Shooter
Description
Shooters are action games in which the player character shoots enemies.
The shooting is usually performed with firearms in these games; however, any weapon that dispatches projectiles qualifies, which makes many games (e.g.
Heretic) that rely on medieval ranged weaponry or even magical projectiles shooters as well.
There are many shooter sub-genres, including
fixed-screen shooters,
scrolling shooters,
rail shooters, and others.
Since the emergence of 3D graphics, 3D shooters, popularized by
Wolfenstein 3D and
Doom, have become the leading representatives of the genre. This sub-genre is sometimes referred to as
first-person shooter, though this definition is not very precise, since the genre's distinguishing feature are 3D environments, not the perspective; some 3D shooters allow players to switch between perspectives, while others enforce a third-person view.
3D shooters may incorporate elements of other genres, most commonly role-playing (e.g.
System Shock games and
Deus Ex).
 Game Title |
Windows (2007) and Xbox 360 (2009) Ryan Lennox is technically dead but still he remains on earth and works for the heavenly organization EtherLight. But also... |
DOS (1994) As a sequel to DID's sci-fi space simulation Epic, Inferno continues the storyline of the Raxxon - Terran conflict that... |
Amiga (1990), Atari ST (1990), DOS (1990) and FM Towns (1992) The Alpha 2 research colony on Xelos has been invaded by aliens, wiping out the crew and laying 167 of... |
iPhone (2009) The Talon's are a technologically advanced race that wants to strip Earth for it resources. Of course Earth has a... |
DOS (1995) It is the year 15432, and criminal organizations are flourishing. Scavenging has become increasing profitable, since the criminal elite is... |
Xbox 360 (2011) and Windows (2012) Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is a side-scrolling action game in which an alien in a small flying saucer has to... |
Amiga (1987) and Atari ST (1987) This shoot 'em up scrolls vertically at constant speed. As well as waves of aliens, there are lots of mounted... |
Nintendo DS (2008) Insecticide is a handheld take on the PC version. In the future, Insects have become the dominant species on Earth... |
Windows (2008) Insecticide: Part 1 is set in a world that has been overtaken by insects. It takes place a long time... |
Windows (2005) Insect Invade II is an action game where the player controls a naked man who is trying to defend himself... |
Genesis (1990) and NES (1990) Mecha Insect forces collide in this side-scrolling shooter, set in a garden, passing buildings and other scenery. Fight wasps, bees... |
Amiga (1991), Atari ST (1991) and Commodore 64 (1989) Insects in Space is a side-scrolling shooter with similarities to Defender. Insects killed everyone on Earth except a few babies.... |
Macintosh (2011), Windows (2011) and Linux (2011) Inside a Star-filled Sky is a top-shooter set inside maze-like environments. The player controls a creature that can be guided... |
Virtual Boy (1995) Insmouse no Yakata is an action game where the player must survive many mazes filled with mutated monsters. When starting... |
Windows (2007) Instinct is a story-driven first-person-shooter that takes place in a modern setting. The player will take the roles of three... |
Amiga (1990) Intact is a vertically scrolling shooter. The player uses a space ship to fly through four levels. Of course there... |
Windows (2001) and Macintosh (2001) The sequel to Intellivision Lives!, this compilation includes over 30 more emulated Intellivision games, primarily those originally published by Activision... |
Windows (2001) The Mon Saanti Empire has conquered most of the galaxy's peaceful species and bio-engineered them into weapons. You are the... |
Windows (2001) The Mon Saanti Empire is broken and the galaxy is at peace. But a new threat looms. The Mon Saar,... |
Browser (2000) Intergalactic Invaders is a shooter inspired by the classic Space Invaders. The mad scientist Jocaba, now calling himself Mr. Face,... |
PlayStation (1999) Internal Section is a "tube shooter" in the tradition of Tempest and S.T.U.N Runner. The game uses a flat shaded,... |
Amiga (1989), Atari ST (1989) and DOS (1989) Dreams are made by The Dreamtrack Corporation, a group of evil subliminal-messengers whose intention is to destroy the minds of... |
DOS (1996) In this game you are overlynx, ancient inhabitant of Earth and Atlantis. Your race is a very peaceful and very... |
Windows (1998) Nitro Pack is an expansion to Interstate '76, featuring special missions for Taurus, Jade, and even Skeeter! It also adds... |
Windows (1998) Interstate '76: Nitro Riders is a stand-alone version of Interstate '76: Nitro Pack, which is an add-on for the vehicular... |
