famous Shoot'em up from the Visco studio is back, 30 years after the first opus, released exclusively on Neo-Geo MVS and Neo-Geo AES in 1992 . It's time to bring out your good old battle ship in ANDRO DUNOS 2!


  • shooter
  • arcade
  • horizontal
  • boss
  • shoot-em-up
  • bullet-hell
  • scrolling
  • sprite
  • old-school
  • side-scrolling
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • classic
  • retro
  • action

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Natsuki Chronicles (2019)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox One

New dramatic horizontal shoot ’em up that takes place in the same setting as Ginga Force. An immersive story that follows protagonist Natsuki. Discover the story of her past as a rookie pilot up to present day with events that are parallel to those in Ginga Force.


  • shooter
  • shoot
  • horizontal
  • arcade
  • side-scrolling
  • shoot-em-up
  • boss
  • story
  • vertical
  • shoot-ups
  • steadily-paced
  • bullet-hell-type
  • hard-as-heck
  • smoke
  • action

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Cotton Fantasy (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch arcade PC Windows

The original beautiful girl side-scrolling shooter is back! This work commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Cotton series.


  • shooter
  • horizontal
  • cute-em-up
  • boss
  • classic
  • bullet-hell
  • scrolling
  • cute
  • shoot-em-up

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TENGAI (2020)

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Miko-san and ninja girl blast away! The best of eccentric Japanese-style shooter is here! With online rankings!


  • horizontal
  • bullet-hell
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • shoot-em-up
  • scrolling
  • ninja
  • raiden
  • multi-phased
  • horizontal-scrolling
  • boss
  • action

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Asterix & Obelix: Slap them All! (2021)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One PC Windows

Asterix & Obelix, return in a new adventure full of slaps! Play as Asterix and Obelix and cross the most iconic landscapes of the saga while facing a host of enemies, in a Beat Them Up filled with action ... and slaps!


  • hand-drawn
  • book
  • beat-em-up
  • horizontal
  • 2d
  • scrolling
  • local
  • brawler
  • comic
  • cooperative
  • fight
  • adventure
  • multiplayer

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Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX (2021)

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Take part in the galaxy's most awesome adventure yet, with this brand new update to the arcade classic Dariusburst: Another Chronicle! CHAOS has devastated the universe as the biomechanical hordes take on humanity once again. Without the support of the human network, the Silver Hawks plunge into the depths of EVIL fitted with Burst technology and set out liberate Planet Darius! In this brand-new edition of Dariusburst, enjoy the enhanced visuals and authentic arcade action like never before! Conquer the evil Belsar forces in the complete EVENT Mode with all new scenarios exclusive to EX+! And for the first time, take flight in the Silver-Hawk Murakumo in all modes! Rush into Dariusburst: Another Chronicle EX+! Be on your guard!


  • shooter
  • boss
  • arcade
  • horizontal
  • multi-screen
  • scrolling
  • aquatic
  • local-only
  • horizontally-scrolling
  • shoot-em-up
  • platform
  • classic
  • japanese
  • side-scrolling
  • controller-support

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Arcade Archives: Zing Zing Zip (2023)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

The options menu and manual are available in Japanese, English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Players can also compete against each other from all over the world with their high scores.


  • horizontal
  • vertical
  • empire
  • arcade
  • classic
  • shooter

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Super Hydorah (2017)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 vita IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch

Super Hydorah is a nonlinear horizontal shoot’ em up designed to offer a challenging experience, sublimating the richness of traditional shmup classics. Face the menace of the Meroptians aboard the Delta Force, alone or with your friends in this game with direct action and nostalgic art.


  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • old-school
  • horizontal
  • shooter
  • arcade
  • card-play
  • dexterity
  • classic
  • action
  • campaign
  • bullet-hell
  • meditative
  • 2d
  • controller-support

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Cave Bad (2021)

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Pick up your pickaxe and plenty of bombs as you set forth into treacherous dungeons in pixelated 8-bit style! This roguelike adventure combines inspirations from genre classics with procedural generation to keep every run fresh and unpredictable. Solve puzzles, collect items, purchase new gear and push your limits to reach even higher scores!


  • demons
  • rogue-like
  • top-down
  • dungeon
  • chiptune
  • exploration
  • classic
  • horizontal
  • boss
  • maze
  • adventure
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • achievements
  • puzzle

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Binarystar Infinity (2021)

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Binarystar Infinity is a 1-Bit Shoot ‘Em Up with a challenging experience reminding of the traditional Arcade Shmup classics, that can be experienced alone or with a friend, and with the particularity of being playable in vertical or horizontal scrolling mode.


  • scrolling
  • cooperative
  • bullet-hell
  • pve
  • arcade
  • stylized
  • shooter
  • horizontal
  • boss
  • space
  • relaxing
  • pixel
  • retro
  • fast-action
  • classic

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