
A comprehensive list of ports, remakes, sequels, spiritual successors, clones, and other games influenced by or exhibiting striking similarities to various Sega Saturn titles.
Last Updated: Feb. 11, 2026
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3D Lemmings
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-05 (DOS) 20+ Others | Lemmings | Predecessor |
| 1991-12 (AMG, DOS, ST) 1992 (ARCH) 1993 (MAC) 1994 (SAMC) | Oh No! More Lemmings | Predecessor, expansion pack for Lemmings |
| 1991-12 (AMG) 1991 (DOS) 1992 (MAC) | Xmas Lemmings a.k.a. “Holiday Lemmings” | Predecessor, Xmas-themed ON!ML demo |
| 1992 (DOS) 1993 (AMG, MAC) 1995 (WIN) 1998-10 (PS1) 2000-12 (GBC) | Lemmings & Oh No! More Lemmings a.k.a. “Lemmings for Windows” a.k.a. “Lemmings Special Edition” ↳ Lemmings ↳ Oh No! More Lemmings | Predecessor, compilation |
| 1993-02 (AMG, DOS, ST) 1994-06 (FMT) 1994-08 (SFC) 1994-10 (MD) 1994 (ARCH, GB) | Lemmings 2: The Tribes | Predecessor |
| 1994-11 (DOS) 1995 (AMG) | All New World of Lemmings a.k.a. “The Lemmings Chronicles” | Predecessor |
| 1995-09 (DOS) | 3D Lemmings a.k.a. “Lemmings 3D” | Original release |
| 1995-10 (PS1) | 3D Lemmings a.k.a. “Lemmings 3D” | Port |
| 1995-12 (DOS) | 3D Lemmings Winterland | Winter-themed 3D Lemmings demo |
| 1996-06 (WIN) | Lemmings Paintball | Spinoff |
| 1996-10 (PS1) 1997-06 (WIN) | Adventures of Lomax, The a.k.a. “Lomax” | Spinoff |
| 2000-05 (WIN) | Lemmings Revolution | Sequel |
| 2001-11 (WIN) | Let’s Go Crazy with Lemmings ↳ Lemmings & Oh No! More Lemmings ↳ 3D Lemmings ↳ Lemmings Paintball | Compilation |
| 2005-11 (J2ME) | Love a Lemming | Spinoff |
| 2006-03 (PSP) 2006-10 (PS2) 2006-12 (PS3) 2012-12 (AND) | Lemmings | Remake of Lemmings |
| 2006 (J2ME) | Lemmings Return | Sequel |
| 2008 (J2ME) | Lemmings Tribes | Sequel |
| 2014-05 (PSVita) | Lemmings Touch | Sequel |
| 2017-07 (AND, iOS) | Lemmings: The Puzzle Adventure f.k.a. “Lemmings: The Official Game” | Sequel |
| 2018-10 (WIN) | Slemmings | — |
| 2022-01 (WIN) | Loap | Fan port |
| 2022-11 (WIN) | Kartoffl | — |
| 2023-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2023-05 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Tin Hearts | — |
| 2025-04 (LNX, MAC, NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Tempopop | — |
| 2025-08 (WIN) | Herd, The | — |
Actua Golf / VR Golf ’97
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-10 (PS1) | Actua Golf a.k.a. “VR Golf ’97” | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1997-09 (PS1) 1998-05 (WIN) | Actua Golf 2 a.k.a. “Fox Sports Golf ’99” | Sequel |
| 1998-10 (PS1) 2015-08 (WIN) | Actua Golf 3 | Sequel |
| 1999 (N64, PS1) | PGA European Tour Golf a.k.a. “PGA European Tour” f.k.a. “Actua Golf 4” | Rebranded sequel |
| 2022-12 (WIN) | Actua Golf | Emulated port |
Actua Soccer / VR Soccer
- Actua Soccer / VR Soccer
- Actua Soccer: Club Edition (retooled ver.)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 (DOS) | Actua Soccer a.k.a. “VR Soccer ’96” | Original release |
| 1996-03 (PS1) 1996-12 (MAC) | Actua Soccer a.k.a. “VR Soccer ’96” | Ports |
| 1997-05 (DOS, PS1) | Actua Soccer: Club Edition | Original release, retooled version of Actua Soccer |
| 1997-11 (PS1) 1998-05 (WIN) | Actua Soccer 2 a.k.a. “Fox Sports Soccer ’99” | Sequel |
| 1998-12 (PS1) 1999 (WIN) | Actua Soccer 3 | Sequel |
| 2009-08 (DOSBox) | VR Soccer ’96 | Emulated port of Actua Soccer |
After Burner II (Franchise)
- After Burner II (Sega Ages)
- Sky Target
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-10 (ARC) | M.A.C.H. 3 | Possible influence |
| 1985-05 (ARC) 1985-11 (NFC) | Sky Destroyer | Possible influence |
| 1987-07 (ARC) 1987-12 (SMS) 1987 (VC) 1988-11 (MSX, ST, ZXS) 1988-12 (AMG) 1989-03 (FMT, NFC) 1989-05 (X68K) 1989-08 (C64) 1989 (CPC, DOS) | After Burner | Predecessor |
| 1987-10 (ARC) | After Burner II | Original release |
| 1988-08 (ARC) 1989-12 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1989 (DOS, MSX) 1990-04 (PCE) 1998-02 (SS) 2015-11 (3DS) | Power Drift | Playable F-14 Tomcat |
| 1989 (Lynx) 2022-11 (WIN) | Blue Lightning | — |
| 1989 (C64) | First Strike | — |
| 1989 (C64, CPC, ZXS) 1990 (AMG, NES, ST) | MiG-29: Soviet Fighter | — |
| 1990-03 (MD) 1990-09 (PCE) 2003 (J2ME) | After Burner II | Ports |
| 1990-05 (ARC) 1990-12 (GG) 1992-01 (SMS) 1993-01 (MD) 2012-09 (3DS) | G-LOC: Air Battle | Spiritual sequel to After Burner II |
| 1990-06 (NES) | Captain Skyhawk | — |
| 1990 (CPC, ZXS) | MiG Busters | — |
| 1991-06 (ARC) | Strike Fighter | Spiritual sequel to G-LOC |
| 1992-06 (FMT) 1992-12 (MCD) | After Burner III | Port of SF, spiritual sequel to G-LOC |
| 1992-06 (C64) 1992 (AMG, CPC, ST, ZXS) | G-LOC R360 | Spiritual sequel to AB2, US Gold’s G-LOC ports |
| 1993 (GEN) | Action 52 ↳ Sidewinder | Minigame collection |
| 1995-01 (32X) | After Burner Complete a.k.a. “After Burner II Complete” a.k.a. “After Burner” | Port |
| 1995-09 (JCD) | Blue Lightning | Remake of B. Lightning (1989) |
| 1995-10 (ARC) | Sky Target | Original release, spiritual sequel to After Burner II |
| 1997-08 (WIN) | Sky Target | Port, spiritual sequel to AB2 |
| 2000-11 (ARC) | Sega Strike Fighter | Pseudo-sequel |
| 2001-09 (DC) 2002-10 (XB) | Shenmue II ↳ After Burner II | Emulated port |
| 2001-12 (DC) | Yu Suzuki Game Works, Vol. 1 ↳ After Burner II | Emulated collection |
| 2003 (WIN) | After Burner 3D | Fangame |
| 2004-03 (PS2) | After Burner II (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| 2004-11 (PS1) | Jet Ace a.k.a. “IF 22” | — |
| 2005-02 (WIN) | Off Limits | — |
| 2005 (WIN) | Master Burner | — |
| 2006-10 (ARC) 2010-04 (PS3, X360) 2013-07 (AND, iOS) | After Burner Climax | Sequel |
| 2007-03 (PSP) | After Burner: Black Falcon | Sequel |
| 2007-09 (J2ME) | After Burner II DX | Port |
| 2009-04 (Flash) | Strike Eagle | — |
| 2010-12 (WIN) | Master Burner Climax | — |
| 2011-06 (WIN) 2012-07 (Wii) | Hyper Fighters | — |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | AB-themed course |
| 2013-12 (3DS) | 3D After Burner II (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2018-08 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Shenmue I & II ↳ After Burner | Emulated port |
| 2018-10 (WIN) | Rough Riders | — |
| 2019-02 (PICO-8) | aburner | Fangame |
| 2020-03 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | G-LOC: Air Battle (Sega Ages) | Spiritual sequel to AB2, enhanced emulate port |
| 2020-04 (WIN) | Lethal Strike | — |
| 2021-08 (NSW) | AB1 (SmileBASIC 4) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2022-10 (MDM2) | After Burner II | Emulated port |
| 2024-02 (WIN) | MrLevRocks’ Ace Fighter | — |
| 2024-09 (WIN) | Mirage Feathers | — |
| 2025 (ARC) | Top Gun: Maverick | — |
| In dev. (MSX) | After Burner | Fan port/remake |
| Unreleased (WIN) | After Burner Deldine | AB2 fangame feat. elements of Sky Target |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Tiny Power Drift | Playable F-14 Tomcat |
All Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-12 (PS1) | New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Fighting Spirit Legends 2 a.k.a. “Shin Nihon Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 2” | Direct competitor |
| 1997-12 (ARC) | All Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua a.k.a. “Zen Nihon Pro Wres Featuring Virtua” | Port |
| 1997-12 (ARC) | New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Fighting Spirit Legends 3 – Arcade Edition a.k.a. “Shin Nihon Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 3 – Arcade Edition” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | New Japan Pro-Wrestling: Fighting Spirit Legends 3 a.k.a. “Shin Nihon Pro-Wrestling: Toukon Retsuden 3” | Direct competitor |
| 1999-05 (ARC) 1999-06 (DC) | Giant Gram: All Japan Pro Wrestling 2 at the Nihon Budoukan a.k.a. “Giant Gram: Zen Nihon Pro Wres 2 in Nihon Budoukan” | Sequel |
| 2000 (ARC) 2000-08 (DC) | Giant Gram 2000: All Japan Pro Wrestling 3 – Glorious Heroes a.k.a. “Giant Gram 2000: Zen Nihon Pro Wres 3 Eikou no Yuushatachi” | Sequel |
Angel Paradise (Franchise)
- Angel Paradise, Vol. 1: Yuko Sakaki – A Premonition of Love in Hollywood
- Angel Paradise, Vol. 2: Kimika Yoshino – I Want to Be with You in Hawaii
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12 (SS) | Hiyake no Omoide & Himekuri: Girls in Motion Puzzle, Vol. 1 | — |
| 1996-08 (SS) | Body Special 264: Girls in Motion Puzzle, Vol. 2 | — |
| 2017-11 (MAC, WIN) 2018-10 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Japanese Women: Animated Jigsaws | — |
Antarctic Adventure (Franchise)
- Antarctic Adventure (Konami Antiques MSX Collection Ultra Pack)
- Penguin Adventure (Konami Antiques MSX Collection Ultra Pack)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12 (MSX) | Antarctic Adventure a.k.a. “Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibouken” | Original release |
| 1984-07 (CV) 1985-04 (NFC) 2002-05 (J2ME) 2006-06 (WIN) | Antarctic Adventure a.k.a. “Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibouken” | Ports |
| 1986-10 (MSX) | Penguin Adventure a.k.a. “Yume Tairiku Adobenchaa” a.k.a. “Dream Continent Adventure” | Original release |
| 1987-08 (MSX) 2009-12 (Wii) 2016-05 (Wii U) | Gradius 2 a.k.a. “Nemesis 2” | Playable Penta |
| 1988-04 (MSX) 2006-12 (J2ME) 2010-01 (Wii) 2013-12 (Wii U) | Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth1 a.k.a. “Parodius: Tako ga Chikyuu o Sukuu” a.k.a. “Parodius” | Playable Penta |
| 1988-11 (MSX) | Konami Game Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Antarctic Adventure | Collection |
| 1989-02 (MSX) | Hai no Majutsushi a.k.a. “Tile Magician” | Penta feat. as an opponent |
| 1991-01 (NFC) | Story of the Dream Penguin a.k.a. “Yume Penguin Monogatari” | Sequel |
| 1991 (MSX) | Squeek: The Story of a Ninny | — |
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Anarctic Adventure | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 1; emulated collection |
| 1998-02 (GB) 2000-04 (GBC) | Konami GB Collection, Vol. 3 a.k.a. “Konami GB Collection, Vol. 4” ↳ Anarctic Adventure | Port collection |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ Penguin Adventure | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 3; emulated collection |
| 2001-03 (GBA) | Konami Krazy Racers a.k.a. “Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance” | AA-themed course |
| 2003-05 (J2ME) | Penta’s Fishing Adventure a.k.a. “Penta no Tsuri Bouken” | Spinoff |
| 2004-02 (PS2) | Airforce Delta Strike a.k.a. “Airforce Delta: Blue Wing Knights” a.k.a. “Deadly Skies III” | Playable Penta |
| Mid-2004 (J2ME) | Penta’s Fishing Adventure DX a.k.a. “Penta no Tsuri Bouken DX” | Spinoff |
| 2004 (GK) | Penguin | — |
| 2006-04 (J2ME2) | Konami Wai Wai World | Playable Penta |
| 2006-05 (J2ME) | Penguin Adventure a.k.a. “Yume Tairiku Adobenchaa” a.k.a. “Dream Continent Adventure” | Port |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Anarctic Adventure | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
| 2007-01 (PSP) | Parodius Portable ↳ Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth | Compilation feat. remake of Parodius, playable Penta |
| 2007-08 (Wii) 2013-08 (3DS) 2014-06 (Wii U) | Antarctic Adventure a.k.a. “Kekkyoku Nankyoku Daibouken” | Emulated ports |
| 2009-11 (Wii) 2014-01 (Wii U) | Penguin Adventure a.k.a. “Yume Tairiku Adobenchaa” a.k.a. “Dream Continent Adventure” | Emulated ports |
| 2011-09 (WIN) | Penguin Adventure Online | Fangame |
| 2014-12 (WIN) | ColecoVision Flashback ↳ Anarctic Adventure | Emulated collection |
| 2020-03 (AND, iOS) | Pen Pen’s Antarctic Adventure a.k.a. “Penpen Nankyoku Daibouken” | Spinoff |
| 2024-02 (HTML5) | Antarctic Adventure Demake | Fan demake |
| 2025-03 (WIN) | Pony Adventure | — |
Area 51
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-11 (ARC) | Area 51 | Original release |
| 1996-10 (WIN) 1996-11 (PS1) | Area 51 | Ports |
| 1997-02 (ARC) 1997-10 (PS1, SS) 1998 (WIN) | Maximum Force | Spiritual sequel |
| 1998-10 (ARC) | Area 51: Site 4 | Sequel |
| 2004-05 (ARC) 2008-04 (Wii) | Target: Terror | — |
| 2005-04 (PS2, XB) 2005-06 (WIN) | Area-51 | Reboot |
| 2007-11 (WIN, X360) 2007-12 (PS3) | BlackSite: Area 51 | Reboot |
Assault Suit Leynos 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-03 (MD) 2007-10 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Assault Suit Leynos a.k.a. “Target Earth” | Predecessor |
| 1992-12 (SFC) 2004-08 (PS2) 2007-10 (Wii) 2014-08 (Wii U) | Assault Suits Valken a.k.a. “Cybernator” | Predecessor, prequel to AS Leynos |
| 1995-04 (SNES) | Metal Warriors | — |
| 1996-02 (SFC) 2008-05 (Wii) | Front Mission: Gun Hazard | Direct competitor |
| 1996-03 (PC-98) | Night Slave | 18+ |
| 1999-07 (PS1) 2009-03 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Assault Suits Valken 2 | Loose retelling of AS Leynos as an RPG |
| 2004-08 (WIN) | Armed Suits Gunvalken a.k.a. “Assault Suits Gunvalken” | Fangame? |
| 2007-07 (WIN) | Gun Arms | — |
| 2007-08 (NDS) | Soukou Kihei Gun Ground, The (Simple DS) | — |
| 2010-01 (WIN) | Peace Breaker | — |
| 2010-11 (WIN) 2014-03 (LNX) 2019-02 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gigantic Army | — |
| 2013-01 (PSP) 2015-01 (WIN) | Armored Hunter Gunhound EX | — |
| 2015-08 (WIN) | B.A.D: Battle Armor Division | — |
| 2015-12 (PS4) 2016-08 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Assault Suit Leynos | Remake of AS Leynos |
| 2019-06 (PS4, WIN) 2020-10 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2023-12 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Hardcore Mecha | — |
| 2019-10 (WIN) | Jagd Lanzer | — |
| 2020-11 (WIN) 2023-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Mechblaze | — |
| 2023-03 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Assault Suits Valken: Declassified | Enhanced emulated port of AS Valken |
| 2024-04 (WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Assault Suit Leynos 2 (Saturn Tribute) | Emulated ports |
| 2025-01 (AMG) | Operation Steel Rain | — |
| In development (WIN) | Scramble Vice, The | — |
Astra Superstars
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-09 (SFC) | Chou Aniki: Bakuretsu Rantou-hen a.k.a. “Super Big Brother: Explosive Brawl Edition” | Possible influence |
| 1996-04 (ARC) 1996-10 (PS1) | Psychic Force | Possible influence |
| 1998-06 (ARC) | Astra Superstars | Original release |
| 1998-06 (ARC) 1999-03 (DC) 1999-10 (PS1) 2008-09 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Psychic Force 2012 a.k.a. “Psychic Force 2” | Direct competitor |
| 2002-08 (PS1) | X: Unmei no Sentaku a.k.a. “X: Fateful Decision” | — |
| 2004-03 (GBA) | Dragon Ball Z: Super Sonic Warriors a.k.a. “Dragon Ball Z: Bukuu Tougeki” | — |
| 2005-11 (NDS) | Dragon Ball Z: Super Sonic Warriors 2 a.k.a. “Dragon Ball Z: Bukuu Ressen” | — |
| 2005-12 (PS2) | Psychic Force Complete ↳ Psychic Force ↳ Psychic Force 2012 EX | — |
| 2013-05 (WIN) | Touhou Shinkirou: Hopeless Masquerade | — |
| 2015-05 (WIN) 2016-12 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Touhou Shinpiroku: Urban Legend in Limbo | — |
| 2017-12 (WIN) 2021-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Touhou Hyouibana: Antinomy of Common Flowers | — |
Asuka 120% (Franchise)
- Asuka 120% Limited: Burning Fest. Limited
- Asuka 120% Limit Over (semiofficial patch)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-01 (X68K) 1994-07 (FMT) 1994-09 (CD-ROM²) 2011-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2020-09 (MD) | Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth a.k.a. “Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force” | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-03 (FMT) 1994-04 (X68K) | Asuka 120% Burning Fest. | Original release |
| 1994-12 (FMT) | Asuka 120% Excellent Burning Fest. | Predecessor, updated port |
| 1995-07 (CD-ROM²) | Asuka 120% Maxima Burning Fest. | Predecessor, updated port |
| 1996-03 (PS1) 2010-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest. | Predecessor, updated port |
| 1997-05 (PS1) 2011-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Asuka 120% Excellent Burning Fest. | Predecessor, updated port |
| 1998-12 (WIN) | Queen of Heart ’98, The | — |
| 1999-05 (PS1) 2011-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Asuka 120% Final Burning Fest. | Updated port |
| 1999-09 (WIN) | Asuka 120% Return Burning Fest. | Updated port |
| 1999-12 (WIN) | Queen of Heart ’99: Dream Match Never Ends, The | — |
| 2000-04 (WIN) | Queen of Heart ’99: Second Edition, The | — |
| 2001-08 (WIN) | Queen of Heart 2001: Party’s Breaker, The | — |
| 2011-06 (X360) | Phantom Breaker | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-04 (ARC) | Phantom Breaker: Another Code | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-09 (PS3, X360) | Phantom Breaker: Extra | Spiritual successor |
| 2022-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Phantom Breaker: Omnia | Spiritual successor |
| 2024-08 (WIN) | Variable Geo vs Asuka 120% | Fangame, crossover |
| In dev. (EXAA) | Asuka 120% Burning Fest. Exallent | Updated port of Limit Over |
| In development | Asuka 120% O-Nyuu | Updated port of A120% (X68K) |
| In development | Asuka 120% Reborn | Sequel |
Athletic Land / Wanpaku Athletic (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-09 (2600) 1982-11 (IV) 1984-02 (CV) 1984-03 (5200, A8bit) 1984-06 (C64) 1984-09 (MSX) 2003 (J2ME) 2010-05 (WIN, X360) 2011-02 (WP) | Pitfall! | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1983-12 (MSX) | Athletic Land a.k.a. “Wankpaku Athletic” | Original release |
| 1984-05 (CV) 1984-10 (MSX) | Cabbage Patch Kids: Adventures in the Park | Retooled version of Athletic Land |
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Athletic Land | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 2; emulated collection |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Athletic Land | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
| 2017 (WIN) | Athletic Kid | Fan remake |
| 2023-04 (GB) | Athletic World | — |
| Unreleased (MSX) | Athletic Land 2 | Fangame |
Ayrton Senna Personal Talk: Message for the Future
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-06 (SMS) 1992-07 (MD) 1992-08 (GG) | Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II | Sega’s first licensed title feat. Senna |
| 1994-09 (MAC, WIN) | Ayrton Senna: Forever Magic | — |
| 1994 (VHS) | Ayrton Senna Personal Talk: Message for the Future | Original release |
| 1995-12 (LD) 2001 (DVD) | Ayrton Senna Personal Talk: Message for the Future | Ports |
Baku Baku Animal: World Zookeeper Contest / Baku Baku
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-04 (ARC) | Baku Baku Animal: World Zookeeper Contest a.k.a. “Baku Baku” | Original release |
| 1996-01 (GG) 1996-08 (WIN) 1996 (SMS) 2002 (J2ME) | Baku Baku Animal: World Zookeeper Contest a.k.a. “Baku Baku” | Ports |
| 2003-10 (XB) | Baku Baku X | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2003 (J2ME) | Animal Land | — |
| 2004-02 (XB) | Baku Baku X2 | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2004-06 (WIN) | Wankuru | — |
| 2004-06 (GBA) | Wanko de Kururin! Wankuru | — |
| 2004-08 (WIN) | Nyankuru | Trial version3 |
| 2013-12 (AND) | Baku Baku Animal | Reboot |
| 2015-01 (AND) | Baku Baku Camera | Spinoff |
| 2017-04 (AND, iOS) | Bazoo | — |
| 2020-08 (WIN) | Ara Ara Animal | 18+ |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Baku Baku Revival | Unlicensed4 |
| Unreleased (MAC, WIN) | Yum Yum Yummy | — |
Baroque
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-09 (SFC) | Torneko’s Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon | Confirmed influence |
| 1999-10 (PS1) | Baroque | Port |
| 2000-07 (PS1, AND, iOS) 2008-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2026-01 (WIN) | Baroque Syndrome | Prequel |
| 2002-05 (WIN) 200X (J2ME) | Baroque Typing a.k.a. “Typing of the Baroque” | Spinoff |
| 2006-06 (WIN) | Baroque Shooting | Spinoff |
| 2007-06 (PS2) 2008-03 (Wii) 2012-10 (PS3) 2012-12 (iOS) | Baroque | Remake |
| 2007-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Baroque | Emulated ports |
| 200X (J2ME) | Baroque Darts | Minigame |
| 200X (J2ME) | Baroque: Maniac Quiz | Spinoff |
| 200X (J2ME) | Baroque Tower | Minigame |
| 200X (J2ME) | Nervous Tower | Minigame |
| 200X (J2ME) | Seventeen Nailing Game | Minigame |
| 2011-12 (iOS) | Baroque FPS | Spinoff |
| 2020-11 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Baroque: Original Version | Port |
| 2022-01 (AND, iOS) | Baroque: Become a Meta-Being | Spinoff |
| 2025-12 (WIN) | Baroque: Become a Meta-Being Revive | Spinoff |
| 2025-12 (WIN) | Baroque Shooting: Reversed | Spinoff |
| In development (WIN) | They Speak from the Abyss | — |
| In development (WIN) | They Speak from the Abyss: Zenith | — |
Batman Forever: The Arcade Game
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-02 (SFC) | Batman Returns | — |
| 1996-03 (ARC) | Batman Forever | Original release |
| 1996-11 (DOS, PS1) | Batman Forever: The Arcade Game | Ports |
Battle Garegga
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-01 (ARC) 1997-09 (SS) 2022-08 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gun Frontier a.k.a. “Gun & Frontier” | Confirmed influence |
| 1996-02 (ARC) | Battle Garegga | Original release |
| 1998-12 (ARC) | Armed Police Batrider | Feat. characters from B. Garegga |
| 1999-04 (ARC) | Battle Bakraid | Spiritual sequel |
| 2005-07 (ARC) 2006-02 (PS2) | Ibara | Spiritual successor |
| 2005-08 (J2ME) | Battle Garegga, Part 1 | Port |
| 2005-10 (J2ME) | Battle Garegga, Part 2 | Port |
| 2013 (WIN) | Kaikan | — |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable Wild Snail DLC |
| 2016-12 (PS4) 2017-09 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Battle Garegga Rev. 2016 (M2 ShotTriggers) | Enhanced emulated port |
BattleSport
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-06 (SFC) | Space Football: One on One a.k.a. “Super Linear Ball” | Likely influence |
| 1995-12 (3DO) | BattleSport | Original release |
| 1997-06 (DOS) 1997-07 (PS1) | BattleSport | Ports |
| Unreleased (N64, PS1) | BioSwarm f.k.a. “BattleSport II” | Sequel |
Bug! (Franchise)
- Bug!
- Bug Too!
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09 (WIN) | Bug! | Port |
| 1997-06 (WIN) | Bug Too! | Port |
| 1998-04 (WIN) | 3-D Frog Man | — |
| Unreleased (32X) | Sonic Mars | — |
| Unreleased (SS) | Sonic X-treme | — |
Bulk Slash
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| In dev. (WIN) | Nightshift Galaxy | — |
Burning Rangers
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-12 (DC) 2002-09 (GCN) 2003-01 (XB) | Phantasy Star Online a.k.a. “Phantasy Star Online, Episode I & II Plus” | BR-themed quest |
| 2008-09 (J2ME) | Burning Rescue | Minigame |
| 2012-07 (WIN) 2013-02 (PSVita) 2016-04 (PS4) 2020-04 (WIN, XB1) | Phantasy Star Online 2 | BR-themed quest |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | BR-themed course |
| 2021-08 (WIN) | Burning Rangers Tribute | Fan remake |
Castle of Illusion (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-11 (MD) | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “I Love Mickey Mouse: Mysterious Castle Adventure“ | Original release |
| 1991-02 (SMS) 1991-03 (GG) | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “Mickey Mouse’s Castle of Illusion” | Alternate version |
| 1992-12 (MD) 2019-09 (MDM) | World of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck a.k.a. “I Love Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck: The Mysterious Magic Box” | Sequel |
| 1993-03 (GG) 1993-04 (SMS) | Land of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “Mickey Mouse’s Magic Crystal” | Sequel |
| 1995-01 (GG) 1998-12 (SMS) | Legend of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “Mickey Mouse’s Legendary Kingdom” | Sequel |
| 2012-11 (3DS) | Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-09 (PS3, WIN, X360) 2013-11 (iOS) 2014-06 (AND) 2016-08 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “Mickey Mouse: Castle of Illusion” | Remake |
| 2019-09 (MDM) | Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse a.k.a. “I Love Mickey Mouse: Mysterious Castle Adventure” | Emulated port |
| In dev. (AMG) | Forest of Illusion | Fangame |
Chisato Moritaka: Watarasebashi / Lala Sunshine
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12 (MAC/WIN) 1996 (MAC/PIP) | Chisato Moritaka CD-ROM: Watarasebashi a.k.a. “Chisato Moritaka CD-ROM: Watarase Bridge” | Predecessor |
| 1998-10 (PS1, WIN) | Chisato Moritaka: Safari Tokyo | — |
Cleopatra Fortune
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | Original release |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12 (X-55) | Cleopatra Fortune | Original release |
| 1996-09 (ARC) 2001-05 (PS1) 2001-06 (DC) 2003-09 (J2ME) | Cleopatra Fortune | Ports |
| 1997-10 (ARC) 1998-06 (PS1) 1999-04 (GBC) 2008-09 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Puchi Carat | Playable Patrako |
| 2002-05 (ARC) | Cleopatra Fortune Plus | Sequel |
| 2005-07 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 1 ↳ Cleopatra Fortune | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ Cleopatra Fortune | Emulated collection |
| 2006-08 (J2ME) | Ys Fortune | Spinoff |
| 2022-05 (LNX, WIN) | Amshay | — |
| 2022-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Cleopatra Fortune (S-Tribute) | Emulated ports |
Clockwork Knight (Franchise)
- Clockwork Knight
- Clockwork Knight 2
- Clockwork Knight: Pepperochau’s Grab Bag
- Clockwork Knight Puzzle (unreleased spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-09 (ARC) 1983-05 (2600) 1983-12 (5200) 1984-03 (A8bit) 1990-10 (GG) 1998-10 (WIN) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Pengo | Spiritual predecessor to CK Puzzle |
| 1995-11 (GEN) 1995-12 (SFC) 1996-05 (GB) 1996-10 (WIN) | Toy Story | Direct competitor |
| 1996-05 (ARC) | Ultra Balloon | Incorporates stolen assets |
| Unreleased (GCN) | Knight’n Knight | Sequel/spinoff? |
Code R
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-07 (PS1, SS) | Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J a.k.a. “Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J Type-R” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-04 (SS) | Wangan Trial Love | Direct competitor |
| 2015-06 (AND, iOS) | Drift Girls | — |
| 2020-03 (WIN) | Shady Lewd Kart | Early access, 18+ |
Coin Puzzle Moujiya
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12 (WIN) 1997 (MAC) | Ryougae Puzzle Moujiya | Predecessor |
| 1996-04 (ARC) | Moujiya | Original release |
| 1997-01 (PS1) | Ryougae Puzzle Moujiya | Port |
| 1997-01 (ARC) 1997-08 (GB) 1998-03 (WIN) 1998-11 (PS1) 2008-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Money Idol Exchanger a.k.a. “Money Puzzle Exchanger” | — |
| 2006-04 (J2ME) | Gals★Kiss♪ ↳ Gals★Moujiya | Spinoff |
| 200X (J2ME) | Chou Ge Moujiya | Truncated port |
| 200X (J2ME) | Doubutsu de Moujiya | Spinoff |
Comic Bakery / Pompokopan (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-06 (MSX) | Comic Bakery a.k.a. “Pompokopan” | Original release |
| 1986 (C64) | Comic Bakery | Port |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ Comic Bakery | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 3; emulated collection |
| 2004-09 (WIN) | Comic Bakery | Fan remake |
| 2025-02 (WIN) | Android Engineer | — |
Conveni, The (Franchise)
- Conveni: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The
- Conveni 2: Zenkoku Chain Tenkai da!, The
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 (WIN) | Conveni: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The | Original release |
| 1997-03 (PS1) | Conveni: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The | Port |
| 1997-12 (PS1) | Conveni 2: Zenkoku Chain Tenkai da!, The | Original release |
| 1997 (WIN) 1998-03 (PS1) | Conveni: Another World, The a.k.a. “The Conveni Special: 3-tsu no Sekai o Dokusen Seyo” | Spinoff |
| 2002-04 (WIN) 2003-03 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3) | Conveni 3: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The | Sequel |
| 2004-02 (WIN) | Conveni Net Battle, The | Sequel |
| 2005 (WIN) | Convenience Store | — |
| 2006-03 (X360) | Conveni 200X, The | Sequel |
| 2006-04 (PS2) | Conveni 4: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The | Sequel |
| 2006-12 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Conveni: Ano Machi wo Dokusen Seyo, The | Emulated ports |
| 2007-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Conveni 2: Zenkoku Chain Tenkai da!, The | Emulated ports |
| 2008-11 (NDS) | Conveni DS: Otona no Keiei Ryoku Training, The | Sequel |
| 2010-02 (NDS) | Minna no Conveni | — |
| 2010-07 (PSP) | Conveni Portable, The | Sequel |
| 2014-09 (3DS) | Conveni Dream | — |
| 2022-11 (WIN) | Meowjiro | — |
| 2022-03 (AND, iOS) 2023-04 (NSW) 2023-06 (WIN) 2024-03 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Convenience Stories | — |
Corpse Killer: Graveyard Edition
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-11 (SCD) | Corpse Killer | Original release |
| 1994 (MAC) 1995-07 (CD32X) 1995-08 (3DO) | Corpse Killer | Ports |
| 2019-07 (WIN) 2019-08 (PS4) 2020-10 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Corpse Killer: 25th Anniversary Edition | Remaster |
| 2024-01 (WIN) | Until the Last Bullet | — |
Cotton (Franchise)
- Magical Night Dreams: Cotton 2
- Magical Night Dreams: Cotton Boomerang
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-04 (ARC) 1993-02 (CD-ROM²) 1993-09 (X68K) 1999-04 (PS1) 2000-03 (J2ME, NGPC) 2007-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Fantastic Night Dreams: Cotton a.k.a. “Cotton” | Predecessor |
| 1991-11 (PCE) 1998-04 (WIN) 2000-08 (GBC) | Magical Chase | — |
| 1992-05 (ARC) | Mystic Riders a.k.a. “Magic Defense Force Gun Broom” | — |
| 1994-04 (SFC) 2010-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2021-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-12 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Märchen Adventure Cotton 100% a.k.a. “Cotton 100%” | Predecessor |
| 1994-08 (MD) 2021-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-12 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Panorama Cotton | Predecessor |
| 1995-05 (X68K) | Akazukin Chachacha a.k.a. “Little Red Riding Hood Chachacha” | — |
| 1997-11 (ARC) | Magical Night Dreams: Cotton 2 a.k.a. “Cotton 2” | Original release |
| 1998-07 (ARC) | Magical Night Dreams: Cotton Boomerang a.k.a. “Cotton Boomerang” | Original release |
| 1998-10 (PS1) | Elfin (Dezaemon Kids!) | Sample game |
| 2000-01 (DC) | Rainbow Cotton | Sequel |
| 2002-02 (WIN) | Magical Broom Extreme | — |
| 2002-10 (GP32) | Wizard Slayer | — |
| 2002 (SS) | Night Angel (Dezaemon 2) | Homebrew |
| 2003-03 (PS1) | Märchen Adventure Cotton 100% (SuperLite 1500) | Predecessor, emulated port? |
| 2003-05 (PS2) | Magical Pachinko Cotton | Spinoff |
| 2004-08 (WIN) | Parity Shot | — |
| 2005-07 (WIN) | Airrade: Air | — |
| 2005-12 (WIN) | Parity Shot Integral | — |
| 2007-08 (NDS) | Rondo of Swords a.k.a. “Rondo of Deception” | Playable Cotton |
| 2007-08 (WIN) | Trouble Witches, Episode 1: Daughters of Amalgam | — |
| 2008 (PS1) | GunElfin (Dezaemon Kids!) | Homebrew |
| 2009-07 (ARC) | Trouble Witches AC | — |
| 2011-04 (X360) | Trouble Witches Neo! | — |
| 2015-08 (WIN) | Broom Shooter | — |
| 2016-10 (WIN) | Mahoshu | — |
| 2016-11 (WIN) | Trouble Witches Origin, Episode 1: Daughters of Amalgam | Playable Cotton DLC |
| 2017-05 (TIC-80) | Witch ‘Em Up | — |
| 2018-10 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Twinkle Witch | — |
| 2019-04 (NSW) 2020-04 (PS4) 2020-05 (WIN) 2020-09 (ARC) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Umihara Kawase Fresh! | Playable Cotton |
| 2020-05 (NSW, PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! | Playable Cotton & Appli |
| 2020-07 (HTML5) | Unwieldy Wand | — |
| 2021-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2021-11 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Fantastic Night Dreams: Cotton Reboot! a.k.a. “Cotton Reboot!” | Predecessor, remake |
| 2021-05 (NSW) 2021-11 (ARC) 2024-05 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Kasiori a.k.a. “Sweets Box” | Playable Cotton |
| 2021-09 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2022-02 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) In dev. (XB1) | Magical Night Dreams: Cotton 2 (Saturn Tribute) | Emulated ports |
| 2021-09 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2022-02 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) In dev. (XB1) | Magical Night Dreams: Cotton Boomerang (Saturn Tribute) | Emulated ports |
| 2021-09 (ARC) 2021-12 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-01 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Superlative Night Dreams: Cotton Fantasy a.k.a. “Superlative Night Dreams: Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll” a.k.a. “Cotton Fantasy” a.k.a. “Cotton Rock ‘n’ Roll” | Sequel |
| 2021-10 (WIN) | Halloween Witch Night | — |
| 2022-10 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Hazelnut Hex | — |
| 2023-06 (WIN) | Halloween Ghostland | — |
| 2024-05 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Rainbow Cotton | Sequel, remake |
| In dev. (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5) | Kuidaore Night Dreams: Cotton Reboot! High Tension! | Sequel |
Courier Crisis
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Courier Crisis | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1999-02 (ARC) 2000-01 (DC) 2001-05 (PS2) 2001-11 (GCN) 2002-06 (WIN) 2010-11 (PS3, X360) 2012-10 (iOS) 2013-07 (AND) 2015-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Crazy Taxi | — |
| 2021-09 (WIN) 2022-02 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Food Delivery Battle | — |
| 2024-03 (WIN) | Serk | — |
Creature Shock [Special Edition]
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-12 (DOS) | Creature Shock | Original release |
| 1995 (DOS) | Alien Odyssey | — |
| 1996-03 (3DO) 1996-08 (PS1) 1997 (CD-i) | Creature Shock | Ports |
Croc: Legend of the Gobbos / Croc! Pau-Pau Island
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09 (PS1) 1997-11 (WIN) | Croc: Legend of the Gobbos a.k.a “Croc! Pau-Pau Island” | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1999-08 (PS1) 2000-03 (WIN) | Croc 2 a.k.a. “Croc Adventure” | Sequel |
| 2000-06 (GBC) | Croc | Spinoff |
| 2001-01 (GBC) | Croc 2 | Spinoff |
| 2005-09 (J2ME) | Croc Mobile: Jungle Rumble! | Spinoff |
| 2005 (J2ME) | Croc Mobile: Pinball | Spinoff |
| 2006 (J2ME) | Croc Mobile: Volcanic Panic! | Spinoff |
| 2021-10 (WIN) | Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | Fan remake (Level 1) |
| 2025-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Croc: Legend of the Gobbos | Remake |
Cubic Gallery
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 (MAC) 1994 (WIN) | Alice: An Interactive Museum a.k.a. “Alice: I Can’t Explain Myself” | Possible influence |
| 1995 (MAC, WIN) | Museum of Anything Goes, The | — |
| 1997 (MAC/WIN) | Cassandra Galleries, The | — |
Culdcept
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Soulmaster | Direct competitor |
| 1997-12 (SS) 1998-07 (PS1) | Texthoth Ludo: Arcana Senki a.k.a. “Arcana Senki Ludo” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | Toushinden Card Quest | Direct competitor |
| 1999-05 (PS1) | Culdcept Expansion | Expanded port |
| 1999-12 (N64) | Goemon: Mononoke Sugoroku | Direct competitor |
| 2000-04 (PS1) 2012-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Gaia Master: Kamigami no Board Game a.k.a. “Gaia Master: Board Game of the Gods” | — |
| 2000-11 (PS1) 2008-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Culdcept Expansion Plus | Expanded port |
| 2001-06 (GBC) | Gaia Master Duel: Card Attackers | — |
| 2001-06 (DC) | Gaia Master Kessen! Seikiou Densetsu a.k.a. “Gaia Master: Decisive Battle! Century King Legend” | — |
| 2001-07 (DC) | Culdcept II a.k.a. “Culdcept Second” | Sequel |
| 2002-09 (PS2) | Culdcept II Expansion a.k.a. “Culdcept Second Expansion” a.k.a. “Culdcept” | Sequel, expanded port of Culdcept II |
| 2006-11 (X360) | Culdcept Saga | Sequel |
| 2007-09 (WIN) | Schmid Diva | — |
| 2008-10 (DS) | Culdcept DS | Enhanced port of Culdcept Exp. |
| 2010-11 (WIN) 2024-10 (LNX) 2024-11 (MAC) | 100% Orange Juice | — |
| 2012-06 (3DS) | Culdcept | Enhanced port of Culdcept II |
| 2013-12 (WIN) | Celestial Dance | — |
| 2015-10 (MAC, WIN) | Dicetiny: The Lord of the Dice | — |
| 2016-07 (3DS) | Culdcept Revolt | Sequel |
| In development (NSW, NSW2, WIN) | Culdcept Begins | Prequel/sequel? |
| In development (NSW, NSW2, PS5, WIN, XS) | Culdcept the First | Emulated port |
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-03 (ARC) 1995-01 (PS1) 2009-05 (Wii) 2013-06 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Cyber Sled | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1994-10 (ARC) | Cyber Commando | Likely influence, direct competitor, sequel to Cyber Sled |
| 1995-12 (PS1) 2010-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Reverthion | Direct competitor |
| 1996-01 (ARC) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate” | Original release |
| 1996-06 (SS) | Hyper Reverthion | Direct competitor, expanded version of Reverthion |
| 1996-08 (PS1) 1996-09 (SS) 2010-05 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Steeldom | Direct competitor, sequel to R/HR |
| 1997-06 (WIN) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate” | Port |
| 1997-10 (PS1) | Armored Trooper VOTOMS Gaiden: Blue Knight Berserker Story a.k.a. “Blue Saber Knights” | Direct competitor |
| 1997-10 (PS1) 2008-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Project Gaiaray | Direct competitor |
| 1998-03 (ARC) 1999-12 (DC) 2009-04 (X360) 2017-06 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram | Sequel |
| 1998-08 (PS1) | Real Robots Final Attack | Direct competitor |
| 1999-05 (N64) | Last Legion UX | — |
| 2001-10 (ARC) 2010-12 (X360) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Force | Sequel |
| 2002-12 (WIN) | Silver Knights | — |
| 2003-05 (PS2) 2013-03 (PS3) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Marz | Sequel |
| 2007-10 (PS2) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On (Sega Ages 2500) a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate” | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2009-12 (WIN) | Cyber Angels ValForce | — |
| 2010-09 (WIN) | Soul Saber 2 | — |
| 2010-12 (WIN) | Touhou Koubuto a.k.a. “Touhou: Red Dance” | — |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2017-09 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate” | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2016-11 (PS4) 2017-10 (NSW) 2017-12 (PSVita) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Touhou Koubuto V: Burst Battle | Expanded version of Touhou Koubuto |
| 2017-09 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Senko no Ronde 2: Reassembly from “DUO” a.k.a. “Senko no Ronde 2” | Playable Temjin & Fei-Yen DLC |
| 2017-12 (PS4) 2019-05 (WIN) 2020-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza Kiwami 2 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon Extreme 2” ↳ Cyber Troopers Virtual-On | Emulated port |
| 2018-02 (PS3, PSVita) | Certain Magical Virtual-On, A | Crossover |
| 2019-11 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Masterpiece 1995-2001 ↳ Cyber Troopers Virtual-On ↳ Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Oratorio Tangram ↳ Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Force | Compilation |
| 2022-02 (WIN) | MechOS Virtua Truce Versus | — |
| Lost media5 (WIN) | Untitled Virtual-On Fangame (1) | Fangame |
| In dev. (LNX, WIN) | Cyber Lancer | — |
| In development (WIN) | Untitled Virtual-On Fangame (2) | Fangame |
| In development (WIN) | Untitled Virtual-On Fangame (3) | Fangame |
Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-10 (ARC) | Powered Gear: Strategic Variant Armor Equipment a.k.a. “Armored Warriors” | Predecessor |
| 1995-04 (ARC) | Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness | Original release, spinoff of Powered Gear |
| 1997-12 (PS1) | Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness | Port, spinoff of Powered Gear |
| 1998-09 (ARC) 2000-01 (DC) | Tech Romancer a.k.a. “Chronicle of Super Steel Warrior Kikaioh” | Playable Blodia derivative |
| 2011-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness | Emulated ports |
| 2018-09 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2018-10 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Beat-‘Em-Up Bundle a.k.a. “Capcom Belt Action Collection” ↳ Powered Gear / Armored Warriors | Emulated collection |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-05 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade Stadium ↳ Powered Gear / Armored Warriors ↳ Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness | Emulated collection |
| 2022-06 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Fighting Collection ↳ Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness | Emulated collection |
D [no Shokutaku]
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 (APL2) 1983 (FM-7) 1984-01 (PC-88, PC-98) 1984 (A8bit, C64, MAC) 1986-01 (ST) 1986-08 (AMG) 1986 (DOS) 2009-10 (iOS) | Transylvania a.k.a. “Transylvania!” | Confirmed influence |
| 1985-10 (APL2, C64) 1986-01 (DOS, MAC, PC-88, ST) 1986-02 (PC-98) 1986-03 (FM-7) 1986-08 (AMG) | The Crimson Crown a.k.a. “Transylvania II: The Crimson Crown” a.k.a. “Transylvania II” | Confirmed influence |
| 1990 (APL2, DOS) | Transylvania III: Vanquish the Night | Confirmed influence |
| 1995-04 (3DO) | D a.k.a. “D no Shokutaku” | Original release |
| 1995-12 (PS1) 1996-03 (DOS) | D a.k.a. “D no Shokutaku” | Ports |
| 1996-01 (3DO) | D no Shokutaku: Director’s Cut | Director’s cut |
| 2016-06 (DOSBox) | D: The Game | Emulated port |
| 1996-12 (SS) 1998-02 (WIN) | Enemy Zero | Spinoff feat. Laura Harris, unrelated story |
| 1999-12 (DC) | D2 a.k.a. “D no Shokutaku Tsu” | Spinoff feat. Laura Harris, unrelated story |
Dark Savior
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-10 (MD) 2007-09 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole a.k.a. “Landstalker: The Emperor’s Treasure” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1995-04 (SFC) | Lady Stalker: Challenge from the Past | Spiritual predecessor, spinoff of Landstalker |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Landstalker: The Treasures of King Nole | Emulated collection |
Daytona USA (Franchise)
- Daytona USA
- Daytona USA: Circuit Edition
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-10 (ARC) 1994-12 (PS1) 2025-06 (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, XS) | Ridge Racer | Confirmed influence, direct competitor |
| 1994-03 (ARC) | Daytona USA | Original release |
| 1996-06 (WIN) | Daytona USA | Port |
| 1996-09 (PS1) 2023-12 (XS) | Burning Road a.k.a. “Burning Road X” | — |
| 1996-12 (SS) | Fighters Megamix | Playable Hornet |
| 1996-12 (ARC) | Scud Race a.k.a. “Sega Super GT” | Spiritual sequel |
| 1997-09 (ARC) | Scud Race Plus a.k.a. “Sega Super GT Plus” | Spiritual sequel |
| 1997-10 (WIN) | Daytona USA Deluxe | Port of Circuit Edition |
| 1998-03 (WIN) | Ultimate Race Pro | — |
| 1998-05 (ARC) | Daytona USA 2: Battle on the Edge | Sequel |
| 1998-12 (ARC) | Daytona USA 2: Power Edition | Sequel |
| 2000-12 (DC) | Daytona USA 2001 a.k.a. “Daytona USA” | Remake |
| 2003-04 (WIN) | Victory Road | Fangame |
| 2003-11 (GCN) | Mario Kart: Double Dash!! | Daytona course mods (1), (2), (3), (4) |
| 2009 (ARC) | Sega Racing Classic | Rebranded remake |
| 2011-08 (WIN, WP) | Victory Racing SE | Fangame, sequel to Victory Road |
| 2011-10 (PS3, X360) 2017-03 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Daytona USA | Remake, port of SRC |
| 2011-12 (PSVita) | Ridge Racer | Playable Hornet DLC |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | Playable Hornet |
| 2014-12 (WIN) 2016-08 (PS4, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2021-08 (iOS) | Assetto Corsa | Three-Seven Speedway mod |
| 2015 (AND, WIN) | Taytona Arcade Racing f.k.a. “Racing Expert” | Fangame |
| 2016-05 (WIN) 2018-04 (LNX) 2018-05 (MAC) | BallisticNG | Daytona-themed mods (1), (2), (3), (4) |
| 2016-11 (WIN) 2020-11 (MAC, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) | Planet Coaster | Daytona course mods (1), (2) |
| 2017-05 (ARC) | Daytona Championship USA | Remake |
| 2017-05 (WIN) | Trackmania²: Lagoon | Daytona USA 2 course mod |
| 2017-12 (WIN) | VR Stock Car Racers | — |
| 2019-02 (AND) | Taytona Racing 2 f.k.a. “Taytona Special Edition” f.k.a. “Racing Expert 2” | Fangame |
| 2020-06 (MAC, WIN) | Mower Mayhem | Fangame |
| 2020-11 (DC) | Arcade Racing Legends | Playable Hornet |
| 2020-11 (PS4) | Daytona USA Remake (Dreams) | Fan remake, homebrew |
| 2023-08 (AND, iOS) 2025-03 (XB1, XS) | Stock Racing Orion a.k.a. “Stock Racing” | — |
| 2023-11 (PS5, WIN, XS) | Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name a.k.a. “Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden Na wo Keshita Otoko” ↳ Sega Racing Classic 2 | Emulated port of Daytona USA 2: PE |
| 2025-08 (WIN) | Daytona USA 2: Power Edition Recreation | Fangame |
| 2025-09 (WIN) | Daytona USA VR | VRChat fan port (Dinosaur Canyon) |
| In development (WIN) | Stock Car USA | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Tiny Power Drift | Playable Hornet, Three-Seven SPDWY |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Untitled Daytona USA Fangame | Fangame |
Death Crimson
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-11 (DC) | Death Crimson 2: Altar of Melanito | Sequel |
| 2000-10 (ARC) 2001-05 (DC) | Death Crimson OX | Sequel |
| 2001-07 (WIN) | Death Uchi | Fangame |
| 2003-11 (PS2) | Death Crimson OX+ a.k.a. “Guncom” | Sequel, updated port of DCOX |
Death Tank (Franchise)
- Death Tank (PowerSlave)
- Death Tank Zwei (Duke Nukem 3D)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 (DOS) | Scorched Earth | Confirmed influence |
| 1995-10 (DOS) 1995-11 (AMG) 1995-12 (PS1) 1995 (CD32, GB) 1996-01 (SS) 1996-07 (MD) 1996-09 (SNES) 1996 (MAC) 1998-05 (JAG) 2003 (J2ME) 2011-10 (DOSBox) 2023-06 (PS4, PS5) | Worms | Confirmed influence |
| 2001? (WIN) | Death Tank | Fan remake |
| 2001 (WIN) | Hell Tank | Fangame |
| 2004-03 (LNX, WIN) | Groundfire | Fangame |
| 2009-02 (X360) | Death Tank | Reboot |
| 2015-11 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2018-03 (XB1) 2019-09 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | ShellShock Live | — |
| 2021 (AND, iOS) 2022-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Rocket Bot Royale | — |
| In development (WIN) | Megaton | — |
Death Throttle: Escape from the Quarantined City
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 (DOS) | Quarantine | Original release |
| 1995-03 (3DO) 1996-02 (PS1) | Quarantine a.k.a. “Hard Rock Cab” | Ports |
| 1996 (DOS) | Quarantine II: Road Warrior a.k.a. “Road Warrior” | Sequel |
| 2020-06 (DOS, LNX, WIN) | Death Taxi 3000 | — |
| 2020-10 (WIN) 2021-04 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | CyberTaxi | — |
| 2025-09 (WIN) | CyberTaxi: Lunatic Nights | Sequel to CyberTaxi |
Decathlete / Athlete Kings (Franchise)
- Decathlete
- Winter Heat
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-05 (ARC) | Decathlete | Original release |
| 1996-05 (PS1) 1996-06 (ARC) | Hyper Olympic in Atlanta a.k.a. “International Track & Field” a.k.a. “Hyper Athlete” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-06 (3DO, DOS, PS1) | Olympic Summer Games: Atlanta 1996 a.k.a. “Olympic Games: Atlanta 1996” | Direct competitor |
| 1997-11 (ARC) | Winter Heat | Original release |
| 1997-12 (PS1, N64) 1998-01 (ARC) | Hyper Olympics in Nagano a.k.a. “Nagano Winter Olympics ’98” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-10 (SS) | Segata Sanshirou Shinkenyuugi a.k.a. “Segata Sanshiro: Serious Game” | WH-themed minigame |
| 1999-12 (PS1) 2000-05 (N64) 2000-08 (DC, PS2) | Ganbare Nippon! Olympic 2000 a.k.a. “Let’s Go, Japan! Olympic 2000” a.k.a. “International Track & Field 2” a.k.a. “International Track & Field 2000” a.k.a. “International Track & Field” a.k.a. “International Track & Field: Summer Games” a.k.a. “ESPN International Track & Field” | — |
| 2000-07 (DC) 2002 (ARC) | Virtua Athlete 2K a.k.a. “Virtua Athlete 2000” a.k.a. “Virtua Athlete” | Spiritual successor |
| 2004-07 (PS2) | Decathlete Collection (Sega Ages 2500) ↳ Decathlete ↳ Winter Heat ↳ Virtua Athlete 2K | Remake compilation |
Deep Fear
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-03 (PS1) 1996-12 (WIN) 1997-07 (SS) 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2022-06 (PS4, PS5) | Resident Evil a.k.a. “Bio Hazard” | Confirmed influence |
| 1998-01 (PS1) 1999-02 (WIN) 1999-11 (N64) 1999-12 (DC) 2003-01 (GCN) 2007-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2025-08 (PS4, PS5) | Resident Evil 2 a.k.a. “Bio Hazard 2” | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 2001-01 (WIN) | Abyss Boat | — |
| 2001-03 (PS2) | Extermination | Spiritual successor |
| 2021-08 (WIN) | Endless Blue | — |
| 2024-08 (WIN) | Zero Below the Sun | — |
Deep Scan (Dynamite Deka)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1977-09 (ARC) | Depthcharge a.k.a. “Depthbomb” | Predecessor |
| 1977-10 (ARC) | Destroyer | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1977 (1292) | Air/Sea Attack | Possible influence |
| 1977 (GIMINI) | PC-505 Submarine | Possible influence |
| 1977 (ARC) | Sub Hunter | Possible influence |
| 1978 (APL2) 1979 (CPET) | Depth Charge | Unlicensed port of Depthcharge |
| 1979-01 (COSMAC) | Sub Chase | — |
| 1979 (ARC) | Deep Scan | Original release |
| 1979 (TRS-80) | PT-109 | — |
| 1979 (SV8K) | Submarine | — |
| 1982 (DOS) | Depth Charge | Unlicensed port of Depthcharge |
| 1982 (VIC-20) | Sub Chase | — |
| 1982 (VIC-20) | Destroyer | — |
| 1983-03 (2600) 198X (PC-80) 2001-11 (J2ME) | Deep Scan | Port |
| 1983 (C64) | Depth Charge | Unlicensed port of Depthcharge |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Sub Chase | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Triad ↳ Sub Track | — |
| 1984-01 (TRS-80) | Sub-Attack | — |
| 1985-10 (C64) | Sub Attack | — |
| 1991-10 (PC-98) | Super Depth | — |
| 1993 (GEN) | Action 52 ↳ Depth Charge | Minigame collection |
| 1993 (WIN) | SinkSub | — |
| 1994 (WIN) | WinDepth | — |
| 1996 (Browser) | Destroyer | — |
| 1996 (WIN) 2008-12 (iOS) | SinkSub Pro | — |
| 1998-08 (SS) | Deeps Can Can (Game Basic for SS) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2001 (Flash) | Silent Water | — |
| 2004 (J2ME) | Darius Ocean | — |
| 2004 (C64) | Sub Destroyer | — |
| 2008 (Flash) | Silent Water | — |
| 2019-12 (AND, LNX, Ouya, WIN) | Sub Hunter | — |
| 2020-10 (WIN) | Tower of TigerQiuQiu, The ↳ Deepwater Bomb | — |
| 2020 (ZXS) | Liquid War | — |
| 2021-04 (WIN) | Sea Battle: Annhilation | — |
| 2022-02 (VIC-20) | Deep Scan | Fan port |
| 2025-09 (HTML5, MD) 2025-11 (AMG) | Submarine Attack | — |
Dejig (Franchise)
- Dejig: Tin Toy
- Dejig: Aqua World
- Dejig: Lassen Art Collection
- Dejig: McKnight Art Collection
Delisoba Deluxe
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-04 (ARC) 1987-12 (C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1989-02 (DOS, MAC) 1989-10 (AMG, MD) 1989-12 (X68K) 2010-09 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Super Hang-On | Confirmed influence |
| 1993-08 (TV) | Delisoba Grand Prix | Predecessor, game show challenge |
| 1995-04 (ARC) | Cool Riders | — |
| 1997-09 (TV) | Delisoba Deluxe | Original version, game show challenge |
| 2003-08 (TV) | Delisoba Gold | Sequel, game show challenge |
| 2006-11 (NDS) | Tokyo Friend Park II DS ↳ Delisoba Gold (1) | Sequel |
| 2007-07 (bspk.) | Tokyo Friend Park II: Perfect! ↳ Delisoba Gold (2) | Sequel |
| 2009-12 (Wii) | Tokyo Friend Park II: Definitive Edition ↳ Delisoba Gold (3) | Sequel |
| 2017 (TV) | Delisoba Extreme | Sequel, game show challenge |
| In dev. (WIN) | Ramen Crisis | — |
Desire
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-07 (PC-98) | Desire | Original release, 18+ |
| 1994-11 (FMT) 1998-10 (WIN) 2004-09 (PS2) | Desire | Ports, 18+ |
| 2016-04 (PSVita) 2017-04 (WIN) 2019-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Desire: Remaster Ver. | Remaster |
Devil Blade 2: Code Name “Zivernauts” (Dezaemon 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09 (PS1) | Devil Blade (Dezaemon Plus) | Predecessor, homebrew |
| 2024-05 (WIN) | Devil Blade Reboot | Remake of DB1 |
Dezaemon 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987 (AMG, C64, ST) | Shoot-‘Em-Up Construction Kit | — |
| 1991-05 (X68K) | Shooting68K | — |
| 1991-09 (NFC) | Dezaemon | Predecessor |
| 1994-09 (SFC) | Kaite Tsukutte Asoberu: Dezaemon | Predecessor |
| 1996-05 (PS1) 2008-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Dezaemon Plus | Predecessor |
| 1998-06 (N64) | Dezaemon 3D | Sequel |
| 1998-10 (PS1) 2008-03 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Dezaemon Kids! | Spinoff |
| 2001-05 (WIN) | BulletML | — |
| 2003 (WIN) | Touhou Danmakufu | — |
| 2007 (WIN) | Shooting Game Builder a.k.a. “STG Builder” a.k.a. “STG Creator” | — |
| 2011 (WIN) | SHMUP Creator | — |
| 2023-11 (X68K) | Shooting68K Z-Edition | — |
Digital Pinball (Franchise)
- Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators
- Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators ver. 9.7
- Digital Pinball: Necronomicon
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-01 (SFC) | Super Pinball: Behind the Mask | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1995-03 (SFC) | Super Pinball II: The Amazing Odyssey | Spiritual predecessor |
| 2002-02 (PS2) | Akira Psycho Ball | — |
| 2010-04 (iOS) | Digital Pinball: Last Gladiators ver. 2010 | Port |
Dinosaur Island
- Dinosaur Island Trailer
- Dinosaur Island
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-01 (MCD) 1993-12 (FMT) | Yumimi Mix | — |
| 1994-04 (MCD) | Urusei Yatsura: Dear My Friends | — |
| 1995-07 (SS) 1998-03 (WIN) | Yumimi Mix Remix | — |
Discworld (Franchise)
- Discworld
- Discworld II: Missing Presumed…!?
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 (C64, CPC, ZXS) | Colour of Magic, The | Predecessor |
| 1992-05 (Term.) | Discworld MUD | Predecessor |
| 1993-09 (DOS) 1994-07 (CD32) 1994 (AMG, ARCH) 1998 (DOS/WIN) 2008-12 (SVM) 2009-08 (iOS) 2013-08 (AND) | Simon the Sorcerer | Direct competitor |
| 1995-03 (DOS) | Discworld | Original release |
| 1995 (MAC) 1995-10 (PS1) | Discworld | Ports |
| 1995 (DOS, WIN) 2000-07 (AMG) 2000-12 (MAC) 2008-12 (SVM) 2009-09 (iOS) 2014-07 (AND) | Simon the Sorcerer II: The Lion, the Wizard and the Wardrobe | Direct competitor |
| 1996-11 (DOS, WIN) | Discworld II: Missing Presumed…!? a.k.a. “Discworld II: Mortality Bytes” | Original release |
| 1997-09 (PS1) | Discworld II: Missing Presumed…!? a.k.a. “Discworld II: Mortality Bytes” | Port |
| 1999-06 (WIN) 1999-12 (PS1) | Discworld Noir | Sequel |
| 2006-05 (J2ME) | Discworld: The Colour of Magic | Sequel |
| 2021-02 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Plot of the Druid: Nightwatch | — |
| 2022-11 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2025-02 (XB1, XS) 2025-05 (PS5) | Plot of the Druid | — |
| In development (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Broken Relic | — |
Doki Doki Penguin Land (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-11 (ARC) 1981 (PV-1K) 1983-04 (CV) | Space Panic | Possible influence |
| 1983-06 (APL2, A8bit, C64) 30+ Others | Lode Runner | Possible influence |
| 1986-01 | Doki Doki Penguin Land | Original release |
| 1985-07 (SG1K) 1985-11 (MSX) 2001-09 (J2ME) | Doki Doki Penguin Land | Ports |
| 1987-08 (SMS) | Doki Doki Penguin Land: Uchuu Daibouken a.k.a. “Penguin Land” | Sequel |
| 1987 (NFC) | Duck a.k.a. “Ugly Duck” a.k.a. “Duck Maze” | — |
| 1989 (A8bit) | Pungoland | — |
| 1990-03 (GB) | Penguin Land | Sequel |
| 1992 (MD) | Ikasuze! Koi no Doki Doki Penguin Land MD | Sequel |
| 2003-03 (J2ME) | Penguin Luv | Port of DDPL |
| 2003 (CV) 2024 (IV) | Penguin Land a.k.a. “Doki Doki Penguin Land” | Unlicensed ports |
| 2005-12 (PS2) 2012-10 (PS3) | Sega Memorial Selection (Sega Ages 2500) ↳ Doki Doki Penguin Land | Collection, port/remake |
| 2014-12 (AND) | Where’s My Egg!? | — |
Don’t Pull (Wonder 3: Arcade Gears)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-09 (ARC) 1983-12 (5200) 1984-03 (A8bit) 1984-05 (2600) 1990-10 (GG) 1998-10 (WIN) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Pengo | Likely influence |
| 1988-08 (ARC) | Nyan Nyan Panic a.k.a. “Kitten Kaboodle” | Possible influence |
| 1991-05 (ARC) | Wonder 3 a.k.a. “Three Wonders” | Original release |
| 1994 (MD) | Huan Le Tao Qi Shu: Smart Mouse a.k.a. “Smart Mouse” | — |
| 1994 (AMG) | Push ‘n Pull | — |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | Wonder 3 (Arcade Gears) | Port |
| 2004 (WIN) | Blokketiblok | — |
| 2004 (J2ME) | Don’t Pull | Port |
| 2005-03 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Remixed ↳ Three Wonders | Emulated collection |
| 2006-11 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Three Wonders | Emulated collection |
| 2020-05 (LNX, MAC, NSW, WIN, XB1) 2020-06 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Pushy and Pully in Blockland | — |
| 2022-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium ↳ Three Wonders | Emulated collection |
Double Switch
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-11 (MCD) 1993-12 (3DO) 1994-10 (DOS, MAC) 1995-01 (CD32X) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Night Trap | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1993-12 (SCD) | Double Switch | Original release |
| 1995-07 (SS) | Gakkou no Kaidan a.k.a. “School Ghost Stories” a.k.a. “Haunted School” | — |
| 1995 (WIN) 1996 (MAC) 2016-12 (AND, iOS) | Double Switch | Ports |
| 2017-08 (PS4, WIN) 2018-08 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition | Spiritual predecessor, remaster of N. Trap |
| 2018-12 (PS4, WIN) 2019-10 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition | Remaster |
| 2022-01 (WIN) 2023-03 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) | Not for Broadcast | — |
Doukyuusei (Franchise)
- Doukyuusei: if
- Doukyuusei 2
- Kakyuusei (spinoff)
- Mahjong Doukyuusei Special (spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-12 (PC-98) 1993-02 (X68K) 1993-03 (FMT) | Doukyuusei a.k.a. “Classmates” | Original releases, 18+ |
| 1995-11 (CD-ROM²) | Doukyuusei a.k.a. “Classmates” | Port, 18+ |
| 1995-01 (DOS, PC-98) 1995-03 (FMT) | Doukyuusei 2 a.k.a. “Classmates 2” | Original releases, 18+ |
| 1996-08 (PC-FX) 1997-08 (PS1, WIN) 1997-12 (SFC) | Doukyuusei 2 a.k.a. “Classmates 2” | Ports, 18+ |
| 1995 (ARC) | Mahjong Doukyuusei a.k.a. “Mahjong Classmates” | Predecessor, 18+ |
| 1995 (ARC) | Mahjong Doukyuusei Special a.k.a. “Mahjong Classmates Special” | Original release, 18+ |
| 1996-06 (PC-98) | Kakyuusei a.k.a. “Underclassmates” | Original release, 18+ |
| 1997-01 (PS1) | Doukyuusei Mahjong a.k.a. “Classmates Mahjong” | Expanded version of prev. MD titles |
| 1998-06 (WIN) 2000-06 (MAC) | Kakyuusei a.k.a. “Underclassmates” | Ports, 18+ |
| 1999-08 (WIN) | Doukyuusei: Windows Edition a.k.a. “Classmates: Windows Edition” | Remake |
| 2004-08 (WIN) | Kakyuusei 2 a.k.a. “Underclassmates 2” | Sequel |
| 2021-02 (WIN) | Doukyuusei: Bangin’ Summer a.k.a. “Classmates: Bangin’ Summer” a.k.a. “Doukyuusei Remake” | Remake based on the ’99 PC remake |
| 2024-06 (WIN) | Doukyuusei 2 Remake a.k.a. “Classmates 2 Remake” | Remake, 18+ |
Dragon Force (Franchise)
- Dragon Force
- Dragon Force II: The Godforsaken Land
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-09 (PS1) | Paro Wars | — |
| 1997-10 (PS1) 2007-01 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Spectral Force | Spiritual successor |
| 1998-10 (PS1) 2007-05 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Spectral Force 2 | Spiritual successor |
| 1999-08 (PS1) | Spectral Force: Lovely Wickedness | Spiritual successor |
| 1999-11 (PS1) | Junjou de Karen: Meymay Kishidan Spectral Force Seishoujo Gaiden a.k.a. “Lovely & Pure: Meymay Knights The Spectral Force Holy Maiden Side Story” a.k.a. “The Band of Meymay Knights” | Spiritual successor |
| 2005-08 (PS2) 2012-07 (PS3) | Dragon Force (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| In dev. (WIN) | Spasms of Stupidity: Quest for the Void | — |
Dungeons & Dragons Collection
- Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom
- Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-07 (ARC) 1994-03 (SFC) | King of Dragons, The | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1994-01 (ARC) | Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom | Original release |
| 1996-02 (ARC) | Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara | Original release |
| 2013-03 (WIN) | Knights & Dragons: The Endless Quest | Fangame |
| 2013-07 (PS3, PSVita) | Dragon’s Crown | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-08 (PS3, WIN, X360) 2013-09 (Wii U) 2016-06 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara | Ports |
| 2015-05 (WIN) | Dungeons & Dragons: Rise of Warduke | Fangame |
| 2018-02 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dragon’s Crown Pro | Spiritual successor, remaster of DC |
Dynamite Deka / Die Hard Arcade
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-07 (ARC) | Dynamite Deka a.k.a. “Die Hard Arcade” | Original release |
| 1998-06 (PS1) 2013-02 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Crisis Beat | — |
| 1998-07 (ARC) 1999-05 (DC) | Dynamite Deka 2 a.k.a. “Dynamite Cop” | Sequel |
| 2006-04 (PS2) 2012-08 (PS3) | Dynamite Deka (Sega Ages 2500) | Port/remake |
| 2007-07 (ARC) | Dynamite Deka EX: Asian Dynamite a.k.a. “Asian Dynamite” | Sequel, retooled version of DD2 |
| 2012-10 (3DS) | Project X Zone | Bruno present as assist character |
Earthworm Jim 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-10 (MD, SFC) 1995-07 (GG) 1995-09 (GB) 1995-11 (WIN) 1996-04 (DOS) 1997-03 (SMS) 2001-06 (GBA) 2008-10 (DOSBox, Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Earthworm Jim | Predecessor |
| 1995-04 (MCD) 1995-11 (WIN) 2009-10 (iOS) 2009-12 (J2ME, WP) 2010-05 (DSi) | Earthworm Jim: Special Edition | Predecessor |
| 1995-11 (MD, SNES) | Earthworm Jim 2 | Original releases |
| 1996-04 (DOS) 1996-11 (PS1) 2002-06 (GBA) | Earthworm Jim 2 | Ports |
| 1996-04 (DOS) | Battle Arena Toshinden | Playable Jim (DOS release only) |
| 1996 (DOS) | Crazy Drake | — |
| 1996 (NFC) | Happy Biqi III: World Fighter | Unlicensed clone |
| 1997-10 (N64) | ClayFighter 63⅓ | Playable Jim |
| 1998-05 (N64) | ClayFighter: Sculptor’s Cut | Playable Jim |
| 1999-11 (N64) 2000-05 (WIN) | Earthworm Jim 3D | Sequel |
| 1999-11 (GBC) | Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy | Sequel |
| 2008-10 (DOSBox) 2009-09 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Earthworm Jim 2 | Emulated ports |
| 2010-06 (X360) 2010-08 (PS3) 2010-10 (WP) 2015-11 (XB1) | Earthworm Jim HD | Remake of Earthworm Jim |
| 2015 (WIN) | Earthworm Jim: Rewormed | Fangame |
| Unreleased | Earthworm Jim Fan Game | Fangame |
Eberouge (Franchise)
- Eberouge
- Eberouge Special: Koi to Mahou no Gakuen Seikatsu (refined ver.)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-07 (MAC, WIN) | Eberouge | Original release |
| 1997-05 (PS1) | Eberouge | Port |
| 1997-09 (WIN) | Eberouge Special: Koi to Mahou no Gakuen Seikatsu a.k.a. “Eberouge Special: School Days of Love and Magic” | Original release |
| 1998-03 (WIN) 1999-02 (PS1) | Eberouge 2 | Sequel |
| 1998-06 (PS1) | Eberouge Special: Koi to Mahou no Gakuen Seikatsu a.k.a. “Eberouge Special: School Days of Love and Magic” | Port |
| 2000-04 (PS1) | Trifels Magic Academy | Spinoff |
| 2005-04 (PS2) | Mabino Style | — |
| 2014-11 (AND, iOS) 2018-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Iris School of Wizardry: Vinculum Hearts | — |
| 2016-11 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2022-01 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Highschool Romance: Magi Trials a.k.a. “Magi Trials” | — |
| 2023-04 (LNX, WIN) | Academy Carols | — |
| 2024-04 (WIN) 2024-08 (AND) | Wanderer: Broken Bed | 18+ |
| 2024-09 (WIN) | Project Wand: Land of Leng | 18+ |
Edo City Renaissance
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-01 (PC-98) | Ooedo Renaissance | Predecessor |
| 2011-11 (iOS) 2012-08 (AND) 2019-08 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS4, PS5) 2022-09 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Oh! Edo Towns | — |
| 2020 (AND) | Idle Edo: Simulation of City | — |
| 2024-04 (AND, iOS) 2024-12 (NSW) 2025-03 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Heian City Story | — |
| 2024-06 (WIN) | Matsudaira’s Myoshu: A Sengoku Village Simulator | — |
EGWord (Word Processor Set for Sega Saturn)6
- EGWord, Version 1.00
- EGWord, Version 1.02
- EGWord, Version 2.00
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-12 (SC3K) | Segaword 1 | — |
| 1984 (SC3K) | Easy Writer | — |
| 1985-06 (SC3K) | Segaword 3 | — |
| 1985 (SC3K) | Word Processor | — |
| 1996-06 (PIP) | EGWord Pure | — |
| 1997-11 (PS1) | EGWord, Version 2.00 (Word Processor Set for PlayStation) | — |
| 2007-10 (PSP) | pspWrite | Homebrew |
| 2008-11 (NDS) | WordDS | Homebrew |
| 2008 (NDS) | Micro | Homebrew |
| 2008 (PSP) | PSPWoord | Homebrew |
| 2022-10 (NES) | NESOS 1.0 ↳ Word Processor | Homebrew |
| Unreleased (SC3K) | Segaword 2 | — |
| Unreleased (MD) | Word Processor | — |
El-Hazard: The Magnificent World
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-03 (PC-98) | El-Hazard: The Magnificent World a.k.a. “Shinpi no Sekai El-Hazard” | Original release |
| 2002-11 (WIN) 2003 (GBA) | El-Hazard: The Magnificent World | Fan ports |
Elan Doreé: Legend of Dragoon
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-11 (ARC) | Elan Doreé: Legend of Dragoon a.k.a. “Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doreé” a.k.a. “Dragon Fighting Legend Elan Doreé” | Original release |
| 2010-03 (PS3, Wii, X360) | How to Train Your Dragon | — |
Elevator Action² Returns
- Elevator Action
- Elevator Action Returns
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-05 (ARC) | Elevator Action | Original release |
| 1984-09 (SCV) | Elevator Fight | — |
| 1985-06 (NFC) 1985-11 (SG1K) 1985 (MSX, X1) 1986-03 (PC-88) 1986-05 (FM-7) 1987 (C64, CPC, ZXS) 1991-08 (GB) 2001-08 (2600) 2002-06 (J2ME) 2004-05 (WIN) | Elevator Action | Ports |
| 1986 (C64, CPC) 1987 (AMG, ST) 1988 (ZXS) | Mission Elevator | — |
| 1994-04 (CD-i) | Hotel Mario | — |
| 1995-05 (ARC) | Elevator Action Returns a.k.a. “Elevator Action II” | Original release |
| 1997-02 (GB) | Taito Variety Pack ↳ Elevator Action | Port compilation |
| 2000-09 (GBC) | Elevator Action EX | Sequel |
| 2000-11 (GBC) | Dexter’s Laboratory: Robot Rampage | Retooled version of Elevator Action EX |
| 2002-12 (GBA) | Elevator Action: Old & New + Elevator Action | Remake/port of Elevator Action |
| 2003-07 (WIN) | Elevator Action | Fan remake |
| 2004-10 (J2ME) | Elevator Action DX | Remake of Elevator Action |
| 2004 (WIN) | Escalator Action | — |
| 2005-07 (J2ME) | Elevator Action Real | Spinoff |
| 2005-07 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 1 ↳ Elevator Action Returns | Emulated collection |
| 2005-08 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 2 ↳ Elevator Action | Emulated collection |
| 2005-10 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends ↳ Elevator Action | Emulated collection |
| 2005-12 (J2ME) | Elevator Action Real 2: Ghost Hunter | Spinoff |
| 2006-01 (PSP) | Taito Memories Pocket ↳ Elevator Action | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ Elevator Action Returns | Emulated collection |
| 2007-03 (Wii) 2014-02 (Wii U) 2014-03 (3DS) | Elevator Action | Emulated ports |
| 2007-11 (Wii) | Spy Games: Elevator Mission | Spiritual successor |
| 2009-11 (ARC) | Elevator Action: Death Parade | Reboot/sequel |
| 2009 (J2ME) | Elevator Action: Episode-ZERO | Minigame |
| 2011-08 (PS3) | Elevator Action Deluxe | Remake of Elevator Action |
| 2014 (HTML5) | Elevator Inaction | — |
| 2017-10 (PS4) 2019-03 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Elevator Action (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2019-09 (WIN) | Elevator Abstract | — |
| 2019-10 (WIN) | Elevator Action? | — |
| 2020-10 (WIN) | Tower of TigerQiuQiu, The ↳ Elevators War | — |
| 2021-04 (WIN) | Elevating Action | — |
| 2021-06 (ARC) | Elevator Action: Invasion | Reboot/sequel |
| 2022-02 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Taito Milestones ↳ Elevator Action | Emulated collection |
| 2022-05 (AND) | Elevator Heist | — |
| 2022-09 (WIN) | Elevator Stealth | — |
| 2022-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Elevator Action Returns (S-Tribute) | Emulated ports |
| 2023-05 (WIN) | Elevator Madness | — |
| 2023-07 (HTML5) | Spy & Elevator | — |
| 2023 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Escalevator Action | — |
| 2024-09 (AMG) | Elevator Action 500 | Fan remake |
| 2025-03 (AND) | Elevator Rush: Spy Mission | — |
| 20XX (HTML5) | Friday Heist | — |
Enemy Zero
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-04 (3DO) 1995-12 (PS1) 1996-03 (DOS) 2016-06 (DOSBox) | D a.k.a. “D no Shokutaku” | Predecessor feat. Laura Harris, unrelated story |
| 1996-01 (3DO) | D no Shokutaku: Director’s Cut | Predecessor feat. Laura Harris, unrelated story |
| 1998-02 (WIN) | Enemy Zero | Port |
| 1999-12 (DC) | D2 a.k.a. “D no Shokutaku Tsu” | D spinoff feat. Laura Harris, unrelated story |
| 2016-11 (AND) | Enemy Ray | — |
| 2017-12 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | See Nothing | — |
| 2019-02 (Browser) | Enemy0もどき | — |
English Dreams (Franchise)
- EMIT, Vol. 1: Toki no Maigo
- EMIT, Vol. 2: Inochigake no Tabi
- EMIT, Vol. 3: Watashi ni Sayonara o
- Dark Hunter, Vol. 1: Ijigen Gakuen
- Dark Hunter, Vol. 2: Youma no Mori
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-03 (FMT, MAC, WIN) | EMIT, Vol. 1: Toki no Maigo a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 1: Lost in Time” | Original releases |
| 1994-09 (PC-98) 1995-03 (SFC) 1995-04 (3DO) | EMIT, Vol. 1: Toki no Maigo a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 1: Lost in Time” | Ports |
| 1994-03 (MAC, WIN) | EMIT, Vol. 2: Inochigake no Tabi a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 2: The Treacherous Journey” | Original releases |
| 1994-07 (FMT) 1995-01 (PC-98) 1995-03 (SFC) 1995-07 (3DO) | EMIT, Vol. 2: Inochigake no Tabi a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 2: The Treacherous Journey” | Ports |
| 1994-03 (MAC, WIN) | EMIT, Vol. 3: Watashi ni Sayonara o a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 3: Bid Me Farewell” | Original releases |
| 1994-09 (FMT) 1995-03 (PC-98, SFC) 1995-09 (3DO) | EMIT, Vol. 3: Watashi ni Sayonara o a.k.a. “EMIT, Vol. 3: Bid Me Farewell” | Ports |
| 1997-04 (PS1) | Dark Hunter, Vol. 1: Ijigen Gakuen a.k.a. “Dark Hunter, Vol. 1: Interdimensional Academy” | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1997-05 (PS1) | Dark Hunter, Vol. 2: Youma no Mori a.k.a. “Dark Hunter, Vol. 2: The Demon Forest” | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
EVE (Franchise)
- EVE: Burst Error
- EVE: The Lost One
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-02 (PC-98) 1994-08 (FMT) 1996-04 (WIN) | Love Potion a.k.a. “School of Pleasure” | Predecessor feat. Kyoko & Hiromi, 18+ |
| 1995-11 (PC-98) | EVE: Burst Error | Original release, 18+ |
| 1997-05 (WIN) | EVE: Burst Error | Port |
| 1998-10 (WIN) 1998-12 (PS1) | EVE: The Lost One | Ports |
| 1999-06 (WIN) | ADAM: The Double Factor | Sequel, 18+ |
| 2000-03 (PS1) 2001-03 (DC) | EVE Zero: Ark of the Matter | Prequel to EVE: Burst Error |
| 2001-09 (PS1) 2001-12 (WIN) | EVE: The Fatal Attraction | Sequel, remake/expanded version of ADAM |
| 2003-07 (PS2) | EVE: Burst Error Plus | Remake of EVE: Burst Error |
| 2006-08 (PS2) | EVE: New Generation | Sequel |
| 2008-07 (WIN) | EVE Jan | Spinoff |
| 2010-03 (PSP) | Burst Error: EVE the 1st | Remake of EVE: Burst Error |
| 2016-04 (PSVita, WIN) 2018-10 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | EVE: Burst Error R | Remaster of Burst Error (SS) |
| 2019-04 (PS4, PSVita) 2020-02 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | EVE: Rebirth Terror | Sequel to EVE: Burst Error |
| 2022-06 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | EVE: Ghost Enemies | Sequel |
Eyeful Home: Oregon & Basic
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 (SS) | Heim Waltz | — |
Fantasy Zone (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-02 (ARC) 1982-06 (2600) 1982-08 (AV) 1982-12 (5200) 1982 (A8bit) 1983-07 (ZXS) 1983-10 (VIC-20) 1983-11 (TI-99/4A) 1983-12 (CV, IV) 1983 (APL2, C64, PCB) 1994 (MAC) 2000-07 (Browser) 2006-11 (X360) | Defender | Likely influence |
| 1981-10 (ARC) 1983 (PCB) 1984-03 (APL2) 1984-04 (C64) 1984-08 (2600) 1987-09 (NFC) 1990 (AMG, ST) 2000-07 (Browser) 2002-11 (POS) | Stargate a.k.a. “Defender II” | Likely influence |
| 1985-02 (ARC) 1986-01 (NFC) 1986-05 (MSX) 1988-02 (X68K) 1988-03 (FDS) 2003-09 (J2ME) 2004-05 (GBA) 2008-08 (Wii) 2013-09 (Wii U) 2015-03 (Wii U) 2015-12 (PS4) 2018-11 (NSW) 2019-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | TwinBee a.k.a. “Rainbow Bell” | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1986-03 (ARC) | Fantasy Zone | Original release |
| 1986-06 (SMS) 1987-03 (MSX) 1987-07 (NFC) 1988-10 (PCE) 1989-08 (X68K) 2002-08 (J2ME) | Fantasy Zone | Ports |
| 1987-03 (MZ) 2011-03 (PC-60) | Space Bluster FZ | — |
| 1987-07 (ARC) 1987-12 (SMS) | Opa-Opa a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone: The Maze” | Spinoff |
| 1987-10 (SMS) 1988-02 (ARC) 1988-12 (NFC) 1989-05 (MSX) 2009-01 (Wii) | Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone II: The Teardrop of Opa-Opa” a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone II” | Sequel |
| 1988-02 (SMS) | Galactic Protector | Spinoff |
| 1989-09 (MD) 1990 (AMG, DOS, ST) | Arnold Palmer Tournament Golf a.k.a. “Arnold Palmer Golf” a.k.a. “Naomichi Ozaki’s Super Masters” | FZ-themed minigame |
| 1991-07 (GG) | Fantasy Zone Gear: The Adventures of Opa-Opa Jr. a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone” | Sequel |
| 1992-01 (MD) 2008-05 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Super Fantasy Zone | Sequel |
| 1998-08 (SS) | Flight Demo (Game Basic for SS) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 1998-10 (WIN) | Sega Memorial Selection ↳ Fantasy Zone | Collection |
| 1998 (MD) | Adventurous Boy: Mao Xian Xiao Zi | — |
| 2000-11 (SS) | Funny Zone 3D (Game Basic for SS) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2000 (SS) | XXXX no Namida Modoki (Game Basic for SS) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2001-07 (J2ME) | Fantasy Zone: Bosses’ Counterattack a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone: Boss no Gyakushuu” | Minigame |
| 2002-01 (J2ME) | Fantasy Zone P1 | Port |
| 2008-04 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Fantasy Zone | Emulated ports |
| 2008-09 (PS2) 2014-04 (PS3) | Fantasy Zone Complete Collection (Sega Ages 2500) ↳ Fantasy Zone (System 16A) ↳ Fantasy Zone (SMS) ↳ Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa (System E) ↳ Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa (SMS) ↳ Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa (System 16C) ↳ Fantasy Zone Gear (GG) ↳ Super Fantasy Zone (MD) ↳ Opa Opa (System E) ↳ Opa Opa (SMS) ↳ Galactic Protector (SMS) ↳ Fantasy Zone Neo Classic | Enhanced emulated collection |
| 2010-01 (WIN) | Near Fantasy Space | — |
| 2014-03 (3DS) | 3D Fantasy Zone: Opa-Opa Bros. (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port of FZ (System 16A) |
| 2014-07 (3DS) | 3D Fantasy Zone II Double (3D Classics) a.k.a. “3D Fantasy Zone II W” | Sequel, enhanced emulated port of FZ2 (System 16C) from FZCC (PS2) |
| 2015-03 (PS3, PS4) 2018-08 (WIN) 2020-02 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza 0 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 0: The Place of Oath” ↳ Fantasy Zone | Emulated port |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable Opa-Opa DLC |
| 2015-12 (WIN) | Magical Scramble | — |
| 2016-12 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2021-03 (WIN, XB1, XS) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life” ↳ Fantasy Zone | Emulated port |
| 2017-05 (WIN) | Kipa-Kipa! 3 | Fangame |
| 2017-12 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Boiling Bolt | — |
| 2017 (WIN) | Fantasy Zone HD | Fan remake (first level) |
| 2018-02 (ZXS) | Fantasy Zone: Escape from the Pyramid | Fangame |
| 2018-04 (MAC, WIN) 2018-10 (NSW) 2021-12 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Black Bird | — |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” ↳ Fantasy Zone | Emulated port |
| 2019-11 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Fantasy Zone (Sega Ages) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2020-01 (PS4) 2021-02 (WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-03 (PS5) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness” ↳ Fantasy Zone | Emulated port |
| 2020-10 (WIN) | Endless Zone | — |
| 2021-02 (WIN) | snail_world | — |
| 2021-09 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Lost Judgment a.k.a. “Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memory” ↳ Fantasy Zone | Emulated port |
| 2022-04 (PICO-8) | PICO-TASY ZONE | Fangame |
| 2023-04 (WIN) | Strato-Scruffy | — |
| 2023-08 (WIN) | AlllCall | — |
| 2023-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Sonic Superstars | FZ-themed stage |
| 2024-03 (LNX, WIN) | Demon Invader | — |
| 2024-07 (LNX, WIN) | Strato Freaks 2 | — |
| 2024-09 (AND, HTML5) | Fantasy Zone: Flappy Opa-Opa | Fangame |
| 2025-02 (LNX, WIN) | Electigirl: High Tension Beauty | — |
| UNK (Browser) | Deep Zone | — |
| Unreleased (CD-ROM²) | Space Fantasy Zone | Crossover |
Father Christmas [by Raymond Briggs]
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-04 (APL2, DOS) 1986-07 (C64) 1988-12 (SMS) 1988 (TRS-80) 1989-05 (AMG, MAC) 1990-03 (CD-ROM²) 1990 (CPC) 1991 (ST) 1992-09 (MD) 1993-04 (FMT) 1993-06 (SNES) 1995 (WIN) | Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? | Possible influence |
| 1995-12 (MAC, WIN) | Father Christmas a.k.a. “Father Christmas by Raymond Briggs” | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1995-12 (MAC, PS1, WIN) | Snowman, The a.k.a. “The Snowman by Raymond Briggs” | Companion release |
Feng Shui Master
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-07 (PS1) | Katei no Fuusui (Simple 1500) a.k.a. “Feng Shui for the Home” | — |
| 2001-01 (PS1) | Pao Lee Mang Kanshuu: Fuusui Nyuumon a.k.a. “Introduction to Feng Shui with Instructor Pao Lee Mang” | — |
| 2003-11 (PS2) | Touyou Sandai Uranjustsu, The (Simple 2000) a.k.a. “The Three Great Divination Techniques of the East” | — |
Fighters Megamix
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-12 (ARC) 1989-09 (AMG, C64, CPC, ZXS) 1988 (ST) 1990-01 (SMS) | Dynamite Dux | Featuring Bin, father of FMM character Bean |
| 1991-09 (MD) 2007-04 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Rent a Hero | Featuring Taro, a playable char. in Fighters Megamix |
| 1994-03 (ARC) 1995-04 (SS) 1996-06 (WIN) | Daytona USA | Feat. the Hornet, a playable char. in Fighters Megamix |
| 1994-11 (ARC) 1995-12 (SS) 1997-09 (WIN) 2004-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Roster playable in Fighters Megamix |
| 1995-09 (ARC) 1996-11 (SS) 1997-11 (WIN) 2000-03 (DC) | Virtua Cop 2 a.k.a. “Virtua Squad 2” | Featuring Janet, a playable char. in Fighters Megamix |
| 1995-11 (ARC) 1996-08 (SS) 2005-04 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-08 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Fighting Vipers | Roster playable in Fighters Megamix |
| 1996-03 (ARC) 1996-07 (SS) | Virtua Fighter Kids | Roster playable in Fighters Megamix |
| 1996-05 (ARC) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2016-04 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic the Fighters a.k.a. “Sonic Championship” | Feat. Bean & Bark, playable characters in Fighters Megamix |
| 1996-09 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter 3 | Heavily influenced character movesets in Fighters Megamix |
| 1998 (G.COM) | Fighters Megamix | Heavily redesigned port |
| 2021-12 (WIN) | Neo Fighters Megamix | Fangame |
Fighting Vipers (Franchise)
- Fighting Vipers
- Fighters Megamix (crossover)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-05 (ARC) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2016-04 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic the Fighters a.k.a. “Sonic Championship” | Feat. Honey the Cat, a character based on FV’s Honey |
| 1998-03 (ARC) 2001-01 (DC) | Fighting Vipers 2 | Sequel |
| 2005-04 (PS2) | Fighting Vipers (Sega Ages 2500) | Emulated port |
| 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-08 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Fighting Vipers | Enhanced emulated ports |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” ↳ Fighting Vipers | Emulated port |
| 2021-09 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Lost Judgment a.k.a. “Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memory” ↳ Fighting Vipers | Emulated port |
| 2023-11 (PS5, WIN, XS) | Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name a.k.a. “Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden Na wo Keshita Otoko” ↳ Fighting Vipers 2 | Emulated port |
Fire Pro Wrestling (Franchise)
- Fire Pro Gaiden: Blazing Tornado
- Fire Pro Wrestling S: [6-Man] Scramble
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-10 (FDS) 1987-03 (NES) 1987 (ARC) 2018-09 (NSW) | Pro Wrestling (1) | Fire Pro creator M. Masuda’s first pro wrestling title |
| 1989-06 (PCE) 2007-03 (Wii) | Fire Pro Wrestling: Combination Tag | Predecessor |
| 1990-09 (GB) | Pro Wrestling (2) a.k.a. “HAL Wrestling” | Spinoff |
| 1991-08 (PCE) 2008-05 (Wii) | Fire Pro Wrestling: 2nd Bout | Predecessor |
| 1991-12 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling | Predecessor |
| 1992-03 (MD) | Thunder Pro Wrestling Retsuden a.k.a. “Thunder Pro Wrestling Legends” | Predecessor |
| 1992-11 (PCE) 2008-12 (Wii) | Fire Pro Wrestling 3: Legend Bout | Predecessor |
| 1992-12 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling 2 | Predecessor |
| 1993-07 (SFC) | All Japan Pro Wrestling | — |
| 1993-12 (SFC) 2011-02 (Wii) 2014-11 (Wii U) 2020-07 (NSW) | All Japan Pro Wrestling: World’s Strongest Tag Dash a.k.a. “Natsume Championship Wrestling” | — |
| 1993-12 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling III: Final Bout | Predecessor |
| 1994-07 (SFC) | Fire Pro Joshi: All-Star Dream Slam | Predecessor |
| 1994-11 (ARC) | Blazing Tornado | Original release |
| 1994-12 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling Special | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1995-02 (CD-ROM²) | Fire Pro Joshi: Dome Chou Jo Taisen – Zenjo vs JWP | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1995-04 (SFC) | All Japan Pro Wrestling 2: 3-4 Budoukan | Direct competitor |
| 1995-06 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling: Queen’s Special | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1995-12 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling X | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1996-02 (PS1) | Champion Wrestler: Jikkyou Live | Direct competitor |
| 1996-03 (PS1) | Fire Pro Wrestling: Iron Slam ’96 | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1996-03 (SFC) | Super Fire Pro Wrestling X Premium | Sequel to Blazing Tornado, predecessor to 6Men Scramble |
| 1996-09 (SFC) | Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling ’96: Max Voltage | Direct competitor |
| 1999-04 (PS1) | All Japan Pro Wrestling: Spirit of Champions | Spinoff |
| 1999-06 (PS1) 2009-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Fire Pro Wrestling G | Sequel |
| 2000-08 (WS) | Fire Pro Wrestling for WonderSwan | Sequel |
| 2000-11 (NGPC) 2022-03 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Big Bang Pro Wrestling | — |
| 2001-01 (J2ME) | Fire Pro Wrestling i | Sequel |
| 2001-03 (GBA) | Fire Pro Wrestling A a.k.a. “Fire Pro Wrestling” | Sequel |
| 2001-03 (DC) | Fire Pro Wrestling D | Sequel |
| 2002-02 (J2ME) | Fire Pro Wrestling J | Sequel |
| 2002-07 (GBA) | Fire Pro Wrestling: Dream Promotion Manager! a.k.a. “Fire Pro Wrestling 2” | Sequel |
| 2002-12 (PS2) | King of Colosseum (Red): New Japan × All Japan × Pancrase Disc | Spinoff |
| 2003-03 (PS2) | King of Colosseum (Green): NOAH × Zero-One Disc | Spinoff |
| 2003-06 (PS2) | Fire Pro Wrestling Z | Sequel |
| 2004-09 (PS2) | King of Colosseum II | Spinoff |
| 2005-09 (PS2) 2013-04 (PS3) | Fire Pro Returns a.k.a. “Fire Pro Wrestling Returns” | Sequel |
| 2011-11 (Mobile) | Fire Pro Wrestling in Mobage | Sequel |
| 2012-09 (X360) | Fire Pro Wrestling | Sequel |
| 2017-12 (WIN) 2018-08 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Fire Pro Wrestling World | Sequel |
| 2021-02 (WIN) 2021-03 (NSW, XB1, XS) 2021-04 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | RetroMania Wrestling | — |
Flicky (SAMS, Vol. 1)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-03 (ARC) 1984-01 (MSX, X1) 1984-02 (M5) 1984-04 (MZ) 1984-11 (NFC) 1986-05 (PC-88) 1986-06 (FMT, PC-80) 1986-07 (SCV) 1986-09 (PC-60) 1991-05 (GG) 1999-04 (WIN) 2004-02 (GBA) 2008-01 (Wii) 2009-03 (Wii) 2013-05 (Wii U) 2013-08 (3DS) 2021-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Mappy | Confirmed influence, direct competitor |
| 1984-05 (ARC) | Flicky | Original release |
| 1984-12 (SG1K) 1985-11 (PC-80, PC-88, X1) 1986 (FM-7, MSX, MZ) 1991-01 (MD) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Flicky | Ports |
| 1987-04 (ARC) 1987-10 (SMS) 1988 (C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1989 (AMG) 2005-10 (PS2) | SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative a.k.a. “Global Defense” | Playable Flicky |
| 1992-04 (MCD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Wondermega Collection ↳ Flicky | WM pack-in port collection |
| 1994-03 (MCD) | Game no Kanzume, Vol. 1 a.k.a. “Game Can, Vol. 1” ↳ Flicky | Port collection |
| 1995-06 (MD) 2019-09 (MDM) | Game no Kanzume Otokuyou a.k.a. “Game Can Value Pack” ↳ Flicky | Collection, port |
| 1996-11 (MD, SS) 1997-02 (WIN) 2007-10 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island a.k.a. “Sonic 3D Blast” | Spiritual sequel |
| 1996 (MD) | Classic Collection ↳ Flicky | Collection, port |
| 1998-01 (SS) | Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park a.k.a. “Spotted on Sega Saturn!! Tamagotchi Park” | Flickytchi |
| 1998-10 (WIN) | Sega Memorial Selection ↳ Flicky | Collection |
| 2002-11 (GCN) | Sonic Mega Collection ↳ Flicky | Emulated collection |
| 2004-11 (PS2, XB) 2006-03 (WIN) | Sonic Mega Collection Plus ↳ Flicky | Emulated collection |
| 2005-10 (GBA) | Gunstar Super Heroes | Flicky-themed maze |
| 2006-11 (PS2, PSP) | Sega Genesis Collection a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Collection” ↳ Flicky | Emulated collection |
| 2009-02 (PS3, X360) | Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection” ↳ Flicky | Emulated collection |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Flicky | Emulated collection |
| 2018 (AND, iOS) | Flicky Chicky | — |
| 2019-03 (WIN) | Retro Jam Flicky | Fangame |
| 2020-12 (SS) | Flicky’s Flock | Fangame |
| 2021 (NSW) | Ozone Layer Protector (SmileBASIC 4) | Homebrew |
| 2023-06 (WIN) | Flicky | Fangame |
| 20XX (Lexibook) | Toy Kingdom | — |
Formula Karts: Special Edition
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-04 (DOS) | SuperKarts | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1995 (DOS) | Manic Karts | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1997 (DOS, WIN) | Formula Karts | Predecessor |
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Formula Karts: Special Edition | Port |
Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-10 (MAC) 1995-11 (WIN) | Frankenstein: Through the Eyes of the Monster | Original releases |
| 1996-09 (MAC, WIN) | Mummy: Tomb of the Pharaoh | Spiritual sequel |
Galaxy Force II (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-04 (ARC) 1989-10 (SMS) | Galaxy Force | Predecessor |
| 1988-07 (ARC) | Galaxy Force II | Original release |
| 1990-01 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1991-03 (FMT) 1991-09 (MD) | Galaxy Force II | Ports |
| 1992-03 (ARC) | Galactic Storm | — |
| 1997-07 (ARC) | Solar Assault | — |
| 2007-07 (PS2) 2013-06 (PS3) | Galaxy Force II: Special Extended Edition (SA2500) ↳ Galaxy Force Neo Classic ↳ Galaxy Force II (ARC) ↳ Galaxy Force II (MD) ↳ Galaxy Force (SMS) | Enhanced emulated collection |
| 2009-02 (Wii) | Galaxy Force II | Emulated port |
| 2013-07 (3DS) | 3D Galaxy Force II (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable TRY-Z DLC |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Galaxy Force II | Emulated collection |
| 2019-09 (WIN) | Star Storm | — |
| 2024-03 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Missile Dancer 2 | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | After Burner Deldine | Playable TRY-Z |
Gale Racer
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-09 (ARC) 1987-06 (SMS) 1987-12 (C64, ZXS) 1988-02 (ST) 1988-10 (MSX) 1988-12 (AMG) 1989-03 (DOS) 1990-12 (PCE) 1991-08 (GG, MD) 1996-10 (SS) 2001-05 (J2ME) 2014-04 (3DS) 2018-11 (NSW) 2022-10 (MDM2) 2025-06 (NSW2) | OutRun | Likely influence |
| 1989-02 (ARC) 1989-11 (C64, FMT) 1989 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST) 1990 (DOS) 1992-03 (MD) 2016-12 (3DS) | Turbo OutRun | Likely influence |
| 1991-02 (ARC) | Rad Mobile | Original release |
| 1991-07 (ARC) | Rad Rally | 2-player ver. of Rad Mobile |
Gals Panic SS
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-10 (ARC) 1983-02 (A8bit) 1983-03 (5200) 1983 (FM-7) 1989-06 (C64) 1989-08 (AMG) 1989-10 (APL2) 1989 (C128, DOS) 1990-04 (GB) 1991-01 (NES) 1991 (Lynx) 2003-07 (J2ME) 2011-06 (3DS) 2022-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Qix | Confirmed influence |
| 1982 (ARC) | Qix II: Tournament | Confirmed influence |
| 1987-03 (ARC) | Super Qix | Confirmed influence |
| 1989-05 (ARC) 1989-12 (PCE) 1991-01 (MD) 1991-12 (FMT) 1991 (AMG, C64, DOS, ST) 2005 (J2ME) 2008-11 (Wii) | Volfied | Confirmed influence |
| 1990-11 (ARC) | Gals Panic | Predecessor, 18+ |
| 1990 (DOS) | LadyLove | 18+ |
| 1993-12 (ARC) | Gals Panic II | Predecessor, 18+ |
| 1993-12 (ARC) | Gals Panic II: Quiz Version | Predecessor, 18+ |
| 1993 (ARC) | Perestroika Girls | 18+ |
| 1994-02 (ARC) | Fantasia | 18+ |
| 1994 (ARC) | New Fantasia | 18+ |
| 1994 (ARC) | Paradise | 18+ |
| 1994 (DOS) 1996 (ZXS) 2007-02 (J2ME) | SeXoniX a.k.a. “Sex XoniX” | 18+ |
| 1994 (ARC) | Super Model | 18+ |
| 1995-10 (ARC) | Gals Panic 3 | Predecessor, 18+ |
| 1995 (ARC) | Fantasy ’95 | 18+ |
| 1995 (PC-98) | Gal Pani | Predecessor, spinoff, 18+ |
| 1995 (ARC) | Harem Challenge | 18+? |
| 1995 (ARC) | Laser Strixx | 18+ |
| 1995 (ARC) | Laser Strixx 2 | 18+ |
| Early-mid 1996 (ARC) | Gals Panic 4 | Predecessor, partially the basis for Gals Panic SS |
| 1996-02 (ARC) | Miss World ’96 | 18+ |
| 1996-09 (ARC) | Dancing Eyes | — |
| 1996-09 (PS1) 2014-11 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Silhouette Stories | Spinoff, released simultaneously alongside GPSS |
| 1996-12 (DOS, PS-98) | Gal Pani II | Spinoff, 18+ |
| 1996 (ARC) | Miss Mister World ’96 | 18+ |
| 1996 (ARC) | Super Miss World | 18+ |
| 1996 (CD-i, WIN) | Uncover Featuring Tatajana | 18+? |
| 1997-04 (ARC) | Gals Panic S: Extra Edition | Sequel, 18+ |
| 1997 (ARC) | Fantasia II | 18+ |
| 1997 (ARC) | Super Model II | 18+ |
| 1998 (WIN) | Lovely Girls | 18+ |
| Late 1998 (ARC) | Vivid Dolls | 18+ |
| 1999-02 (ARC) | Gals Panic S2 | Sequel, 18+ |
| 1999-11 (ARC) | Panic Street | Spinoff |
| 1999 (ARC) | Miss Tang Ja Ru Gi a.k.a. “Land Breaker” | — |
| 199X (ARC) | Paradise Deluxe | 18+ |
| 199X (ARC) | Paradise 2 Deluxe | 18+ |
| 2002-07 (ARC) | Gals Panic S3 | Sequel, 18+ |
| 2002 (ARC) | Miss World 2002 | 18+ |
| 2002 (ARC) | Wow: New Fantasia | 18+ |
| 2002 (ARC) | Wow³ New Fantasia | 18+ |
| 2005-03 (WIN) | GalPaniX | 18+ |
| 2005 (ARC) | Happy Tour | 18+ |
| 2006-02 (J2ME) | Sexy Puzzmaniac | 18+ |
| 2010-12 (iOS) | Undercover: Girls of Cobra Mission | — |
| 2016-12 (MAC, WIN) 2018-07 (AND) 2021-08 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Pretty Girls Panic! | — |
| 2019-08 (WIN) 2020-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Crawlco Block Knockers | 18+ |
| 2019-10 (WIN) | Re:Gals Panic | Unlicensed?, 18+ |
| 2020-02 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Mokoko | 18+ |
| 2020-06 (WIN) 2021-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Bishoujo Battle Cyber Panic! | — |
| 2021-03 (WIN) 2021-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Pretty Girls Panic! Plus | — |
| 2022-04 (WIN) | Gold Wiper | 18+ |
| 2022-04 (LNX, MAC, NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Mokoko X | 18+ |
| 2022-06 (HTML5) | Bros Panic | 18+ |
| 2022-12 (HTML5) | Wanna Peek? Christmas | 18+ |
| 2022 (HTML5?) | Gals Aidakuji7 | — |
| 2023-01 (HTML5) | Wanna Peek? Year of the Bunny | 18+ |
| 2023-02 (WIN) | Secret Camera | 18+ |
| 2023-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Hentai Cut n Nut | 18+ |
| 2023-04 (HTML5) | Wanna Peek? Candy Bunnies | 18+ |
| 2023-09 (HTML5) | Wanna Peek? Milky and Honey | 18+ |
| 2024-01 (HTML5, LNX, WIN) | LewdQix | 18+ |
| 2024-06 (WIN) | Sex Counselor | 18+ |
| 2024-06 (HTML5) | Wanna Peek? Dirty Girls | 18+ |
| 2025-06 (AND, HTML5, WIN) | QBlitz: Arcade Girl Reveal | 18+ |
| 2025-06 (WIN) | Re:Gals Panic 2 | 18+ |
| 2025-07 (WIN) | Jeropanic | 18+ |
| 2025-11 (WIN) | Spellbound Beauties | 18+ |
Game Basic for SegaSaturn
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-10 (C1) | Playbox BASIC | — |
| 1984-06 (NFC) | Family BASIC | — |
| 1985-02 (NFC) | Family BASIC V3 | — |
| 1985 (SC3K) | Home BASIC | — |
| 1996 (CD-ROM²) | Develo Starter Kit: Assembler Edition | — |
| 1996 (CD-ROM²) | Develo Starter Kit: Basic Edition | — |
| 2001-04 (PS2) | Basic Studio: Powerful Game Workshop | — |
| 2011-03 (DSi, 3DS) | Petit Computer | — |
| 2012-03 (DSi, 3DS) | Petit Computer mkII a.k.a. “Petit Computer” | — |
| 2014-11 (3DS) | Petit Computer 3: SmileBASIC a.k.a. “SmileBASIC” | — |
| 2019-05 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Petit Computer 4: SmileBASIC a.k.a. “SmileBASIC 4” | — |
Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise!
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-09 (ARC) 1984-03 (SG1K) 1984-04 (MSX) 1985-02 (NFC) 2002-09 (J2ME) 2004-02 (WIN) 2007-05 (Wii) 2014-10 (PS4) 2015-09 (Wii U) 2020-01 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Exerion | Playable Fighter EX |
| 1984-07 (ARC) 1985-04 (NFC) 1985 (FM-7, MSX) 1986-02 (X1) 1986-04 (PC-88) 2004-11 (WIN) 2009-02 (Wii) 2017-03 (Wii U) 2020-03 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Formation Z a.k.a. “Aeroboto” | Playable Z-DYNE Mk. II forerunner |
| 1984 (MSX) | Exerion II: Zorni | Playable Fighter EX |
| 1985-04 (ARC) 1985-07 (NFC) 2007-06 (Wii) 2013-05 (3DS) 2015-11 (Wii U) | Field Combat | Playable Genesis-3 |
| 1986-08 (ARC) | Momoko 120% | Playable Momoko |
| 1987-12 (ARC) 1998 (C64, CPC, MSX, ZXS) 1993-10 (X68K) 2003 (J2ME) 2015-01 (PSVita) 2015-03 (PS4) 2019-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Buta-san a.k.a. “Mr. Pig” a.k.a. “Psycho Pigs UXB” | Playable Buta-san |
| 1989-06 (ARC) 2020-04 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Plus Alpha | Playable Pupera/Selia |
| 1995-11 (ARC) | Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise! | Original release |
| 1998-03 (PS1) 2017-11 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | GUNbare! Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise 2 | Sequel |
| 2002-12 (J2ME) 2015-01 (PSVita) | Exerion DX | Playable Fighter EX |
| 2003-02 (J2ME) 2015-04 (PSVita) | Formation Z DX | Playable Z-DYNE Mk. II forerunner |
| 2003-12 (J2ME) 2015-01 (PSVita) | Field Combat DX | Playable Genesis-3 |
| 2006-02 (J2ME) 2021-10 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Momoko 1200% | Playable Momoko |
| 2006-06 (J2ME) | Momoko 1200% in Machigai Sagashi | Features Momoko |
| 2006-08 (J2ME) 2023-09 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Momoko no Kasei Bowling: La Mars Cup | Playable Momoko |
| 2006-09 (J2ME) | Plus Beta | Playable Pupera/Selia |
| 2007-11 (J2ME) 2023-06 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise! | Ports |
| 2015-08 (3DS) | Tatakae Buta-san a.k.a. “The Ever Victorious Mr. Pig” a.k.a. “Psycho Pigs” | Playable Buta-san |
| 2017-11 (PS4, WIN) 2020-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Game Tengoku: CruisinMix Special | Enhanced port |
| 2023-09 (NSW) 2023-11 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Final Exerion | Playable Fighter EX |
| In development | FZ: Formation Z | Playable Z-DYNE Mk. II forerunner |
Gekirindan
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-07 (ARC) | Sky Soldiers | Possible influence |
| 1989-01 (ARC) | Asuka & Asuka | Possible influence |
| 1992-06 (ARC) 1993-04 (FMT) 2024-04 (MAC, WIN) | Tatsujin Oh a.k.a. “Truxton II” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1995-09 (ARC) | Gekirindan | Original release |
| 1995-11 (CD-ROM²) | Ginga Fukei Densetsu Sapphire a.k.a. “Galaxy Policewoman Legend: Sapphire” | — |
| 2005-08 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 2 ↳ Gekirindan | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ Gekirindan | Emulated collection |
Ghosts ‘n Goblins / Makaimura (Franchise)
- Capcom Generation, Vol. 2: The Demon World and the Knight (compilation)
- Arthur & Astaroth’s Mysterious Demon World Village: Incredible Toons (spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-09 (ARC) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins a.k.a. “Makaimura” a.k.a. “Demon World Village” | Original release |
| 1986-06 (NFC, ZXS) 1986 (C16, C64, CPC) 1987-07 (FM-7, PC-88) 1987 (DOS) 1990-04 (ST) 1990 (AMG) 2000-01 (GBC) 2002 (J2ME) 2004-05 (GBA) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins a.k.a. “Makaimura” a.k.a. “Demon World Village” | Ports |
| 1987-04 (NFC) 1987-09 (MSX) 2006-04 (J2ME) | Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken a.k.a. “Hell Island: Great Adventure of the Seven Islands” | GnG-themed levels |
| 1987 (BBC) | Spooks ‘n’ Spirits | — |
| 1988-10 (ARC) | Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Dai Makaimura” a.k.a. “Great Demon World Village” | Original release |
| 1988 (AMG, C64, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) | Beyond the Ice Palace | — |
| 1989-08 (MD) 1989 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1990-07 (SGFX) 1991-01 (SMS) 1994-04 (X68K) 2007-11 (J2ME) | Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Dai Makaimura” a.k.a. “Great Demon World Village” | Ports |
| 1989 (AMG) | Belial | — |
| 1990 (C64) | Dragon’s Kingdom | — |
| 1990 (BBC, ELC) 1991 (C64, CPC, ZXS) 2008 (A8bit) | Hobgoblin | — |
| 1990-05 (GB) 2011-06 (3DS) | Gargoyle’s Quest a.k.a. “Red Arremer: Makaimura Gaiden” a.k.a. “Red Arremer: Demon World Village Side Story” | Spinoff |
| 1990 (BBC, ELC) | Hobgoblin II | — |
| 1990 (AMG, C64, ST, ZXS) | Prince Clumsy a.k.a. “The Sword & the Rose” | — |
| 1991-10 (SFC) | Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Chou Makaimura” a.k.a. “Super Demon World Village” | Original release |
| 1992-07 (NFC) 1993-04 (GB) 2014-03 (3DS) 2014-05 (Wii U) | Gargoyle’s Quest II a.k.a. “Red Arremer II” a.k.a. “Makaimura Gaiden: The Demon of Darkness” a.k.a. “Demon World Village Side Story: The Demon of Darkness” | Spinoff |
| 1992-12 (MD) 1992 (AMG, DOS, ST) 2021-11 (DOSBox) | Risky Woods a.k.a. “Evil God Draxos” | — |
| 1993 (DOS, MAC) | Sid & Al’s Icredible Toons | Spiritual predecessor to Capcom’s IT |
| 1994-10 (SFC) 2014-10 (Wii U) 2016-12 (3DS) | Demon’s Crest a.k.a. “Demon’s Blazon: Makaimura Monsho-hen” a.k.a. “Demon’s Blazon: Demon World Village Crest Chapter” | Spinoff |
| 1996-08 (PS1) | Arthur to Astaroth no Nazomakaimura: Incredible Toons a.k.a. “Arthur & Astaroth’s Mysterious Demon World Village: Incredible Toons“ | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1998-01 (ARC) 1999-03 (DC) 1999-11 (PS1) 2012-09 (X360) | Marvel vs. Capcom: Clash of Superheroes | Arthur present as assist character |
| 1998-09 (PS1) | Capcom Generation, Vol. 2: The Demon World and the Knight a.k.a. “Capcom Retro Game Collection, Vol. 2” ↳ Ghosts ‘n Goblins ↳ Ghouls ‘n Ghosts ↳ Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts | Collection, simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1999-07 (WS) | Makaimura for WonderSwan a.k.a. “Demon World Village for WonderSwan” | Sequel |
| 2000-10 (ARC) 2000-11 (DC) | Cannon Spike a.k.a. “Gunspike” | Playable Arthur |
| 2001-12 (PS2) 2011-10 (PS3) | Maximo: Ghosts to Glory a.k.a. “Maximo” | Spiritual sequel |
| 2001 (J2ME) | Ko Makaimura a.k.a. “Little Demon World Village” | Minigame |
| 2002-09 (GBA) 2015-01 (Wii U) | Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Chou Makaimura R” a.k.a. “Super Demon World Village R” | Remake |
| 2003-07 (ARC) 2003-11 (NEO) 2003-12 (PS2) 2004-09 (XB) 2024-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | SNK vs. Capcom: SvC Chaos | Playable Red Arremer |
| 2003-09 (PS2) 2012-02 (PS3) | Maximo vs. Army of Zin a.k.a. “Records of the Demon World Hero Maximo: Ambition of the Machine Monsters” | Spiritual sequel |
| 2005-05 (PS2) | Namco x Capcom | Playable Arthur |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Ghosts ‘n Goblins ↳ Ghouls ‘n Ghosts ↳ Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts | Emulated collection |
| 2006-08 (PSP) | Ultimate Ghosts ‘n Goblins a.k.a. “Goku Makaimura” a.k.a. “Extreme Demon World Village” | Sequel |
| 2006-09 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded ↳ Ghosts ‘n Goblins ↳ Ghouls ‘n Ghosts ↳ Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts | Emulated collection |
| 2007-02 (Wii) 2013-04 (Wii U) 2016-06 (3DS) 2019-05 (NSW) | Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Chou Makaimura” a.k.a. “Super Demon World Village” | Emulated ports |
| 2007-07 (Wii) 2009-02 (Wii) 2010-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2017-05 (AND, iOS) 2019-09 (MDM) | Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Dai Makaimura” a.k.a. “Great Demon World Village” | Emulated ports |
| 2007-08 (PSP) | Goku Makaimura Kai a.k.a. “Extreme Demon World Village Revised” | Revised version of Ultimate GnG |
| 2007-11 (Wii) 2010-11 (Wii) 2012-10 (3DS) 2013-03 (PS3, X360) 2013-05 (Wii U) 2017-03 (AND, iOS) 2018-09 (NSW) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins a.k.a. “Makaimura” a.k.a. “Demon World Village” | Emulated ports |
| 2009-01 (J2ME) 2009-11 (iOS) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Gold Knights a.k.a. “Makaimura: Kishi Retsuden” a.k.a. “Demon World Village: Knight Chronicles” | Sequel |
| 2009-04 (J2ME) | Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts a.k.a. “Chou Makaimura” a.k.a. “Super Demon World Village” | Port |
| 2009 (CV) | Ghost’n Zombies | — |
| 2010-08 (iOS) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins: Gold Knights II a.k.a. “Makaimura: Kishi Retsuden II” a.k.a. “Demon World Village: Knight Chronicles II” | Sequel |
| 2011-02 (PS3, X360) | Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds | Playable Arthur |
| 2011-11 (PS3, X360) 2011-12 (PSVita) 2016-12 (PS4) 2017-03 (WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 | Playable Arthur |
| 2012-10 (3DS) | Project X Zone | Playable Arthur |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2016-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Capcom Arcade Cabinet ↳ Ghosts ‘n Goblins | Emulated collection |
| 2014-08 (WIN) | Monsters’n Girls | 18+ |
| 2015-07 (WIN) 2016-07 (PS4, XB1) 2018-04 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Cast of the Seven Godsends a.k.a. “Cast of the Seven Godsends Redux” | — |
| 2015-10 (WIN) | Ghosts ‘n Demons | Fan remake of Makaimura for WS |
| 2016-07 (XB1) 2016-10 (WIN) 2016-12 (PS4) 2017-07 (3DS) 2017-11 (PSVita) 2017-01 (NSW) 2019-10 (iOS) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Maldita Castilla EX: Cursed Castilla a.k.a. “Cursed Castilla” f.k.a. “Cursed Castilla EX” | — |
| 2016 (CV) | Knight’n More | — |
| 2017-03 (iOS) 2017-12 (WIN) 2018-09 (PSVita) 2018-09 (AND, NSW, PS4, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2020-12 (VCS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Sigi: A Fart for Melusina | — |
| 2017-09 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite | Playable Arthur |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Fox n Forests | — |
| 2018-10 (LNX, MAC, NSW, WIN) 2019-12 (PS4, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Eternum EX | — |
| 2018-12 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Battle Princess Madelyn | — |
| 2019-07 (WIN) | Ghosts & Monsters | Fangame |
| 2020-02 (MAC, WIN) | Ghosts’n DJs | — |
| 2020-04 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Battle Princess Madelyn: Royal Edition | — |
| 2020-11 (EXAA) | Super Battle Princess Madelyn | — |
| 2020 (WIN) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins 2 | Fangame |
| 2021-01 (AND) | Ghosts and Devils f.k.a. “Retro Ghosts and Devils” | — |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-05 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade Stadium ↳ Ghosts ‘n Goblins ↳ Ghouls ‘n Ghosts | Emulated collection |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-06 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection a.k.a. “Kaettekita Makaimura” a.k.a. “Demon World Village Is Back” | Sequel |
| 2021-05 (WIN) | Super Monsters’n Girls | 18+ |
| 2022-01 (WIN) | King’n Knight | — |
| 2023-12 (AND, LNX, MAC, WIN) | Cursed Castle | — |
| 2023-12 (AMG) | Terryble Knight | — |
| 2024-07 (WIN) | Pygame Ghouls ‘n Ghosts | Fangame |
| 2025-03 (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | GladMort | — |
| Unreleased (PS1) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins 3D a.k.a. “Makaimura 3D” a.k.a. “Demon World Village 3D” | Sequel |
| Unreleased (N64) | Ghosts ‘n Goblins 64 a.k.a. “Makaimura 64” a.k.a. “Demon World Village 64” | Sequel |
| Unreleased (GCN, MAC, PS2, WIN, XB) | Ghouls ‘n Ghosts Online | Sequel |
Girls in Motion Puzzle (Franchise)
- Hiyake no Omoide & Himekuri: Girls in Motion Puzzle, Vol. 1
- Body Special 264: Girls in Motion Puzzle, Vol. 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-04 (SS) | Angel Paradise, Vol. 1: Yuko Sakaki A Premonition of Love in Hollywood | — |
| 1996-09 (SS) | Angel Paradise, Vol. 2: Kimika Yoshino I Want to Be with You in Hawaii | — |
| 2017-11 (MAC, WIN) 2018-10 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Japanese Women: Animated Jigsaws | — |
Goiken Muyou: Anarchy in the Nippon
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-12 (ARC) 1994-11 (SS) 1995-10 (32X) | Virtua Fighter | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-11 (ARC) 1995-12 (SS) 1997-09 (WIN) 2004-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Confirmed influence |
| 1995-06 (ARC) 1995-07 (SS) 1996-06 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter Remix a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter PC” | Confirmed influence |
| 1998-10 (PS1) 2011-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Goiken Muyou II a.k.a. “Talk Is Cheap II” | Sequel |
Gouketsuji Clan / Power Instinct (Franchise)
- Groove on Fight: Gouketsuji Ichizoku 3
- Purkuri Daisakusen (spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-07 (ARC) 1990-12 (PCE) 1991-03 (X68K) 2009-09 (Wii) 2025-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Märchen Maze | Possible influence for Purikura D. |
| 1993-11 (ARC) 1994-10 (SFC) 1994-11 (MD) 2011-10 (Wii) 2015-11 (Wii U) | Gouketsuji Ichizoku a.k.a. “Gouketsuji Clan” a.k.a. “Power Instinct” | Predecessor |
| 1994-04 (ARC) 1995-10 (PS1) 2011-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Gouketsuji Ichizoku 2 a.k.a. “Gouketsuji Clan 2” a.k.a. “Power Instinct 2” | Predecessor |
| 1995-06 (ARC) | Gouketsuji Gaiden Saikyou Densetsu a.k.a. “Gouketsuji Side Story: Strongest Legend” a.k.a. “Gogetsuji Legends” | Predecessor |
| 1996-10 (ARC) | Purikura Daisakusen a.k.a. “Prikura Daisakusen” a.k.a. “PriCla Daisakusen” | Original release, spinoff |
| 1996-12 (PS1) | Heaven’s Gate a.k.a. “Yusha: Heaven’s Gate” | Playable Kurara |
| 1997-05 (ARC) | Groove on Fight: Gouketsuji Ichizoku 3 a.k.a. “Groove on Fight: Gouketsuji Clan 3” | Original release |
| 2003-03 (ARC) 2003-05 (NEO) | Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku Toukon: Matrimelee a.k.a. “True Gouketsuji Clan Fighting Spirit: Matrimelee” a.k.a. “Matrimelee” | Sequel |
| 2006-05 (PS2) | Shin Gouketsuji Ichizoku: Bonnou no Kaihou a.k.a. “True Gouketsuji Clan: Release from Worldly Desires” | Sequel |
| 2009-08 (ARC) | Gouketsuji Ichizoku: Senzo Kuyou | Sequel |
Grand Cross (Dezaemon 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-01 (WIN) | Grand Cross: Renovation | Remake |
GT24
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-10 (ARC) 1994-12 (PS1) 2025-06 (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, XS) | Ridge Racer | Likely influence for SGT24h only8 |
| 1994-06 (ARC) | Ridge Racer 2 | Likely influence for SGT24h only9 |
| 1995-07 (ARC) | Rave Racer | Likely influence for SGT24h only10 |
| 1995-12 (PS1) | Ridge Racer Revolution | Possible influence for SGT24h only11 |
| 1996-07 (ARC) | Super GT 24h | Original release |
Guardian Force
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12 (ARC) | Regulus | Possible influence |
| 1983 (260012) | Strategy X | Possible influence |
| 1985-09 (ARC) | Heavy Metal | Possible influence |
| 1998-05 (ARC) | Guardian Force | Original release |
| 2021-09 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2022-02 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) In dev. (XB1) | Guardian Force (Saturn Tribute) | Emulated port |
Guardian Heroes
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-01 (X68K) 1994-07 (FMT) 1994-09 (CD-ROM²) 2011-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2020-09 (MD) | Mad Stalker: Full Metal Forth a.k.a. “Mad Stalker: Full Metal Force” | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-09 (MD) 2019-09 (MDM) | Yu Yu Hakusho: Makyou Toisusen a.k.a. “Yu Yu Hakusho: Battle to Unite the Demon Plane” a.k.a. “Yu Yu Hakusho: Sunset Fighters” | Confirmed influence |
| 1997-08 (PS1) 2011-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Panzer Bandit | Direct competitor |
| 2003 (WIN) | Guardian Heroines | — |
| 2004-09 (GBA) | Advance Guardian Heroes | Sequel |
| 2004-12 (WIN) | Majewelick Impact | — |
| 2006-08 (WIN) | Guardian Heroines Final | — |
| 2011-10 (X360) 2016-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Guardian Heroes | Enhanced port |
| 2012-04 (3DS) 2016-04 (WIN) | Code of Princess | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-02 (X360) 2014-03 (PSVita) 2015-01 (WIN) 2015-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds | — |
| 2013-04 (WIN) | Guardian Heroes: Warpath | Fangame |
| 2015-07 (PS4) 2017-12 (NSW) | Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds -Overdrive- | — |
| 2016-03 (WIN) | Princess Edge: Dragonstone | — |
| 2018-07 (NSW) 2020-10 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Code of Princess EX | Spiritual successor |
| 2018-08 (ARC, PS4, NSW, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Blade Strangers | Includes characters from Code of Princess |
| 2020-01 (WIN) | Guardian Heroes: Heaven or Hell | Fangame |
| 2022-11 (WIN) | Ghost Puncher | — |
| 2025-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate | — |
Gunbird
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-09 (ARC) | Gunbird | Original release |
| 1995-12 (PS1) 2002 (J2ME) | Gunbird a.k.a. “Mobile Light Force” | Ports |
| 1996-11 (SS) | Sengoku Blade: Sengoku Ace, Episode II a.k.a. “Tengai” | Playable Marion |
| 1997 (ARC) 2003-10 (WIN) | Taisen Hot Gimmick | Marion feat. as secret opponent |
| 1998-11 (ARC) 2003-12 (WIN) | Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten | Marion feat. as secret opponent |
| 1998-12 (ARC) 2000-03 (DC) 2016-04 (AND) 2016-05 (iOS) 2018-06 (NSW) 2020-06 (WIN) 2022-08 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gunbird 2 | Sequel |
| 2000 (ARC) 2004-10 (WIN) | Taisen Hot Gimmick 4 Ever | Yuan Nang feat. as secret opponent |
| 2001-02 (ARC) 2017-08 (NSW) 2021-02 (WIN) 2022-08 (PS4, PS5) 2023-01 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gunbarich | Spinoff |
| 2004-02 (PS2) | Gunbird Special Edition a.k.a. “Gunbird 1 & 2” ↳ Gunbird ↳ Gunbird 2 | Emulated compilation |
| 2009-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2015-07 (WIN) 2017-12 (NSW) 2022-07 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gunbird a.k.a. “Mobile Light Force” | Emulated ports |
| 2017-06 (WIN) | Gunbird Tribute | Fangame |
| 2017-06 (AND, iOS) | Strikers 1945: World War | Playable Gunbird characters |
| 2017-09 (MAC, WIN) 2019-04 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | AngerForce: Reloaded | — |
| 2018-09 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Gunbird | Emulated collection |
| 2018-11 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Gunbird 2 | Emulated collection |
| 2019-05 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ Gunbarich | Emulated collection |
| 2019-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Psikyo Shooting Library, Vol. 2 a.k.a. “Psikyo Shooting Stars Bravo“ ↳ Gunbird ↳ Gunbird 2 ↳ Gunbarich | Emulated collection |
| 2020-10 (AND, iOS) | Strikers 1945 Collection | Playable Gunbird characters |
Gungriffon (Franchise)
- Gungriffon: The Eurasian Conflict
- Gungriffon II
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2000-08 (PS2) | Gungriffon Blaze | Sequel |
| 2004-12 (XB) | Gungriffon: Allied Strike | Sequel |
| 2013-11 (WIN) | HIGH-MACS Simulator | Fangame |
| 2021-04 (PS4) | Frame Gear Battle Operation II (Dreams) | Homebrew |
| In dev. (UNK) | Project MBR | Spiritual successor |
Gun.Smoke (Capcom Generation, Vol. 4)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-10 (ARC) | Gun.Smoke | Original release |
| 1987-10 (C64) 1987 (CPC, MSX, ZXS) 1988-01 (FDS) 1988-02 (NES) | Gun.Smoke a.k.a. “Desperado” | Ports |
| 1988 (AMG, ST) 1990 (C64, CPC, ZXS) | Wanted a.k.a. “Outlaw” | — |
| 1989 (ZXS) 1990-09 (CPC) | Bounty Hunter, The | — |
| 1995 (ZXS) | Dead or Alive | Unlicensed port |
| 1998-11 (PS1) | Capcom Generation, Vol. 4: The Lone Hero a.k.a. “Capcom Retro Game Collection, Vol. 4” ↳ Gun.Smoke | Collection, simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 2003 (WIN) | Capcom Arcade Hits, Vol. 3 ↳ Gun.Smoke | Emulated collection |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Gun.Smoke | Emulated collection |
| 2006-09 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded ↳ Gun.Smoke | Emulated collection |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2016-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Capcom Arcade Cabinet ↳ Gun.Smoke | Emulated collection |
| 2017-11 (MAC, WIN) | GunSmoke.Reloaded | Fangame |
| 2021-06 (AND, WIN) | GunSmoke | Fangame |
| 2022-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium ↳ Gun.Smoke | Emulated collection |
| 2022-10 (MAC, WIN) | Modern Gun Smoke a.k.a. “Gun.Smoke Modern” | Fangame |
| 2024-04 (WIN) | Project GunSmoke Remake | Fangame |
| 2024 (HTML5) | Gunsmoke: Wanted | Fangame |
Gussun Oyoyo (Franchise)
- Gussun Oyoyo S
- Zoku Gussun Oyoyo
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985 (E60) 1986 (DOS) 1988-07 (APL2, MAC) 1988-12 (AMG) 1989-03 (ST) | Tetris | Likely influence |
| 1991-05 (DOS) 20+ Others | Lemmings | Likely influence |
| 1993-09 (ARC) | Gussun Oyoyo a.k.a. “Risky Challenge” | Original release |
| 1995-04 (PS1) | Gussun Oyoyo | Port |
| 1995-08 (SFC) | Super Gussun Oyoyo | Port |
| 1996-05 (SFC) | Super Gussun Oyoyo 2 | Sequel |
| 1996-10 (PS1) | Zoku Gussun Oyoyo | Expanded port |
| 1996-11 (PS1) 2007-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Gussun Paradise a.k.a. “YoYo’s Puzzle Park” | Spinoff |
| 2006 (VGPC) | Yummy and Tasty | — |
| 2008-03 (Wii) 2015-08 (Wii U) | Super Gussun Oyoyo | Emulated ports |
| 2011-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Zoku Gussun Oyoyo | Emulated ports |
| 2012-12 (WIN) | Suwako-chan’s Patcheris | — |
| 2014-07 (LNX, MAC, PS4, PSVita, WIN) 2014-11 (Ouya) 2015-08 (WP) 2020-02 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2022-01 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | MouseCraft | — |
Head-On (SAMS, Vol. 1)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1979-04 (ARC) | Head-On | Original release |
| 1979 (ARC) | Car Hunt | Spiritual sequel |
| 1979 (ARC) | Crash | — |
| 1979 (ARC) 1982 (BBC) x 2 1983-11 (ZXS) 1983 (BBC) x 2 1984 (BBC) x 2 1985-05 (ZXS) 1985 (BBC) 1993 (AMG) UNK (ZXS) | Dodgem a.k.a. “Dogems” a.k.a. “Dodge ‘Em” | — |
| 1979? (ARC) | Fool Race | — |
| 1979 (ARC) | Head-On 2 | Sequel |
| 1979 (ARC) | Head-On N | Licensed clone |
| 1979 (ARC) | Rolling Crash | — |
| 1979 (ARC) | Run Away | Licensed clone |
| 1979 (ARC) | Safari Rally | — |
| 1980 (EXIDY) | Head-On Collision | — |
| 1980 (TRS-80) | Tunnels of Fahad | — |
| 1981-04 (OHIO) | Collide | — |
| 1981-05 (A8bit) | Dodge | — |
| 1981-11 (TI-99/4A) | Car Wars | — |
| 1981 (VIC-20) | Car Chase | — |
| 1981 (A8bit) | Dodge Racer | — |
| 1981 (1292APVS) | Head On | Unlicensed clone |
| 1982 (BBC) | Arcade Action a.k.a. “Fun Games” ↳ Dodgems | — |
| 1982 (ZXS) | Car Chase | — |
| 1982 (BBC) | Car Wars | — |
| 1982 (VIC-20) | Collide | — |
| 1982 (C64, VIC-20) | Head On | — |
| 1982 (DOS) | Racer Jammer | — |
| 1982 (ZXS) | Specman | — |
| 1983-11 (X1) | Clash | — |
| 1983-11 (SG1K) | Pacar | Spiritual sequel |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Autorennen | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Demon-Driver | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Ed-On | — |
| 1983 (ZX81) | Fawkes Computing’s Gamestape 1 | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Grid-Run | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Race Chase | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Shaky Game, The | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Space Chaser | — |
| 1984 (VIC-20) | Bullet | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Race-Chase | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Teufels-Fahrer | — |
| 1985-11 (ZXS) | Car | — |
| 1986 (EXELV) | Car Crash | — |
| 1987 (ARC) | Fast Lane | — |
| 1987 (ZXS) | Młynek a.k.a. “Mill” | — |
| 1988-03 (ARC) | Counter Run | Spiritual sequel |
| 1988-04 (ARC) 1988-10 (FDS) 2021-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Raimais a.k.a. “Youmais” | — |
| 1988 (ZXS) | Amoto’s Puf | — |
| 1988 (ZXS) | Crash Course | — |
| 198X (PC-80) | Head-On, Part II | Licensed clone? |
| 1990-12 (GB) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Head-On a.k.a. “Power Racer” | Ports |
| 1990 (ARC) | Dottori-kun | Spiritual sequel |
| 2000 (WIN) | Head-On Collision! | — |
| 2002-11 (J2ME) | Sega Fast Lane | Spiritual sequel |
| 2006 (A8bit) | Head On | Fan remake |
| 2005-12 (PS2) | Sega Memorial Selection (Sega Ages 2500) ↳ Head-On | Collection, port/remake |
| 2023-06 (PICO-8) | Head-8n | Fan remake |
| UNK (ZXS) | Geister Fahrer | — |
| Unreleased (ARC) | Monita to Rimoko no Head-On Channel a.k.a. “Monita & Rimoko’s Head-On Channel” | Sequel |
Heim Waltz
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 (SS) | Eyeful Home: Oregon & Basic | — |
Herc’s Adventures
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-09 (SNES) 1993-11 (MD) 2009-09 (Wii) 2021-06 (NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-10 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Zombies Ate My Neighbors | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1994-11 (SFC) 2010-01 (Wii) 2021-06 (NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-10 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ghoul Patrol | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1997-04 (SS) 1997-07 (PS1) | Swagman | Direct competitor |
| 1997-07 (PS1) | Herc’s Adventures | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 2014-02 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) 2023-06 (PS4, PS5) | Herc’s Adventures | Emulated ports |
Hexen
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-12 (DOS) | Heretic | Predecessor |
| 1995-09 (DOS) 2021-06 (DOSBox) | Witchaven | Direct competitor |
| 1995-10 (DOS) | Hexen: Beyond Heretic | Original release |
| 1996-03 (DOS) 2007-08 (DOSBox) | Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders | Predecessor, expanded ver. of Heretic |
| 1996-05 (DOS) 2021-06 (DOSBox) | Witchaven II: Blood Vengeance | Direct competitor |
| 1996-09 (DOS) 2007-08 (DOSBox) | Deathkings of the Dark Citadel a.k.a. “Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel” | Expansion pack for Hexen |
| 1997-03 (PS1, WIN) 1997-06 (N64) | Hexen: Beyond Heretic a.k.a. “Hexen” | Ports |
| 1997-09 (WIN) 2002-07 (MAC) | Hexen II | Sequel |
| 1997 (DOS) | Towers of Darkness: Heretic, Hexen & Beyond ↳ Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders ↳ Hexen: Beyond Heretic ↳ Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel | Compilation |
| 1998-04 (WIN) | Hexen II Mission Pack: Portal of Praevus | Sequel, expansion pack for Hexen II |
| 1998-11 (WIN) 2000-05 (AMG) 2002-01 (MAC) | Heretic II | Sequel |
| 2007-08 (DOSBox) | Hexen: Beyond Heretic a.k.a. “Hexen” | Emulated port |
| 2010-11 (WIN) | Hexen: Edge of Chaos | Fan remake, Doom 3 mod |
| 2012-12 (WIN) | Hexen Horror | Fangame |
| 2017-05 (WIN) | Autumn Night 3D Shooter | — |
| 2018-04 (LNX, WIN) 2019-03 (NSW) | Apocryph | — |
| 2019-06 (WIN) | Amid Evil | — |
| 2021-07 (WIN) | Ravensword: Undaunted | — |
| 2022-06 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Hands of Necromancy | — |
| 2023-08 (WIN) | Amid Evil: The Black Labyrinth | — |
| 2023-11 (MAC, NSW NSW2, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Wizordum | — |
| 2024-01 (WIN) 2024-06 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) | Graven | — |
| 2024-09 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Hands of Necromancy II | — |
| 2025-08 (NSW, NSW2, WIN, XB1, XS) | Heretic + Hexen ↳ Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders ↳ Heretic: Faith Renewed ↳ Hexen: Beyond Heretic ↳ Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel ↳ Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur | Remaster compilation |
| In dev. (WIN) | Hideous | — |
House of the Dead, The
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-03 (ARC) | House of the Dead, The | Original release |
| 1998-05 (WIN) | House of the Dead, The | Port |
| 1998-09 (ARC) | Beast Busters: Second Nightmare | Direct competitor |
| 1998-09 (ARC) | Evil Night a.k.a. “Hell Night” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-11 (ARC) 1999-03 (DC) 2001-01 (WIN) | House of the Dead 2, The | Sequel |
| 1999-03 (ARC) 1999-11 (DC) | Zombie Revenge | Spinoff |
| 2000-01 (ARC, DC) 2000-09 (WIN) 2007-08 (MAC) | Typing of the Dead, The | Spinoff |
| 2001-03 (ARC) 2001-12 (PS2) | Vampire Night | Pseudo-sequel |
| 2001-09 (DC) | Typing of the Date | — |
| 2002-02 (WIN) | Typing Space Harrier | — |
| 2002-04 (ARC) | Lupin the Third: The Typing | — |
| 2002-05 (WIN) 200X (J2ME) | Baroque Typing a.k.a. “Typing of the Baroque” | — |
| 2002-06 (GBA) | Pinball of the Dead, The | Spinoff |
| 2002-10 (XB) 2002-12 (ARC) 2005-02 (WIN) 2012-02 (PS3) | House of the Dead III, The | Sequel |
| 2003 (SW) | House of the Dead: AMS Training Center | Minigame |
| 2004-10 (PS2) | Sega Superstars | HotD-themed minigame |
| 2005-02 (J2ME) | House of the Dead Mobile, The | Port |
| 2005-12 (ARC) 2012-04 (PS3) | House of the Dead 4, The | Sequel, PS3 port includes Special |
| 2006-07 (ARC) | House of the Dead 4 Special, The | Sequel, continuation of HotD4 |
| 2008-03 (Wii) | House of the Dead 2 & 3 Return, The | Compilation, sequels |
| 2008-03 (WIN) | Typing of the Dead 2, The | Spinoff |
| 2008-03 (NDS, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii) | Sega Superstars Tennis | HotD-themed court & minigame |
| 2008-05 (NDS) | English of the Dead a.k.a. “Resurrection of English Skills, Zombie-style: English of the Dead” | Spinoff |
| 2008-12 (ARC) | Loving Deads: The House of the Dead EX a.k.a. “I’d Rather Love Than Be Loved: The House of the Dead EX” | Spinoff |
| 2009-17 (Wii) | House of the Dead: Overkill, The | Prequel |
| 2010 (ARC) | Sega Golden Gun | Pseudo-sequel, reuses HotD4 assets |
| 2011-10 (PS3) | House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut | Prequel, expanded port of Overkill |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | HotD-themed course |
| 2013-04 (AND, iOS) | House of the Dead: Overkill The Lost Reels, The | Prequel, truncated port of Overkill EC |
| 2013-10 (WIN) | Typing of the Dead: Overkill, The + House of the Dead: Overkill Extended Cut, The | Spinoff |
| 2017-09 (MAC, WIN) | House of the Dead: Demake, The | Fangame |
| 2018-09 (ARC) | House of the Dead: Scarlet Dawn | Sequel |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” | HotD-inspired faux arcade game |
| 2019-11 (WIN) | School of the Dead | 18+ |
| 2020-10 (WIN) | Day of Darkness: A Horror Typing Game | — |
| 2021-04 (MAC, WIN) | House of the Dead: 2D Edition, The | Fangame |
| 2021-09 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Lost Judgment a.k.a. “Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memory” | HotD-inspired faux arcade game |
| 2021-10 (WIN) | Project Corpse | — |
| 2022-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | House of the Dead: Remake, The | Remake |
| 2022-10 (WIN) | Dead Containment | Early access |
| 2022-11 (WIN) | Lighthouse of the Dead | — |
| 2022-11 (HTML5) | Undead Typing Defender | — |
| 2023-12 (PS5, WIN, XS) 2024-06 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Railbreak | — |
| 2023-12 (WIN) | Word Warrior: Zombie Typocalypse | — |
| 2024-01 (HTML5, LNX, WIN) | House of the Demaked | — |
| 2024-04 (WIN) | Demonbane Detective | Proof-of-concept |
| 2025-08 (NSW, NSW2, WIN) 2025-10 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) | House of the Dead 2 Remake, The | Sequel, remake |
| 20XX (J2ME) | House of the Dead: Nightmare, The | Spinoff |
| In development (WIN) | BioCrisis: Return 2 the Lab | — |
| In development (SS, WIN) | Dark Hospital | — |
Hyper Duel
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-05 (SG1K) | Orguss | — |
| 1984-07 (PC-88) 1984 (FM-7, HS1, MZ, X1) 1985 (MSX, PC-60) | Volguard | — |
| 1985-09 (PC-98) 1985 (MSX, X1) 1986-06 (FM-7) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Countdown a.k.a. “Macross” | — |
| 1985-10 (NFC) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross | — |
| 1985-12 (SMS) 1986-05 (ARC) | Astro Flash a.k.a. “TransBot” a.k.a. “Transformer” | — |
| 1985-12 (NFC) 2008-04 (Wii) | Volguard II | — |
| 1988-11 (ARC) 1989-12 (PCE) 1990-12 (MD) | Heavy Unit a.k.a. “Heavy Unit: Mega Drive Special” | — |
| 1989-07 (ARC) 2025-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Tatakae! Big Fighter a.k.a. “Victory! Big Fighter” a.k.a. “Sky Robo” | — |
| 1990-10 (MD) 2003-11 (WIN) | Arrow Flash | — |
| 1992-04 (ARC) 1992-07 (SFC) | BlaZeon a.k.a. “BlaZeon: The Bio-Cyborg Challenge” | — |
| 1992-04 (CD-ROM²) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross 2036 | — |
| 1993-07 (MCD) | Bari-Arm a.k.a. “Android Assault: The Revenge of Bari-Arm” | — |
| 1993-09 (ARC) 2025-07 (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross II | — |
| 1993-10 (ARC) | Hyper Duel | Original release |
| 1993-10 (SFC) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie | — |
| 1994-05 (CD-ROM²) 2020-03 (PCEM) | Tokimeki Memorial ↳ Force Gear | — |
| 1997-06 (SS) 1999-05 (PS1) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? | — |
| 1997-09 (SS) | Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Part II: Soaring through Space | — |
| 2000-06 (WIN) | Under Stellar 2, The | — |
| 2008-10 (DC, WIN, XB) | Hyper Duel | Fangame |
Image Fight (Image Fight & X-Multiply: Arcade Gears)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-02 (ARC) 2025-12 (NSW NSW2, PS4, PS5, XS) | Bermuda Triangle | Possible influence |
| 1987-02 (ARC) | Makyou Senshi a.k.a. “Demon War” a.k.a. “Gondomania” | Possible influence |
| 1987-05 (ARC) | World Wars | Possible influence |
| 1988-11 (ARC) | Image Fight | Original release |
| 1990-03 (NFC) 1990-07 (PCE) 1990-11 (FMT) 1990-12 (X68K) | Image Fight | Ports |
| 1992-02 (CD-ROM²) 2007-12 (Wii) 2015-11 (Wii U) | Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker | Sequel |
| 1993-07 (GB) | Shuyaku Sentai Irem Fighter | Playable OF-1 Daedalus |
| 1993 (ARC) 2024-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | War of Aero: Project MEIOU | — |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Image Fight & X-Multiply (Arcade Gears) | Original release of AG port |
| 2003-07 (PS2) | R-Type Final | Playable OF-1 Daedalus |
| 2007-08 (Wii) 2015-06 (Wii U) | Image Fight | Emulated ports |
| 2011-06 (WIN) 2011-08 (MAC) | Irem Arcade Hits ↳ Image Fight | Emulated collection |
| 2016-02 (WIN) 2018-08 (DC) | Battle Crust | — |
| 2016-07 (AND, iOS, WIN) | Image Striker | — |
| 2019-04 (NSW) 2019-05 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Image Fight (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2021-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | R-Type Final 2 | Playable OF-1 Daedalus |
| 2023-03 (PS5) | R-Type Final 3 Evolved | Playable OF-1 Daedalus |
| 2023-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-12 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Irem Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Image Fight ↳ Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker | Emulated collection |
In the Hunt / Kaitei Daisensou
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 (ARC) | 800 Fathoms | — |
| 1986-06 (NFC) | Sqoon | Possible influence |
| 1990 (SMS) | Submarine Attack | — |
| 1993-01 (SFC) | Hunt for Red October, The | — |
| 1993-04 (ARC) | In the Hunt a.k.a. “Kaitei Daisensou” a.k.a. “Undersea War” | Original release |
| 1995-11 (PS1) 1997-03 (WIN) | In the Hunt a.k.a. “Kaitei Daisensou” a.k.a. “Undersea War” | Ports |
| 1999 (WIN) | All You Can Play: 10 Action-Games ↳ In the Hunt | Emulated collection |
| 2000-09 (WIN) | Dive and Destroy: Submarine Commander | — |
| 2002-11 (WIN) | Legend of Blue | — |
| 2009-04 (Flash) | Deep Sea Patrol | — |
| 2009-12 (PSP) | R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate a.k.a. “R-Type Command II” | Playable Granvia M/F |
| 2011-06 (WIN) 2011-08 (MAC) | Irem Arcade Hits ↳ In the Hunt | Emulated collection |
| 2013-12 (Flash) | Submarine War | — |
| 2019-11 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | In the Hunt (Arcade Archives) a.k.a. “Kaitei Daisensou” a.k.a. “Undersea War” | Emulated ports |
| 2021-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | R-Type Final 2 | Playable Granvia F, ItH-themed stage |
| 2022-12 (EVC) | Irem Arcade 1 ↳ In the Hunt | Emulated collection |
| 2023-03 (PS5) | R-Type Final 3 Evolved | Playable Granvia F, ItH-themed stage |
Internet Software13
- Sega Saturn Internet, Vol. 1
- Sega Saturn Internet 2
- Special Disc with Sega Saturn Internet 2
- NetLink Custom Web Browser
- Pad Nifty
- Pad Nifty 1.1 & Habitat II
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 (TD) | Auto Net-S | Pad Nifty predecessor |
| 1995-12 (PIP) | Internet Kit (beta) | — |
| 1996-03 (PIP) | Internet Kit | — |
| 1996-06 (PIP) | Internet Kit, Ver. 1.1 | — |
| 1996-12 (PIP) | Internet Kit, Ver. 2.0 | — |
| 1998-11 (DC) | Dream Passport | Direct successor to SS Internet |
| 1999-08 (DC) | Dream Passport 2 | — |
| 1999-09 (DC) | Web Browser | Direct successor to NetLink CWB |
| 1999-10 (DC) | Dreamkey | Direct successor to NetLink CWB |
| 1999-10 (DC) | Hello Kitty Dream Passport 2 | — |
| 1999 (DC) | Dreamkey, Version 1.5 | — |
| 1999 (DC) | Microsoft WebTV Connection Kit | — |
| 2000-02 (64DD) | Randnet Disk | — |
| 2000-04 (DC) | Dream Passport 3 | — |
| 2000-07 (DC) | Broadband Passport | — |
| 2000-07 (DC) | Dream Passport 2 for LAN | — |
| 2000-07 (WS) | WonderGate a.k.a. “MobileWonderGate” | — |
| 2000-09 (DC) | Dream Passport 3: Urban Style | — |
| 2000-12 (DC) | Sakura Wars Dream Passport 3 | — |
| 2000 (DC) | J-Code Passport | — |
| 2000 (DC) | Web Browser 2.0 | — |
| 2001-01 (GBC) | Mobile Trainer | — |
| 2001-04 (PS2) | EGBrowser | — |
| 2001-04 (PS2) | EGBrowser Lite | — |
| 2001-04 (PS2) | NetFront | — |
| 2001-07 (DC) | Dream Passport Premier[e] | — |
| 2001 (DC) | Dreamkey, Version 2.0 | — |
| 2001 (DC) | Web Browser 2.62 | — |
| 2001 (DC) | Web Browser v3.0 | — |
| 2002-01 (PS2) | Chou! Rakushii Internet Tomodachi no Wa | — |
| 2002-02 (DC) | Dreamkey, Version 3.0 | — |
| 2002-04 (PS2) | NetFront for Δ a.k.a. “NetFront for Delta” | — |
| 2002-06 (PS2) | EGBrowser BB | — |
| 2003-02 (DC) | Dreamkey, Version 3.1 | — |
| 2004-12 (PSP) | Internet Browser | — |
| 2006-07 (NDS) | Nintendo DS Browser | — |
| 2006-11 (PS3) | Internet Browser | — |
| 2006-12 (Wii) | Internet Channel | — |
| 2007-04 (NDS) | Bunjalloo | Homebrew |
| 2007-09 (NDS) | OKIWI | Homebrew |
| 2008-11 (DSi) | Nintendo DSi Browser | — |
| 2008 (PSP) | Sopran | Homebrew |
| 200X (GCN) | GameCube Browser Demo | — |
| 2011-06 (3DS) | Internet Browser | — |
| 2011-12 (PSVita) | Browser | — |
| 2012-10 (X360) | Internet Explorer for Xbox | — |
| 2012-11 (Wii U) | Internet Browser | — |
| 2013-11 (PS4) | Internet Browser | — |
| 2013-11 (XB1) | Internet Explorer for Xbox One | — |
| 2015-11 (XB1) | Microsoft Edge | — |
| 201X (NSW) | Unnamed Hidden Web Browser | — |
| 2024-02 (3DS) | NetSurf 3DS | Homebrew |
| Unreleased (MD) | Web Interface | — |
Isto é Zico: Zico no Kangaeru Soccer
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09 (SS) | Okudera Yasuhiko no Sekai o Mezase! Soccer Kids: Nyuumon Hen | — |
| 1999 (WIN) | Know Your Soccer: The Greatest Player Resource | — |
| 1999 (WIN) | Soccer Made EZ | — |
J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-08 (PC-88) 1986-10 (FM-7) 1986-11 (PC-98) 1986 (MZ, X1) 1988-05 (MSX) 1988-12 (X68K) 1989-06 (NFC) 1989-08 (DOS) 1990-11 (CD-ROM²) 1992-05 (FMT) 1996 (WIN) 2008-02 (NDS) 2010-06 (iOS) 2011-01 (MAC) 2017-04 (AND) 2017-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | J.B. Harold Series #1: Murder Club a.k.a. “J.B. Harold: Murder Club” a.k.a. “Final Mystery: Murder Club” a.k.a. “The Case Files of Det. J.B. Harold: Murder Club” a.k.a. “Murder Club” a.k.a. “Murder Club DX” | Predecessor |
| 1987-07 (PC-88) 1987-10 (FM-7) 1987-12 (X1) 1987 (PC-98) 1988-04 (MSX) 1993-10 (LA) 1995 (WIN) 2010-10 (iOS) 2011-01 (MAC) 2017-06 (AND) | J.B. Harold Series #2: Manhattan Requiem Angels Flying in the Dark a.k.a. “Manhattan Requiem” | Predecessor |
| 1987-12 (PC-88) 1988-02 (X68K) 1988-03 (FM-7) 1988-04 (X1) 1988-07 (MSX) 1988 (PC-98) 1996 (WIN) | The Case Files of J.B. Harold: Kiss of Murder a.k.a. “Kiss of Murder” | Predecessor |
| 1989-05 (PC-98) 1989-06 (MSX, PC-88) 1997 (WIN) 2011-05 (iOS) | J.B. Harold 3: D.C. Connection | Predecessor |
| 1994-04 (LA) | J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues | Original release |
| 1994-10 (DOS) 1995 (MAC) 2009-06 (DOSBox) | Under a Killing Moon a.k.a. “Tex Murphy: Under a Killing Moon” | — |
| 1995-11 (3DO, PS1) 1995 (MAC, WIN) 1996-03 (PC-FX) 2011-08 (iOS) | J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues | Ports |
| 1995 (MAC, WIN) | SFPD Homocide a.k.a. “SFPD Case File: The Body in the Bay” a.k.a. “Golden Gate Killer” | — |
| 1996-03 (DOS) 1996 (MAC) | Ripper | — |
| 1996-04 (DOS) 1996 (MAC) 2018-04 (DOSBox) | Dame Was Loaded, The | — |
| 1996-08 (DOS) 2009-06 (DOSBox) | Pandora Directive, The a.k.a. “Tex Murphy: The Pandora Directive” | — |
| 1996-10 (WIN) | Noir: A Shadowy Thriller | — |
| 1997-09 (WIN) | Blue Heat a.k.a. “Blue Heat: The Case of the Cover Girl Murders” | 18+ |
| 1998-02 (WIN) | Black Dahlia | — |
| 1998-02 (WIN) | Tex Murphy: Overseer | — |
| 2006-07 (J2ME) | J.B. Harold Series: Seattle Purple Haze a.k.a. “The Case Files of J.B. Harold: Seattle Purple Haze” | Prequel to DC Connection |
| 2007-03 (J2ME) | J.B. Harold Series: San Francisco Black Bell a.k.a. “The Case Files of J.B. Harold: San Francisco Black Bell” | Prequel to DC Connection, sequel to SPH |
| 2007-05 (J2ME) | J.B. Harold Series: The Lonley Dead Boston Solitary Corpse a.k.a. “The Case Files of J.B. Harold: The Lonely Dead – Boston Solitary Corpse” | Prequel to DC Connection, sequel to SFBB |
| 2007-07 (WIN) | Fate by Numbers | — |
| 2008-11 (NDS) | The Case Files of Detective J.B. Harold: Manhattan Requiem & Kiss of Murder | Alternate retellings of MR & KoM |
| 2014-05 (MAC, WIN) | Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure | — |
| 2015-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | J.B. Hairboll in Murder Flub | Parody |
Jung Rhythm
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-12 (PS1) 2006-12 (PSP) | Parappa the Rapper a.k.a. “Parappa the Rapper: The Hip Hop Hero” | Likely influence |
| 1999-03 (PS1) 1999-12 (ARC) 2008-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Um Jammer Lammy | — |
| 2001-08 (PS2) 2015-12 (PS4) | PaRappa the Rapper 2 | — |
| 2017-04 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Parappa the Rapper: Remastered | Emulated port of PaRappa on PSP |
Jungle Park: Saturn Island
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-06 (MAC/PIP) | Jungle Park | Original release |
| 1997-01 (MAC/WIN) 1998-02 (PS1) | Jungle Park | Ports |
| 2002-02 (GCN) | Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest a.k.a. “Doubutsu Banchou” a.k.a. “Animal Leader” | Spiritual successor |
Keio Flying Squadron 2 / Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-08 (MCD) | Keio Flying Squadron a.k.a. “Keiou Yuugekitai” | Predecessor |
| 1998-09 (PS1) | Rami-chan no Ooedo Sugoroku: Keiou Yuugekitai Gaiden a.k.a. “Rami-chan’s Big Edo Board Game: A Keio Flying Squadron Side Story” | Spinoff |
Keriotosse!
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-06 (PS1) 2007-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Poy Poy a.k.a. “Poitter’s Point” | Possible influence |
| 1998-07 (PS1) | Poy Poy 2 a.k.a. “Poitter’s Point 2” | Direct competitor |
| 1999-02 (ARC) 1999-02 (DC) | Power Stone | — |
| 2000-04 (ARC) 2000-04 (DC) | Power Stone 2 | — |
| 2006-10 (PSP) | Power Stone Collection a.k.a. “Power Stone Portable” | — |
King’s Valley (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-06 (ARC) 1982 (PC-60) 1983-06 (2600) 1983-08 (IV) 1983-11 (VIC-20) 1983 (PV-1K) 1984-02 (CV) 2007-11 (O2) 2010-03 (X360, WIN) | Tutankham | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1985-03 (MSX) | King’s Valley | Original release |
| 1985 (DOS) 2002 (J2ME) | King’s Valley | Ports |
| 1988-08 (MSX) | King’s Valley II a.k.a. “The Seal of El Giza” | Sequel |
| 1988-08 (MSX) | Quinpl | — |
| 1988-11 (MSX) | Konami Game Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ King’s Valley | Collection |
| 1989 (DOS) | King’s Valley a.k.a. “Wang-ui Gyegok” | Unlicensed port of King’s Valley II |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ King’s Valley | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 3; emulated collection |
| 1999-09 (AMG) | King’s Valley (1) | Fan port/remake |
| 1999 (WIN) | King’s Valley 2 | Fan port/remake of K. Valley II |
| 2003-06 (WIN) | Oukyuu no Sokuseki: The Everlasting Palace | — |
| 2004 (WIN) | Pharaohs’ Curse | — |
| 2005 (WIN) | Telos | — |
| 2009-11 (ZXS) | King’s Valley (2) | Fan port/remake |
| 2010-07 (WIN) | King’s Valley Remake | Fan port/remake |
| 2014-03 (WIN) | Call of Khafra | — |
| 2018-03 (MSX) | Burn Us | — |
| 2019-12 (C64) | King’s Valley (3) | Fan port/remake |
| 2021-03 (AMG) 2023-09 (AND, HTML5, LNX, MAC, WIN) | King’s Valley (4) | Fan port/remake |
| 2021 (WIN) | Jewels & Mummies | — |
| 2022-08 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Dwarf Seeks Fortune | — |
| 2024-07 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Pharaoh’s Secret | — |
Knightmare / Majou Densetsu (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-01 (ARC) | Mister Viking | Possible influence |
| 1985-03 (ARC) 1986-02 (SG1K) 1986-06 (MSX) | Ninja Princess a.k.a. “Sega Ninja” | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1986-03 (MSX) | Knightmare a.k.a. “Majou Densetsu” a.k.a. “Legend of the Demon Castle” | Original release |
| 1986-09 (NFC) 1986-11 (MSX) 1987-06 (PC-88, X1) 2007-11 (Wii) 2014-02 (3DS) 2016-07 (Wii U) | King’s Knight a.k.a. “King’s Knight Special” | Direct competitor |
| 1986 (MSX) | Crest of Hades: The Dark Dragon King a.k.a. “Yami no Ryuuou Hadesu no Monshou” a.k.a. “Knight Leon” a.k.a. “Leonidas Odyssey” | Direct competitor |
| 1987-04 (MSX) 1987-08 (NFC) | The Maze of Galious a.k.a. “Majou Densetsu II: Gariusu no Meikyuu” a.k.a. “Legend of the Demon Castle II: The Maze of Galious” | Sequel |
| 1987-12 (MSX) | Shalom: Knightmare III a.k.a. “Sharomu: Majou Densetsu” a.k.a. “Shalom: Legend of the Demon Castle” | Sequel |
| 1988-04 (MSX) 2006-12 (J2ME) 2010-01 (Wii) 2013-12 (Wii U) | Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth a.k.a. “Parodius: Tako ga Chikyuu o Sukuu” a.k.a. “Parodius” | Playable Popolon |
| 1988-11 (MSX) | Konami Game Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Knightmare | Collection |
| 1989-02 (MSX) | Hai no Majutsushi a.k.a. “Tile Magician” | Popolon feat. as an opponent |
| 1989-07 (MSX) 1990-09 (X68K) 1991-12 (MD) | Undeadline | — |
| 1989-10 (MSX, SMS) | Three Dragon Story, The a.k.a. “Yong-ui Jeonseol” | — |
| 1992 (DOS) 2012-09 (ZXS) 2015 (CV) 2022-01 (AMG) | Knightmare | Fan ports |
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Knightmare | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 2; emulated collection |
| 2000 (MSX) | Blue Warrior | — |
| 2003-01 (J2ME) | Legend of the Demon Castle a.k.a. “Majou Densetsu” a.k.a. “Knightmare” | Port |
| 2006-04 (MSX) | Knightmare Gold | Improvement mod |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Knightmare | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
| 2007-01 (PSP) | Parodius Portable ↳ Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth | Compilation feat. remake of Parodius, playable Popolon |
| 2009-12 (Wii) 2014-03 (Wii U) | Knightmare a.k.a. “Majou Densetsu” a.k.a. “Legend of the Demon Castle” | Emulated ports |
| 2015-03 (WIN) | Knightmare Remake a.k.a. “Knightmare Tribute” a.k.a. “Knightmare Gold Edition” | Fan remake |
| 2016-07 (WIN) | Gazzel Quest: The Five Magic Stones | — |
| 2022-12 (AND, iOS) | Knightmare: RPG Shoot ‘Em Up | — |
| 2023-01 (PICO-8) | Last Quest | — |
Kururin Pa! (Franchise)
- Kururin Pa!
- Shingata Kururin Pa!
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-04 (FMT, MSX, NFC) | Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen a.k.a. “Gorby’s Great Pipeline Plan” | Possible influence |
| 1993-06 (ARC) | Tube-It a.k.a. “Cachat” | Possible influence |
| 1995-07 (PS1) | Kururin Pa! | Original release |
| 1996-07 (PS1) | Shingata Kururin Pa! | Original release |
| 2012-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Kururin Pa! | Emulated ports |
| 2012-03 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Shingata Kururin Pa! | Emulated ports |
Kuuga / Sky Fang (Franchise)
- Wolf Fang SS: Kuuga 2001
- Skull Fang: Kuuga Gaiden
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-12 (PC-88) 1990-06 (PCE) | Veigues: Tactical Gladiator | Possible influence for Wolf Fang |
| 1989 (ARC) 1991-08 (MD) | Kuuga: Operation Code Vapor Trail a.k.a. “Vapor Trail: Hyper Offense Formation” | Predecessor |
| 1991 (ARC) | Wolf Fang: Kuuga 2001 a.k.a. “Rohga: Armor Force” | Original release |
| 1996-05 (PS1) | Wolf Fang: Kuuga 2001 | Port |
| 1996-02 (ARC) | Skull Fang: Kuuga Gaiden a.k.a. “Skull Fang” | Original release |
| 2010-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Wolf Fang: Kuuga 2001 | Emulated ports |
| 2024-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Wolf Fang / Skull Fang (Saturn Tribute) ↳ Wolf Fang SS: Kuuga 2001 ↳ Skull Fang: Kuuga Gaiden | Compilation, emulated ports |
Kyuutenkai / Fantas[t]ic Pinball
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-09 (PCE) 2006-12 (Wii) 2010-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2014-02 (3DS) 2014-07 (Wii U) | Alien Crush | Possible influence |
| 1990-07 (PCE) 1991-10 (MD) 2007-06 (Wii) 2009-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2015-03 (Wii U) | Devil Crash a.k.a. “Devil’s Crush” a.k.a. “Devil Crash MD” a.k.a. “Dragon’s Fury” | Confirmed influence |
| 1992-12 (SFC) | Jaki Crush | Possible influence |
| 1995-03 (PS1) | Kyuutenkai a.k.a. “Fantas[t]ic Pinball” | Original release |
| 2010-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Kyuutenkai a.k.a. “Fantas[t]ic Pinball” | Emulated ports |
Langrisser (Franchise)
- Langrisser III (prequel)
- Langrisser IV
- Langrisser V: The End of Legend
- Langrisser: Dramatic Edition (remake comp.)
- Langrisser Tribute (compilation)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-03 (PC-88) 1987-05 (X1) 1988-02 (MSX) 1988-05 (PC-98) 1989-03 (X68K) | Elthlead a.k.a. “Elthlead Senshi” a.k.a. “The History of Elthlead” | Predecessor |
| 1987-06 (PC-88) 1987-08 (X1) 1988-03 (MSX) 1988-09 (PCE) 2017-04 (Wii U) | Crest of Gaia, The a.k.a. “Gaia no Monshou” | Predecessor |
| 1987-12 (PC-88, PC-98) 1988-01 (X1) 1990-01 (PCE) 2007-09 (Wii) 2016-02 (Wii U) | Gaiflame a.k.a. “Guyframe” | Retroactive sequel |
| 1991-04 (MD) | Langrisser a.k.a. “Warsong” | Original release |
| 1993-08 (CD-ROM²) 2005-09 (J2ME) | Langrisser a.k.a. “Langrisser: The Descendants of Light” | Ports of L1 |
| 1994-08 (MD) | Langrisser II | Original release |
| 1995-06 (SFC) 1996-04 (PC-FX) 1998-10 (WIN) 2009-04 (Wii) | Der Langrisser | Remake of L2 |
| 1997-07 (PS1) 2001-08 (WIN) 2009-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Langrisser I & II (1) | Remake compilation, original release of Dramatic Ed. |
| 1998-10 (WIN) | Langrisser | Port of L1 remake from L1&2/DE |
| 1998-11 (WIN) | Langrisser II | Port of L2 remake from L1&2/DE |
| 1999-01 (PS1) 2009-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Langrisser IV & V: Final Edition | Port compilation |
| 1999-02 (WIN) 2005-10 (PS2) | Langrisser III | Ports of L3 |
| 1999-11 (PS1) 2001-04 (WIN) | Growlanser | Spiritual successor |
| 1999-11 (DC) UNK (WIN) | Langrisser Millennium | Spinoff |
| 2000-03 (WS) | Langrisser Millennium WS: The Last Century | Spinoff, prequel to LM |
| 2001-07 (PS2) | Growlanser II: The Sense of Justice | Spiritual successor |
| 2001-12 (PS2) | Growlanser III: The Dual Darkness | Spiritual successor |
| 2003-12 (PS2) | Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time | Spiritual successor |
| 2006-08 (PS2) 2014-03 (PS3) | Growlanser V: Generations a.k.a. “Growlanser: Heritage of War” | Spiritual successor |
| 2007-06 (PS2) | Growlanser VI: Precarious World | Spiritual successor |
| 2007-11 (Wii) 2011-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2017-03 (Wii U) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Langrisser a.k.a. “Warsong” a.k.a. “Langrisser: The Descendants of Light” | Emulated ports of L1 |
| 2007-12 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Langrisser II | Emulated ports of L2 |
| 2009-05 (PSP) | Growlanser | Spiritual successor, remake of G1 |
| 2011-08 (PSP) | Growlanser IV: Over Reloaded a.k.a. “Growlanser: Wayfarer of Time” | Spiritual successor, remake of G4 |
| Mid-2012 (WIN) | Langrisser Tri-Swords | Spinoff? |
| 2015-07 (3DS) | Langrisser Re:Incarnation Tensei | Spinoff |
| 2018-08 (AND, iOS) 2018-10 (WIN) | Langrisser Mobile | Spinoff? |
| 2019-04 (NSW, PS4) 2020-03 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Langrisser I & II (2) | Remake compilation |
| 2019-12 (WIN) 2020-09 (MAC) | Conviction | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Langrisser Schwarz | Spinoff |
Last Bronx: Tokyo Bangaichi / Last Bronx
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-12 (ARC) 1994-11 (SS) 1995-10 (32X) | Virtua Fighter | Likely influence |
| 1994-11 (ARC) 1995-12 (SS) 1997-09 (WIN) 2004-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Likely influence |
| 1995-01 (PS1) 1996-04 (DOS) 2016-11 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Toushinden a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden” | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1995-06 (ARC) 1995-07 (SS) 1996-06 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter Remix a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter PC” | Likely influence |
| 1995-11 (SS) | Toushinden S a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden Remix” | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1995-11 (ARC) 1995-12 (PS1) 1998-04 (WIN) | Toushinden 2 a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden 2” | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1996-04 (ARC) 1996-12 (PS1) | Soul Edge a.k.a. “Soul Blade” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-06 (ARC) | Last Bronx: Tokyo Bangaichi a.k.a. “Last Bronx” | Original release |
| 1996-08 (PS1) 2016-11 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Toushinden 2 Plus a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden 2 Plus” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-09 (SS) | Toushinden URA a.k.a. “Toushinden URA: Ultimate Revenge Attack” a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden URA: Ultimate Revenge Attack” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-12 (PS1) 2016-11 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Toushinden 3 a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden 3” | Direct competitor |
| 1997-05 (SS) | D-Xhird | Direct competitor |
| 1997 (SW) | Last Bronx | Minigame |
| 1998-01 (WIN) | Last Bronx: Tokyo Bangaichi a.k.a. “Last Bronx” | Port |
| 1999-08 (PS1) | Toushinden Subaru a.k.a. “Toshinden 4” | — |
| 2006-06 (PS2) | Last Bronx: Tokyo Bangaichi (Sega Ages 2500) | Emulated port |
Layer Section (Franchise)
- Layer Section / Galactic Attack
- Layer Section II
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-05 (ARC) 1991-09 (MD) 2024-02 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Master of Weapon | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-02 (ARC) | RayForce a.k.a. “Gunlock” | Original release of L. Section / G. Attack |
| 1996-08 (ARC) | RayStorm | Original release of Layer Section II, pseudo-sequel to L. Section / G. Attack |
| 1996-12 (PS1) | RAY-RAY CD-ROM | Promotional disc |
| 1997-01 (PS1) 2001-04 (WIN) | RayStorm a.k.a. “Operation RayStorm 2219” | Ports |
| 1997-03 (WIN) 2012-01 (AND, iOS) | Layer Section a.k.a. “RayForce” | Ports |
| 1998-12 (ARC) 2000-04 (PS1) 2001-10 (WIN) 2008-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2017-08 (AND, iOS) | RayCrisis a.k.a. “RayCrisis: Series Termination” | Prequel to RayForce |
| 2002-01 (WIN) | GunViper | — |
| 2005-08 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 2 ↳ RayStorm | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ RayForce | Emulated collection |
| 2007-01 (PS2) | Taito Memories II, Vol. 1 ↳ RayForce | Emulated collection |
| 2007-04 (Wii) | Furu Furu Park ↳ Swan Shooter | Minigame collection |
| 2008-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | RayStorm | Emulated ports |
| 2010-05 (PS3, X360) | RayStorm HD | Remake |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable X-LAY DLC |
| 2017-03 (AND, iOS, WIN) | MoonStriker | — |
| 2021-02 (WIN) | Gun-REViper | — |
| 2022-01 (WIN) 2022-07 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Moon Dancer | — |
| 2022-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Layer Section & Galactic Attack (S-Tribute) | Emulated port |
| 2023-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-09 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ray’z Arcade Chronology ↳ RayForce ↳ RayStorm ↳ RayStorm NEO-HD ↳ RayCrisis ↳ RayCrisis HD ↳ R-Gear | Enhanced emulated compilation |
| Unreleased (ARC) | R-Gear | Sequel |
Lunacy / [Gekka Mugentan] Torico
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-12 (MCD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Mansion of Hidden Souls a.k.a. “Yumemi Mystery Mansion” a.k.a. “Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari“ | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1994-12 (SS) | Mansion of Hidden Souls, The a.k.a. “Shinsetsu Yumemi Yakata: Tobira no Oku ni Dareka ga…” | Spiritual predecessor |
Lupin III (Franchise)
- Lupin III: The Master File (multimedia disc)
- Lupin III Chronicles (multimedia discs)
- Lupin III: The Sage of [the] Pyramid
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-04 (MAC, WIN) | Lupin III: The First TV Series Encyclopedia | Similar to TMF & Chronicles |
| 1996-10 (SS) 1996-11 (DOS, PS1) 1999-03 (MAC) 2003-10 (N-G) 2009-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2012-11 (DOSBox) 2013-12 (iOS) 2015-04 (AND) | Tomb Raider a.k.a. “Tomb Raiders” | Likely influence for Sage of the Pyramid |
| 1997-11 (PS1, WIN) 1998-10 (MAC) 2009-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2014-12 (iOS) 2015-10 (AND) | Tomb Raider II | Likely influence for Sage of the Pyramid |
| 1998-11 (PS1, WIN) 1999-10 (MAC) 2009-09 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Tomb Raider III | Likely influence for Sage of the Pyramid |
Magic Carpet
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-10 (DOS) | Magic Carpet | Original release |
| 1995 (DOS) | Magic Carpet: The Hidden Worlds | Expansion pack for original release |
| 1995 (DOS) 2011-06 (DOSBox) | Magic Carpet Plus | Bundled release of MC & MCHW |
| 1995-09 (DOS) 2013-03 (DOSBox) | Magic Carpet 2: The Netherworlds | Sequel |
| 1996-03 (PS1) | Magic Carpet | Port of MC Plus |
| 2004-08 (WIN) 2005-08 (LNX) | Ogrian Carpet | — |
| 2009-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Magic Carpet | Emulated ports |
| 2014-01 (WIN) | Arcane Worlds | Early access |
| In dev. (WIN) | Flying Wizards | — |
Magical Tree (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-11 (MSX) | Magical Tree | Original release |
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Magical Tree | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 2; emulated collection |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Magical Tree | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
| 200X (WIN) | Magical Tree Remake | Fan remake |
| 2015-08 (Wii U) | Magical Tree | Emulated port |
| 2020-02 (WIN) | Infinytree | Fan remake |
| 2021-10 (WIN) | Timber | — |
| 2024-10 (WIN) | Nutscue | — |
Mansion of Hidden Souls, The
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-04 (DOS) 1993-10 (CD-i) 1994-02 (MAC) 1997-11 (WIN) 2010-12 (iOS) 2012-02 (SVM) | 7th Guest, The | — |
| 1993-12 (MCD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Mansion of Hidden Souls a.k.a. “Yumemi Mystery Mansion” a.k.a. “Yumemi Yakata no Monogatari“ | Predecessor |
| 1996-06 (SS) | Lunacy a.k.a. “Gekka Mugentan Torico” a.k.a. “Torico” | Spiritual succcessor |
| 2015-04 (AND, iOS) 2019-04 (WIN) 2024-07 (PS5) | 7th Guest: 30th Anniversary Edition, The a.k.a. “The 7th Guest: 25th Anniversary Edition” a.k.a. “The 7th Guest Remastered” | — |
Manx TT Super Bike
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1976-08 (ARC) | Man TT | First Sega title featuring Isle of Man TT |
| 1995-11 (ARC) | Manx TT Super Bike | Original release |
| 1997-08 (WIN) | Manx TT Super Bike | Port |
| 1997-10 (ARC) | Motor Raid | Conversion kit for Manx TT cabs |
Maximum Force
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-11 (ARC) 1996-10 (WIN) 1996-11 (PS1, SS) | Area 51 | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1998-10 (ARC) | Area 51: Site 4 | Spiritual sequel |
| 2004-05 (ARC) 2008-04 (Wii) | Target: Terror | — |
Media ROMancer Daisuke Asakura
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Iceman: Digital Playstage | — |
Message Navi (Franchise)
- Message Navi, Vol. 1
- Message Navi, Vol. 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 (MAC/WIN) | CD-Romance: The Multimedia Meeting Place | — |
Metal Black
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-09 (ARC) | Metal Black | Original release |
| 2003-09 (ARC, DC) | Border Down | — |
| 2005-07 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 1 ↳ Metal Black | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ Metal Black | Emulated collection |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable Black Fly DLC |
| 2018-11 (WIN) | Over Ride | Fangame |
| 2022-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Black (Arcade Archives) | Emulated port |
| 2023-02 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Metal Black (S-Tribute) | Emulated port |
| 2023-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Taito Milestones 2 ↳ Metal Black | Emulated collection |
Metal Slug
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-04 (ARC) 1995-11 (PS1) 1995-12 (SS) 2019-11 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | In the Hunt a.k.a. “Kaitei Daisensou” a.k.a. “Undersea War” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1994-09 (ARC) | GunForce II a.k.a. “Geo Storm” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1996-04 (ARC) | Metal Slug: Super Vehicle 001 a.k.a. “Metal Slug” | Original release |
| 1996-05 (NEO) 1996-07 (NGCD) 1997-08 (PS1) | Metal Slug: Super Vehicle 001 a.k.a. “Metal Slug” | Ports |
| 1998-02 (ARC) 1998-04 (NEO) 1998-06 (NGCD) 2008-10 (Wii) 2011-09 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2013-02 (AND, iOS) 2016-01 (WIN) | Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle 001/II a.k.a. “Metal Slug 2” | Sequel |
| 1999-03 (ARC) 1999-05 (NEO) 2001-01 (PS1) 2007-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-07 (Wii) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2013-06 (AND, iOS) 2014-10 (WIN) | Metal Slug X: Super Vehicle 001/II a.k.a. “Metal Slug X” | Sequel, revised ver. of Metal Slug 2 |
| 1999-05 (NGPC) | Metal Slug: 1st Mission | Spinoff |
| 2000-03 (NGPC) | Metal Slug 2nd Mission | Spinoff |
| 2000-03 (ARC) 2000-06 (NEO) 2003-06 (PS2) 2004-05 (XB) 2008-01 (X360) 2012-04 (Wii) 2012-07 (AND, iOS) 2014-02 (WIN) 2014-11 (PS3, PSVita) 2015-03 (PS4) 2015-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Metal Slug 3 | Sequel |
| 2001 (Flash) | Commando a.k.a. “Commando: Battle of Britain” | — |
| 2002-03 (ARC) 2002-06 (NEO) 2005-02 (XB) 2005-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (Wii) 2015-07 (PS3) | Metal Slug 4 | Sequel |
| 2002 (ARC) | Demon Front | — |
| 2003-01 (Flash) | Metal Slug Rampage! | Fangame |
| 2003-07 (Flash) | Metal Slug Rampage! 2 | Fangame |
| 2003-08 (ARC) | Dolphin Blue | — |
| 2003-11 (ARC) 2004-02 (NEO) 2005-04 (PS2, XB) 2015-03 (PS3) | Metal Slug 5 | Sequel |
| 2004-06 (Flash) | Urban Slug | Fangame |
| 2004-10 (Flash) | Urban Slug 2 | Fangame |
| 2004-11 (GBA) | Metal Slug Advance | — |
| 2004 (J2ME) | Metal Slug Mobile | Spinoff |
| 2005-06 (Flash) | Metal Slug Rampage! 3 | Fangame |
| 2005-12 (J2ME) | Metal Slug: Mobile Impact | Spinoff |
| 2005-12 (Flash) | Special Mission: First Level | — |
| 2006-02 (ARC) 2006-09 (PS2) 2015-05 (PS3) | Metal Slug 6 | Sequel |
| 2006-06 (PS2) | Metal Slug | Spinoff |
| 2006-12 (Wii) 2007-02 (PSP) 2007-03 (PS2) 2009-11 (WIN) 2015-08 (PS3) 2016-07 (PS4) | Metal Slug Anthology a.k.a. “Metal Slug Complete” a.k.a. “Metal Slug PC Collection” ↳ Metal Slug ↳ Metal Slug 2 ↳ Metal Slug X ↳ Metal Slug 3 ↳ Metal Slug 4 ↳ Metal Slug 5 ↳ Metal Slug 6 | Emulated compilation |
| 2006-12 (DC, WIN) | Metal Slug Resistance | Fangame |
| 2007-06 (J2ME) | Metal Slug Mobile 3 | Spinoff |
| 2007-06 (PS3, PSP) 2008-04 (Wii) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2012-12 (AND, iOS) 2015-06 (WIN) | Metal Slug: Super Vehicle 001 a.k.a. “Metal Slug” | Emulated ports |
| 2008-07 (NDS) | Metal Slug 7 | Sequel |
| 2008-07 (Flash) | Metal Slug Brutal | Fangame |
| 2008-09 (Flash) 2024-07 (WIN) | Commando 2 a.k.a. “Commando 2: Battle of Asia” | — |
| 2008-09 (NDS) 2011-12 (DSi) | Commando: Steel Disaster | — |
| 2008-12 (Flash) | Metal Slug Brutal 2 | Fangame |
| 2009-12 (PSP) 2010-05 (X360) 2015-11 (XB1) 2018-05 (PS4) 2019-02 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Metal Slug XX a.k.a. “Metal Slug Double X” | Sequel, revised ver. of Metal Slug 7 |
| 2010-03 (Flash) | Metal Slug Brutal 3 | Fangame |
| 2010-09 (Flash) | Metal Slug: Death Defense | Fangame |
| 2010-11 (Flash) 2024-07 (WIN) | Commando X: Allied Assault | — |
| 2011-11 (Flash) 2024-07 (WIN) | Commando III | — |
| 2013-10 (WIN) | Metal Shinobi Assassin | — |
| 2014-05 (AND, iOS) 2015-05 (WIN) | Metal Slug Defense | Spinoff |
| 2016-02 (AND, iOS) 2024-06 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug Attack a.k.a. “Metal Slug Attack: Reloaded” | Spinoff |
| 2016-05 (AND) | Contra Rambo | — |
| 2016-09 (WIN) | Metal Slug Academy | Fangame |
| 2016-11 (PS4) 2017-03 (NSW, XB1) 2017-12 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2023-11 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2016 (WIN) | Metal Slug Beat-‘Em-Up | Fangame |
| 2017-03 (NSW) 2017-12 (PS4, XB1) 2018-09 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2023-11 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug 3 (Arcade Archives) | Sequel, emulated ports |
| 2017-06 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2018-02 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2023-12 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug 2 (Arcade Archives) | Sequel, emulated ports |
| 2017-10 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2018-08 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2024-01 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug X (Arcade Archives) | Sequel, emulated ports |
| 2017-12 (WIN) | Metal Soldiers 2 | — |
| 2017 (WIN) | Metal Slug Forever | Fangame |
| 2018-06 (WIN) | Metal Slug Neo | Fangame |
| 2018-08 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2019-05 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2022-08 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug 4 (Arcade Archives) | Sequel, emulated ports |
| 2018-12 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2019-11 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2021-11 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug 5 (Arcade Archives) | Sequel, emulated ports |
| 2019-01 (NEO) | Kraut Buster | — |
| 2019-04 (AND, iOS) | Metal Slug Infinity | Spinoff |
| 2020-03 (WIN) | Metal Slug 1.5X | Fangame |
| 2020 (WIN) | Metal Slug SB Fanthology ↳ New Metal Slug: The Lost Missions ↳ Metal Slug 2.5 Silver ↳ Metal Slug X Golden ↳ Metal Slug 3X Ultimate ↳ Metal Slug 4 GX Deluxe ↳ Metal Slug 5 Black Ops | Fangame |
| 2021-03 (WIN) | Metal Slug Attack: Project L | Fangame |
| 2021-04 (WIN) | Gel-Tank a.k.a. “Nantai Todoroki wa Gel-Tank” | — |
| 2021-04 (AND) | Metal Soldiers 3 | — |
| 2021-08 (AND, iOS) | Metal Slug: Commander | Spinoff |
| 2021-12 (GB) | Metal Slug: D Mission | Fangame |
| 2021 (AND, LNX, MAC, MD, WIN) | Metal Slug Warfare | Fangame |
| 2022-06 (MD, ST) | Metal Slug | Fan remake |
| 2022 (WIN) | Slugs Warrior | — |
| 2023-08 (AND, iOS) 2024-07 (WIN) | Metal Slug: Awakening | Spinoff |
| In development (WIN) | Aqua Ippan | Demo build |
| In development (WIN) | Black Finger Jet | — |
| 2024-09 (WIN) | Metal Slug Counter | Fangame |
| 2024-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Metal Slug Tactics | Spinoff |
| In development (MAC, NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin | — |
Mighty Hits
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-10 (ARC) 1997-08 (PS1) | Point Blank a.k.a. “Gun Bullet” | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1996-12 (PS1) | Mighty Hits | Port |
| 1998-07 (ARC) | Zero Point | — |
| 1998-08 (PS1) 1999-02 (ARC) | Point Blank 2 a.k.a. “Gunbarl” | Direct competitor |
| 1999-04 (ARC) | Zero Point 2 | — |
| 1999-07 (PS1) | Mighty Hits Special | Expanded port |
| 1999 (ARC) 2000-04 (PS1) | Ghoul Panic a.k.a. “Oh! Bakyuuun” | — |
| 2000-12 (ARC, PS1) | Point Blank 3 a.k.a. “Gunbalina” | — |
| 2006-05 (NDS) | Point Blank DS a.k.a. “Right Brain Master: Gun Bullet Trainer” | — |
| 2007-07 (ARC) | Manic Panic Ghosts | — |
| 2016-11 (ARC) | Point Blank X a.k.a. “Gun Bullet X” | — |
| 2024-08 (WIN) | On Point | — |
Miscellaneous
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-03 (PS1) | Pepsiman | Playable Pepsiman in FV |
| 2004-05 (WIN) | BIT FIGHTER Typing | Featuring anthropomorphized Saturn characters |
| 2004-09 (WIN) | BIT FIGHTER Typing: Operation KRR DC | Featuring anthropomorphized Saturn characters |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2017-06 (WIN) | Superdimension Neptune vs Sega Hard Girls | Featuring anthropomorphized Saturn character |
| 2023-12 (WIN) 2025-05 (MAC) | Dreams of Saturn | Saturn-themed |
| 2024-09 (LNX, WIN) 2024-11 (MAC) | Parking Garage Rally Circuit | Modeled to resemble a SS title |
Mizubaku Daibouken
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-08 (ARC) 1989-07 (X68K) 1989-08 (FMT) 1989 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1990-02 (PCE) 1990-03 (MD) 1991-03 (NES) 1992-11 (SMS) 2007-01 (NDS) 2008-10 (Wii) 2023-01 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | New Zealand Story, The | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1990-08 (ARC) | Mizubaku Daibouken a.k.a. “Liquid Kids” | Original release |
| 1992-01 (PCE) 2003-08 (AMG) | Mizubaku Daibouken a.k.a. “Liquid Kids” | Ports |
| 2005-08 (PS2) | Taito Memories, Vol. 2 ↳ Mizubaku Daibouken | Emulated collection |
| 2006-03 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Taito Legends 2 ↳ Liquid Kids | Emulated collection |
| 2008-09 (Wii) | Mizubaku Daibouken a.k.a. “Liquid Kids” | Emulated port |
| 2021-12 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Mizubaku Daibouken (Arcade Archives) a.k.a. “Liquid Kids” | Emulated ports |
| 2023-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Taito Milestones 2 ↳ Mizubaku Daibouken | Emulated collection |
Mobile Suit Gundam (Franchise)
- Mobile Suit Gundam
- Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Part I: Pulse of Zeta
- Mobile Suit Z Gundam, Part II: Soaring through Space
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story I: The Blue Terror
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story II: Heir to the Blue
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story III: The Condemned
- Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny (compilation)
- Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-06 (SS) 1999-05 (PS1) | Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Do You Remember Love? | Similar to the MSG & Z Gundam horizontal shmups |
| 1999-08 (DC) | Gundam Side Story 0079: Rise from the Ashes a.k.a. “Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: At the Site of the Fallen Colony” | Spiritual successor to Blue Destiny |
| 2000-02 (PS1) 2000-06 (DC) | Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed The Blood of Zeon | Sequel |
| 2003-05 (WSC) | Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed Special Edition Conqueror of the Blue Planet | Sequel |
| 2003-12 (PS2) | Mobile Suit Gundam: Encounters in Space | Blue Destiny space campaign |
| 2005-02 (PS2) | Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed War for Zeon Independence | Sequel |
| 2008-02 (PSP) 2009-02 (PS2) | Mobile Suit Gundam: Gihren’s Greed The Menace of Axis | Sequel |
| 2011-08 (PSP) | Mobile Suit Gundam: New Gihren’s Greed | Sequel |
| 2014-05 (PS3) | Mobile Suit Gundam Side Stories ↳ Mobile Suit Gundam Side Story: The Blue Destiny | Includes remake of Blue Destiny |
Monaco GP (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1974-11 (ARC) | Speed Race a.k.a. “Racer” a.k.a. “Wheels” | Possible influence; successors (1), (2) |
| 1975-04 (ARC) | Hi-way | Possible influence |
| 1977 (ARC) | Laguna Racer | Possible influence |
| 1977 (ARC) | Road Champion | Possible influence |
| 1978-06 (CTVG) | Color TV Game Racing 112 | Possible influence |
| 1978 (ARC) | Super Road Champions | Possible influence, updated version of Road Champion |
| 1979-11 (ARC) | Monaco GP | Original release |
| 1979 (ARC) | Get A Way | — |
| 1980-03 (ARC) | Pro Monaco GP | Updated version |
| 1980 (CPET) | Car Race ][ | Satoru Iwata’s earliest preserved video game |
| 1981-06 (ARC) | Grand Champion | — |
| 1981-10 (ARC) 1982-11 (CV) 1984-02 (IV) | Turbo | Spiritual sequel |
| 1981 (APL2) | Autobahn | — |
| 1981 (ARC) | Imola Grand Prix | — |
| 1981 (ARC) | Monza GP | — |
| 1982 (C64) | Le Mans | — |
| 1983-01 (A8bit) | Car Race | — |
| 1983-12 (SG1K) 1985 (SMS) 2001-11 (J2ME) | Monaco GP | Ports |
| 1983 (MSX) | Car-Race | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Indy 500 | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Monaco | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Trans-Europe Rally | — |
| 1988 (BBC) | Car Race a.k.a. “Van Race” | — |
| 1989-05 (ARC) 1990-08 (MD) 1990-09 (SMS) 1990-10 (GG) 1991-04 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1991-11 (DOS) | Super Monaco GP | Sequel |
| 1990-09 (BBC) | Car Race a.k.a. “Race Ace” | — |
| 1992-07 (MD) | Ayrton Senna’s Super Monaco GP II | Sequel |
| 1993-04 (MCD) | Sega Arcade Classics Collection ↳ Super Monaco GP | Collection |
| 2003-08 (PS2) | Monaco GP (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| 2013-09 (WIN) 2024-01 (LNX) | Monaco GP | Fan remake |
| 2024-01 (PICO-8) | retromachine | — |
| 2024-11 (AMG) | Riviera ’79 | Fangame |
| In development (WIN) | Close Call Extreme | — |
Mopiranger (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-02 (MSX) | Mopiranger | Original release |
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Mopiranger | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 1; emulated collection |
| 2004-08 (WIN) | Mopi Ranger Remake14 | Fan remake |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Mopiranger | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
Motteke Tamago with Ganbare! Kamonohashi
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-04 (CD-ROM²) | Motteke Tamago | Predecessor |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | Motteke Tamago with Ganbare! Kamonohashi | Original release |
| 2008 (NDS) | Take the Eggs! Ornithorhynchus Anatinus GO GO GO! | Fan remake |
| 2009-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Motteke Tamago with Ganbare! Kamonohashi | Emulated ports |
NBA Jam (Franchise)
- NBA Jam Tournament Edition
- NBA Jam Extreme
- College Slam (spinoff)
- Space Jam (spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-05 (ARC) 1990-11 (NES) 1992-05 (GEN) 1992-12 (GG) | Arch Rivals | Likely influence |
| 1990 (7800) 1992-06 (Lynx) | Basketbrawl | Possible influence |
| 1993-04 (ARC) 1994-03 (GG, MD, SFC) 1994-11 (GB) 1994-12 (MCD) | NBA Jam | Predecessor |
| 1994-01 (ARC) | NBA Jam Tournament Edition | Original release |
| 1994-12 (ARC, NEO) 1995-01 (NGCD) 2010-07 (Wii) 2017-11 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2018-08 (WIN) 2019-12 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Dunk Dream a.k.a. “Street Slam” a.k.a. “Street Hoop” | — |
| 1995-01 (JAG) 1995-02 (GG, MD, SFC) 1995-06 (GB) 1995-09 (32X, PS1) 1995 (DOS) | NBA Jam Tournament Edition | Ports |
| 1995-09 (ARC) | Dunk Dream ’95 a.k.a. “Data East’s Hoops” | — |
| 1996-02 (PS1, GEN, SNES) 1996-03 (GB) 1996 (DOS) | College Slam | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1996-04 (ARC) 1996-11 (GEN, SNES) 1996-12 (WIN) 1997-01 (N64) 1997-05 (PS1) | NBA Hangtime | Sequel |
| 1996-10 (PS1) 1996-12 (ARC) 1997-02 (WIN) | NBA Jam Extreme | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1996-11 (ARC) | NBA Maximum Hangtime | Sequel, updated ver. of NBA Hangtime |
| 1996-11 (DOS, PS1) | Space Jam | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1998-12 (N64) 1999-02 (GBC) | NBA Jam ’99 | Sequel |
| 1999-04 (ARC) 1999-11 (DC, N64, PS1) 2000-02 (GBC) | NBA Showtime: NBA on NBC | Sequel |
| 1999-11 (N64) | NBA Jam 2000 | Sequel |
| 2000-11 (GBC) | NBA Jam 2001 | Sequel |
| 2002-02 (GBA) | NBA Jam 2002 | Sequel |
| 2001-02 (DC, GBC, PS1, PS2) | NBA Hoopz | Sequel |
| 2003-09 (PS2, XB) | NBA Jam | Sequel |
| 2010-10 (Wii) 2010-11 (PS3, X360) 2011-02 (iOS) | NBA Jam | Reboot |
| 2011-10 (PS3, X360) 2015-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | NBA Jam: On Fire Edition | Reboot sequel |
| 2015-10 (AND, iOS) | Basketball Slam a.k.a. “Basketball Slam 2023” f.k.a. “Philippine Slam!” | — |
| 2017-02 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Karate Basketball | — |
| 2017-05 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) | NBA Playgrounds | — |
| 2018-06 (WIN) | Basketball 2 | — |
| 2018-10 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 | — |
| 2020-03 (WIN) 2020-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) 2021-06 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Dunk Lords | — |
| 2020-08 (WIN) | PBA Basketball Slam | — |
| 2023-04 (WIN) | StreetStep: 21st Century Basketball | — |
| 2023-09 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | RoboDunk | — |
| 2023-12 (ARC) | NBA Jam Tournament Edition SE | Formerly undumped official build of TE w/ new feats. & chars. |
| 2024-06 (ARC) | NBA Superstars | Spiritual successor |
| In development (LNX, MAC, WIN) | RNG Jam | — |
Nekketsu Oyako
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-11 (ARC) 1990-12 (SFC) 1991-09 (AMG) 1991-11 (C64) 1991 (CPC, ST, ZXS) 1992-03 (SFC) 1992-07 (X68K) 1993-03 (MCD) 2001-05 (GBA) 2003-01 (J2ME) 2007-04 (Wii) 2011-09 (iOS) 2014-08 (Wii U) 2015-07 (Wii U) 2016-08 (3DS) 2020-01 (MD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Final Fight a.k.a. “Final Fight Guy” a.k.a. “Final Fight CD” a.k.a. “Final Fight One” a.k.a. “Final Fight MD” | Likely influence |
| 1993-05 (ARC) 2009-10 (Wii) 2013-10 (Wii U) 2016-11 (3DS) | Final Fight 2 | Likely influence |
| 1994-12 (PS1) | Nekketsu Oyako a.k.a. “Hot-Blooded Family” | Original release |
| 1995-12 (ARC) 2009-12 (Wii) 2013-10 (Wii U) 2016-11 (3DS) | Final Fight 3 a.k.a. “Final Fight Tough” | — |
Neon Genesis Evangelion (Franchise)
- Neon Genesis Evangelion
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: 2nd Impression
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Eva and Good Friends
- Neon Genesis Evangelion: Digital Card Library
- Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Illustrations
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 (MAC/WIN) | Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Illustrations | Predecessor15 |
| 1997-07 (WIN) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel a.k.a. “Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden” | Original release |
| 1998-02 (MAC) 1998-04 (PS1) 2004-04 (J2ME) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel a.k.a. “Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden” | Ports |
| 1998-07 (PS1) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Eva and Good Friends | Original release |
| 1999-07 (WIN) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Eva and Good Friends The Stripping Instrumentality Project | 18+, expanded port of E&GF |
| 2000-09 (GBC) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: The Mahjong Instrumentality Project | Port of E&GF |
| 2003-05 (PS2) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel 2nd a.k.a. “Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden 2nd” | Pseudo-sequel |
| 2006-04 (PS2) 2009-04 (PSP) 2009-12 (J2ME) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Girlfriend of Steel – Special Edition a.k.a. “Neon Genesis Evangelion: Iron Maiden – Special Edition” | Expanded remaster |
Night Striker SS
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-12 (ARC) 1988-07 (SMS) 1988-10 (MD) 1988-12 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1989-03 (DOS) 1989 (MSX) 1990-02 (X68K) 1990-12 (PCE) 2007-09 (Wii) 2010-09 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2014-08 (3DS) | Thunder Blade a.k.a. “Super Thunder Blade” a.k.a. “3D Thunder Blade” | Likely influence |
| 1989-10 (ARC) | Night Striker | Original release |
| 1990-11 (SMS) 1990 (AMG, C64, CPC, DOS, ST) | Fire & Forget II | — |
| 1993-05 (MCD) 1995-07 (PS1) | Night Striker | Ports |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable Inter-Gray DLC |
| 2016-06 (PICO-8) | Choito Striker | Fangame |
| 2022-10 (MDM2) | Night Striker | Emulated port |
| 2025-08 (NSW, NSW2, WIN) | Operation Night Strikers ↳ Night Striker | Emulated collection |
| 2025-10 (NSW, NSW2, WIN) | Night Striker Gear | Sequel |
NiGHTS into Dreams (Franchise)
- NiGHTS into Dreams
- Christmas NiGHTS
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-12 (AMG) 1991 (DOS) 1992 (MAC) | Xmas Lemmings a.k.a. “Holiday Lemmings” | Confirmed influence for Christmas NiGHTS |
| 1996 (SW) | NiGHTS into Dreams | Minigame |
| 1998-12 (DC) | Sonic Adventure | NiD-themed pinball table |
| 1998 (WIN) 2009-07 (LNX, MAC) | Sonic Robo Blast 2 | NiD-themed special stages |
| 2003-06 (GCN) 2003-13 (WIN) 2010-09 (X360, PS3) 2017-09 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic Adventure DX | NiD-themed pinball table |
| 2001-01 (J2ME) | NiGHTS | Minigame |
| 2002-09 (GBA) | NiGHTS: Score Attack | Minigame |
| 2003-06 (GBA) | Sonic Pinball Party | NiD-themed pinball table |
| 2004-10 (PS2) | Sega Superstars | NiD-themed minigame |
| 2007-12 (Wii) | NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams a.k.a. “NiGHTS: The Story of a Starry Night” | Sequel |
| 2008-02 (PS2) 2012-10 (PS3, X360) 2012-12 (WIN) 2015-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | NiGHTS into Dreams | Remake |
| 2008-03 (NDS, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii) | Sega Superstars Tennis | Playable NiGHTS & Reala, NiD-themed court |
| 2008-04 (Flash) | NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams Link Challenge | Minigame |
| 2009-07 (WIN) | micro NiGHTS | Fangame |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | NiD-themed course, playable NiGHTS & Reala cars |
| 2013-10 (Wii U) 2015-11 (WIN) | Sonic Lost World | NiD-themed level |
| 2014-10 (WIN) | Lana’s Nightmare | — |
| 2016-03 (WIN) | Sweet Dream | Proof-of-concept |
| 2018-06 (TIC-80) | NiGHTS: Score Attack | Fangame |
| 2019-09 (WIN) | NiGHTS: Realm of Dreams | Fangame |
| 2019-10 (WIN) | NiGHTS: Christmas Reverie | Fangame |
| 2019-10 (WIN) | NiGHTS: Lost Reverie | Fangame |
| 2020-03 (PS4) | Volare (Dreams) | Homebrew |
| 2022-04 (WIN) | Nightsparrow in Dreams | — |
| 2022-04 (HTML5) | Sumireko Usami’s Nightmare | — |
| 2022-05 (MAC, WIN) | Butterfly Dreams | — |
| 2022-06 (WIN) | Mini NiGHTS Games | Fangame |
| 2023-03 (WIN) | Lana’s Nightmare 3D | Proof-of-concept |
| 2023-03 (WIN) | Virdis | Proof-of-concept |
| 2023-06 (WIN) | NiGHTS: Open Dreams | Fangame |
| 2023-08 (WIN) | NiGHTS: Moonlight Dreams | Fangame |
| 2023-12 (WIN) | Toree Jolly Jam | — |
| 2025-07 (WIN) 2025-09 (AND) | 222.22 | — |
| 2025-09 (WIN) | NiGHTS into Unreal | Fangame |
| 2025-09 (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds | Playable NiGHTS |
| In development (WIN) | Shock of Dimension, A | — |
| In development (WIN) | Untitled Christmas NiGHTS Remake | Fan remake |
| Unreleased (DC) | Air NiGHTS | Sequel |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Fangame | |
| Unreleased (X360) | Untitled NiGHTS Remake | Fan remake |
Ninja Hayate (Time Gal & Ninja Hayate)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-12 (ARC) | Ninja Hayate | Original release |
| 1985-10 (ARC) 1986-10 (MSX) 1986-11 (X1) 1986 (C64, CPC) 1987 (ZXS) 2004-12 (J2ME) 2006-12 (Wii) 2014-01 (3DS) 2014-06 (Wii U) 2015-10 (PS4) 2019-10 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Legend of Kage, The | Pseudo-sequel |
| 1994-03 (MCD) | Revenge of the Ninja | Port |
| 1996-07 (PS1) | Time Gal & Ninja Hayate | Original release of TG & NH port compilation |
| 2023-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Taito LD Game Collection ↳ Ninja Hayate HD Remaster | Remaster collection |
| 2025-04 (WIN) | Ninja Hayate HD Remaster | Remaster |
Ninja Princess (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-01 (ARC) | Mister Viking | Possible influence |
| 1985-03 (ARC) | Ninja Princess a.k.a. “Sega Ninja” | Original release |
| 1985-07 (ARC) 1985-11 (NFC) 2006-07 (J2ME) 2007-01 (Wii) 2012-07 (Wii) 2013-02 (3DS) 2013-05 (Wii U) 2015-11 (PS4) 2018-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ikki a.k.a. “Rebellion” a.k.a. “Farmers Rebellion” a.k.a. “Boomerang” | Direct competitor |
| 1986-02 (SG1K) 1986-06 (MSX) 2003-07 (J2ME) | Ninja Princess | Ports |
| 1986-10 (ARC) 1987-08 (FDS) 1987-09 (MSX) 1990-03 (PCE) 2000-03 (WIN) 2003-07 (J2ME) 2008-07 (Wii) 2016-07 (PS4) 2020-03 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Kiki Kaikai a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World” | — |
| 1986-11 (SMS) | Ninja, The | Retooled port |
| 1987-08 (NFC) | Kiki Kaikai: Dotou-hen | — |
| 1992-02 (ARC) | Desert Breaker | — |
| 1992-07 (MD) | Twinkle Tale | — |
| 1992-12 (SFC) | Kiki Kaikai: Nazo no Kuro Manto a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World: The Enigmatic Black Mantle” a.k.a. “Pocky & Rocky” | — |
| 1994-06 (SFC) | Kiki Kaikai: Tsukiyozoushi a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World: Tome of the Moonlit Night” a.k.a. “Pocky & Rocky 2” | — |
| 2001-10 (GBA) 2015-10 (Wii U) | Kiki Kaikai Advance a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World Advance” a.k.a. “Pocky & Rocky with Becky” | — |
| 2007-12 (Wii) 2008-02 (PS2) 2018-12 (NSW) 2019-03 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Snow Battle Princess Sayuki a.k.a. “Heavenly Guardian” | — |
| 2022-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-02 (WIN) 2023-13 (XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Kiki Kaikai: Kuro Manto no Nazo a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World: The Mystery of the Black Cloak” a.k.a. “Pocky & Rocky: Reshrined” | — |
Noon
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-07 (PC-98) | Color-kun Da! a.k.a. “It’s Color-kun!” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1996 (WIN) | Noon ↳ Tume Noon | Original release |
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Noon | Port |
| 2001-11 (J2ME) | Noon Puzzle | Spinoff |
| 2010-10 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Noon | Emulated ports |
Ochige Designer: Tsukutte Pon!
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-05 (TD) | Puzzle Construction | — |
| 1998-06 (PS1) | Dengeki Construction: Ochige-Yarouze! | — |
Off-World Interceptor Extreme
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-11 (3DO) | Off-World Interceptor | Original release |
| 1995-09 (PS1) | Off-World Interceptor Extreme | Simultaneous multiplatform port, refined ver. of OWI |
| 1995-11 (SS) 1996-11 (PS1) | Solar Eclipse a.k.a. “Titan Wars” | OWI-themed stage |
Ogre Battle (Franchise)
- Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
- Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-03 (SFC) | Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen | Original release |
| 1996-09 (PS1) | Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen | Port |
| 1995-10 (SFC) | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together | Original release |
| 1997-09 (PS1) | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together | Port |
| 1999-07 (N64) 2010-01 (Wii) 2017-02 (Wii U) | Ogre Battle 64: Person of Lordly Caliber | Sequel |
| 2000-06 (NGPC) | Ogre Battle Gaiden: Prince of Zenobia | Prequel |
| 2001-06 (GBA) | Tactics Ogre: The Knight of Lodis | Prequel |
| 2007-02 (PS2) 2014-12 (PS3) 2021-08 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Soul Nomad & the World Eaters a.k.a. “Soul Cradle: World Eaters” | — |
| 2008-11 (Wii) 2013-11 (Wii U) 2017-08 (3DS) | Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen | Emulated ports |
| 2009-02 (Wii) 2014-03 (Wii U) 2016-11 (3DS) | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together | Emulated ports |
| 2010-05 (WIN) | Ogre Conflict | Fan remake |
| 2010-11 (PSP) | Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together a.k.a. “Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fortune” | Remake |
| 2019-01 (WIN) | Himeko Sutori | — |
| 2019-02 (WIN) | Fated Era | — |
| 2022-06 (WIN) | Symphony of War: The Nephilim Saga | — |
| 2022-08 (WIN) | Eden War | — |
| 2022-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Tactics Ogre: Reborn | Remaster of 2010 remake |
| 2024-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Unicorn Overlord | Spiritual successor |
| In development (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon | — |
| In development (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Oathborn: The Chronicle of Ruin | — |
Okudera Yasuhiko no Sekai o Mezase! Soccer Kids[…]
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-03 (SS) | Isto é Zico: Zico no Kangaeru Soccer a.k.a. “This is Zico: Zico’s Thoughts on Soccer” | — |
| 1999 (WIN) | Know Your Soccer: The Greatest Player Resource | — |
| 1999 (WIN) | Soccer Made EZ | — |
OutRun (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-09 (ARC) | OutRun | Original release |
| 1987-06 (SMS) 1987-12 (C64, ZXS) 1988-02 (ST) 1988-10 (MSX) 1988-12 (AMG) 1989-03 (DOS) 1990-12 (PCE) 1991-08 (GG, MD) 2001-05 (J2ME) | OutRun | Ports |
| 1987-07 (ARC) 1988-12 (X68K) | Full Throttle a.k.a. “Top Speed” | — |
| 1987-08 (SFC) | Rad Racer | — |
| 1987-12 (PCE) 2006-12 (Wii) 2010-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2014-09 (Wii U) | Victory Run | — |
| 1989-02 (ARC) 1989-11 (FMT) 1989 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST) 1990 (DOS) 1992-03 (MD) | Turbo OutRun | Sequel |
| 1989-06 (SMS) | OutRun 3D | Port |
| 1989 (ARCH) 1990 (BBC, ELC) | E-Type | — |
| 1990-06 (NES) | Rad Racer II | — |
| 1990-08 (SMS) | Battle OutRun | Spinoff |
| 1991-03 (CD-ROM²) | Road Spirits | — |
| 1991-09 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1991-12 (SMS) 1992-06 (GG) | OutRun Europa | Spinoff |
| 1992 (AMG, C64, CPC, DOS, ST) 1993-11 (SNES) 1994-05 (GB) 1994-11 (CD32) | Lamborghini: American Challenge | — |
| 1993-03 (MD) 2019-09 (MDM) | OutRun 2019 | Spinoff |
| 1993-05 (ARC) 1994-05 (MD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | OutRunners | Sequel |
| 1994 (ARCH) | E-Type 2 | — |
| 1995-02 (PC-98) | Polestar | — |
| 1999-02 (WIN) | Sega Smash Pack ↳ OutRun | Emulated collection |
| 2001-09 (DC) 2002-10 (XB) | Shenmue II ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2001-12 (DC) | Yu Suzuki Game Works, Vol. 1 ↳ OutRun | Emulated collection |
| 2003-05 (GBA) | Sega Arcade Gallery ↳ OutRun | Collection, port |
| 2003-08 (WIN) | RunOut | Fangame |
| 2003-12 (ARC) 2005-01 (XB) | OutRun 2 | Sequel |
| 2004-05 (PS2) | OutRun (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| 2004-05 (ARC) | OutRun 2 SP a.k.a. “OutRun 2 Special Tours” | Sequel |
| 2004 (J2ME) | OutRoad | — |
| 2006-03 (PS2, PSP, XB) 2006-06 (WIN) | OutRun 2006: Coast 2 Coast a.k.a. “OutRun 2 SP” (PS2 JP) | Sequel |
| 2006-12 (ARC) | OutRun 2 SP SDX a.k.a. “OutRun 2 Special Tours Super Deluxe” | Sequel |
| 2008-09 (VB) | VB Racing | Homebrew |
| 2009-04 (PS3, X360) | OutRun Online Arcade | Sequel |
| 200X (J2ME) | OutRoad 2 | — |
| 2010-08 (iOS) 2010-12 (AND) | Final Freeway | — |
| 2010 (Flash) 2021 (WIN) | Just Shut Up and Drive | — |
| 2011-02 (Java) | OutRun 4K | Fangame |
| 2012-01 (XBLIG) 2019-12 (WIN) | Ocean Drive Challenge | — |
| 2012-03 (iOS) 2012-08 (AND) | Final Freeway 2R | — |
| 2012-06 (HTML5, JS) | Javascript Pseudo 3D Racer | Fangame |
| 2012-07 (CPC) | OutRun CPC | Fan port/remake |
| 2012-08 (WIN) | Cannonball | Enhanced fan port |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | OR-themed course |
| 2014-04 (3DS) | 3D OutRun (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2014-09 (WIN) | Red Hot Overdrive | — |
| 2015-03 (PS3, PS4) 2018-08 (WIN) 2020-02 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza 0 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 0: The Place of Oath” ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2015-10 (AND, HTML5) | Thug Racer | — |
| 2015 (HTML5) | OutRun: Time Trial | Fangame |
| 2016-11 (iOS) | Highway Runners | — |
| 2016-12 (3DS) | 3D Turbo OutRun (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2016-12 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2021-03 (WIN, XB1, XS) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life” ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2017-12 (3DS) 2020-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (WIN) 2022-07 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | ’80s Overdrive17 | — |
| 2018-02 (WIN) | My 1980s Dashboard | — |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2022-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Slipstream | — |
| 2018-08 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Shenmue I & II ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2018-11 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | OutRun (Sega Ages) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2019-06 (WIN) 2019-07 (PS4) 2020-01 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | 198X | OR-inspired stage |
| 2020-01 (PS4) 2021-02 (WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-03 (PS5) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness” ↳ OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2020-05 (PS4) | Seraphim190’s OutRun (Dreams) | Fan remake, homebrew |
| 2020-09 (WIN) | OutRace | — |
| 2021-09 (WIN) | PalmRide | — |
| 2022-02 (A8bit) | OutRun | Fan port/remake |
| 2022-02 (WIN) | Turbo OutRun Reimagined | Fangame |
| 2022-10 (MDM2) | OutRun | Emulated port |
| 2024-02 (HTML5) | OutRun | Fangame |
| 2024-06 (WIN) | Z Speed Arcade | — |
| 2025-05 (GBC) | What if OutRun GB | Fan port/remake |
| 20XX (HTML5) | Istanbul Race | — |
| In dev. (AMG) | OutRun: Amiga Edition | Fan port |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Super Green Rally | — |
Pandemonium! / Magical Hoppers
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-11 (PS1) | Pandemonium! a.k.a. “Magical Hoppers” | Original release |
| 1997-06 (WIN) 2003-10 (N-G) 2009-04 (iOS) | Pandemonium! | Ports |
| 1997-10 (PS1) 1997 (WIN) | Pandemonium 2 a.k.a. “Miracle Jumpers” | Sequel |
| 2009-10 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Pandemonium! a.k.a. “Magical Hoppers” | Emulated ports |
Panzer Dragoon (Franchise)
- Panzer Dragoon
- Panzer Dragoon Zwei (prequel)
- Azel: Panzer Dragoon RPG / Panzer Dragoon Saga
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-10 (ARC) 1990-03 (MD) 1990-09 (PCE) 1995-01 (32X) 1996-09 (SS) 2003 (J2ME) 2004-03 (PS2) 2013-12 (3DS) 2022-10 (MDM2) | After Burner II | Likely influence |
| 1993-02 (SFC) | Star Fox a.k.a. “Starwing” | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-02 (ARC) 1995-09 (SS) 1997-03 (WIN) 2012-01 (AND, iOS) | RayForce a.k.a. “Gunlock” a.k.a. “Layer Section” a.k.a. “Galactic Attack” | Confirmed influence |
| Early 1996 (WIN) | Panzer Dragoon | Port |
| 1996-11 (GG) | Panzer Dragoon Mini | Spinoff |
| 1997-04 (PS1) | Gamera 2000 | Direct competitor |
| 1997-10 (SS) | G-Vector | Direct competitor |
| 1998-10 (SS) | Segata Sanshirou Shinkenyuugi a.k.a. “Segata Sanshiro: Serious Game” | PD-themed minigame |
| 1999-07 (SS) | fake DRAGOON (Game Basic for SS) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 1999-10 (PS1) | Astro Trooper Vanark a.k.a. “Vanark” | — |
| 2002-12 (XB) 2018-04 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Panzer Dragoon Orta + Panzer Dragoon | Sequel |
| 2003-08 (Flash) | Panzer Dragoon Flash | Minigame |
| 2006-04 (PS2) | Panzer Dragoon (Sega Ages 2500) | Enhanced port |
| 2010-10 (XBLIG) | Leucistic Wyvern | — |
| 2011-04 (WIN, X360) | Yar’s Revenge | — |
| 2012-09 (WP) | Crimson Dragon: Side Story | Spiritual successor |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | PD-themed course |
| 2013-11 (PSVita) | BloodRed Wyvern | — |
| 2013-11 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Crimson Dragon | Spiritual successor |
| 2014-09 (PSVita) | BloodRed Wyvern 2 | — |
| 2016 (WIN) | Gunner of Dragoon, The | — |
| 2017-12 (WIN) | Globe Gunner | — |
| 2018-10 (iOS) | Galerider | — |
| 2018 (AND, iOS) | Desperate Redemption | — |
| 2019-05 (WIN) | Touhou Ryuudanen | — |
| 2020-03 (NSW) 2020-09 (WIN) 2020-12 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Panzer Dragoon Remake | Remake |
| 2021-09 (WIN) | — | |
| 2021-10 (PICO-8) | Bonbon Dragon | — |
| 2021-11 (WIN) | Dragon Master Side Story: The Legend of Shiryuu | — |
| 2021-12 (WIN) | Globe Gunner: 2nd Planet | — |
| 2022-09 (HTML5) | Quantum Dragoon | — |
| 2022-11 (WIN) | Danger Forever | — |
| 2023-10 (WIN) | Phantom Dragon | — |
| 2023-12 (WIN) | White Stream | — |
| In development | Panzer Dragoon Voyage Record | VR omnibus |
| In dev. (NSW, NSW2, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake | Remake |
| In development | Panzer Dragoon Saga | Fan port |
| Unreleased (DC) | Geist Force | — |
| Unreleased (PS2) | Wingz | — |
Pengo (SAMS, Vol. 1)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-09 (ARC) | Pengo | Original release |
| 1983-03 (PC-80) | Ice World 2 | — |
| 1983-03 (PC-80) | Super Penguin | — |
| 1983-06 (FM-7) | Melon Panic | — |
| 1983-06 (ORIC-1) | Pengoric | — |
| 1983-12 (PC-60) | Block World | — |
| 1983-12 (5200) 1984-03 (A8bit) 1984-05 (2600) 1990-10 (GG) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Pengo | Ports |
| 1983 (ZXS) 1984 (D32/64) | Dodo a.k.a. “Do-Do & the Sno-Bees” | — |
| 1983 (ARC) | Dommy | — |
| 1983 (FM-7, MZ, TP, X1) 1984 (PC-60) | Ice Block | — |
| 1983 (TRS-80, D32/64) | Ice Master | — |
| 1983 (FM-7) | Mengo | — |
| 1983 (ARC) | Mr. Jong | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Noc-a-Block | — |
| 1983 (DOS) | Pango | — |
| 1983 (FM-7) | Pengee Land | — |
| 1983 (TRS-80) 1984 (A8bit, C64, D32/64) | Pengon | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Penguin a.k.a. “Pengo” | — |
| 1983 (TRS-80) | Penguin | — |
| 1983 (FM-7) | Penguin Dance, The | — |
| 1983 (FM-7) | Penguin-kun | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Pengy | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Push Off | — |
| 1983 (A8bit) | Pushy Pig | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Renegade Robots | — |
| 1983 (BBC) | Rubble Trouble | — |
| 1984-03 (ECV) | Monster Block | — |
| 1984-04 (CLYNX) | Pengo | Unlicensed? |
| 1984-05 (VIC-20) | Block Buster | — |
| 1984-06 (ZXS) | Pongo | — |
| 1984-07 (FM-7) | Pengee Land II | — |
| 1984-08 (PC-60) | Cheese World | — |
| 1984-09 (ARC) 1988-10 (PS1, SS) 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Pirate Ship Higemaru | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Blockbuster | — |
| 1984 (C64) | Chilly Willy a.k.a. “Chilly Will!” | — |
| 1984 (MicroBee) | Chilly Willy | — |
| 1984 (VIC-20) | Chocabloc | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Christmas Antics | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Eskimo Capers | — |
| 1984 (C64, ZXS) | Eskimo Eddie a.k.a. “Ice Busters” | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Freez’ Bees a.k.a. “Frozen Penguin” | — |
| 1984 (TI-99/4A) | Hopper | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Ice Attack | — |
| 1984 (TRS-80) | Ice Bird | — |
| 1984 (FM-7) | Milky Cat | — |
| 1984 (C16, C64) | Panic Penguin a.k.a. “Petch” | — |
| 1984 (AE, BBC) 1985 (SQL) | Pengi | — |
| 1984 (FM-7) | Penguin-kun 2 | — |
| 1984 (SPECV, BBC, ELC) | Pengwyn | — |
| 1984 (ZX81) | Pengy | — |
| 1984 (C64, BBC, ELC) | Percy Penguin | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Ping Pong | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Pingo | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Plutonium Plunder | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Saloon Sally | — |
| 1984 (BBC) | Sphenisciformes | — |
| 1984 (VTCV) | Stone Age | — |
| 1984 (TRS-80) | Warehouse Mutants | — |
| 1984 (ZXS) | Willibald a.k.a. “Hillibald” | — |
| 1985-06 (VIC-20) | Freeze Factory, The | — |
| 1985-07 (ZXS) | Pengo18 | — |
| 1985-07 (VIC-20) | Tempel | — |
| 1985-08 (ZXS) | Birdy | — |
| 1985-11 (ZXS) | Pinky | — |
| 1985 (CPC) | Mr. Pingo | — |
| 1985 (ZXS) | Pengy | — |
| 1985 (BBC) | Puffin | — |
| 1986 (ZXS) | Crazy Pingoin | — |
| 1986 (BBC) | Olsen | — |
| 1986 (BBC) | Pendragon | — |
| 1986 (CPC) | Troglo | — |
| 1987-03 (ZXS) | Ice Block | — |
| 1987-04 (NFC) 1987-09 (MSX) 2006-04 (J2ME) | Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken a.k.a. “Hell Island: Great Adventure of the Seven Islands” | — |
| 1987 (BBC) | Hectic Henry! | — |
| 1987 (CPC) | Mange Cailloux | — |
| 1987 (BBC) | Mango | — |
| 1987 (ST) | Pengy | — |
| 1988-04 (ZXS) | Go Bear Go! | — |
| 1988-08 (ARC) | Nyan Nyan Panic a.k.a. “Kitten Kaboodle” | — |
| 1989 (NFC) 1992 (SV) | Arctic Adventure: Penguin & Seal a.k.a. “Penguin Hideout” | — |
| 1989 (A8bit) | Pungo | — |
| 198X (C64) | Charly Pinguin | — |
| 198X (MO5) | Pilot et Pingo | — |
| 1991-05 (ARC) 1998-03 (SS) 1998-04 (PS1) 2005-03 (PSP) 2006-11 (PS2, XB) 2022-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Don’t Pull (Wonder 3) | — |
| 1992 (AMG) | Atom Smasher | — |
| 1992 (SV) | Pacboy & Mouse | — |
| 1994 (AMG) | P-GWIN | — |
| 1994-09 (SNES) 1994-11 (MD) 1994-11 (SCD) | Radical Rex | Pengo-inspired special stages |
| 1995-11 (GG) | Ninku Gaiden: Hiroyuki Daikatsugeki | — |
| 1995-12 (MD) 2009-08 (Wii) | Pepenga Pengo | Sequel |
| 1995 (SAMC) | Ice Chicken | — |
| 1996-04 (Java) 2002-09 (J2ME) | Iceblox | — |
| 1996-11 (MAC) | Bubble Trouble | — |
| 1996 (AMG) | Martinsoft Pengo | — |
| 1996 (AMG) | Super Pengo Twins | — |
| 1998-01 (SS) | Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park a.k.a. “Spotted on Sega Saturn!! Tamagotchi Park” | Pengotchi |
| 1998-10 (WIN) | Sega Memorial Selection ↳ Pengo | Collection |
| 2000-05 (AMG, LNX) | Lupengo | — |
| 2001-05 (DC) | Segagaga a.k.a. “SGGG” | Pengo-themed minigame19 |
| 2002 (WIN) | FrostByte Freddie | Fangame |
| 2003-02 (J2ME) 2018-01 (C64) 2018-12 (ST) | Iceblox Plus | — |
| 2003 (WIN) | Pengo 3D | Fangame |
| 2004 (WIN) | Blokketiblok20 | — |
| 2004 (WIN) | Push Push Penguin | — |
| 2006 (VGPC) | Final Escape | — |
| 2008 (WIN) | Go Bear Go! | — |
| 2011-02 (NDS) | Waimanu: Daring Slides a.k.a. “Waimanu DS” | — |
| 2011-05 (Flash) | Pengo Fandango | — |
| 2012-09 (ARC) 2014-04 (X360) 2019-08 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ge-Sen Love: Plus Pengo! a.k.a. “Arcade Love: Plus Pengo! | Collection, remake |
| 2013-07 (GBA) | Waimanu: Grinding Block Adventure a.k.a. “Waimanu GBA” | — |
| 2015-10 (SMS) | Waimanu: Scary Monsters Saga a.k.a. “Waimanu SMS” | — |
| 2015 (ZXS) | Pengo Quest | — |
| 2017-02 (WIN) | Action Mahjong a.k.a. “4-Player Action Mahjong” | — |
| 2019-03 (AND) | Pengo: A War of Ice Cubes | Fangame |
| 2019-08 (WIN) 2020-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Crawlco Block Knockers | 18+ |
| 2019-10 (C64) | Bubble Mania | — |
| 2020 (MAC, WIN) | Tanker Pongy | — |
| 2021-01 (ZXS) | Frantic Pengo | — |
| 2021-05 (PICO-8) | Cat vs Rats | — |
| 2021-08 (100+ Platforms) | Bootskell | — |
| 2021-12 (PICO-8) | Pengo | Fan remake |
| 2021-12 (WIN) | Pengo Royale | — |
| 2021 (HTML5) | Pengo II | — |
| 2022-01 (ZXS) | Pengo Mono | — |
| 2022-05 (WIN) | Pingo’s Revenge | — |
| 2022-09 (ZXS) | Frantic Pengo 2 | — |
| 2023-01 (CV) | Ice Muncher | — |
| 2023-07 (AMG) | Pengo500 | Fan port |
| Unreleased (SS) | Clockwork Knight Puzzle a.k.a. “Clockwork Knight: Pengin War” | — |
Pict Flash Dondon
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-10 (PS1) | Poketan | — |
| 2000-09 (PS1) | Shichidashiki Unou de Adventure: Kotoba ABC 0-2-sai-muke a.k.a. “The Shichida Method Right Brain Adventure: ABCs & Words for Ages 0-2″ | — |
| 2000-09 (PS1) | Shichidashiki Unou de Adventure: Kotoba ABC 2-4-sai-muke a.k.a. “The Shichida Method Right Brain Adventure: ABCs & Words for Ages 2-4″ | — |
| 2000-09 (PS1) | Shichidashiki Unou de Adventure: Kotoba ABC 4-6-sai-muke a.k.a. “The Shichida Method Right Brain Adventure: ABCs & Words for Ages 4-6″ | — |
Pippols (Konami Antiques…)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-06 (MSX) | Pippols | Original release |
| 1989-02 (MSX) | Konami Game Collection Extra ↳ Pippols | Collection |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ Pippols | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 3; emulated collection |
| In dev. (WIN) | Unnamed Pippols Fan Remake | Fan remake |
Pirate Ship Higemaru (Capcom Generation, Vol. 3)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-09 (ARC) 1983-05 (2600) 1983-12 (5200) 1984-03 (A8bit) 1990-10 (GG) 1998-10 (WIN) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Pengo | Likely influence |
| 1984-09 (ARC) | Pirate Ship Higemaru | Original release |
| 1987-04 (NFC) 1987-09 (MSX) 2006-04 (J2ME) | Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken a.k.a. “Hell Island: Great Adventure of the Seven Islands” | Sequel |
| 1998-10 (PS1) | Capcom Generation, Vol. 3: History Begins Here a.k.a. “Capcom Retro Game Collection, Vol. 3” ↳ Pirate Ship Higemaru | Collection, simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Pirate Ship Higemaru | Emulated collection |
| 2006-09 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded ↳ Pirate Ship Higemaru | Emulated collection |
| 2006 (J2ME) | Pirate Ship Higemaru | Port |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2016-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Capcom Arcade Cabinet ↳ Pirate Ship Higemaru | Emulated collection |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-05 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade Stadium ↳ Pirate Ship Higemaru | Emulated collection |
Playboy Karaoke Collection (Franchise)
- Playboy Karaoke Collection, Vol. 1
- Playboy Karaoke Collection, Vol. 2
Power Drift (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 (MSX) | Coaster Race | Possible influence |
| 1988-08 (ARC) | Power Drift | Original release |
| 1989-12 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1989 (DOS, MSX) 1990-04 (PCE) | Power Drift | Ports |
| 1990 (AMG) | Drivin’ Force | — |
| 1996-05 (DOS) 2012-01 (DOSBox) | World Rally Fever: Born on the Road | — |
| 2001-12 (DC) | Yu Suzuki Game Works, Vol. 1 ↳ Power Drift | Emulated collection |
| 2010-10 (Flash) | Coaster Racer | — |
| 2011-07 (Flash) | Coaster Racer 2 | — |
| 2013-05 (Flash) | Coaster Racer 3 | — |
| 2015-11 (3DS) | 3D Power Drift (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2020-05 (PICO-8) | Ramps | — |
| 2021-04 (HTML5) | Ramps+ | — |
| 2023-05 (HTML5) | Tropical Rush | — |
| 2024-10 (WIN) | Victory Heat Rally | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Tiny Power Drift | Fan remake |
PowerSlave / Exhumed / Seireki 1999: Pharaoh no Fukkatsu
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-01 (DOS) 1997-03 (PS1) | PowerSlave a.k.a. “Exhumed” a.k.a. “Seireki 1999: Pharaoh no Fukkatsu” a.k.a. “1999 AD: Pharaoh’s Resurrection” | Ports |
| 2021-05 (AMG) | Exhumed | Fan port |
| 2021-06 (DOSBox) | PowerSlave: DOS Classic Edition | Emulated port |
| 2022-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | PowerSlave: Exhumed f.k.a. “PowerSlave EX” | Remaster |
| 2025-02 (WIN) | PowerPlace | Fangame |
| 2025-04 (WIN) | Skarab | — |
| Unreleased (PS1, WIN) | PowerSlave 2 | Prequel |
Primal Rage
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-12 (TRS-80) | Dino Wars | Possible influence |
| 1992-08 (ARC) 1993-09 (GB, GG, MD, SMS, SFC) 1994-04 (MCD) 1994-05 (DOS) 1994 (AMG) | Mortal Kombat | Likely influence |
| 1992-11 (ARC) | Dino Rex | Possible influence |
| 1993-11 (ARC) 1994-09 (GB, GG, MD, SFC) 1994-11 (SMS) 1994 (AMG) 1995-03 (32X) 1995-05 (DOS) 1996-03 (SS) 1996-08 (PS1) 2007-04 (PS3) | Mortal Kombat II | Likely influence |
| 1994-08 (ARC) | Primal Rage | Original release |
| 1995-07 (GB) 1995-08 (GG, MD, SNES) 1995-11 (32X) 1995-12 (3DO, AMG, JCD, PS1) 1995 (DOS) | Primal Rage | Ports |
| 1996 (DOS, WIN) | Megapak 5 ↳ Primal Rage | Collection |
| 1999-11 (PS1) | Warpath: Jurassic Park | — |
| 2004-10 (GCN, PS2, XB) | Midway Arcade Treasures 2 ↳ Primal Rage | Emulated collection |
| 2006-02 (WIN) | Midway Arcade Treasures Deluxe Edition ↳ Primal Rage | Emulated collection |
| 2011-02 (3DS) | Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D | — |
| 2020-05 (WIN) | Cretaceous Carnage | — |
| Unreleased (ARC) | Primal Rage II | Sequel |
Princess Crown
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2005-09 (PSP) | Princess Crown | Emulated port |
| 2007-05 (PS2) 2011-10 (PS3) | Odin Sphere | Spiritual successor |
| 2009-04 (Wii) | Muramasa: The Demon Blade | Spiritual successor |
| 2013-03 (PSVita) | Muramasa Rebirth | Spiritual successor, remaster |
| 2016-01 (PS3, PS4, PSVita) 2020-11 (PS5) | Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir | Spiritual successor, remake of OS |
| 2017-06 (WIN) 2022-12 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Sword of the Vagrant a.k.a. “The Vagrant” | — |
| 2019-11 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim + Princess Crown | Emulated port of PC included as preorder bonus |
Princess Maker (Franchise)
- Princess Maker 2
- Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-05 (PC-98) 1991-12 (DOS) 1992-05 (MSX) 1995-01 (PCE) 1997-01 (X68K) 2000-11 (WIN) | Princess Maker | Predecessor |
| 1993-06 (PC-98) | Princess Maker 2 | Original release |
| 1993-12 (DOS) 1994-09 (FMT) 1995-06 (PCE) 1995-07 (MAC) 1995-08 (WIN) 1995-12 (3DO) | Princess Maker 2 | Ports |
| 1993 (X68K) | Prostitute Maker | 18+ |
| 1994-04 (PC-98) 1996-05 (CD-ROM²) | Virgin Dream | Direct competitor |
| 1995-12 (SFC) | Princess Maker: Legend of Another World | Sequel to PM2, precedes PM3 |
| 1996-03 (DOS) | Rose Knight | — |
| 1997-01 (PS1) | Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei a.k.a. “Princess Maker: Faery Tales Come True” | Original release |
| 1998-05 (WIN) | Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei a.k.a. “Princess Maker: Faery Tales Come True” a.k.a. “Princess Maker 3: Fairy Tales Come True” | Port |
| 1998-08 (PS1) | Princess Maker: Pocket Daisakusen | Spinoff |
| 1999-01 (PS1) 2019-12 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Princess Maker: Go! Go! Princess | Spinoff |
| 1999-06 (MAC, WIN) | Princess Maker Q | Spinoff |
| 2001-05 (WIN) 2002-04 (DC) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Rei Ayanami Raising Project | — |
| 2001-07 (DC) | Princess Maker Collection ↳ Princess Maker 2 ↳ Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei | Compilation |
| 2003-03 (WIN) 2004-04 (PS2) | Princess Maker Refine | Remake |
| 2003-12 (PS2) 2008-08 (NDS) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Ayanami Raising Project with Asuka[…] | — |
| 2004-02 (WIN) 2004-09 (PS2) | Princess Maker 2 Refine | Remake |
| 2004-09 (WIN) | Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Raising Project | — |
| 2005-07 (WIN) 2005-09 (PS2) 2006-10 (PSP) | Princess Maker 4 | Sequel |
| 2006 (WIN) | Prince Maker: Braveness | — |
| 2007-03 (WIN) 2008-02 (PS2) | Princess Maker 5 | Sequel |
| 2008-07 (Flash) | Slave Maker | Parody, 18+ |
| 2008-09 (NDS) | Princess Maker 4 Special Edition | Sequel |
| 2008-09 (PSP) | Princess Maker 5 Portable | Sequel |
| 2009-11 (WIN) | Slave Maker 2 | Parody, 18+ |
| 2010-04 (WIN) | Slave Maker 3 | Parody, 18+ |
| 2012-06 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2022-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Long Live the Queen | — |
| 2018-09 (LNX, WIN) 2020-08 (NSW) 2022-05 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Chinese Parents | — |
| 2018-10 (WIN) | Her. | 18+ |
| 2019-10 (AND, iOS) | Memories: Remember Me | — |
| 2019-12 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Princess Maker: Faery Tales Come True a.k.a. “Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei” | Remake |
| 2020-01 (NSW) 2020-02 (LNX, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator | — |
| 2023-04 (WIN) | Volcano Princess | — |
| 2023-09 (WIN) | Memories: Millennium Girl | — |
| 2024-07 (NSW, WIN) 2024-08 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Princess Maker 2 Regeneration | Remake |
| 2025-07 (WIN) | Princess Maker: Children of Revelation | Sequel |
| In dev. (WIN) | Princess Parent | — |
Pro Pinball: The Web
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 (DOS, WIN) | Pro Pinball: The Web | Original release |
| 1996-07 (PS1) 1996 (MAC) | Pro Pinball: The Web | Ports |
| 1997-10 (DOS, WIN) 1998-02 (PS1) 1998 (MAC) | Pro Pinball: Timeshock! | Sequel |
| 1998 (DOS, PS1, WIN) 1999 (MAC) | Pro Pinball: Big Race USA | Sequel |
| 1999-12 (WIN) 2000-07 (MAC) 2000-10 (PS1) | Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey | Sequel |
| 2001-05 (DC) 2002-09 (MAC) 2005-07 (PS2) 2005-08 (XB) 2006 (WIN) | Pro Pinball Trilogy a.k.a. “Ultimate Pro Pinball” ↳ Pro Pinball: Timeshock! ↳ Pro Pinball: Big Race USA ↳ Pro Pinball: Fantastic Journey | Compilation |
| 2015-01 (iOS) 2015-12 (AND) 2016-02 (WIN, MAC) 2016-07 (LNX) | Pro Pinball a.k.a. “Pro Pinball Ultra” | Remake of PP Timeshock! |
Puzzle & Action (Franchise)
- Shukudai ga Tanto R
- Rouka ni Ichidanto R
- 2do Aru Koto ha Sando R
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-06 (ARC) 1991-05 (MD) 1991-09 (X68K) 1991-11 (ZXS) 1991 (AMG, ST) 1992-02 (SMS) 1992-05 (C64) 1992-07 (CD-ROM²) 1992 (CPC) 2004-01 (PS2) 2007-01 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM) | Bonanza Bros | Predecessor |
| 1993-06 (ARC) | Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | Original release |
| 1994-04 (GG, MD) | Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | Ports |
| 1994-06 (ARC) | Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R | Original release |
| 1994-11 (GG) | Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R GG | Port |
| 1995-01 (MD) | Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R | Port |
| 1995-11 (ARC) | Puzzle & Action: 2do Arukoto ha Sand-R a.k.a. “Puzzle & Action: Treasure Hunt” | Original release |
| 1998-02 (ARC) | Taisen Tanto-R Sasissu! | Sequel |
| 2004-01 (PS2) 2013-07 (PS3) | Ichini no Tant-R to Bonanza Bros (Sega Ages 2500) ↳ Bonanza Bros ↳ Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | Compilation, port/remake |
| 2007-03 (Wii) 2019-09 (MDM) | Puzzle & Action: Tant-R | Emulated ports |
| 2007-07 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Puzzle & Action: Ichidant-R | Emulated ports |
| 2017-10 (MAC, WIN) | Where’s Phantom Thief? The Ferris Wheel Detective | — |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Bonanza Bros | Emulated collection |
| 2019-09 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ichidant-R (Sega Ages) | Enhanced emulated port |
QuackShot (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-12 (MD) | QuackShot Starring Donald Duck a.k.a. “I Love Donald Duck: The Treasure of King Garuzia” a.k.a. “QuackShot: The Treasure of King Garuzia” | Original release |
| 2023-07 (NSW) 2025-05 (PS5, WIN, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Disney Illusion Island | Plunger ability |
| 2024-02 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Telmari | — |
| Unreleased (UNK) | DuckTales QuackShot | Reboot/sequel? |
Quantum Gate I: Prelude to a Nightmare
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 (WIN) | Quantum Gate | Original release |
| 1994 (MAC) 1997-06 (PS1) | Quantum Gate | Ports |
| 1994 (WIN) 1996-02 (MAC) | Vortex, The a.k.a. “The Vortex: Quantum Gate II” | Sequel |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Quantum Gate | Remake |
Rabbit
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 (ARC) | Rabbit | Original release |
| 1998-12 (ARC) 1999-10 (PS1) 1999-11 (DC) 2012-08 (PS3, X360) | Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure a.k.a. “Jojo’s Venture” a.k.a. “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Heritage for the Future” a.k.a. “Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure HD Ver.” | Direct competitor |
Race Drivin’
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-02 (ARC) 1989 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1990-12 (MD) 1990 (DOS) 1991 (Lynx) | Hard Drivin’ | Predecessor |
| 1989 (AMG, C64, DOS, ST, ZXS) 1990 (CPC) | Stunt Car Racer a.k.a. “Stunt Track Racer” | — |
| 1990-08 (ARC) | Race Drivin’ | Original release |
| 1990-10 (DOS) 1992-01 (AMG) 1993-03 (FMT, PC-98) | Stunts a.k.a. “4D Sports Driving” | — |
| 1990 (AMG, DOS, ST) | Hard Drivin’ II: Drive Harder | Predecessor/sequel? |
| 1990 (DOS) | Stunt Driver a.k.a. “Crash Course” | — |
| 1991-07 (ST) 1992-07 (AMG, SNES) 1992 (DOS) 1993-01 (GB) 1993-11 (GEN) | Race Drivin’ | Ports |
| 1996-06 (PS1) | Race Drivin’ a Go! Go! | Port |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) 2005-10 (GCN) | Midway Arcade Treasures 3 ↳ Race Drivin’ | Emulated port |
| In development (WIN) | Difficult Driving | — |
| In development (LNX, WIN) | Stunt Derby | — |
| Unreleased (ARC) | Hard Drivin’s Airborne | Sequel |
| Unreleased (ARC) | Street Drivin’ | Sequel |
Radiant Silvergun
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-10 (FMT) | Alltynex | Possible influence |
| 1998-05 (ARC) | Radiant Silvergun | Original release |
| 2001-12 (ARC) 2002-09 (DC) 2003-01 (GCN) 2008-04 (X360) 2013-01 (AND) 2014-02 (WIN) 2015-11 (XB1) 2018-05 (NSW) 2018-06 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ikaruga | Spiritual successor |
| 2004-05 (ARC) 2004-12 (DC) 2005-02 (GCN, PS2) | Chaos Field | — |
| 2010-08 (WIN) | Alltynex Second | — |
| 2011-03 (X360) 2011-04 (ARC) 2015-11 (WIN) 2017-01 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Strania: The Stella Machina | — |
| 2011-09 (X360) 2017-06 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) 2022-09 (NSW) 2023-11 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Radiant Silvergun | Remake |
| 2018-09 (WIN) | ZeroRanger | — |
| 2019-11 (WIN) | Star Gods | — |
| 2020-09 (EXAA) | Strania: The Stella Machina EX | — |
| 2024-02 (WIN) | Dark Gravity | — |
Rampage World Tour
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1986-08 (ARC) 1986 (ST) 1987 (A8bit, C64, ZXS) 1988-01 (SMS) 1988-04 (DOS) 1988-11 (APL2) 1988-12 (NES) 1988 (CPC) 1989-04 (AMG) 1989-05 (2600) 1989-11 (7800) 1989 (TRS-80) 1990 (Lynx) 200X (SW) | Rampage | Predecessor |
| 1987 (C64) 1988 (CPC, ZXS) | Ramparts | — |
| 1997-03 (ARC) | Rampage World Tour | Original release |
| 1997-10 (PS1) 1997 (WIN) 1998-03 (N64) 1998-12 (GBC) | Rampage World Tour | Ports |
| 1999-03 (N64, PS1) 1999-11 (GBC) | Rampage 2: Universal Tour | Sequel |
| 2000-06 (PS1) | Rampage Through Time | Sequel |
| 2001-11 (GBA) | Rampage Puzzle Attack | Spinoff |
| 2004-10 (GCN, PS2, XB) | Midway Arcade Treasures 2 ↳ Rampage | Emulated collection |
| 2006-04 (GCN, PS2) 2006-11 (Wii) | Rampage: Total Destruction | Sequel |
| 2006-12 (Flash) | Hellbound Rampage | — |
| 2016-07 (AND, iOS) | Jurassic Dinosaur City Rampage f.k.a. “Jurassic Rampage” | — |
| 2017-02 (WIN) | Bedfellows Frenzy | — |
| 2018-04 (WIN) | Project Rampage VR | Reboot spinoff |
| 2018 (ARC) | Rampage | Reboot |
| 2022-02 (PICO-8) | Rampaging | — |
| 2022-10 (HTML5, WIN) | Robot Rampage | — |
| 2022-10 (WIN) 2022-12 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2023-01 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Terror of the Hemasaurus | — |
| 2023 (HTML5) | City Rampage | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Rampage X | Reboot |
Real Sound (Franchise)
- Real Sound: The Wind of Regret
- Real Sound: Kiri no Orgel (unreleased sequel)
- Real Sound: Spy Lunch (unreleased sequel)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1999-03 (DC) | Real Sound: The Wind of Regret a.k.a. “Real Sound: Kaze no Regret” | Port |
| 2024-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Real Sound: Echoing Sky | Fangame |
Reverthion (Franchise)
- Hyper Reverthion
- Steeldom (sequel)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-03 (ARC) 1995-01 (PS1) 2009-05 (Wii) 2013-06 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) | Cyber Sled | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1994-10 (ARC) | Cyber Commando | Likely influence, sequel to Cyber Sled |
| 1995-12 (PS1) 2010-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Reverthion | Predecessor |
| 1996-01 (ARC) 1996-11 (SS) 1997-06 (WIN) 2007-10 (PS2) 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2017-09 (XB1) 2019-11 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Cyber Troopers Virtual-On a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-08 (PS1) | Steeldom | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 2010-05 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Steeldom | Emulated ports |
Revolution X
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-10 (ARC) 1992-11 (GB) 1992 (MD) 1993-09 (GG, SMS) 1993 (AMG, DOS, SFC) | Terminator 2: Judgment Day a.k.a. “T2: The Arcade Game” | Likely influence |
| 1994-06 (ARC) | Revolution X | Original release |
| 1995-11 (GEN) 1995-12 (SFC) 1996-01 (PS1) 1996 (DOS) | Revolution X | Ports |
| 1999-03 (PS1) | Puffy: P.S. I Love You | — |
Road Blaster (Thunder Storm & Road Blaster)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 (ARC) | The Driver | Possible influence |
| 1983-09 (ARC) | Cliff Hanger | Possible influence |
| 1985-08 (ARC) | Road Blaster | Original release |
| 1986-08 (MSX) 1986 (X1) 1988 (VC) 1992-12 (MCD) 1995-01 (LA) 2009-05 (WIN, X68K) 2011-01 (iOS) | Road Blaster a.k.a. “Road Blaster FX” a.k.a. “Road Avenger” a.k.a. “Road Prosecutor” | Ports |
| 1995-10 (PS1) | Thunder Storm & Road Blaster a.k.a. “Thunder Storm LX-3 & Road Blaster” | Port |
| 2010-12 (SFC) | Super Road Blaster | Fan port |
| 2018-03 (CD32) | Road Avenger Amiga | Fan port |
Road Rash
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-03 (ARC) | Cycle Warriors | Possible influence |
| 1991-09 (MD) 1992-12 (AMG) 1994-03 (GG) 1994-04 (SMS) 1994-06 (GB) | Road Rash | Predecessor |
| 1992-12 (MD) 2000-11 (GBC) 2019-09 (MDM) | Road Rash II | Predecessor |
| 1994-03 (MD) | Skitchin’ | — |
| 1994-07 (3DO) | Road Rash | Original release |
| 1994-12 (SFC) | Full Power a.k.a. “Full Throttle: All-American Racing” | Direct competitor |
| 1995-03 (MD) | Road Rash 3: Tour de Force | Sequel |
| 1995-03 (SCD) 1996-02 (PS1) 1996-09 (WIN) | Road Rash | Ports |
| 1995-03 (SFC) | Super Mad Champ | Direct competitor |
| 1997-10 (ARC) | Motor Raid | — |
| 1997 (WIN) | Moto Extreme | — |
| 1998-06 (PS1) | Road Rash 3D | Sequel |
| 1999-09 (N64) | Road Rash 64 | Sequel |
| 2000-02 (PS1) 2003-09 (GBA) | Road Rash: Jailbreak | Sequel |
| 2003-05 (GCN, PS2) 2003-06 (XB) | Speed Kings | — |
| 2006-01 (PS2, WIN, XB) | Jacked | — |
| 2014-04 (AND) | Moto Rush | — |
| 2015-05 (AND) | Death Moto 3 | — |
| 2017-09 (AND) | Police Bike Pursuit Highway f.k.a. “Road Pursuit Stunt Smash” f.k.a. “Road Pursuit Stunt Rash” | — |
| 2017-10 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2018-11 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Road Redemption | — |
| 2017-11 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Road Rage | — |
| 2018-04 (AND, iOS) 2021-10 (XB1, XS) 2021-11 (NSW) 2022-04 (PS4, PS5) 2024-09 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Retro Highway | — |
| 2019-02 (AND, iOS) | Road Rush: Street Bike Race f.k.a. “Road Rash 3D: Fighting Bike Rider” f.k.a. “Crazy Road Rash: Bike Race 3D” | — |
| 2019-09 (AND) | Road Rash Rider | — |
| 2020-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Racing Bike Fight | — |
| 2022-10 (AND) | Bike Traffic Racer: Road Rash | — |
| 2022-12 (AND) | Road Rash Battle Rider | — |
| 2023 (HTML5) | Road Bash | — |
| 2024-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Furious Bikers | — |
| In dev. (WIN) | Bash Moto | — |
| In dev. (WIN) | Rockin’ Road | — |
| Unreleased (PS3, X360) | Untitled Road Rash Sequel | Sequel |
Samurai (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-03 (ARC) | Samurai | Original release |
| 1980 (ARC) | Samurai | Licensed clone? |
| 1980 (ARC) | Samurai | Unlicensed clone |
| 2003-05 (J2ME) | Mobile Samurai | Port |
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Sega Rally (Franchise)
- Sega Rally Championship
- Sega Rally Championship Plus (refined ver.)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-07 (SG1K) | Safari Race | Sega’s first rally title |
| 1995-02 (ARC) | Sega Rally Championship | Original release |
| 1995-12 (ARC) | Dirt Dash | Direct competitor |
| 1997-01 (WIN) | Sega Rally Championship | Port |
| 1997-11 (SS) 1998-02 (PC) | Sega Touring Car Championship | Playable Celica & Delta |
| 1998-02 (ARC) 1999-01 (DC) 1999-06 (WIN) | Sega Rally 2 | Sequel |
| 1998-07 (PS1) 1998-10 (WIN) 2001-09 (GBC) | Colin McCrae Rally | — |
| 1998-09 (PS1) | Rally de Africa | — |
| 1999-08 (N64) | Rally Challenge 2000 | — |
| 2000-04 (PS1) | Rally de Europe | — |
| 2002-12 (GBA) | Sega Rally Championship | Sequel |
| 2004 (N-G) | Sega Rally Championship | Sequel |
| 2004 (J2ME) | Sega Rally: First Stage | Port |
| 2005 (J2ME) | Sega Rally: Next Stage | Port |
| 2006-01 (PS2) | Sega Rally 2006 + Sega Rally Championship | Sequel, includes emulated port of Sega Rally (ARC) |
| 2007-09 (PS3, WIN, X360) | Sega Rally Revo | Sequel |
| 2007 (J2ME) | Sega Rally 3D | Sequel |
| 2008-06 (ARC) | Sega Rally 3 | Sequel |
| 2011-05 (X360) 2011-06 (PS3) | Sega Rally Online Arcade | Sequel |
| 2015-05 (WIN) | BeamNG.drive | SR-themed mod |
| 2019-06 (NSW) 2023-01 (PS4, PS5) 2023-03 (XB1, XS) 2023-10 (WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Rally Rock ‘n Racing | — |
| 2024-01 (WIN) | DDI Rally Championship | Early access |
| In dev. (WIN) | Over Jump Rally | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Hyper Rallysport Championship | — |
Sega Saturn de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Park
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-02 (WIN) | Polygon de Hakken!! Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted in Polygons!! Tamagotchi” | Predecessor |
| 1997-06 (GB) | Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted in the Game!! Tamagotchi” | Predecessor |
| 1997-10 (GB) | Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi 2 a.k.a. “Spotted in the Game!! Tamagotchi 2” | Predecessor |
| 1997-12 (N64) | 64 de Hakken!! Tamagotchi: Minna de Tamagotchi World a.k.a. “Spotted on N64!! Tamagotchi: A Tamagotchi World for Everyone” | Predecessor |
| 1997 (SNC) | Super Note de Hakken!! Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted on Super Note!! Tamagotchi” | Predecessor |
| 1998-01 (GB) | Game de Hakken!! Tamagotchi Osutchi to Mesutchi a.k.a. “Spotted in the Game!! Tamagotchi Osutchi & Mesutchi” | Predecessor |
| 1998-02 (PS1) | Hoshi de Hakken!! Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted among the Stars!! Tamagotchi” | Sequel |
| 1998 (WIN) | Pasokon de Hakken!! Super Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted on PC!! Super Tamagotchi” | Sequel |
| 2018-09 (LINE) | LINE de Hakken!! Tamagotchi a.k.a. “Spotted on LINE!! Tamagotchi” | Sequel |
Sega Touring Car Championship
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09 (ARC) | Sega Touring Car Championship | Original release |
| 1998-02 (WIN) | Sega Touring Car Championship | Port |
| In dev. (WIN) | DDI Touring Car Championship | — |
| In dev. (WIN) | LINEAR S | — |
Segata Sanshirou Shinkenyuugi
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-10 (MAC, WIN) | Segata Sanshirou Choujin Densetsu a.k.a. “Segata Sanshiro: Superhuman Legend” | Companion release |
| 2000-05 (DC) 2003-09 (XB) | Rent a Hero No. 1 | Segata present as sparring partner |
| 2012-11 (PS3, Wii U, X360) 2012-12 (PSVita) 2013-01 (WIN) 2013-02 (3DS) 2014-01 (AND, iOS) 2016-10 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed | Segata cameo |
| 2015-11 (3DS) | Project X Zone 2: Brave New World a.k.a. “Project X Zone 2” | Segata present as assist character |
Seifuku Densetsu: Pretty Fighter (Franchise)
- Seifuku Densetsu: Pretty Fighter X
- FIST (spinoff)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-12 (ARC) 1994-11 (SS) 1995-10 (32X) | Virtua Fighter | Likely influence for FIST |
| 1994-11 (ARC) 1995-12 (SS) 1997-09 (WIN) 2004-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Likely influence for FIST |
| 1994-12 (SFC) | Seifuku Densetsu: Pretty Fighter a.k.a. “Seifuku Legend: Pretty Fighter” | Predecessor |
| 1995-06 (ARC) 1995-07 (SS) 1996-06 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter Remix a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter PC” | Likely influence for FIST |
| 1996-11 (PS1) | FIST | Simulatenous multiplat. release |
Shienryuu
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1990-04 (ARC) 1991-07 (MD) 1991-11 (FMT, NFC, PCE) 1992-04 (CD-ROM²) 1993-11 (JAG) 1994 (DOS) 1995-01 (PS1) 1997 (Lynx) 2004-02 (J2ME) 2007-03 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2013-05 (WIN) 2021-07 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Raiden a.k.a. “Raiden Trad” a.k.a. “Raiden Densetsu” a.k.a. “Super Raiden” | Likely influence |
| 1993-07 (ARC) 2023-01 (PS4, PS5) 2023-02 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Daioh a.k.a. “Great King” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1993-10 (ARC) 1995-01 (PS1) 1997-06 (WIN) | Raiden II a.k.a. “Raiden DX” | Likely influence |
| 1994-09 (SFC) | Daioh Gale (Kaite Tsukutte Asoberu: Dezaemon) | Spiritual predecessor, sample game |
| 1997-02 (ARC) | Shienryuu a.k.a. “Purple Flame Dragon” | Original release |
| 1999-05 (PS1) | Gekioh Shooting King: Shienryuu a.k.a. “Gekioh: Shooting King” + Jienryuu | Port of Shienryuu, incl. PocketStation minigame Jienryuu |
| 2003-02 (PS1) | Shienryuu (Arcade Hits) | Port |
| 2003-10 (PS2) 2012-02 (PS3) | Double Shienryuu (Simple 2000) a.k.a. “Steel Dragon EX” ↳ Shienryuu a.k.a. “Steel Dragon” ↳ Shienryuu Explosion a.k.a. “Steel Dragon Evolution” | Compilation, incl. port and sequel |
| 2008-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Shienryuu (Arcade Hits) | Emulated ports |
Shippuu Mahou Daisakusen / Kingdom Grand Prix
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-05 (ARC) 1994-12 (X68K) 1995-02 (FMT) 2005 (J2ME) | Mahou Daisakusen a.k.a. “Sorcer Striker” | Predecessor |
| 1994-09 (ARC) | Shippuu Mahou Daisakusen a.k.a. “Kingdom Grand Prix” | Original release |
| 1998-12 (ARC) | Armed Police Batrider | Feat. characters from MD franchise |
| 2000-01 (ARC) | Great Mahou Daisakusen a.k.a. “Dimahoo” | Sequel |
| 2017-11 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | Mahou Daisakusen (M2 ShotTriggers) | Predecessor, enhanced emulated port of Mahou D. |
Silhouette Mirage
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-07 (PS1) | Silhouette Mirage | Port |
| 2001-12 (ARC) 2002-09 (DC) 2003-01 (GCN) 2008-04 (X360) 2013-01 (AND) 2014-02 (WIN) 2015-11 (XB1) 2018-05 (NSW) 2018-06 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ikaruga | — |
| 2010-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Silhouette Mirage | Emulated ports |
| 2022-10 (WIN) | Silhouette Rune | Fangame |
Sindbad Mystery (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-01 (ARC) 1980-02 (MZ) 1980-04 (PC-80) 1983-05 (PC-60) 1990-01 (GB) 1999-09 (WIN) 2020-11 (TRS-80) | Heiankyo Alien a.k.a. “Digger” | Possible influence |
| 1981-10 (ARC) | Crush Roller a.k.a. “Make Trax” | Possible influence |
| 1983-07 (ARC) 1984-03 (2600) 1983 (APL2) 1984-07 (C64) 1986 (BBC, CPC ELC, ST, ZXS) 1989-05 (A8bit) | Crystal Castles | — |
| 1983-07 (ARC) | Sindbad Mystery | Original release |
| 1984-01 (SG1K) | Sindbad Mystery | Port |
| 1983-11 (SG1K) | Pacar | — |
| 1995-12 (SFC) | Nichibutsu Arcade Classics 2: Heiankyou Alien + Heiankyou Alien | Remake/port of H. Alien (1980) |
| 1999-04 (NGPC) | Crush Roller | Remake of Crush Roller (1981) |
| 2017-09 (NFC) | NEO Heiankyou Alien + Heiankyou Alien | Sequel/port of H. Alien (1980) |
| 2017-10 (WIN) | Heiankyou Alien ↳ Heiankyou Alien ↳ Heiankyou Alien 3671 | Sequel/port of H. Alien (1980) |
Snatcher
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-04 (PC-88) | Imitation City | Possible influence |
| 1988-11 (PC-88) 1988-12 (MSX) | Snatcher | Original release |
| 1989-02 (MSX) | Hai no Majutsushi a.k.a. “Tile Magician” | Snatcher feat. as an opponent |
| 1990-04 (MSX) | SD Snatcher | Spinoff |
| 1992-10 (CD-ROM²) 1994-12 (MCD) 1996-02 (PS1) | Snatcher a.k.a. “Snatcher: CD-ROMantic” | Ports |
| 1994-07 (PC-98) 1995-09 (3DO) 1996-01 (PS1) 1996-09 (SS) 2008-05 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Policenauts | Spiritual successor |
| 1995-05 (ARC) 1996-12 (PS1) | Speed King: Neo Kobe 2045 a.k.a. “Road Rage” | Spinoff |
| 1996-09 (SFC) | Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling ’96: Max Voltage a.k.a. “Live Power Pro Wrestling ’96: Max Voltage” | Playable Snatcher |
| 2008-02 (NDS) | Snatcher Pilot DS | Fan port |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Snatcher | Fan remake, Crysis mod |
Solar Eclipse / Titan Wars
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-02 (SFC) | Star Fox a.k.a. “Starwing” | Possible influence |
| 1994-01 (3DO) 1995-08 (PS1) | Total Eclipse a.k.a. “Total Eclipse Turbo” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1996-11 (PS1) | Titan Wars a.k.a. “Solar Eclipse” | Port |
Sonic the Hedgehog (Franchise)21
- Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island
- Sonic Jam (Sonic World)
- Sonic R
- Sonic Saturn (unreleased)
- Sonic X-treme (unreleased)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-05 (ARC) 1984-12 (SG1K) 1985-11 (PC-80, PC-88, X1) 1986 (FM-7, MSX, MZ) 1991-01 (MD) 2001-06 (J2ME) | Flicky | Confirmed influence for Sonic 3D |
| 1996-11 (MD) 1997-09 (WIN) | Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island a.k.a. “Sonic 3D Blast” | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1998-07 (G.COM) | Sonic Jam | Severely truncated port |
| 1998-11 (WIN) | Sonic R | Port |
| 2002-11 (GCN) | Sonic Mega Collection ↳ Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island | Emulated collection |
| 2004-11 (PS2, XB) 2006-03 (WIN) | Sonic Mega Collection Plus ↳ Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island | Emulated collection |
| 2005-08 (GCN, PS2) | Sonic Gems Collection ↳ Sonic R | Collection |
| 2007-10 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island a.k.a. “Sonic 3D Blast” | Emulated ports |
| 2009-02 (PS3, X360) | Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection” ↳ Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island | Emulated collection |
| 2014-02 (WIN) | Sonic X-treme 2D a.k.a. “Project VXH” | Fangame |
| 2016-05 (WIN) 2018-04 (LNX) 2018-05 (MAC) | BallisticNG | Resort Island course mod |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island | Emulated collection |
| 2018-08 (WIN) | Sonic World Remix | Fan remake |
| 2018-08 (SS) | Sonic Z-treme ↳ Metal Sonic | Fan remake, homebrew |
| 2019-03 (WIN) | Sonic R HD | Remake |
| 2019-08 (PS4) | Project Sonic XDream (Dreams) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2020-06 (WIN) | Project SXU a.k.a. “Sonic X-treme Unity” | Fan remake |
| 2020-08 (WIN) | Sonic 3D in 2D | Fangame |
| 2020-12 (SS) | Flicky’s Flock | Fangame |
| 2022-12 (SS) | Sonic X-treme | Fan remake, homebrew |
| 2023-08 (WIN) | Sonic R-echarged | Fan remake |
| 2024-03 (LNX, WIN, XB1, XS) | Dynacat | — |
| 2024-07 (LNX, WIN) | Project X-treme | Fan remake |
| 2024-11 (WIN) | Sonic Islands | Fangame |
| In development (WIN) | Project AXSX | Fan remake of Sonic X-treme |
| In development (WIN) | Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island Remake | Fan remake |
| In development (WIN) | Sonic Jam Remastered | Fan remake |
| Unreleased (32X) | Sonic Mars | Early incarnation of Sonic X-treme |
SonSon (Capcom Generation, Vol. 3)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-07 (ARC) | SonSon | Original release |
| 1986-02 (NFC) | SonSon | Port |
| 1987-03 (ARC) 1988 (C64, CPC, ZXS) 2019-04 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Psycho Soldier | — |
| 1987-03 (C64, CPC, ZXS) | Shockway Rider | — |
| 1989-01 (PCE) | SonSon II | Sequel |
| 1998-10 (PS1) | Capcom Generation, Vol. 3: History Begins Here a.k.a. “Capcom Retro Game Collection, Vol. 3” ↳ SonSon | Collection, simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 2003 (JS) 202X (HTML5) | Crazy Ape | — |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ SonSon | Emulated collection |
| 2006-09 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded ↳ SonSon | Emulated collection |
| 2010-09 (Wii) | SonSon | Emulated port |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2016-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Capcom Arcade Cabinet ↳ SonSon | Emulated collection |
| 2017-01 (WIN) 2019-07 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | High Noon Revolver | — |
| 2022-07 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium ↳ SonSon | Emulated collection |
| 2024-09 (WIN) | UFO 50 ↳ Ninpek | — |
Soukyuugurentai / Terra Diver
- Soukyuugurentai
- Soukyuugurentai Otokuyou (refined ver.)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-02 (ARC) 1995-09 (SS) 1997-03 (WIN) 2012-01 (AND, iOS) | RayForce a.k.a. “Gunlock” a.k.a. “Layer Section” a.k.a. “Galactic Attack” | Likely influence, direct competitor |
| 1996-08 (ARC) 1997-01 (PS1) 1997-10 (SS) 2001-04 (WIN) 2008-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | RayStorm a.k.a. “Layer Section II” a.k.a. “Operation RayStorm 2219” | Direct competitor |
| 1996-09 (ARC) | Soukyuugurentai a.k.a. “Terra Diver” | Original release |
| 1997-12 (PS1) | Soukyuugurentai Oubushutsugeki (Major Wave) | Expanded port |
| 1998-12 (ARC) 2000-04 (PS1) 2001-10 (WIN) 2017-08 (AND, iOS) | RayCrisis | — |
| 1999-12 (WIN) | Kamui | — |
| 2005 (J2ME) | Soukyuugurentai | Port |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable TO-RYU DLC |
| 2018-04 (AND, WIN) 2018-05 (iOS) 2020-06 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Missile Dancer | — |
| 2022-11 (WIN) 2023-05 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Gunvein | — |
| 2024-09 (PICO-8) | EX-Terra | — |
Soviet Strike
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-09 (NES) 1993 (AMG, ST) | FireHawk | — |
| 1992-03 (MD) 1992-10 (SFC) 1993 (AMG, Lynx) 1994-01 (GG, SMS) 1994-02 (GB) 1994 (DOS) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Desert Strike: Return to the Gulf a.k.a. “Desert Strike” | Predecessor |
| 1993-08 (MD) 1994 (AMG, CD32) 1995-06 (SFC) 1995-06 (GB) 1995 (DOS, GG) | Jungle Strike | Predecessor |
| 1993 (AMG) 1994 (CD32) 1996 (DOS) | Seek and Destroy | — |
| 1994-09 (GEN) 1995-11 (SNES) 1995 (GG) 1996-11 (GB) | Urban Strike | Predecessor |
| 1996-10 (PS1) | Soviet Strike | Original release |
| 1997-09 (PS1, WIN) 2009-10 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Nuclear Strike | Sequel |
| 1999-11 (N64) | Nuclear Strike 64 | Sequel, N64 port of Nuclear Strike |
| 2002-05 (GBA) | Desert Strike Advance | Predecessor, GBA port of Desert Strike |
| 2008-11 (XBLIG) | Exisled | — |
| 2009-05 (iOS) 2013-02 (PSVita) | Blue Skies | — |
| 2009-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Soviet Strike | Emulated ports |
| 2013-03 (WIN) 2013-06 (PS3, X360) | Thunder Wolves | — |
| 2018-01 (WIN) | Duralumin Wind | — |
| 2018-12 (WIN) | Steel Alcimus | — |
| 2024-06 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess | — |
| 2025-06 (XB1, XS) 2025-07 (NSW, NSW2, WIN) | Strike Mission | — |
| 2025-07 (MAC, WIN) | Reflex Unit: Strike Ops | — |
| 2025-11 (WIN) | Cleared Hot | Early access |
| Unreleased (32X) | Aftershock | — |
Space Harrier (Sega Ages)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-10 (ARC) | Space Harrier | Original release |
| 1986-11 (ZXS) 1986-12 (SMS) 1986 (C64, CPC) 1987-03 (PC-60) 1987-12 (FM-7) 1988-07 (PC-88, X1) 1988-09 (X68K) 1988-11 (AMG, ST) 1988-12 (PCE) 1988 (DOS) 1989-01 (NFC) 1991-11 (GG) 1994-12 (32X) 2001-03 (J2ME) 2011-07 (AND) | Space Harrier | Ports |
| 1987-02 (MSX) | Vaxol: Heavy Armed Storming Vehicle | — |
| 1987-03 (FDS) 1987-09 (NFC) | Tobidase Daisakusen a.k.a. “Operation Jump Out” a.k.a. “3-D WorldRunner” | Direct competitor |
| 1987-12 (NFC) | Attack Animal Gakuen a.k.a. “Attack Animal Academy” | Direct competitor |
| 1987-12 (NFC) | JJ: Tobidase Daisakusen, Part II a.k.a. “JJ: Operation Jump Out, Part II” a.k.a. “3-D WorldRunner 2” | Direct competitor |
| 1988-02 (SMS) | Space Harrier 3D | Port |
| 1988-10 (MD) 2006-12 (Wii) 2010-06 (WIN) 2010-07 (iOS) 2017-09 (AND) 2019-09 (MDM) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Space Harrier II | Sequel |
| 1988-09 (MSX) | Feedback | — |
| 1988-11 (PC-98) | Alantia: Legend of the Blue Star | — |
| 1988-11 (ZXS) | Bear a Grudge | — |
| 1989-06 (PCE) | Jinmu Denshou a.k.a. “The Legend of Jinmu” | — |
| 1989-11 (NFC) | Cosmic Epsilon | — |
| 1990-11 (X68K) | Neural Gear | — |
| 1990 (X68K) | Psycho Harrier | — |
| 1991 (DOS) | Xyphr | — |
| 1992-07 (NFC) | Cosmos Cop | — |
| 1995-05 (DOS) | Izmir | — |
| 1995-09 (DOS) | Olmang Jolmang Paradise | — |
| 1999-12 (DC) | Shenmue ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2000-12 (ARC) | Planet Harriers | Sequel |
| 2001-12 (DC) | Yu Suzuki Game Works, Vol. 1 ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated collection |
| 2002-02 (WIN) | Typing Space Harrier | Spinoff |
| 2003-08 (WIN) | Space Harrier VGL | Fan remix of SH & SH2 |
| 2003-09 (PS2) | Space Harrier (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| 2005-10 (PS2) 2012-11 (PS3) | Space Harrier II: SH Complete Collection (SA2500) ↳ Space Harrier (ARC) ↳ Space Harrier (SMS) ↳ Space Harrier II (MD) ↳ Space Harrier (GG) | Enhanced emulated compilation |
| 2008-03 (NDS, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii) | Sega Superstars Tennis | SH-themed court & minigame |
| 2008-07 (Wii) 2009-03 (Wii) 2022-10 (MDM2) | Space Harrier | Emulated ports |
| 2009-02 (PS3, X360) | Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated collection |
| 2010-08 (WIN) | Shaftdiver | — |
| 2011-06 (Flash) | Rocket Panda | — |
| 2011 (WIN) | 異法少女マガツヒ | — |
| 2012-03 (WIN) | Space Marisar | — |
| 2012-07 (WIN) | Speace Harrier | 18+ |
| 2012-10 (3DS) | Project X Zone | Harrier present as assist character |
| 2012-12 (3DS) | 3D Space Harrier (3D Classics) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2013-04 (WIN) | Space Marisar EX | — |
| 2014-12 (WIN) | APPFORCE MissionT | — |
| 2015-01 (Browser) | Son of Space Harrier | Fangame |
| 2015-03 (PS3, PS4) 2018-08 (WIN) 2020-02 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza 0 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 0: The Place of Oath” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2015-04 (AND) | TravelShooting JP | — |
| 2015-11 (PSVita) 2015-12 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours | Playable Harrier DLC |
| 2016-12 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2021-03 (WIN, XB1, XS) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2018-01 (WIN) | Space Harrier Clone | Fan port/remake |
| 2018-02 (WIN) | GyroShooter | — |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Space Harrier II | Emulated collection |
| 2018-08 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Shenmue I & II ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2019-07 (PS4) | Seraphim190’s Space Harrier (Dreams) | Fan remake, homebrew |
| 2020-01 (PS4) 2021-02 (WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-03 (PS5) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2020-02 (WIN) | MaoMao Castle: A Magical Cat-Dragon Fantasy Adventure | — |
| 2020-04 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Dimension Harrier | — |
| 2021-09 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Lost Judgment a.k.a. “Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memory” ↳ Space Harrier | Emulated port |
| 2022-01 (WIN) | Dimension Tripper Neptune: TOP NEP | — |
| 2022-02 (WIN) | Cosmic Exorcist | — |
| 2022-06 (iOS, MAC) 2023-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Air Twister | Spiritual successor |
| 2023-10 (PD) | Koko & Kebi: Crank Harrier | — |
| 2023 (HTML5) | Space Dolly R | — |
| 2024-11 (WIN) | Tunnel Star | — |
| 2024-12 (WIN) | BOXALIEN | — |
| 2024-12 (MAC, WIN) | Space GIKO HARRIYahaaN Returns | — |
| 2025-04 (WIN) | Asura the Striker | — |
| In dev. (WIN) | Sonic Valkyria Kanon | — |
| In development (ARC, WIN, etc) | Strike Blazinger f.k.a. “Flight Armor Project: Strike Harbinger” | — |
| Unreleased (CD-ROM²) | Space Fantasy Zone | Crossover |
| Unreleased (NSW) | Untitled Space Harrier Clone | — |
Star Bowling, The (Franchise)
- The Star Bowling, Vol. 1
- The Star Bolwing, Vol. 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Star Bowling DX, The ↳ The Star Bowling, Vol. 1 ↳ The Star Bowling, Vol. 2 | Port compilation |
| 2021-11 (NSW, WIN) 2022-06 (MAC) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Date Night Bowling | — |
Star Jacker (SAMS, Vol. 2)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-09 (ARC) 1982 (M5) 1984-05 (MSX) 1984-11 (SG1K) 1985-02 (NFC) 1985-04 (PC-98) 1985-07 (FM-7, MZ) 1985-10 (X1) 1986-08 (7800) 2007-02 (Wii) 2009-11 (Wii) 2013-05 (3DS) 2013-07 (Wii U) 2023-01 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Galaga | Possible influence |
| 1982-09 (ARC) 1983-03 (2600) | Tac/Scan | Possible influence |
| 1983-01 (ARC) 25+ Others | Xevious | Likely influence |
| 1983-06 (ARC) | Star Jacker | Original release |
| 1983-07 (SG1K) | Star Jacker | Port |
| 1983-10 (ARC) | Stunt Air | — |
Steam-Heart’s
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1992-05 (MD) | Divine Sealing | Possible influence, 18+ |
| 1994-03 (PC-98) | Steam-Heart’s | Original release, 18+ |
| 1996-03 (CD-ROM²) | Steam-Heart’s | Port, 18+ |
| 2019-04 (WIN) | Goubakuran: Rumble Storm | 18+ |
| 2020-11 (WIN) | Ero Shooter | 18+ |
| 2024-02 (WIN) | Captain Firehawk and the Laser Love Situation | 18+ |
| 2025-05 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Steam-Heart’s (Saturn Tribute) | Emulated port, censored |
Stellar Assault SS
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-12 (X68K) 1992-12 (PC-98) | Star Wars: Attack on the Death Star | Confirmed influence for S. Assault (32X) |
| 1994-04 (ARC) 1994-11 (32X) | Star Wars Arcade | Likely influence S. Assault (32X) |
| 1995-04 (32X) | Stellar Assault a.k.a. “Shadow Squadron” | Predecessor |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Stellar Assault FSO | Fangame, FSO mod |
Strikers 1945 (Franchise)
- Strikers 1945
- Strikers 1945 II
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-12 (ARC) 1985-12 (NFC) 1986-09 (CPC) 1986-12 (MSX) 1986 (ZXS) 1987-02 (C64, PC-88) 1987-05 (FM-7) 1987-06 (X1) 2000-05 (GBC) 2001-09 (WIN, WM) 2002-01 (J2ME) 2010-12 (Wii) 2013-04 (PS3, X360) 2017-03 (AND, iOS) | 1942 | Likely influence |
| 1987-06 (ARC) 1988-06 (NFC) 1988-10 (ZXS) 1988 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST) 2002-05 (J2ME) 2013-02 (X360) 2013-03 (PS3) | 1943: The Battle of Midway | Likely influence |
| 1988-06 (ARC) 1991-03 (PCE) | 1943 Kai | Likely influence |
| 1990-02 (ARC) 1991-08 (SGFX) | 1941: Counter Attack | Likely influence |
| 1992-03 (ARC) 1993-07 (SFC) 2023-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Sonic Wings a.k.a. “Aero Fighters” | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1993-10 (ARC) 2022-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Thunder Dragon 2 | Possible influence |
| 1994-07 (CD32) 1994 (AMG) | Banshee | — |
| 1995-06 (ARC) | Strikers 1945 | Original release |
| 1995-12 (ARC) | 19XX: The War Against Destiny | Direct competitor |
| 1996-07 (PS1) | Strikers 1945 | Port |
| 1997-10 (ARC) | Strikers 1945 II | Original release |
| 1998-10 (PS1) | Strikers 1945 II | Port |
| 1999-12 (ARC) | Strikers 1945 Plus | Remake of Strikers 1945 II |
| 1999-10 (ARC) 2015 (AND) 2019-08 (NSW) 2020-06 (WIN) 2022-07 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Strikers 1999 a.k.a. “Strikers 1945 III” | Sequel |
| 1999 (ARC) | Gaia: The Last Choice of Earth | — |
| 2004-08 (PS2) 2012-06 (PS3) | Psikyo Shooting Collection, Vol. 1: Strikers 1945 I+II a.k.a. “1945 I & II: The Arcade Games” ↳ Strikers 1945 ↳ Strikers 1945 II | Emulated compilation |
| 2007-01 (Flash) | Strikers 1945 Flash | Fangame |
| 2009-02 (PSP) | Strikers 1945 Plus Portable | Remake of Strikers 1945 II, emulated port |
| 2011-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2018-01 (NSW) 2020-04 (AND, iOS) 2020-05 (WIN) 2022-07 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Strikers 1945 II | Emulated ports |
| 2017-06 (AND, iOS) | Strikers 1945: World War | Spinoff, crossover |
| 2017-08 (NSW) 2019-12 (AND, iOS) 2020-04 (WIN) 2022-06 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Strikers 1945 | Emulated ports |
| 2018-09 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Strikers 1945 | Emulated collection |
| 2018-10 (NSW, XB1) 2019-07 (PS4) 2019-08 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Strikers 1945 Plus (Arcade Archives) | Remake of Strikers 1945 II, emulated ports |
| 2018-11 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ Strikers 1945 II | Emulated collection |
| 2019-05 (NSW) | Psikyo Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ Strikers 1999 | Emulated collection |
| 2019-07 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Psikyo Shooting Library, Vol. 1 a.k.a. “Psikyo Shooting Stars Alpha“ ↳ Strikers 1945 ↳ Strikers 1945 II ↳ Strikers 1999 | Emulated collection |
| 2020-10 (AND, iOS) | Strikers 1945 Collection | Spinoff, crossover |
| 2022-04 (WIN) | Strikers 1940-ish | Fangame |
Super Tempo
Swagman
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-09 (SNES) 1993-11 (MD) 2009-09 (Wii) 2021-06 (NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-10 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Zombies Ate My Neighbors | Confirmed influence |
| 1994-11 (SFC) 2010-01 (Wii) 2021-06 (NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-10 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ghoul Patrol | Possible influence |
| 1997-07 (PS1) | Swagman | Port |
| 1997-07 (PS1, SS) 2014-02 (PS3, PSP, PSVita) 2023-06 (PS4, PS5) | Herc’s Adventures | Direct competitor |
Taito Chase H.Q. Plus S.C.I.
- Chase H.Q.
- Special Criminal Investigation (sequel)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-06 (ARC) | Chase H.Q. | Original release |
| 1989-06 (ARC) | Special Criminal Investigation a.k.a. “S.C.I.” | Original release |
| 1989-09 (SMS) | Battle OutRun | Direct competitor |
| 1989-09 (ARC) | Crime City | Spinoff |
| 1989-11 (ARC) | Round Up 5: Super Delta Force | Direct competitor |
| 1989-12 (AMG, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1990-02 (MSX) 1989-12 (NFC) 1990-01 (PCE) 1990-05 (SMS) 1990-12 (GB) 1991-03 (GG) 1992-10 (X68K) 1993 (FMT) | Chase H.Q. a.k.a. “Taito Chase H.Q.” | Ports |
| 1990-07 (ARC) | Quiz H.Q. | Spinoff |
| 1990 (AMG, C64, ST, ZXS) 1991-01 (PCE) 1992-10 (SMS) | Special Criminal Investigation a.k.a. “S.C.I.” | Ports |
| 1992-10 (MD) | Super H.Q. a.k.a. Chase H.Q. II | Sequel |
| 1993-03 (ARC) 1993-11 (SFC) | Super Chase: Criminal Termination a.k.a. “Super HQ: Criminal Chaser” a.k.a. “Super Chase H.Q.” | Sequel |
| 1994 (GB) | Super Chase H.Q. | Sequel |
| 1997-01 (PS1) 2008-10 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Ray Tracers | Spiritual sequel |
| 1997-02 (GB) | Taito Variety Pack ↳ Chase H.Q. | Port compilation |
| 1999-08 (GBC) | Taito Memorial: Chase H.Q. a.k.a. “Chase HQ: Secret Police” | Sequel |
| 2005-04 (J2ME) | Chase H.Q. 3D | Sequel |
| 2007-01 (PS2) | Taito Memories II, Vol. 1 ↳ Special Criminal Investigation | Emulated collection |
| 2007-03 (PS2) | Taito Memories II, Vol. 2 ↳ Chase H.Q. | Emulated collection |
| 2007-12 (ARC) | Chase H.Q. 2 | Sequel |
| 2008-07 (Wii) | Chase H.Q. | Emulated port |
| 2008-12 (Wii) | Special Criminal Investigation a.k.a. “S.C.I.” | Emulated port |
| 2016-01 (WIN) | Chase JK: Follow & Hurl | 18+ |
| 2016-02 (HTML5) | Chase H.Q. | Fan remake |
| 2017-11 (AND) 2018-01 (WP) 2022-09 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) In dev. (WIN) | Brutal Chase 3D a.k.a. “Brutal Chase Turbo” | — |
| 2019-12 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Race Race Racer | — |
| 2021-07 (WIN) | Undercover Break | — |
Tama: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-12 (ARC) 1986-07 (AMG) 1986-09 (C64) 1986 (ST) 1987-02 (APL2) 1987-07 (PCB) 1989-03 (NES) 1991-03 (PC-98, X68K) 1991-05 (GB) 1991-06 (FMT) 1991-11 (GEN) 1992-06 (SMS) 1992-09 (GG) 1999-12 (GBC) | Marble Madness | Possible influence |
| 1990-04 (ARC) 1991-09 (X68K) 1992-06 (SFC) 1994-11 (FMT) | Cameltry a.k.a. “On the Ball” | Possible influence |
| 1994-12 (PS1) | Tama: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 2007-10 (J2ME) | Tama-Run | — |
| 2016-03 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Mazement | — |
| 2022-06 (WIN) | Fantaballous Tilt, The | — |
| 2023-04 (WIN) | Roxy Raccoon 2: Topsy-Turvy | — |
Tempest (Franchise)
- Arcade’s Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 (Tempest)
- Tempest 2000
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1981-10 (ARC) | Tempest | Original release |
| 1982 (TRS-80) 1983 (D32/64) | Storm | — |
| 1982 (APL2) | Tubeway | — |
| 1983-07 (A8bit) | Livewire! | — |
| 1983 (APL2, A8bit, C64) | Axis Assassin | — |
| 1983 (ZXS) | Guardian, The | — |
| 1985 (BBC, ELC) 1987 (CPC, ZXS) 1989 (ST) 2010 (Flash) | Tempest | Ports |
| 1985 (BBC, ELC) | Web War | Direct competitor |
| 1992 (MAC) | Arashi | — |
| 1992 (AMG) | Vektor Storm | — |
| 1994-04 (JAG) | Tempest 2000 | Original release |
| 1996-10 (DOS) 1998 (MAC) | Tempest 2000 | Ports |
| 1996-11 (PS1) | Tempest X3 | Port of T2K |
| 1996-12 (PS1) | Arcade’s Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 ↳ Tempest | Original release, emulated collection |
| 1997-08 (SNES) | Arcade’s Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 ↳ Tempest | Port, emulated collection? |
| 2000-12 (Nuon) | Tempest 3000 | Sequel |
| 2001 (Java) | Tempest 1000 | Fangame |
| 2005-06 (WIN) | T3mp3st | Fan remake of Tempest |
| 2007-08 (X360) 2008-12 (WIN) 2016-01 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Space Giraffe | Spiritual sequel to T2K |
| 2007-12 (X360) | Tempest | Enhanced remake, emulated port |
| 2012-01 (AND) | Cyclone 2000 | — |
| 2014-02 (PSVita) | TxK | Spiritual sequel to T2K |
| 2014-03 (iOS) 2014-07 (LNX, MAC, WIN) 2014-09 (AND) | TriBlaster | — |
| 2014-07 (Browser) | Space Twitch | — |
| 2016-03 (WIN) 2016-05 (LNX) 2017-03 (MAC) 2020-12 (VCS) | Atari Vault ↳ Tempest | Emulated collection |
| 2017-07 (WIN) | Warp Rider | — |
| 2018-07 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2022-03 (NSW, VCS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Tempest 4000 | Sequel |
| 2018-08 (PICO-8) | Web Pilot | — |
| 2020? (AND, LNX, MAC, WIN) | Tempus | — |
| 2022-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, VCS, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration ↳ Tempest ↳ Tempest 2000 | Emulated collection |
| 2024-03 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story ↳ Tempest 2000 | Emulated collection |
| 2024-07 (MAC, WIN) | Feverail | — |
Ten Pin Alley
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-11 (PS1) | Ten Pin Alley | Original release |
| 1997-05 (WIN) | Ten Pin Alley | Port |
| 1998-12 (PS1) | Animaniacs: Ten Pin Alley | Spinoff |
| 2004-04 (GBA) 2008-10 (Wii) | Ten Pin Alley 2 | Sequel |
| 2009-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Ten Pin Alley | Emulated ports |
Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-04 (ARC) 1990 (AMG, C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1994-06 (CD-ROM²) | Tenchi wo Kurau a.k.a. “The Devouring of Heaven and Earth” a.k.a. “Dynasty Wars” | Predecessor |
| 1992-10 (ARC) | Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai a.k.a. “The Devouring of Heaven and Earth II: Battle of the Red Cliffs” a.k.a. “Warriors of Fate” | Original release |
| 1996-03 (PS1) 2005-03 (J2ME) | Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai a.k.a. “The Devouring of Heaven and Earth II: Battle of the Red Cliffs” a.k.a. “Warriors of Fate” | Ports |
| 1999 (ARC) | Knights of Valour a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì” a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms” | — |
| 1999 (ARC) | Knights of Valour Plus a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì Zhèngzōng Plus” | — |
| 1999 (ARC) | Knights of Valour Super Heroes a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì: Fēngyún Zàiqǐ” | — |
| 2000 (ARC) | Knights of Valour 2 a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2” a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 2” | — |
| 2001 (ARC) | Knights of Valour 2: Nine Dragons a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2: Qúnxióng Zhēngbà” | — |
| 2003 (ARC) | Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì: Qīxīng Zhuǎnshēng” | — |
| 2004 (ARC) | Knights of Valour Superheroes Plus a.k.a. “Sanguo Zhan Ji: Luanshi Xiaoxiong” | — |
| 2008 (ARC) | Knights of Valour 2: New Legend a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì 2: Héngsǎo Qiān Jūn” | — |
| 2011-10 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai a.k.a. “The Devouring of Heaven and Earth II: Battle of the Red Cliffs” a.k.a. “Warriors of Fate” | Emulated ports |
| 2011 (ARC) | Knights of Valour 3 a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì 3” a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 3” | — |
| 2012 (ARC) | Knights of Valour 3 HD a.k.a. “Sānguó Zhàn Jì 3 HD” a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 3 HD” | — |
| 2018-09 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2018-10 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Beat-‘Em-Up Bundle a.k.a. “Capcom Belt Action Collection” ↳ Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai | Emulated collection |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-05 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade Stadium ↳ Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai | Emulated collection |
Terra Cresta 3D
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1980-02 (ARC) 1985 (C64, ZXS) 1986 (BBC, CPC, D32/64) 2001-03 (WIN) 2010-03 (Wii) 2012-01 (AND) | Moon Cresta a.k.a. “Eagle” | Predecessor |
| 1980-09 (ARC) | Super Moon Cresta | Predecessor, refined version of Moon Cresta |
| 1980-10 (ARC) | Moon Quasar | Predecessor, spinoff of M. Cresta |
| 1984-10 (ARC) 1986-06 (NFC) | B-Wings a.k.a. “Battle Wings” | — |
| 1985-09 (ARC) 1986-09 (NFC) 1986 (C64, ZXS) | Terra Cresta | Predecessor |
| 1986-07 (ARC) 1987 (CPC, ZXS) 1988-07 (C64) 1989-03 (ST) 1993-06 (MD) 2019-09 (MDM) 2023-08 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Slap Fight a.k.a. “Slap Fight MD” | — |
| 1986-09 (ARC) | UFO Robo Dangar | Spiritual sequel to Terra Cresta |
| 1987-12 (ARC) | Terra Force f.k.a. “23XX Cosmo Ranger” | Predecessor, spinoff of T. Cresta |
| 1988-08 (ARC) 1990-03 (PCE) 2016-05 (PS4) 2019-03 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Formation Armed F a.k.a. “Armed F” | Spiritual sequel to Terra Cresta |
| 1989 (AMG) | Hybris | — |
| 1992-11 (PCE) | Terra Cresta II: Mandler’s Counterattack a.k.a. “Terra Cresta II: Mandler no Gyakushuu” | Predecessor |
| 1992-11 (X68K) | Terra Cresta / Moon Cresta (VG Anthology) ↳ Moon Cresta ↳ Terra Cresta | Predecessor port compilation |
| 1995-12 (PS1) | Nichibutsu Arcade Classics ↳ Moon Cresta | Port collection feat. predecessor Moon Cresta |
| 2002-06 (PS1) 2007-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Moon Cresta (Major Wave) | Predecessor, emulated ports |
| 2005-07 (PS2) | Moon Cresta (Oretachi Game Center Zoku) | Predecessor, emulated port |
| 2005-10 (PS2) | Terra Cresta (Oretachi Game Center Zoku) | Predecessor, emulated port |
| 2014-08 (PS4) 2019-01 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Moon Cresta (Arcade Archives) | Predecessor, emulated ports |
| 2014-11 (PS4) 2018-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Terra Cresta (Arcade Archives) | Predecessor, emulated ports |
| 2016-11 (PS4) 2019-05 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Terra Force (Arcade Archives) | Predecessor, spinoff of T. Cresta, emulated ports |
| 2022-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Sol Cresta | Sequel |
Texthoth Ludo: Arcana Senki
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-10 (SS) | Culdcept | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1997-11 (PS1) | Soulmaster | Possible influence, direct competitor |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | Toushinden Card Quest | Direct competitor |
| 1998-07 (PS1) | Arcana Senki Ludo | Port |
| 1999-05 (PS1) | Culdcept Expansion | Direct competitor |
| 1999-12 (N64) | Goemon: Mononoke Sugoroku | Direct competitor |
| 2000-04 (PS1) 2012-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Gaia Master: Kamigami no Board Game a.k.a. “Gaia Master: Board Game of the Gods” | — |
| 2000-11 (PS1) 2008-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Culdcept Expansion Plus | — |
| 2001-06 (GBC) | Gaia Master Duel: Card Attackers | — |
| 2001-06 (DC) | Gaia Master Kessen! Seikiou Densetsu a.k.a. “Gaia Master: Decisive Battle! Century King Legend” | — |
| 2001-07 (DC) | Culdcept II a.k.a. “Culdcept Second” | — |
| 2002-09 (PS2) | Culdcept II Expansion a.k.a. “Culdcept Second Expansion” a.k.a. “Culdcept” | — |
| 2006-11 (X360) | Culdcept Saga | — |
| 2007-09 (WIN) | Schmid Diva | — |
| 2008-10 (DS) | Culdcept DS | — |
| 2010-11 (WIN) 2024-10 (LNX) 2024-11 (MAC) | 100% Orange Juice | — |
| 2012-06 (3DS) | Culdcept | — |
| 2013-12 (WIN) | Celestial Dance | — |
| 2015-10 (MAC, WIN) | Dicetiny: The Lord of the Dice | — |
| 2016-07 (3DS) | Culdcept Revolt | — |
| In development (NSW, NSW2, WIN) | Culdcept Begins | Prequel/sequel? |
| In development (NSW, NSW2, PS5, WIN, XS) | Culdcept the First | Emulated port |
Thunder Force (Franchise)
- Thunder Force Gold Pack 1 (TF2, TF3)
- Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 (TFAC, TF4)
- Thunder Force V
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-12 (X1) 1983 (MZ) 1984-01 (PC-88) 1984-02 (FM-7) 1984-10 (PC-98) 1985 (PC-60) | Thunder Force | Predecessor |
| 1988-10 (X68K) | Thunder Force II | Original release |
| 1989-06 (MD) | Thunder Force II MD a.k.a. “Thunder Force II” | Port |
| 1990-06 (MD) | Thunder Force III | Original release |
| 1990-12 (ARC) | Thunder Force AC | Original release, arcade port of TF3 |
| 1991-12 (SFC) | Thunder Spirits | Port of Thunder Force AC |
| 1992-02 (CD-ROM²) 2007-10 (Wii) 2010-03 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Gate of Thunder | Spiritual successor to Thunder Force III, direct competitor |
| 1992-07 (MD) 2008-02 (Wii) 2021-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Advanced Busterhawk Gleylancer a.k.a. “Gleylancer” | Direct competitor |
| 1992-07 (MD) | Thunder Force IV a.k.a. “Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar” | Original release |
| 1994-11 (DOS) | Illusion Blaze | — |
| 1998-05 (PS1) | Thunder Force V: Perfect System | Port |
| 2001-05 (DC) | Segagaga a.k.a. “SGGG” | TF-themed shooting level |
| 2005-06 (J2ME) | Segagaga R-720 with SYRINX | Port of TF-themed shooting level from Segagaga |
| 2007-05 (WIN) | Broken Thunder | Spiritual sequel |
| 2008-10 (PS2) | Thunder Force VI | Sequel |
| 2010-02 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Thunder Force V: Perfect System | Emulated ports |
| 2018-09 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Thunder Force IV (Sega Ages) a.k.a. “Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar“ | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2019-02 (NSW, WIN) 2023-11 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Devil Engine | — |
| 2019-09 (MDM) | Thunder Force III | Emulated port |
| 2020-05 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Thunder Force AC (Sega Ages) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2021-04 (WIN) | Vastynex | — |
| 2021-08 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Frontier Diver: Progenexis | — |
| 2021-12 (NSW) | Thunder Force II MD a.k.a. “Thunder Force II” | Emulated port |
| 2022-10 (MDM2) | Thunder Force IV a.k.a. “Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar” | Emulated port |
| 2022-11 (WIN) 2023-04 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Terra Flame | — |
| 2023-09 (HTML5) | Thunder Force VII: Corrupted Thunder f.k.a. “Thunder Force Heaven” | Fangame |
| 2024-02 (WIN) | Destiny Thunder | Fangame |
| 2025-01 (WIN) | Varyznex | — |
| 2025-06 (HTML5) | Cursed Brotherhood: Thunder Legends | Fangame |
| In dev. (WIN) | Project Thunder Force R: REVERIETHUNDER | Fangame |
Thunder Storm (Thunder Storm & Road Blaster)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1984-02 (ARC) | Thunder Storm a.k.a. “Thunder Storm LX-3” a.k.a. “Cobra Command” | Original release |
| 1985 (MSX, X1) 1988 (VC) 1992-08 (MCD) 2009-12 (iOS) 2010-05 (WIN, X68K) | Thunder Storm a.k.a. “Thunder Storm LX-3” a.k.a. “Thunder Storm FX” a.k.a. “Cobra Command” | Ports |
| 1987 (ARC) | Blue Thunder | — |
| 1993-12 (LA) | High-Roller Battle | — |
| 1995-10 (PS1) | Thunder Storm & Road Blaster a.k.a. “Thunder Storm LX-3 & Road Blaster” | Port |
Time Gal (Time Gal & Ninja Hayate)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-10 (ARC) | Time Gal | Original release |
| 1986-07 (MSX) 1992-11 (MCD) 1994 (MAC) 1995-03 (LA) 2017-04 (AND, iOS) | Time Gal | Ports |
| 1996-07 (PS1) | Time Gal & Ninja Hayate | Original release of TG & NH port compilation |
| 2006-02 (ARC) 2006-09 (WIN) 2007-12 (Wii, X360) | Castle of Shikigami III | Playable character based on Reika |
| 2011-08 (PS3) | Elevator Action Deluxe | Playable Reika |
| 2017-03 (CD32) | Time Gal Amiga | Fan port |
| 2023-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Taito LD Game Collection ↳ Time Gal HD Remaster ↳ Time Gal Re:Birth | Remaster collection, includes brand new Time Gal sequel |
| 2025-04 (WIN) | Time Gal HD Remaster | Remaster |
| Unreleased (ARC) | Time Gal Flash | Spinoff/sequel? |
Tokusou Kidoutai JSWAT
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 (J2ME) | Elevator Action Real | — |
Tower, The
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 (MAC) | Tower, The a.k.a. “SimTower: The Vertical Empire” | Original release |
| 1995 (WIN) 1996-03 (3DO) | Tower, The a.k.a. “SimTower: The Vertical Empire” | Ports |
| 1996-11 (PS1) | Tower: Bonus Edition, The | Expanded port |
| 1998-11 (MAC, WIN) 2010-12 (iOS) | Tower II, The a.k.a. “Yoot Tower” | Sequel |
| 2005-04 (GBA) | Tower SP, The | Expanded port |
| 2008-06 (NDS) | Tower DS, The | Expanded port |
| 2009-08 (DSi) | Tower DS Classic, The | Expanded port |
| 2011-06 (iOS) 2011-11 (AND) | Tiny Tower | — |
| 2012-02 (iOS) 2012-03 (AND) | Dream Heights | — |
| 2014-07 (AND) 2014-08 (iOS) | Tiny Tower Vegas | — |
| 2016-09 (MAC, WIN) 2018-04 (AND, iOS) 2018-10 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Project Highrise | — |
| 2017-11 (MAC, WIN) | Skytropolis: A Vertical Mega City | — |
| 2020-01 (MAC, WIN) 2020-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) | Mad Tower Tycoon | — |
| 2021-06 (WIN) | StarScraper | — |
| In dev. (WIN) | Isotower | — |
Tryrush Deppy
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-07 (GB) | Banishing Racer | Possible influence |
TwinBee (Franchise)
- TwinBee (Konami Antiques MSX Collection Ultra Pack)
- Detana!! TwinBee (Detana TwinBee Yahho! Deluxe Pack)
- TwinBee Yahho!: Fushigi no Kuni de Abare!! (Detana TwinBee Yahho! Deluxe Pack)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1985-02 (ARC) | TwinBee a.k.a. “Rainbow Bell” | Original release |
| 1986-01 (NFC) 1986-05 (MSX) 1988-02 (X68K) 1988-03 (FDS) 2003-09 (J2ME) 2004-05 (GBA) | TwinBee a.k.a. “Rainbow Bell” | Ports |
| 1986-11 (FDS) 1987-09 (NFC) 2010-07 (Wii) 2015-10 (Wii U) | Moero TwinBee: Cinnamon-hakase o Sukue! a.k.a. “Burn TwinBee: To Dr. Cinnamon’s Rescue!” a.k.a. “Stinger” | Sequel to TwinBee, precedes DTB & TBY |
| 1988-01 (NFC) 2006-04 (J2ME) | Konami Wai Wai World | Playable TwinBee |
| 1989-01 (MSX) | Konami Game Collection, Vol. 3 ↳ TwinBee | Collection |
| 1989-09 (NFC) | TwinBee 3: Poko Poko Daimaou a.k.a. “TwinBee 3: The Great Demon King Poko Poko” | Sequel to TwinBee, precedes DTB & TBY |
| 1990-02 (ARC) 1990-11 (NFC) 1991-04 (GB, X68K) 1992-02 (PCE) 1992-07 (SFC) | Parodius Da!: Shinwa kara Owarai e a.k.a. “It’s Parodius!: From Myth to Laughter” a.k.a. “Parodius” | Playable TwinBee |
| 1990-10 (GB) 2007-01 (PSP) 2012-06 (3DS) | TwinBee Da!! a.k.a. “It’s TwinBee!!” a.k.a. “TwinBee GB” a.k.a. “Pop’n TwinBee” | Sequel to TwinBee, precedes DTB & TBY |
| 1991-01 (NFC) 2015-09 (Wii U) | Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Jou a.k.a. “Wai Wai World 2: SOS! Parlsey Castle” | Playable TwinBee & WinBee |
| 1991-02 (ARC) | Detana!! TwinBee a.k.a. “Here Comes!! TwinBee” a.k.a. “Bells & Whistles” | Original release |
| 1991-12 (X68K) 1992-02 (PCE) 2004-07 (J2ME) | Detana!! TwinBee a.k.a. “Here Comes!! TwinBee” a.k.a. “Bells & Whistles” | Ports |
| 1992 (SV) | Honey Bee | — |
| 1993-03 (SFC) 2007-01 (PSP) 2014-05 (Wii U) 2016-11 (3DS) 2020-02 (NSW) | Pop’n TwinBee | Sequel |
| 1994-01 (SFC) 2014-05 (Wii U) | Pop’n TwinBee: Rainbow Bell Adventures | Spinoff |
| 1994-04 (ARC) 1994-11 (SFC) 2007-12 (J2ME) | Gokujou Parodius!: Kako no Eikou wo Motomete a.k.a. “Fantastic Parodius!: In Pursuit of Past Glory” a.k.a. “Fantastic Journey” | Playable TwinBee & WinBee |
| 1994-05 (CD-ROM²) | Tokimeki Memorial a.k.a. “Heartbeat Memorial” + TwinBee Returns | Incl. minigame TwinBee Returns |
| 1994-12 (PS1) 1995-05 (SS) | Gokujou Parodius Da! Deluxe Pack a.k.a. “It’s Fantastic Parodius! Deluxe Pack” a.k.a. “Parodius” ↳ Parodius Da!: Shinwa kara Owarai e ↳ Gokujou Parodius!: Kako no Eikou wo Motomete | Playable TB & WB (1) (2) |
| 1994-12 (PS1) | TwinBee Taisen Puzzle-Dama a.k.a. “TwinBee Battle Puzzle Ball” | Spinoff |
| 1995-04 (ARC) | TwinBee Yahho!: Fushigi no Kuni de Abare!! a.k.a. “TwinBee Yoo-Hoo!: Uproar in Wonderland” | Original release |
| 1995-09 (PS1) | Detana TwinBee Yahho! Deluxe Pack ↳ Detana TwinBee ↳ TwinBee Yahho!: Fushigi no Kuni de Abare!! | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1995-10 (PS1) 1996-07 (SS) 2009-11 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Tokimeki Memorial: Forever with You a.k.a. “Heartbeat Memorial: Forever with You” + TwinBee: Time Attack | Incl. minigame TB: Time Attack |
| 1995-12 (SFC) 1996-12 (PS1, SS) | Jikkyou Oshaberi Parodius a.k.a. “Chatting Parodius Live!” | Playable TwinBee & WinBee, TB-themed stage |
| 1995-05 (ARC) 1996-12 (PS1) | Speed King: Neo Kobe 2045 a.k.a. “Road Rage” | Playable TwinBee |
| 1997-10 (CD32) | GunBee F-99 a.k.a. “GunBee F-99: The Kidnapping of Lady Akiko” a.k.a. “AmiBee” | Unlicensed port of Detana!! TwinBee |
| 1997-12 (GB) 2000-05 (GBC) | Konami GB Collection, Vol. 2 a.k.a “Konami GB Collection, Vol. 3” ↳ Pop’n TwinBee | Collection |
| 1998-01 (PS1) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ TwinBee | Original release of K. Antiques, Vol. 2; emulated collection |
| 1998-02 (ARC) | Battle Tryst | Playable Pastel |
| 1998-02 (WIN) | TwinBee Paradise in Donburi Island | Multimedia disc |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | TwinBee RPG a.k.a. “TwinBee Role Playing Game” + TwinBee Pierrot | Spinoff, incl. minigame TwinBee Pierrot |
| 199X (GB) | Rainbow Prince a.k.a. “Prince Rainbow” a.k.a. “The Rainbow” | — |
| 2001-03 (GBA) 2015-10 (Wii U) | Konami Krazy Racers a.k.a. “Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance” | Playable Pastel |
| 2001-11 (XB) 2002-09 (GBA) | Airforce Delta Storm a.k.a. “Airforce Delta II” a.k.a. “Deadly Skies” | Playable TwinBee derivative |
| 2001 (PS1) | TwinBee 2001 (Dezaemon Kids!) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2002-06 (J2ME) | Pastel Jan | Spinoff |
| 2002 (PS1) | TwinBee 2002 (Dezaemon Kids!) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2002 (PS1) | TwinBee 2002+α (Dezaemon Kids!) | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2003-12 (GCN, PS2) | DreamMix TV: World Fighters | Playable TwinBee |
| 2004-02 (PS2) | Airforce Delta Strike a.k.a. “Airforce Delta: Blue Wing Knights” a.k.a. “Deadly Skies III” | Playable TwinBee |
| 2004-05 (J2ME) | TwinBee Dungeon | Spinoff |
| 2005-08 (Flash) | Teyandee! TwinBee | Fangame |
| 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) | Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2 ↳ TwinBee | Emulated ports of emulated collection |
| 2007-01 (PSP) | TwinBee Portable ↳ TwinBee ↳ TwinBee Da!! (remake) ↳ Detana!! TwinBee ↳ Pop’n TwinBee ↳ TwinBee Yahho!: Fushigi no Kuni de Abare!! | Port compilation, includes DTB & TBY |
| 2007-03 (NDS) | Konami Arcade Collection a.k.a. “Konami Classics Series: Arcade Hits” a.k.a. “Konami Arcade Classics” ↳ TwinBee | Emulated collection |
| 2007-08 (NDS) | Hayate no Gotoku! Boku ga Romeo de Romeo ga Boku de a.k.a. “Hayate the Combat Butler: I Am Romeo and Romeo Is Me” | TB-themed minigame |
| 2007-09 (Wii) 2010-06 (PS3, PSP) 2010-11 (WIN) 2010-12 (X360) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2014-11 (Wii U) | Detana!! TwinBee a.k.a. “Here Comes!! TwinBee” a.k.a. “Bells & Whistles” | Emulated ports |
| 2008-03 (NDS) | Hayate no Gotoku! Ojou-sama Produce Daisakusen Bokuiro ni Somare! | TB-themed minigame |
| 2008 (PS1) | TwinBee (Dezaemon Kids!) a.k.a. “SouPachi” | Fangame, homebrew |
| 2010 (J2ME) | Futari de TwinBee a.k.a. “2-Player TwinBee” | 2P version of 2003 TwinBee mobile port |
| 2010 (iOS) | TwinBee Plus | Fan remake of TwinBee |
| 2011-04 (X360) | Otomedius Excellent | TB-themed stage |
| 2012-02 (3DS) | New Love Plus + TwinBee+ | Includes remake of TwinBee |
| 2013-05 (AND, iOS) | LINE GoGo! TwinBee a.k.a. “GoGo! TwinBee” | Spinoff |
| 2008-08 (Wii) 2013-09 (Wii U) 2015-03 (Wii U) 2018-11 (NSW) | TwinBee a.k.a. “Rainbow Bell” | Emulated ports |
| 2016-02 (PS4) 2019-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | TwinBee (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2016-01 (iOS) | Taisen! Bomberman a.k.a. “Vs. Bomberman” | Playable Light & Pastel |
| 2018-08 (ARC) 2021-12 (WIN) | Bombergirl | Playable Pastel |
| 2019-04 (NSW, PS4, XB1, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection ↳ TwinBee | Emulated collection |
| 2020-01 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Detana!! TwinBee (Arcade Archives) a.k.a. “Here Comes!! TwinBee” a.k.a. “Bells & Whistles” | Emulated ports |
| 2021-03 (WIN) | TwinBee Retro-Jam | Fangame |
| 2021-06 (AND, LNX, MAC, WIN) | TwinBee Mobile | Unlicensed clone of 2003 TwinBee mobile port |
| Unreleased (PS1) | TwinBee Miracle: The Mysterious Bell Continent | Spinoff |
Twinkle Star Sprites
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-11 (ARC) | Twinkle Star Sprites | Original release |
| 1997-01 (NEO) 1997-02 (NGCD) 2000-03 (DC) | Twinkle Star Sprites | Ports |
| 1997-06 (PS1) | Calcolo! | — |
| 1997-12 (PC-98) | Phantasmagoria of Dim.Dream | — |
| 2003-07 (WIN) | Macky & Pentell | Fangame |
| 2003 (WIN) | Kanossyu! 2: Triangle Vacation! | — |
| 2005-07 (PS2) 2015-02 (PS3) | Twinkle Star Sprites: La Petite Princesse | Sequel |
| 2005-08 (WIN) | Phantasmagoria of Flower View | — |
| 2007-02 (J2ME) | Twinkle Star Sprites Gaiden: Twin Star Memories | Sequel |
| 2008-12 (PS2) 2015-03 (PS3) 2017-02 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) | ADK Damashii ↳ Twinkle Star Sprites | Emulated collection |
| 2011-08 (Wii) 2016-01 (MAC, WIN) | Twinkle Star Sprites | Emulated ports |
| 2017-06 (WIN) | Tabakata Usojikuu: Fools Rush In | — |
| 2018-11 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Rival Megagun | — |
| 2018-12 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2019-10 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Twinkle Star Sprites (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2020-04 (WIN) | Spark & Sparkle | — |
| 2020-10 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Star99 | — |
| 2021-06 (WIN) | Sorting Sortilege | — |
| 2024-07 (HTML5, WIN) | False Miracles | — |
Uno DX
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-11 (SFC) | Super Uno | Possible influence |
| 1993-11 (GB) | Uno: Small World | Possible influence |
| 1995-03 (GB) | Uno : Small World 2 | Possible influence |
| 1998-04 (PS1) | Uno | Port |
| 2004-03 (PS2) | Uno (SuperLite 2000) | Sequel? |
Unsolved: Hyper Science Adventure, The
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-05 (PS1) | Unsolved: Hyper Science Adventure, The | Simultaneous multiplat. release |
| 1998-06 (MAC, WIN) 1999-10 (PS1) | X-Files Game, The | — |
Up’n Down (SAMS, Vol. 1)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1983-09 (ARC) | Up’n Down | Original release |
| 1984 (2600, A8bit, APL2, C64, CV, DOS) | Up’n Down | Ports |
| 1985-12 (C64) | Autosalto | — |
Vatlva
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 2001-11 (GBA) 2015-09 (Wii U) | Gekito! Car Battler Go!! a.k.a. “Car Battler Joe” | Spiritual successor |
| 2024-04 (WIN) | Demolition Party | — |
Virtua Cop (Franchise)
- Virtua Cop
- Virtua Cop 2
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1994-09 (ARC) | Virtua Cop | Original release |
| 1995-09 (ARC) | Virtua Cop 2 | Original release |
| 1995-12 (ARC) 1997-06 (PS1) | Time Crisis | Direct competitor |
| 1996-10 (WIN) | Virtua Cop a.k.a. “Virtua Squad” | Port |
| 1996-12 (SS) | Fighters Megamix | Playable Janet |
| 1996 (DOS, WIN) | A.D. Cop | Direct competitor |
| 1997-03 (ARC) | Total Vice | Direct competitor |
| 1997-11 (WIN) 2000-03 (DC) | Virtua Cop 2 a.k.a. “Virtua Squad 2” | Ports |
| 1997-12 (ARC) 2001-10 (PS2) | Time Crisis II | — |
| 1997 (DOS, WIN) | A.D. Cop: Overseas Mission | Direct competitor |
| 2000-11 (ARC) 2001-05 (DC) | Confidential Mission | Spiritual sequel |
| 2001-01 (DC) | Sega Smash Pack, Vol. 1 ↳ Virtua Cop 2 | Collection, port |
| 2002-08 (PS2) | Virtua Cop: Re-Birth a.k.a. “Virtua Cop: Elite Edition” ↳ Virtua Cop ↳ Virtua Cop 2 | Remake compilation |
| 2003-02 (ARC) | Virtua Cop 3 | Sequel |
| 2005-12 (Flash) | Virtual Police (Stage 1) | — |
| 2006-07 (Flash) | Virtual Police (Stage 2) | — |
| 2008-03 (NDS, PS2, PS3, X360, Wii) | Sega Superstars Tennis | VC-themed minigame |
| 2015-03 (PS3, PS4) 2018-08 (WIN) 2020-02 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza 0 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 0: The Place of Oath” | VC-themed level |
| 2016-01 (PS3, PS4) 2019-02 (WIN) 2020-04 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza Kiwami a.k.a. “Like a Dragon Extreme” | VC-themed level |
| 2016-11 (AND) 2016-12 (iOS) In development (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Grand Shooter | — |
| 2018-08 (HTML5) | Metro Cop | Demake of Virtua Cop |
| 2018-09 (WIN) 2019-10 (NSW, PS4, XB1) 2020-04 (iOS, AND) 2022-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Door Kickers: Action Squad | Arms Black Market mod |
| 2020-04 (WIN) 2023-11 (PS5, XS) | Teardown | Arms Black Market mod |
| 2020-06 (WIN) | Horizon Vanguard22 | — |
| 2020-12 (MAC, WIN) | Virtual Soldiers | — |
| 2022-05 (WIN) | Rescue Operation | — |
| 2022-08 (PS4) | Virtua Cop: Black Market Headquarters P.1 (Dreams) | Fangame |
| 2022-12 (AND) | Virtual Cop: Arcade Crisis | — |
| 2023-02 (AND) | Virtua Cop Shooter 2 | — |
| 2024-02 (JAG) 2024-12 (LNX, WIN) 2025-05 (GB) | Operation Followthrough | — |
| In dev. (LNX, WIN) | Point Rescue Arcade | — |
| Unreleased (WIN) | Untitled Virtua Cop Fangame | Fangame |
| Unreleased (N-G) | Virtua Cop | Port |
Virtua Fighter (Franchise)
- Virtua Fighter
- Virtua Fighter Remix (refined ver.)
- Virtua Fighter 2
- Virtua Fighter Kids (spinoff)
- Virtua Fighter CG Portrait Series (11 vols.)
- Fighters Megamix (crossover)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-12 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter | Original release |
| 1994-11 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Original release |
| 1994-12 (ARC) 1995-03 (PS1) 2011-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-04 (AND) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Tekken | Direct competitor |
| Early 1995 (DOS) | Real Fighter | — |
| 1995-06 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter Remix | Original release, refined ver. of VF1 |
| 1995-08 (ARC) 1996-03 (PS1) 2006-11 (PSP) 2007-04 (PS3) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2022-06 (PS4, PS5) | Tekken 2 | Direct competitor |
| 1995-10 (32X) | Virtua Fighter | Port |
| 1996-01 (JAG) | Fight for Life | Direct competitor |
| 1996-03 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter Kids | Original release, spinoff of VF2 |
| 1996-03 (GG) 1997 (SMS) | Virtua Fighter Mini a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter Animation” | Spinoff |
| 1996-04 (PS1) 2012-01 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Slam Dragon | Direct competitor |
| 1996-06 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter PC | Port of VF Remix |
| 1996-08 (PS1) | Tobal No. 1 | — |
| 1996-09 (ARC) 1997-04 (PS1) 2008-06 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Fighters’ Impact a.k.a. “Vs.” | — |
| 1996-09 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter 3 | Sequel |
| 1996-11 (GG) | CG Portrait: Akira Yuuki | Multimedia, minigames |
| 1996-11 (GG) | CG Portrait: Pai Chan | Multimedia, minigames |
| 1996-11 (ARC) 1997-10 (SS) 1998-03 (PS1) 2008-12 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Dead or Alive | — |
| 1996-11 (PS1, SS) | FIST | — |
| 1996-11 (MD) 2007-03 (Wii) 2010-10 (WIN) 2011-01 (iOS) 2019-09 (MDM) 2022-12 (NSW) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Extensively redesigned port |
| 1996 (ARC) 1996-12 (PS1) | Heaven’s Gate a.k.a. “Yusha: Heaven’s Gate” | — |
| 1997-03 (ARC) 1998-03 (PS1) 2025-10 (PS4, PS5) | Tekken 3 | — |
| 1997-04 (PS1) 2007-12 (J2ME) | Tobal 2 a.k.a. “Tobal M” | — |
| 1997-09 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Port |
| 1997-09 (ARC) 1998-11 (DC) | Virtua Fighter 3tb a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter 3: Team Battle” | Sequel, expanded version of VF3 |
| 1997-10 (SS) 1997-12 (ARC) | All Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua a.k.a. “Zen Nihon Pro Wres Featuring Virtua” | Playable Jeffry & Wolf |
| 1997-10 (SS) | Goiken Muyou: Anarchy in the Nippon a.k.a. “No Need for Opinions: Anarchy in Japan” | — |
| 1997-12 (N64) | Dual Heroes | — |
| 1997-12 (SS) | Saturn Bomberman Fight!! | Playable “Deral” |
| 1998-01 (N64) | Fighters Destiny a.k.a. “Fighting Cup” | — |
| 1998-02 (ARC) | Battle Tryst | — |
| 1998-10 (PS1) 2011-07 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Goiken Muyou II a.k.a. “No Need for Opinions II” | — |
| 1999-05 (ARC) 1999-06 (DC) | Giant Gram: All Japan Pro Wrestling 2 at the Nihon Budoukan a.k.a. “Giant Gram: Zen Nihon Pro Wres 2 in Nihon Budoukan” | Playable Jeffry, Kage, & Wolf |
| 1999-08 (N64) | Fighter Destiny 2 a.k.a. “Fighting Tradition: F-Cup Maniax” | — |
| 1999-12 (DC) 2018-08 (PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Shenmue f.k.a. “Virtua Fighter RPG” | — |
| 2000 (ARC) 2000-08 (DC) | Giant Gram 2000: All Japan Pro Wrestling 3 – Glorious Heroes a.k.a. “Giant Gram 2000: Zen Nihon Pro Wres 3 Eikou no Yuushatachi” | Playable Wolf |
| 2001-08 (ARC) 2002-01 (PS2) | Virtua Fighter 4 | Sequel |
| 2002-08 (ARC) 2003-03 (PS2) 2012-02 (PS3) | Virtua Fighter 4: Evolution | Sequel, refined version of VF4 |
| 2003-11 (PS2) | Virtua Fighter 10th Anniversary | Remake of VF1 via VF4 engine |
| 2004-07 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter 4: Final Tuned | Sequel, refined version of VF4E |
| 2004-08 (GCN, PS2) | Virtua Quest a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter Cyber Generation: Ambition of the Judgement Six“ | Spinoff |
| 2004-10 (PS2) | Sega Superstars | VF-themed minigame |
| 2004-10 (PS2) | Virtua Fighter 2 (Sega Ages 2500) | Emulated port |
| 2005-11 (ARC) 2007-02 (PS3) 2007-10 (X360) | Virtua Fighter 5 | Sequel |
| 2006-11 (PS2, PSP) | Sega Genesis Collection a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Collection” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 | Emulated collection |
| 2008-3 (J2ME) | Virtua Fighter Mobile | Port of VF2 |
| 2008-07 (ARC) | Virtua Fighter 5 R | Sequel, refined version of VF5 |
| 2008-09 (J2ME) | Virtua Fighter Mobile | Port of VF1 |
| 2010-02 (NDS, PS3, Wii, X360) 2010-03 (WIN) 2011-06 (iOS) 2013-01 (MAC) 2013-09 (AND) | Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing | Playable Akira & Jacky |
| 2010-07 (ARC) 2012-06 (PS3, X360) 2016-09 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown | Sequel, refined version of VF5R |
| 2012-09 (PS3, X360) | Dead or Alive 5 | Playable Akira, Pai, & Sarah DLC |
| 2012-10 (3DS) | Project X Zone | Playable Akira & Pai |
| 2012-11 (PS3, X360) 2017-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Virtua Fighter 2 | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2012-12 (PS3) 2019-06 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2021-01 (WIN, XB1, XS) | Yakuza 5 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 5: Fulfiller of Dreams” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 | Emulated port |
| 2013-03 (PSVita) | Dead or Alive 5 Plus | Playable Akira, Pai, & Sarah DLC |
| 2013-09 (PS3, X360) 2013-12 (ARC) | Dead or Alive 5 Ultimate | Playable Akira, Jacky Pai, & Sarah DLC |
| 2014-03 (ARC) 2014-11 (PS3, PSVita) | Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax | Playable Akira & Pai |
| 2015-02 (PS3, PS4, X360, XB1) 2015-02 (ARC) 2015-03 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Dead or Alive 5: Last Round | Playable Akira, Jacky Pai, & Sarah DLC |
| 2015-07 (ARC) 2015-12 (PS3, PS4, PSVita) 2020-11 (PS5) | Dengeki Bunko Fighting Climax: Ignition | Playable Akira & Pai |
| 2015-11 (3DS) | Project X Zone 2: Brave New World a.k.a. “Project X Zone 2” | Playable Akira, Kage, & Pai |
| 2016-12 (PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2021-03 (WIN, XB1, XS) | Yakuza 6: The Song of Life a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life” ↳ Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown | Port |
| 2017-12 (PS4) 2019-05 (WIN) 2020-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Yakuza Kiwami 2 a.k.a. “Like a Dragon Extreme 2” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 | Emulated port |
| 2018-05 (LNX, MAC, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2018-12 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) | Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 | Emulated collection |
| 2018-12 (PS4) 2021-04 (PS5, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Judgment a.k.a. “Judge Eyes: The Grim Reaper’s Will” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 ↳ Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown | Emulated port of VF2, port of VF5FS |
| 2018-07 (AND, iOS) 2022-02 (WIN) | King of Fighters: All Star, The | Playable Akira, Jacky, Pai, & Sarah |
| 2018-12 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | Akira present as assist character |
| 2019-11 (PS4, WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) | Shenmue III | VF2-themed arcade game |
| 2020-01 (PS4) 2021-02 (WIN, XB1, XS) 2021-03 (PS5) | Yakuza: Like a Dragon a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 ↳ Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown | Emulated port of VF2, port of VF5FS |
| 2021-06 (ARC, PS4, PS5) | Virtua Fighter 5: Ultimate Showdown a.k.a. “Virtua Fighter 5 eSports” | Sequel, refined version of VF5FS |
| 2021-09 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2022-09 (WIN) | Lost Judgment a.k.a. “Lost Judgment: Unjudged Memory” ↳ Virtua Fighter 5: Final Showdown | Port |
| 2023-11 (PS5, WIN, XS) | Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name a.k.a. “Ryu ga Gotoku 7 Gaiden Na wo Keshita Otoko” ↳ Virtua Fighter 2 | Emulated port |
| 2024-01 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) | Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth” ↳ Virtua Fighter 3tb | Emulated port |
| 2024-01 (WIN) | SEGA vs. Capcom: The Next Level | Crossover fangame feat. Akira & Dural |
| 2025-01 (WIN) | Virtua Fighter 5 R.E.V.O. | Sequel, refined version of VF5US |
| 2025-02 (WIN) | Green Hook Fighter Begins, The | — |
| In dev. (UNK) | Untitled Virtua Fighter Sequel | Sequel |
Virtua Photo Studio: Cameraman Simulation
Virtua Racing Sega Saturn / TWI’s V.R. Virtua Racing
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-12 (ARC) | Winning Run | Likely influence |
| 1992-08 (ARC) | Virtua Racing | Original release |
| 1993-05 (ARC) 1994-05 (MD) 2022-10 (MDM2) | OutRunners | Playable F1 car from Virtua Racing in Mega Drive port |
| 1993-05 (ARC) | Virtua Formula | Expanded version |
| 1994-03 (MD) | Virtua Racing | Port |
| 1994-11 (JAG) | Checkered Flag | Direct competitor |
| 1994-11 (32X) Unreleased (GBA)23 | Virtua Racing Deluxe a.k.a. “V.R. Virtua Racing Deluxe” | Expanded port |
| 2004-02 (PS2) | Virtua Racing: FlatOut (Sega Ages 2500) | Remake |
| 2006-05 (WIN) | VR Proto 2 f.k.a. “Virtua Racing Prototype” | Fangame |
| 2008 (J2ME) | Virtua Racing | Port based on V.R. Deluxe |
| 2019-01 (Browser) | TofuRacer2 | — |
| 2019-04 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Virtua Racing (Sega Ages) | Enhanced emulated port |
| 2019-09 (PICO-8) | Virtua Racing Demake | Fan demake |
| 2020-05 (WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (XS) 2021-11 (PS4, PS5) 2022-04 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Formula Retro Racing | — |
| 2020-09 (NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Hotshot Racing | — |
| 2021-05 (WIN) | World Racing ’95 | — |
| 2022-03 (WIN) | Race Condition | — |
| 2022-10 (HTML5) | Sega Virtua Racing V2 | Fan remake |
| 2022-10 (MDM2) | Virtua Racing | Emulated port |
| 2023-03 (LNX, MAC, NSW, WIN, XB1, XS) 2023-04 (PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Formula Retro Racing: World Tour | — |
| 2023-03 (WIN) 2023-06 (PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2023-07 (NSW) 2025-03 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | New Star GP | — |
| 2024-08 (WIN) 2025-01 (LNX) | Super Polygon Grand Prix | Early access |
| 2024-09 (WIN) | Super Retro GP | Early access |
| 2026-02 (NSW, NSW2) In dev. (WIN) | 4PGP | — |
| 2026-02 (32X) | Virtua Racing Deluxe | Recompilation w/ code optimizations |
| In dev. (WIN) | Virtuoso GP Race-On | — |
Wangan Trial Love
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1997-07 (PS1, SS) | Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J a.k.a. “Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J Type-R” | Direct competitor |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Wangan Trial | Predecessor |
| 1998-07 (SS) | Code R | Direct competitor |
| 2015-06 (AND, iOS) | Drift Girls | — |
| 2020-03 (WIN) | Shady Lewd Kart | Early access, 18+ |
Welcome House
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-02 (PS1) | Welcome House | Original release |
| 1996-12 (PS1) | Welcome House 2: Keaton & His Uncle | Sequel |
Wing Arms
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 (DOS) | Musashi a.k.a “Battleship Musashi” | Spiritual predecessor |
Wolf of the Battlefield (Franchise)
- Wolf of the Battlefield (Capcom Generation, Vol. 4: The Lone Hero)
- Wolf of the Battlefield II (Capcom Generation, Vol. 4: The Lone Hero)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1982-11 (ARC) 1983-07 (MZ) 1983-08 (FM-7) 1983-09 (PC-88) 1983-12 (CV) 1983 (X1) 1984-04 (2600) 1984-08 (MSX) 1984 (PC-60, PC-98) 1985-08 (NFC) 2003 (J2ME) 2007-06 (Wii) 2014-01 (3DS) 2016-06 (Wii U) 2018-01 (PS4) 2019-02 (NSW) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Front Line | Likely influence |
| 1985-05 (ARC) | Wolf of the Battlefield a.k.a. “Commando” | Original release |
| Late 1985 (C64) | Who Dares Wins | Unlicensed clone of Commando |
| 1985-11 (C64) 1986-01 (CPC) 1986-04 (ZXS) 1986 (BBC, C16) 1987 (A8bit, MSX) | Who Dares Wins II | Direct competitor |
| 1985-12 (C64) 1985 (BBC, ZXS) 1986-05 (CPC) 1986-09 (NFC) 1986 (ELC) 1987-05 (FM-7, PC-88) 1987-07 (MSX) 1987-12 (IV) 1988-06 (2600, APL2) 1988-12 (PCB) 1989-11 (7800) 1990 (AMG, ST) 2006 (J2ME) | Wolf of the Battlefield a.k.a. “Commando” | Ports |
| 1986-02 (ARC) 1986-11 (CPC, NFC) 1986 (C64) 1987-03 (APL2) 1987-10 (MSX) 1987 (C16) 1988-01 (PCB) 1988 (AMG, ST, ZXS) 1989 (2600) 1990 (7800) 2006-11 (WIN) 2019-03 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ikari a.k.a. “Fury” a.k.a. “Ikari Warriors” | Direct competitor |
| 1986-04 (ARC) | Land Sea Air Squad | Direct competitor |
| 1986-11 (SMS) 2008-06 (Wii) | Ashura a.k.a. “Secret Command” a.k.a. “Secret Commando” | Direct competitor |
| 1986-12 (SMS) | Rambo: First Blood, Part II (1) | Direct competitor, retooled version of Ashura |
| 1986 (C16) | Legionnaire | Direct competitor |
| 1986 (C64, CPC, ZXS) | Rambo: First Blood, Part II (2) | Direct competitor |
| 1987-12 (ARC) 1988-12 (NFC, PCB) 1988 (CPC, ZXS) 1989 (C64) 2021-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Guevara a.k.a. “Guerrilla War” | Direct competitor |
| 1987-12 (ARC) 1989-08 (DOS) 1989-12 (APL2) 1990-03 (NFC) 2018-11 (NSW) 2021-03 (WIN) 2022-01 (PS4, PS5) | Heavy Barrel | Direct competitor |
| 1987 (MSX, ST) | T.N.T | Direct competitor |
| 1988-06 (ST) 1988 (AMG) In dev. (WIN) | Leatherneck | Direct competitor |
| 1988 (C64) | Purple Heart | Direct competitor |
| 1989-02 (ARC) 1989-09 (PCE) 2016-10 (WIN) | Rogue Combat Squad: Bloody Wolf a.k.a. “Bloody Wolf” a.k.a. “Battle Rangers” | Direct competitor |
| 1989-11 (ARC) 1991-12 (MD) | Caliber .50 | Direct competitor |
| 1989-12 (CD-ROM²) | Red Alert a.k.a. “Last Alert” | Direct competitor |
| 1989 (AMG, ST) | Dogs of War | Direct competitor |
| 1989 (ARC) 1990-03 (NFC) 1990 (C64, DOS) 2020-03 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Ikari III a.k.a. “Fury III” a.k.a. “Ikari III: The Rescue” a.k.a. “Fury III: The Rescue” a.k.a. “Ikari Warriors III: The Rescue” | Direct competitor |
| 1990-02 (ARC) | Wolf of the Battlefield II a.k.a. “Mercs” | Original release |
| 1991-05 (AMG) 1991 (ST) | War Zone | Direct competitor |
| 1991-05 (AMG) 1991-09 (MD) 1991 (C64, CPC, ST, ZXS) 1992-01 (SMS) | Wolf of the Battlefield II a.k.a. “Mercs” | Ports |
| 1992-02 (ARC) | Desert Breaker | Direct competitor |
| 1995-09 (ARC) | Gundhara: Juudan Arashi | — |
| 1996-03 (AMG) | Watchtower | — |
| 1997-11 (ARC) 2011-08 (PS3, PSP) 2012-05 (Wii) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2016-05 (WIN) 2017-03 (NSW) 2018-01 (PS4, XB1) 2018-10 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2021-12 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Shock Troopers | — |
| 1998-11 (PS1) | Capcom Generation, Vol. 4: The Lone Hero a.k.a. “Capcom Retro Game Collection, Vol. 4” ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield II | Collection, simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1998-11 (ARC) 1999-06 (NEO) 2012-09 (Wii) 2016-09 (WIN) 2017-06 (NSW) 2018-03 (PS4, XB1) 2018-11 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5, XS) 2022-04 (AND, iOS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Shock Troopers: 2nd Squad | — |
| 1998 (DOS) | The Lost Patrol: Commando Enhanced | Fan remake |
| 2000-10 (GBC) | Sgt. Rock: On the Frontline a.k.a. “Front Line: The Next Mission” | Spinoff/sequel to Front Line |
| 2003 (J2ME) | Assault Force: X-5 | — |
| 2003 (WIN) | Capcom Arcade Hits, Vol. 3 ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield | Emulated collection |
| 2005-09 (PS2, XB) | Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield II | Emulated collection |
| 2006-09 (PSP) | Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield II | Emulated collection |
| 2008-06 (PS3, X360) 2017-06 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 | Sequel |
| 2008-11 (Wii) | Wolf of the Battlefield II a.k.a. “Mercs” | Emulated port |
| 2012-04 (WIN) 2012-05 (X360) | SEAL Team 12 | — |
| 2013-02 (PS3, X360) 2016-07 (XB1) 2020-11 (XS) | Capcom Arcade Cabinet ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield | Emulated collection |
| 2010-10 (Wii) 2013-04 (PS3, X360) 2017-03 (AND, iOS) | Wolf of the Battlefield a.k.a. “Commando” | Emulated ports |
| 2015-02 (C64) | Special Forces Soldier a.k.a. “SFS” | — |
| 2020-03 (AND, WIN) 2021-02 (NSW, PS4, PS5, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Thunderflash | — |
| 2021-02 (NSW) 2021-05 (PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Capcom Arcade Stadium ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield ↳ Wolf of the Battlefield II | Emulated collection |
| 2021-07 (MSX) 2021 (GEN) | Metal Dragon | — |
| 2021-10 (WIN) 2022-09 (NSW) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Mission 1985 | — |
| 2023-10 (NSW, WIN) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Squid Commando | — |
| 2025-08 (HTML5) | Godot Commando | Fan port/remake of Wolf of the Battlefield |
| 20XX (bspk.) | First Blood | Unlicensed clone of WotB2 |
X Japan: Virtual Shock (Franchise)
- X Japan: Virtual Shock 001
- X Japan: Virtual Shock 002 (unreleased)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1988-12 (PCE) | No-Ri-Ko | — |
| 1994 (MAC, WIN) | Prince Interactive | — |
| 1995 (MAC, WIN) | Rolling Stones: Voodoo Lounge CD-ROM | — |
| 1998-05 (PS1) | Tomoyasu Hotei: Stolen Song | — |
| 2009-12 (MAC, WIN) | Find Your Own Way Home | — |
| 2021-11 (AND, iOS) | Extasy Visual Shock | Feat. X Japan |
X-Multiply (Image Fight & X-Multiply: Arcade Gears)
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1987-05 (ARC) 1988-03 (PCE) 1988-10 (PC-88, SMS) 1988-12 (MSX) 1988 (C64, ST, ZXS) 1989-06 (X68K) 1989 (AMG, CPC) 1991-03 (GB) 1991-12 (CD-ROM²) 2002-11 (J2ME) 2006-12 (Wii) 2011-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) 2014-02 (3DS) 2014-04 (Wii U) | R-Type | Spiritual predecessor |
| 1989-09 (ARC) | X-Multiply | Original release |
| 1991-10 (ARC) 2021-12 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Xexex a.k.a. “Orius” | — |
| 1993-07 (GB) | Shuyaku Sentai Irem Fighter | Playable X-002 |
| 1998-03 (PS1) | Image Fight & X-Multiply (Arcade Gears) | Original release of AG port |
| 2003-07 (PS2) | R-Type Final | Playable X-002 analog |
| 2019-08 (NSW, PS4) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | X-Multiply (Arcade Archives) | Emulated ports |
| 2021-04 (NSW, PS4, PS5, WIN, XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | R-Type Final 2 | Playable X-002 analog |
| 2023-03 (PS5) | R-Type Final 3 Evolved | Playable X-002 analog |
| 2023-11 (NSW, PS4, PS5) 2023-12 (XB1, XS) 2025-06 (NSW2) | Irem Collection, Vol. 1 ↳ X-Multiply | Emulated collection |
Yakyuuken Special: Konya wa 12-kaisen, The
Yellow Brick Road
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-12 (MAC, WIN) | Yellow Brick Road | Original release |
| 1996 (PIP) 1996-08 (PS1) | Yellow Brick Road | Ports |
| 1996-08 (MAC, WIN) 1997 (PIP) | Yellow Brick Road II: Glinda and the Witch of the West a.k.a. “Yellow Brick Road II: Glinda to Nishi no Majo” | Sequel |
| 1997 (MAC, WIN) | Yellow Brick Road: Hungry Moon and Star Gathering a.k.a. “Yellow Brick Road: Harapeko Tsuki to Hoshi Atsume” | Sequel |
YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-12 (PC-98) | YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World a.k.a. “YU-NO: Kono Yo no Hate de Koi o Utau Shoujo” | Original release |
| 2000-12 (WIN) | YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World a.k.a. “YU-NO: Kono Yo no Hate de Koi o Utau Shoujo” | Port |
| 2017-03 (PSVita, PS4) 2019-03 (NSW) 2019-10 (WIN) 2020-11 (PS5) 2025-06 (NSW2) | YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World a.k.a. “YU-NO: Kono Yo no Hate de Koi o Utau Shoujo” | Remake |
Yumimi Mix Remix
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1993-01 (MCD) 1993-12 (FMT) | Yumimi Mix | Predecessor |
| 1994-04 (MCD) | Urusei Yatsura: Dear My Friends | — |
| 1996-12 (SS) | Dinosaur Island Trailer a.k.a. “Daina Airan Yokoku-hen” a.k.a. “Dino Island Trailer” | — |
| 1997-02 (SS) | Dinosaur Island a.k.a. “Daina Airan” a.k.a. “Dino Island” | — |
| 1998-03 (WIN) | Yumimi Mix Remix | Port |
Z
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1996-09 (DOS) | Z | Original release |
| 1996 (DOS) | Z Platinum | Special edition w/ expansion pack |
| 1998 (WIN) 2011-07 (iOS) 2013-10 (AND) | Z and Z Expansion Kit a.k.a. “Z 95 & Expansion” | Ports w/ expansion pack |
| 2001-06 (WIN) 2015-04 (iOS) 2015-07 (AND) | Z: Steel Soldiers a.k.a. “Steel Soldiers” | Sequel |
| 2010-01 (LNX, WIN) | Zod Engine, The | Fan remake |
| 2017-06 (WIN) | Simple RTS | — |
Zero Divide: The Final Conflict
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-08 (PS1) 1996 (WIN) 2010-04 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Zero Divide a.k.a. “Zero Divide: Techno Warrior” | Predecessor |
| 1997-06 (PS1) 2010-05 (PS3, PSP) 2012-08 (PSVita) | Zero Divide 2: The Secret Wish a.k.a. “Zero Divide 2” | Predecessor |
| 1996-10 (PS1) | Megatudo 2096 | — |
Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J Type-R
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1991-03 (PCE) | Zero4 Champ | Predecessor |
| 1993-05 (CD-ROM²) | Zero4 Champ II | Predecessor |
| 1994-07 (SFC) | Zero4 Champ RR | Predecessor |
| 1995-11 (SFC) | Zero 4 Champ RR-Z | Predecessor |
| 1997-07 (PS1) | Zero4 Champ: Doozy-J | Simultaneous multiplatform release |
| 1998-04 (SS) | Wangan Trial Love | Direct competitor |
| 1998-07 (SS) | Code R | Direct competitor |
| 2002-11 (PS2) | Zero4 Champ Series: Drift Champ | Sequel |
| 2002-12 (J2ME) | Go! Zero4 Champ | Sequel |
| 2005-06 (Flash) | Zero4 Extreme | Fangame |
| 2015-06 (AND, iOS) | Drift Girls | — |
| 2020-03 (WIN) | Shady Lewd Kart | Early access, 18+ |
Zoop
| DATE/PLAT. | RELATED/SIMILAR GAME | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 1995-06 (MD) | Zoop | Original release |
| 1995-09 (DOS) 1995-11 (GB, PS1) 1995 (GG, MAC, SNES) 1996-01 (JAG) | Zoop | Ports |
| 2003-01 (BSD, LNX) | KZap | — |
| 2005-10 (ST) | Pooz | — |
| 2006-06 (BSD, LNX, MAC, WIN) | Lambdooz | — |
| 2007-08 (SFC) | Zoop | Fan port/remake |
| 2009-04 (Flash) | Catalyst | — |
| 2010 (LNX, MAC, WIN) | Ortho | — |
| 2011-02 (LNX, Wii, WIN) | Ziip | — |
| 2020-05 (TIC-80) | Zoop | Fangame |
| 2021-05 (PICO-8) | Zoopico | Fangame |
| 2021-09 (JS) | Zap | — |
| 2024-06 (HTML5) | Zip Zap Zow | — |
| 2024-12 (PICO-8) | 500p | — |
- Most of the Parodius sequels feature Penta’s son, but the original features Penta himself as a playable character ↩︎
- Penta is only present as a playable character in the Java mobile port of Konami Wai Wai World ↩︎
- The full version of Nyankuru was never released ↩︎
- Baku Baku Revival’s Kickstarter FAQ claims talks were underway to license the Baku Baku name from Sega ↩︎
- At one point, there was a download link for this WIP Virtual-On fangame, but it’s no longer active ↩︎
- This table is limited to word processors on game consoles, handhelds, and Sega hardware ↩︎
- Gals Aidakuji’s itch.io page was not fully archived, but it is partially viewable here ↩︎
- GT24 eschews SGT24h’s RR-style drift mechanic, instead adopting a more sim-oriented driving model ↩︎
- GT24 eschews SGT24h’s RR-style drift mechanic, instead adopting a more sim-oriented driving model ↩︎
- GT24 eschews SGT24h’s RR-style drift mechanic, instead adopting a more sim-oriented driving model ↩︎
- GT24 eschews SGT24h’s RR-style drift mechanic, instead adopting a more sim-oriented driving model ↩︎
- There is an arcade version of Strategy X, but only the Atari 2600 port has auto-scrolling like Guardian Force ↩︎
- This table is limited to internet software on game consoles, handhelds, and Sega hardware ↩︎
- The Mopi Ranger Remake webpage was archived, but the game itself was not ↩︎
- This PC version of Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Illustrations likely lacks the NGE content present in the Saturn release ↩︎
- Itch.io page was not archived, so twitter is now the only place with proof of this game’s existence ↩︎
- ’80s Overdrive is an homage to Lamborghini: American Challenge, but LAC itself is very derivative of OutRun ↩︎
- Despite the name, this version of Pengo is not a licensed port and is uniquely distinct in a few ways ↩︎
- This SGGG minigame is a Sokoban clone, but the BGM makes clear that it was intended as a Pengo homage ↩︎
- Blokketiblok is more of a Don’t Pull clone, but it does contain a few subtle nods to Pengo ↩︎
- Sonic is too big to bother listing everything associated with it, so this section strictly pertains to the Saturn titles ↩︎
- Horizon Vanguard combines elements from both Burning Force and Virtua Cop ↩︎
- Footage of the unreleased GBA port of Virtua Racing Deluxe ↩︎