THE 8-BIT ERA

1980s shooters

557 shooters released between 1980 and 1989 on 21 systems. Every one of them plays right in your browser. Best known: Contra (1987), Galaga (1986) and Space Invaders (1980).

  • 557 games
  • 557 playable online
  • 21 systems
  • 1980–1989
Mr. Heli no DaiboukenPC Engine1989
T-BirdAmiga1989
DandyC641986
GoldrunnerAmiga1987
Heavy MetalC641988
Mach 3Amiga1988
I, BallC641987
3D MineStormVectrex1983
3D Narrow EscapeVectrex1983
BedlamVectrex1982
Cosmic ChasmVectrex1982
Polar RescueVectrex1983
Solar QuestVectrex1982
Web WarpVectrex1982
Cosmic ArkAtari 26001982
Raid on Bungeling BayNES1987
MagmaxNES1988
SeicrossNES1988
SubrocColeco1983
Star VoyagerNES1987
DominatorAmiga1989
Flying SharkAmstrad CPC1987
ThundercadeNES1989
ArgusNES1986
B-WingsNES1986
Blood MoneyAmiga1989
Caverns of SillahcC641985
Challenge of the GobotsAmstrad CPC1987
Chou Fuyuu Yousai Exed ExesNES1985
Choujikuu Yousai: MacrossNES1985
Chuuka TaisenNES1989
COREC641986
Gotcha!: The Sport!NES1987
GravitarAtari 26001982
IkkiNES1985
MenaceAmiga1988
Narazumono Sentou Butai: Bloody WolfPC Engine1989
Pepsi InvadersAtari 26001983
PolarisAtari 26001983
PooyanAtari 26001982
Senjyo no OokamiMSX1987
Sky DestroyerNES1985
Sky JaguarMSX1984
Super Xevious: Gump no NazoNES1986
Super ZaxxonC641984
The Caverns of EribanC641985
The Uncanny X-MenNES1989
WarpmanNES1985
Who Dares Wins 2Amstrad CPC1986
Baby BoomerNES1989
Tiger-HeliNES1987
Field CombatNES1985
Formation ZNES1985
PenetratorC641984
ThexderMSX1986
GaplusC641984
Jinmu DenshouPC Engine1989
Los Angeles SWATC641986
BraveStarrC641987
Lazer TagC641988
ProhibitionC641987
Game OverC641987
Game Over IIC641988
Navy MovesAmiga1989
Patlabor: The Mobile Police, Dai 2 Shoutai Shutsudou Seyo!Famicom Disk1989
Tank WarsColeco1986
Mobile Suit GundamMSX1984
Grid ShockIntellivision1982
VolguardMSX1985
Volguard IINES1985
Hanii in the SkyPC Engine1989
Meteoric ShowerColeco1984
CurseGenesis1989
Danger Mouse in Double TroubleAmstrad CPC1985
Insanity FightAmiga1987
JugAmiga1989
SqoonNES1987
Shootin' GalleryAtari 26001983
Advanced Tactical FighterAmstrad CPC1988
Cosmic PirateAmiga1989
Armor..AttackVectrex1982
Frantic FreddyColeco1983
Rip-OffVectrex1982
Space WarsVectrex1982
SpectronColeco1983
Star CastleVectrex1983
Super Cross ForceColeco1983
Convoy RaiderC641987
DefcomC641986
DuetAmstrad CPC1987
Moon ShuttleC641983
2088Amstrad CPC1988
AlleykatC641986
Arena 3000C641984
Blue Max 2001C641984
Cybernoid: The Fighting MachineNES1989
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