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Developer Mommy’s Best has announced the release of its high octane action title Shoot 1Up onto Xbox Live via the Indie Games section in the Marketplace.
In Shoot 1 UP you control up to 30 ships, in 2 player co-op that would make 60, as you implement a variety of strategies to choose how to utilize [...]

The only thing better than killing zombies is killing alien zombies. PomPom Games will be releasing a zombie game on the PSP (it’s about time). Alien Zombie Death, a shoot-em-up platformer, will see a release to the medium sometime in January and is reportedly going to cost $5.00. With no way back, you are a [...]

I’m not generally a big fan of the shoot-’em-up genre, but I played the demo of S.H.M.U.P. when it was released because it was an IGF China finalist, and I was hooked.
Part of is is that the game uses persistent upgrades, which remind me of a game I played a lot in my younger [...]

In S.H.M.U.P., you and up to fifteen circle ships defend a line of blocks from oncoming squares, circles and triangles while listening to chip tune music by Bart Klepka and Multifaros.
The game was one of the finalists at the Independent Games Festival at this year’s GDC in China, and it takes a laid back [...]

Escapist Games has announced the release of its claymation shoot ‘em up Platypus onto the Xbox Live Marketplace via the Indie Games section.
The acclaimed title brings addictive gameplay in one or two player action. Defend your home land while grabbing power-ups and other treasure along the way. Embrace the fast pace with 20 stages of [...]

Indie games aren’t generally known for their incredible graphical content. From time to time, a game such as Zeno Clash or Metal Drift will take advantage of high-end artists and detail their production more than say, Runman, which will choose to use a different style of artwork. Gridrunner Revolution, Llamasoft’s newest addition to the family [...]

Charlie’s Games has announced via presser that its colorful shoot ‘em up sequel Bullet Candy Perfect has been released and is now available for purchase. The title described as a “sharp, super smooth [game with] 3D graphics and a cool techno soundtrack, [with a focus on] honing your skills to perfection as you attempt the [...]