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Sega Saturn Related Games Directory

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: June 11, 2024


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3D Lemmings

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-05 (DOS)
20+ Others
Lemmings Predecessor
1991-12
(AMG, AST, DOS)
1992 (AA)
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, AST, DOS)
1994-06 (FMT)
1994-08 (SFC)
1994 (AA, GB, MD)
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 , XB1 )
2023-05 ( WIN )
Tin Hearts
2025-04 ( MAC ,
NSW , WIN , XB1 )
Tempopop
In dev. ( WIN ) The Herd

Actua Golf / VR Golf ’97

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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)
2014-05 ( dgV2 )
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 GAMENOTES
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)
1988-11
(AST, MSX, ZXS)
1988-12 (AMG)
1989-03 (FMT, NFC)
1989-05 (X68K)
1989-08 (C64)
1989 (ACPC, DOS)
After Burner
Predecessor
1987-10 (ARC) After Burner II Original release
1990-03 (MD)
1990-09 (PCE)
2003 (J2ME)
After Burner II Ports
1988-08 (ARC)
1989-12 (AMG,
ACPC, AST, C64, ZXS)
1989 (DOS, MSX)
1990-04 (PCE)
Power Drift Playable
F-14 Tomcat
1989 (Lynx)
2022-11 ( WIN )
Blue Lightning
1989 (C64) First Strike
1989 (ACPC,
C64, ZXS)
1990 (AMG,
AST, NES)
MiG-29: Soviet Fighter
1990-05 (ARC)
1990-12 (GG)
1992-01 (SMS)
1993-01 (MD)
G-LOC: Air Battle Spiritual sequel
to After Burner II
1990-06 (NES) Captain Skyhawk
1991-06 (ARC) Strike Fighter Spiritual sequel
to G-LOC
1992-06 (C64)
1992 (AMG,
ACPC, AST, ZXS)
G-LOC R360 Spiritual sequel
to AB2, US Gold’s
G-LOC ports
1992-12 (MCD)
1992 (FMT)
After Burner III Port of SF, spiritual
sequel to G-LOC
1995-01 (32X) After Burner Complete
a.k.a. “After Burner II Complete”
a.k.a. “After Burner”
Port
1995-09 (JAGCD) 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
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 (Mobile) After Burner II DX Port
2009-04 (Flash) Strike Eagle
2010-12 (WIN) Master Burner Climax
2012-11
(PS3, Wii U,  X360 )
2012-12 (PSVita)
2013-01 ( WIN )
2013-02 (3DS)
2014 (iOS, AND)
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed AB-themed course
2013-12 (3DS) 3D After Burner II  (3D Classics) Enhanced
emulated port
2015-11 (3DS) 3D Power Drift  (3D Classics) Playable
F-14 Tomcat
2018-08
( PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Shenmue I & II
After Burner
Emulated port
2018-10 (WIN) Rough Riders
2019-02 (PICO-8) aburner Fangame
2020-03 (NSW) 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
2024-02 (WIN) MrLevRocks’ Ace Fighter
2024-09 ( WIN ) Mirage Feathers
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 GAMENOTES
1997-12 (ARC) All Japan Pro Wrestling Featuring Virtua
a.k.a. “Zen Nihon Pro Wres Featuring Virtua”
Port
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 GAMENOTES
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 )
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 GAMENOTES
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) Gradius 2
a.k.a. “Nemesis 2”
Playable Penta
1988-04 (MSX)
2006-12 (J2ME)
Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth 1
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 KA port
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 KA port
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 (J2ME 2 ) Konami Wai Wai World Playable Penta
2006-05 (J2ME) Penguin Adventure
a.k.a. “Yume Tairiku Adobenchaa”
a.k.a. “Dream Continent Adventure”
Port
2007-01 (PSP) Parodius Portable
Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth
Compilation feat.
remake of Parodius,
playable Penta
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 GAMENOTES
1995-11 (ARC) Area 51 Original release
1996-10 (WIN)
1996-11 (PS1)
Area 51 Ports
1997-02 (ARC)
1997-10 (SS, PS1)
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 GAMENOTES
1990-03 (MD) Assault Suit Leynos
a.k.a. “Target Earth”
Predecessor
1992-12 (SFC)
2004-08 (PS2)
Assault Suits Valken
a.k.a. “Cybernator”
Predecessor,
prequel to Leynos 1
1995-04 (SNES) Metal Warriors
1996-02 (SFC) Front Mission: Gun Hazard Direct competitor
1996-03 (PC-98) Night Slave 18+
1999-07 (PS1) Assault Suits Valken 2 Loose RPG
remake of Leynos 1
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 )
2019-02 ( NSW )
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 )
Assault Suit Leynos Remake of Leynos 1
2019-06 ( PS4 , WIN )
2020-10 ( NSW )
2023-12 ( XB1)
Hardcore Mecha
2019-10 ( WIN ) Jagd Lanzer
2020-11 ( WIN )
2023-12 ( NSW )
Mechblaze
2023-03 ( NSW ) Assault Suits Valken: Declassified Enhanced emulated
port of AS Valken
2024-04 ( WIN , XB1 )
In dev. (NSW, PS4)
Assault Suit Leynos 2 (Saturn Tribute) Emulated port
In development ( WIN ) Scramble Vice, The

Asuka 120% Limited: Burning Fest. Limited

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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) Asuka 120% Special Burning Fest. Predecessor,
updated port
1997-05 (PS1)
2011-09 (PS3, PSP)
2012 (PSVita)
Asuka 120% Excellent Burning Fest. Predecessor,
updated port
1998-09 (SS) Asuka 120% Limit Over Semiofficial patch
for A120% (SS)
1999-05 (PS1) Asuka 120% Final Burning Fest. Updated port
1999-09 (WIN) Asuka 120% Return Burning Fest. Updated port
2011-06 (X360) Phantom Breaker
2013-04 (ARC) Phantom Breaker: Another Code
2013-09 (PS3, X360) Phantom Breaker: Extra
2022-03 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Phantom Breaker: Omnia
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 GAMENOTES
1982-09 (A2600)
1982-11 (IV)
1984-02 (CV)
1984-03
(A5200, A8bit)
1984-06 (C64)
1984-09 (MSX)
2003 (J2ME)
2010-05 (WIN, X360)
2011-02 (WP)
Pitfall! Likely influence,
direct competitor
1984 (MSX) Athletic Land
a.k.a. “Wankpaku Athletic”
Original release
1984-05 (CV)
1984 (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 KA port
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 (J2ME) Animal Land
2013-12 (AND) Baku Baku Animal Reboot
2015-01 (AND) Baku Baku Camera Spinoff
2020-08 (WIN) Ara Ara Animal 18+
Unreleased (WIN) Baku Baku Revival Unlicensed 3
Unreleased (WIN) Yum Yum Yummy

Baroque

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-09 (SFC) Torneko’s Great Adventure: Mystery Dungeon Confirmed influence
1999-10 (PS1) Baroque Port
2000-07
(PS1, AND iOS )
Baroque Syndrome Prequel
2002-05 (WIN)
200X (Mobile)
Baroque Typing
a.k.a. “Typing of the Baroque”
Spinoff
2006-06 (WIN) Baroque Shooting Spinoff
2007-06 (PS2)
2008-03 (Wii)
2012-12 (iOS)
Baroque Remake
200X (Mobile) Baroque Darts Minigame
200X (Mobile) Baroque: Maniac Quiz Spinoff
200X (Mobile) Baroque Tower Minigame
200X (Mobile) Nervous Tower Minigame
200X (Mobile) Seventeen Nailing Game Minigame
2011-12 (iOS) Baroque FPS Spinoff
2020-11 ( NSW ) Baroque: Original Version Port
2022-01 ( AND iOS ) Baroque: Become a Meta-Being 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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1990 (ARC)
1997-09 (SS)
2022-08 ( NSW , PS4 )
Gun Frontier
a.k.a. “Gun & Frontier”
Confirmed influence
1996-02 (ARC) Battle Garegga Original release
1998 (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
2015-11 (PSVita)
2015-12 ( PS4 WIN )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
Wild Snail DLC
2016-12 ( PS4 )
2017-09 ( XB1 )
Battle Garegga Rev. 2016  (M2 ShotTriggers) Enhanced
emulated port

Bug! (Franchise)

  • Bug!
  • Bug Too!
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1996-09 (WIN) Bug! Port
1997-06 (WIN) Bug Too! Port
1998-04 (WIN) 3-D Frog Man

Bulk Slash

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
In dev. ( WIN ) Nightshift Galaxy

Burning Rangers

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (iOS, AND)
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 GAMENOTES
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) 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 )
Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse
a.k.a. “Mickey Mouse: Castle of Illusion”
Remake

Chisato Moritaka: Watarasebashi / Lala Sunshine

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMEOriginal release
1995-12 (X-55) Cleopatra Fortune Original release
1996-09 (ARC)
2001-05 (PS1)
2001-06 (DC)
2003-09 (J2ME)
Cleopatra Fortune Ports
2002 (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 ( WIN ) Amshay
2022-11 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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)
Money Idol Exchanger
a.k.a. “Money Puzzle Exchanger”
200X (Mobile) Chou Ge Moujiya Truncated port
200X (Mobile) Doubutsu de Moujiya Spinoff
200X (Mobile) GalsMoujiya Spinoff

Comic Bakery / Pompokopan (Konami Antiques…)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 KA port
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 GAMENOTES
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)
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
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 )
Convenience Stories

Corpse Killer: Graveyard Edition

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-11 (SCD) Corpse Killer Original release
1994 (MAC)
1995-07 (MCD-32X)
1995-08 (3DO)
Corpse Killer Ports
2019-07 ( WIN )
2019-08 ( PS4 )
2020-10 ( NSW )
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 GAMENOTES
1991-04 (ARC)
1993-02 (CD-ROM²)
1993-09 (X68K)
1999-04 (PS1)
2000-03
(J2ME, NGPC)
Fantastic Night Dreams: Cotton
a.k.a. “Cotton”
Predecessor
1991-11 (PCE)
1998-04 (WIN)
2000-08 (GBC)
Magical Chase
1992 (ARC) Mystic Riders
a.k.a. “Magic Defense Force Gun Broom”
1994-04 (SFC) Märchen Adventure Cotton 100%
a.k.a. “Cotton 100%”
Predecessor
1994-08 (MD) Panorama Cotton Predecessor
1997 (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
2000-01 (DC) Rainbow Cotton Sequel
2002-02 (WIN) Magical Broom Extreme
2002-10 (GP32) Wizard Slayer
2003-03 (PS1) Märchen Adventure Cotton 100% (SuperLite 1500) Predecessor,
emulated port?
2003-05 (PS2) Magical Pachinko Cotton Spinoff
2005-07 (WIN) Airrade: Air
2007-08 (NDS) Rondo of Swords
a.k.a. “Rondo of Deception”
Playable Cotton
2016-11 ( WIN ) Trouble Witches Origin, Episode 1: Daughters of Amalgam Playable
Cotton DLC
2017-05 (TIC-80) Witch ‘Em Up
2018-10 (MAC, WIN) Twinkle Witch
2019-04 ( NSW )
2020-04 ( PS4 )
2020-05 ( WIN )
2020-09 (ARC)
Umihara Kawase Fresh! Playable Cotton
2020-05
( NSW , PS4 WIN )
Umihara Kawase BaZooKa! Playable
Cotton & Appli
2020-07 (HTML5) Unwieldy Wand
2021-02 ( NSW , PS4 )
2021-11 ( WIN )
Fantastic Night Dreams: Cotton Reboot!
a.k.a. “Cotton Reboot!”
Predecessor,
remake
2021-05 ( NSW )
2021-11 (ARC)
2024-05 ( WIN )
Kasiori
a.k.a. “Sweets Box”
Playable Cotton
2021-09 ( NSW , PS4 )
2022-02 ( WIN )
In dev. (XB1)
Magical Night Dreams: Cotton 2 (Saturn Tribute) Emulated ports
2021-09 ( NSW , PS4 )
2022-02 ( WIN )
In dev. (XB1)
Magical Night Dreams: Cotton Boomerang (Saturn Tribute) Emulated ports
2021-09 (ARC)
2021-12 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-01 ( WIN )
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 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-12 ( XB1 )
Märchen Adventure Cotton 100%
a.k.a. “Cotton 100%”
Predecessor,
emulated ports
2021-10 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-12 ( XB1 )
Panorama Cotton Predecessor,
emulated ports
2022-10 ( NSW , WIN ) Hazelnut Hex
2024-05 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Rainbow Cotton Sequel, remake
In development
(PS4, PS5, NSW)
Kuidaore Night Dreams: Cotton Reboot! High Tension! Sequel

Courier Crisis

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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)
Crazy Taxi
2021-09 ( WIN )
2022-02 ( NSW )
Food Delivery Battle

Creature Shock [Special Edition]

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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)
In development Croc: Legend of the Gobbos Remake

Cubic Gallery

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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
2000-11 (PS1) Culdcept Expansion Plus Expanded port
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 )
2024-11 ( 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

Cyber Troopers Virtual-On

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-03 (ARC)
1995-01 (PS1)
Cyber Sled Likely influence,
direct competitor
1994-10 (ARC) Cyber Commando Likely influence,
direct competitor,
sequel to Cyber Sled
1995-12 (PS1) 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)
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) Project Gaiaray Direct competitor
1998-03 (ARC)
1999-12 (DC)
2009-04 ( X360 )
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) 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 ) 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)
Touhou Koubuto V: Burst Battle Expanded version
of Touhou Koubuto
2017-09 ( PS4 , WIN ) 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 )
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 ) 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 media 4 (WIN) Untitled Virtual-On Fangame  (1) Fangame
In development ( 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 GAMENOTES
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
2018-09
( NSW PS4 XB1 )
2018-10 ( WIN )
Capcom Beat-‘Em-Up Bundle
a.k.a. “Capcom Belt Action Collection”
Powered Gear / Armored Warriors
Emulated collection
2021-02 ( NSW )
2021-05
( PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Powered Gear / Armored Warriors
Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
Emulated collection
2022-06 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Capcom Fighting Collection
Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness
Emulated collection

D [no Shokutaku]

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1982 (APL2)
1983 (FM-7)
1984-01 (PC-88, PC-98)
1984 (A8bit, C64, MAC)
1986-01 (AST)
1986-08 (AMG)
1986 (DOS)
2009-10 (iOS)
Transylvania
a.k.a. “Transylvania!”
Confirmed influence
1985-10 (APL2, C64)
1986-01 (AST,
DOS, MAC, PC-88)
1986-02 (PC-98)
1986-08 (AMG)
1986 (FM-7)
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 GAMENOTES
1992-10 (MD)
2007-09 (Wii)
2023-06 (NSW)
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 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN XB1 )
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 GAMENOTES
1993-10 (ARC)
1994-12 (PS1)
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 ) 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)
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed Playable Hornet
2014-12 (WIN)
2016-08 (PS4, XB1)
2021-08 (iOS)
Assetto Corsa Three-Seven
Speedway mod
2015 ( AND , WIN) Taytona Arcade Racing Fangame
2016-05 ( WIN )
2018-05 ( MAC )
BallisticNG Daytona-themed
mods ( 1 ), ( 2 ), ( 3 ), ( 4 )
2016-11 ( WIN )
2020-11
( MAC , PS4, XB1)
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 ( AND ) Racing Expert Fangame
2020-06 (MAC, WIN) Mower Mayhem Fangame
2020-11 (DC) Arcade Racing Legends Playable Hornet
2023-08 ( AND iOS ) Stock Racing Orion
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
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 GAMENOTES
1999-11 (DC) Death Crimson 2: Altar of Melanito Sequel
2000-10 (ARC)
2001-05 (DC)
Death Crimson OX Sequel
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 GAMENOTES
1991 (DOS) Scorched Earth Confirmed influence
1995-11 (DOS)
1995-12 (PS1)
1995 (AMG, ACD32, GB)
1996-01 (SS)
1996-07 (MD)
1996 (MAC, SNES)
1998 (JAG)
2011-10 ( DOSBox )
Worms Confirmed influence
2001? (WIN) Death Tank Fan remake
2001 (WIN) Hell Tank Fangame
2004-03 (WIN) Groundfire Fangame
2009-02 (X360) Death Tank Reboot
2015-11 ( MAC WIN )
2018-03 ( XB1 )
2019-09 ( PS4 )
ShellShock Live
2021 ( AND iOS )
2022-04 ( WIN )
Rocket Bot Royale
In development ( WIN ) Megaton

Death Throttle: Escape from the Quarantined City

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994 (DOS) Quarantine Original release
1994 (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 ( WIN ) Death Taxi 3000
2020-10 ( WIN )
2021-04 ( NSW )
CyberTaxi
In dev. ( WIN ) CyberTaxi: Lunatic Nights Sequel to
CyberTaxi

Decathlete / Athlete Kings (Franchise)

  • Decathlete
  • Winter Heat
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1996-03 (PS1)
1996-12 (WIN)
1997-07 (SS)
Resident Evil
a.k.a. “Bio Hazard”
Confirmed influence
2001-01 (WIN) Abyss Boat
2021-08 (WIN) Endless Blue
2024-08 ( WIN ) Zero Below the Sun

Deep Scan (Dynamite Deka)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (A2600)
198X (PC-8K)
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 (WIN) SinkSub
1994 (WIN) WinDepth
1996 (Browser) Destroyer
1996 (WIN) 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
(Ouya, WIN)
Sub Hunter
2020-10 ( WIN ) Tower of TigerQiuQiu, The
Deepwater Bomb
2020 (ZXS) Liquid War
2021-04 ( WIN ) Sea Battle: Annhilation

Dejig (Franchise)

  • Dejig: Tin Toy
  • Dejig: Aqua World
  • Dejig: Lassen Art Collection
  • Dejig: McKnight Art Collection
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
199X (WIN) Dejig: Adventures of Tom Sawyer Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Aqua World Port?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Aqua World 2 Sequel
199X (WIN) Dejig: Bonobono Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Christmas Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Dolphins in Blue Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: JR Express Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Kyoto Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: New York Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Rascal the Raccoon Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Safari Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig: Tin Toy Port?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Christian Riese Lassen Port?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Couples Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Cute Cats Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Dear Dogs Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: European Castles Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Fighters Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Happy Animal Pairs Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Hayashi Seiichi
Into the Lyrical Realm
Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Honda Classic Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Iwatobi Penguin
Rocky & Hopper
Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Iwatobi Penguin
Rocky & Hopper 2
Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Penguin Family Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Psychic Force 2012 Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Rascal Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Schim Schimmel Sequel?
199X (WIN) Dejig Lite: Thomas McKnight Port?

Delisoba Deluxe

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1987-04 (ARC)
1987-12 (ZXS)
1987 (ACPC, C64)
1988 (AST)
1989-02 (DOS, MAC)
1989-10 (MD)
1989-01 (AMG)
1989 (X68K)
Super Hang-On Confirmed influence
1995-04 (ARC) Cool Riders
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
In dev. ( WIN ) Ramen Crisis

Desire

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-07 (PC-98) Desire Original release, 18+
1994-11 (FMT)
1999 (WIN)
2004-09 (PS2)
Desire Ports, 18+
2016-04 (PSVita)
2017-04 ( WIN )
2019-12 ( NSW )
Desire: Remaster Ver. Remaster

Devil Blade 2: Code Name “Zivernauts” (Dezaemon 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1996-09 (PS1) Devil Blade  (Dezaemon Plus) Predecessor,
homebrew
2024-05 ( WIN ) Devil Blade Reboot Remake of DB1

Dezaemon 2

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-05 (X68K) Shooting68K
1991-09 (NFC) Dezaemon Predecessor
1994-09 (SFC) Kaite Tsukutte Asoberu: Dezaemon Predecessor
1996-05 (PS1) Dezaemon Plus Predecessor
1998-06 (N64) Dezaemon 3D Sequel
1998-10 (PS1) 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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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

Doki Doki Penguin Land (SAMS, Vol. 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2005-12 (PS2) 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 GAMENOTES
1982-09 (ARC)
1983-12 (A5200)
1983 (A2600)
1984-03 (A8bit)
1990-10 (GG)
2001-06 (J2ME)
1998-10 (WIN)
Pengo Likely influence
1988 (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
( NSW WIN XB1 )
2020-06 ( PS4 )
Pushy and Pully in Blockland
2022-07 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Three Wonders
Emulated collection

Double Switch

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1992-11 (MCD)
1993-12 (3DO)
1994-10 (DOS, MAC)
1995-01 (SCD-32X)
Night Trap Spiritual predecessor
1993-12 (SCD) Double Switch Original release
1995 (WIN)
1996 (MAC)
2016-12 ( AND , iOS)
Double Switch Ports
2018-12 ( PS4 , WIN )
2019-10 ( NSW )
Double Switch: 25th Anniversary Edition Remaster
2017-08 ( PS4 , WIN )
2018-08 ( NSW )
Night Trap: 25th Anniversary Edition Spiritual predecessor,
remaster of N. Trap

Doukyuusei (Franchise)

  • Doukyuusei: if
  • Doukyuusei 2
  • Kakyuusei (spinoff)
  • Mahjong Doukyuusei Special (spinoff)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (PC-98)
1995-02 (FMT)
Doukyuusei 2
a.k.a. “Classmates 2”
Original releases, 18+
1995 (DOS)
1996-08 (PC-FX)
1997-08 (PS1)
1997-12 (SFC)
1997-08 (WIN)
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

Dragon Force (Franchise)

  • Dragon Force
  • Dragon Force II: Kami Sarishi Daichi ni
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1997-09 (PS1) Paro Wars
1997-10 (PS1) Spectral Force
1998-10 (PS1)
2007-05 (PS3, PSP)
2012-08 (PSVita)
Spectral Force 2
1999-08 (PS1) Spectral Force: Lovely Wickedness
2005-08 (PS2)
2012-07 (PS3)
Dragon Force (Sega Ages 2500) Remake

Dungeons & Dragons Collection

  • Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom
  • Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-01 (ARC) Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom Original release
1996-02 (ARC) Dungeons & Dragons: Shadow over Mystara Original release
2013-07 (PS3, PSVita) Dragon’s Crown Spiritual successor
2013-08
( WIN , PS3, X360 )
2013-09 (Wii U)
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara Ports
2018-02 ( PS4 ) Dragon’s Crown Pro Spiritual successor,
remaster of DC

Dynamite Deka / Die Hard Arcade

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1996-07 (ARC) Dynamite Deka
a.k.a. “Die Hard Arcade”
Original release
1998-06 (PS1) Crisis Beat
1998-07 (ARC)
1999-05 (DC)
Dynamite Deka 2
a.k.a. “Dynamite Cop”
Sequel
2006-04 (PS2) 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 GAMENOTES
1994-10 (MD, SFC)
1995-07 (GG)
1995-09 (GB)
1995-11 ( WIN )
1996-04 (DOS)
1997-03 (SMS)
2001-06 (GBA)
Earthworm Jim Predecessor
1995-04 (MCD)
1995-11 (WIN)
2009-10 (iOS)
2009-12 (J2ME, WP)
2010-05 (NDSi)
Earthworm Jim: Special Edition Predecessor
1995-11 (MD, SNES) Earthworm Jim 2 Original releases
1996-04 (DOS)
1996-11 (PS1)
2002-06 (GBA)
2008-10 ( DOSBox )
Earthworm Jim 2 Ports
1996-04 (DOS) Battle Arena Toshinden Playable Jim
(DOS release only)
1996 (DOS) Crazy Drake
1997-10 (N64) ClayFighter 63 Playable Jim
1999-11 (N64)
2000-05 ( WIN )
Earthworm Jim 3D Sequel
1999-11 (GBC) Earthworm Jim: Menace 2 the Galaxy Sequel
2010-06 ( X360 )
2010-08 (PS3)
2010-10 (WP)
Earthworm Jim HD Remake of
Earthworm Jim
2015 (WIN) Earthworm Jim: Rewormed Fangame

Edo City Renaissance

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1995-01 (PC-98) Ooedo Renaissance Predecessor
2011-11 ( iOS )
2012-08 ( AND )
2019-08 ( NSW )
2020-11 ( PS4 )
2022-09 ( WIN )
Oh! Edo Towns
2020 (AND) Idle Edo: Simulation of City
2024-04 ( AND , iOS )
2024-12 ( NSW )
2025-03 ( WIN )
Heian City Story
2024-06 ( WIN ) Matsudaira’s Myoshu: A Sengoku Village Simulator

Elevator Action (Franchise)

  • Elevator Action² Returns
  • Elevator Action (included w/ EAR)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-05 (ARC) Elevator Action Original release
1984 (SCV) Elevator Fight
1985-06 (SFC)
1985-11 (SG1K)
1985 (MSX, X1)
1986-03 (PC-88)
1986-05 (FM-7)
1987 (ACPC,
C64, ZXS)
1991-08 (GB)
2001-08 (A2600)
2002 (J2ME)
2004-05 (WIN)
Elevator Action Ports
1986 (ACPC, C64)
1987 (AMG, AST)
1988 (ZXS)
Mission Elevator
1994-04 (CD-i) Hotel Mario
1995 (ARC) Elevator Action Returns
a.k.a. “Elevator Action II”
Original release
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
2004-10 (J2ME) Elevator Action DX Remake of
Elevator Action
2004 (WIN) Escalator Action
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 (J2ME) Elevator Action Real Spinoff
2005 (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
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 )
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 ) Taito Milestones
Elevator Action
Emulated collection
2022-09 (WIN) Elevator Stealth
2022-11 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Elevator Action Returns  (S-Tribute) Emulated ports
2023-07 (HTML5) Spy & Elevator
2023 (WIN) Escalevator Action
2024-09 (AMG) Elevator Action 500 Fan remake
20XX (HTML5) Friday Heist

Enemy Zero

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2017-12 (MAC, WIN) See Nothing
2019-02 (Browser) Enemy0

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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1994-02 (PC-98)
1994-08 (FMT)
1998 (WIN)
Love Potion
a.k.a. “School of Pleasure”
Predecessor feat.
Kyoko & Hiromi, 18+
1995 (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 )
EVE: Burst Error R Remaster of
Burst Error (SS)
2019-04
( PS4 , PSVita)
2020-02 ( NSW )
EVE: Rebirth Terror Sequel to
EVE: Burst Error
2022-06
( NSW PS4 )
EVE: Ghost Enemies Sequel

Eyeful Home: Oregon & Basic

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1996 (SS) Heim Waltz

Fantasy Zone (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1981-02 (ARC)
1982-12 (A5200)
1982 (A2600,
A8bit, AV)
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 (A2600)
1987-09 (NFC)
1990 (AMG, AST)
2000-07 (Browser)
2002-11 (POS)
Stargate
a.k.a. “Defender II”
Likely influence
1985-03 (ARC)
1986-01 (NFC)
1986-05 (MSX)
1988-02 (X68K)
1988-03 (FDS)
2003 (Mobile)
2004-05 (GBA)
2015-12 ( PS4 )
2019-12 ( NSW )
TwinBee Likely influence,
direct competitor
1986-03 (ARC) Fantasy Zone Original release
1986-06 (SMS)
1987-03 (MSX)
1987-07 (NFC)
1988-10 (PCE)
1989 (X68K)
2002-08 (Mobile)
Fantasy Zone Ports
1986 (PC-6K1)
1987-03 (SMZ)
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)
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
1991-07 (GG) Fantasy Zone Gear: The Adventures of Opa-Opa Jr.
a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone”
Sequel
1992-01 (MD) 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 (Mobile) Fantasy Zone: Bosses’ Counterattack
a.k.a. “Fantasy Zone: Boss no Gyakushuu”
Minigame
2002-01 (Mobile) Fantasy Zone P1 Port
2008-09 (PS2) 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 )
Yakuza 0
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 0: The Place of Oath”
Fantasy Zone
Emulated port
2015-11 (PSVita)
2015-12 ( PS4 WIN )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
Opa-Opa DLC
2015-12 ( WIN ) Magical Scramble
2016-12 ( PS4 )
2021-03 ( WIN XB1 )
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life”
Fantasy Zone
Emulated port
2017-12
( PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Boiling Bolt
2017 (WIN) Fantasy Zone HD Fan remake
(first level)
2018-04 ( MAC WIN )
2018-10 ( NSW )
2021-12 ( PS4 )
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 ) Fantasy Zone  (Sega Ages) Enhanced
emulated port
2020-01 ( PS4 )
2021-02 ( WIN XB1 )
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
2024-03 (WIN) Demon Invader
2024-07 (WIN) Strato Freaks 2
2025-02 (WIN) Electigirl: High Tension Beauty
UNK (Browser) Deep Zone
Unreleased
(CD-ROM²)
Space Fantasy Zone Crossover

Feng Shui Master

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1988-12 (ARC)
1988 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1990-01 (SMS)
Dynamite Dux Featuring Bin,
father of FMM
character Bean
1991-09 (MD) 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)
2012-11 (PS3, X360 )
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) Fighting Vipers Original release,
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 )
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

Fighting Vipers (Franchise)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1996-05 (ARC)
2012-11 (PS3, X360 )
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 )
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

Flicky (SAMS, Vol. 1)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-03 (ARC)
1983 (SM5)
1984-01 (X1)
1984-08 (SMZ)
1984-11 (NFC)
1984 (MSX)
1986-04 (SMZ)
1986-05 (PC-88)
1986-06 (PC-8K)
1986-09 (PC-6K1)
1986 (FM-7, SCV)
1991-05 (GG)
1999-04 (WIN)
2004-02 (GBA)
2021-10 ( NSW , PS4 )
Mappy Confirmed influence,
direct competitor
1984-05 (ARC) Flicky Original release
1984-12 (SG1K)
1985 (SMZ,
PC-8K, PC-88, X1)
1986 (FM-7, MSX)
1991-01 (MD)
2001-06 (J2ME)
Flicky Ports
1987-04 (ARC)
1987-10 (SMS)
1988 (ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1989 (AMG)
2005-10 (PS2)
SDI: Strategic Defense Initiative
a.k.a. “Global Defense”
Playable Flicky
1992-04 (MCD) 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) Game no Kanzume Otokuyou
a.k.a. “Game Can Value Pack”
Flicky
Collection, port
1996-11 (MD, SS)
1997-02 (WIN)
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 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
Flicky
Emulated collection
2019-03 (WIN) Retro Jam Flicky Fangame
2021 (NSW) Ozone Layer Protector (SmileBASIC 4) Homebrew
2023-06 (WIN) Flicky Fangame
20XX (Lexibook) Toy Kingdom

Galaxy Force II (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1988-04 (ARC)
1989-10 (SMS)
Galaxy Force Predecessor
1988-07 (ARC) Galaxy Force II Original release
1990-01 (AMG,
ACPC, AST,
C64, ZXS)
1991-03 (FMT)
1991-09 (MD)
Galaxy Force II Ports
1992-03 (ARC) Galactic Storm
1997-07 (ARC) Solar Assault
2007-07 (PS2) 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
2013-07 (3DS) 3D Galaxy Force II (3D Classics) Enhanced
emulated port
2015-11 (PSVita)
2015-12 ( PS4 WIN )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
TRY-Z DLC
2018-05 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
Galaxy Force II
Emulated collection
2019-09 ( WIN ) Star Storm
2024-03 ( NSW WIN ) Missile Dancer 2
Unreleased (WIN) After Burner Deldine Playable TRY-Z

Gale Racer

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1986-09 (ARC)
1987-06 (SMS)
1987-12 (C64, ZXS)
1988-02 (AST)
1988-10 (MSX)
1988-12 (AMG)
1989-03 (DOS)
1990-12 (PCE)
1991-08 (GG, MD)
2001-05 (J2ME)
OutRun Likely influence
1989-02 (ARC)
1989-11 (FMT)
1989 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ACPC)
1990 (DOS)
1992-03 (MD)
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 GAMENOTES
1981-10 (ARC)
1983-02 (A8bit)
1983-03 (A5200)
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)
2022-03 ( NSW , PS4 )
Qix Confirmed influence
1982 (ARC) Qix II: Tournament Confirmed influence
1987-03 (ARC) Super Qix Confirmed influence
1989 (ARC)
1989-12 (PCE)
1991-01 (MD)
1991-12 (FMT)
1991 (AMG,
AST, C64, DOS)
2005 (J2ME)
Volfied Confirmed influence
1990-11 (ARC) Gals Panic Predecessor,  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) 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 )
Pretty Girls Panic!
2019-08 ( WIN )
2020-12 ( NSW )
Crawlco Block Knockers 18+
2019-10 ( WIN ) Re:Gals Panic Unlicensed?, 18+
2020-02 ( MAC WIN ) Mokoko 18+
2020-06 ( WIN )
2021-03 ( NSW PS4 )
Bishoujo Battle Cyber Panic!
2021-03 ( WIN )
2021-11 ( NSW PS4 )
Pretty Girls Panic! Plus
2022-04 ( WIN ) Gold Wiper 18+
2022-04
( NSW WIN XB1 )
Mokoko X 18+
2022-06 (HTML5) Bros Panic 18+
2022-12 (HTML5) Wanna Peek? Christmas 18+
2022 (HTML5?) Gals Aidakuji 5
2023-01 (HTML5) Wanna Peek? Year of the Bunny 18+
2023-02 ( WIN ) Secret Camera 18+
2023-04 ( MAC , WIN ) Hentai Cut n Nut 18+
2023-04 (HTML5) Wanna Peek? Candy Bunnies 18+
2023-09 (HTML5) Wanna Peek? Milky and Honey 18+
2024-06 ( WIN ) Sex Counselor 18+
2024-06 (HTML5) Wanna Peek? Dirty Girls 18+

Game Basic for SegaSaturn

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 ) Petit Computer 4: SmileBASIC
a.k.a. “SmileBASIC 4”

Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise!

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-09 (ARC)
1984-03 (SG1K)
1984 (MSX)
1985-02 (NFC)
2002-09 (J2ME)
2004-02 (WIN)
2014-10 ( PS4 )
2020-01 ( NSW )
Exerion Playable Fighter EX
1984-07 (ARC)
1985-04 (NFC)
1985 (FM-7, MSX)
1986-02 (X1)
1986-04 (PC-88)
2004-11 (WIN)
2020-03 ( NSW PS4 )
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)
Field Combat Playable Genesis-3
1986-08 (ARC) Momoko 120% Playable Momoko
1987-12 (ARC)
1998 (ACPC,
C64, MSX, ZXS)
1993-10 (X68K)
2003 (J2ME)
2015-01 (PSVita)
2015-03 ( PS4 )
2019-05 ( NSW )
Buta-san
a.k.a. “Mr. Pig”
a.k.a. “Psycho Pigs UXB”
Playable Buta-san
1989-06 (ARC)
2020-04 ( NSW , PS4 )
Plus Alpha Playable
Pupera/Selia
1995-11 (ARC) Game Tengoku: The Game Paradise! Original release
1998-03 (PS1) 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 )
Momoko 1200% Playable Momoko
2006-06 (J2ME) Momoko 1200% in Machigai Sagashi Features Momoko
2006-08 (J2ME)
2023-09 ( NSW )
Momoko no Kasei Bowling: La Mars Cup Playable Momoko
2006-09 (J2ME) Plus Beta Playable
Pupera/Selia
2007-11 (J2ME)
2023-06 ( NSW )
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 )
Game Tengoku: CruisinMix Special Enhanced port
2023-09 ( NSW )
2023-11 ( WIN )
Final Exerion Playable Fighter EX
In development FZ: Formation Z Playable
Z-DYNE Mk. II
forerunner

Gekirindan

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1988-07 (ARC) Sky Soldiers Possible influence
1989 (ARC) Asuka & Asuka Possible influence
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 GAMENOTES
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, ACPC)
1987-07 (FM-7, PC-88)
1987 (DOS)
1990-04 (AST)
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 (MSX)
Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken
a.k.a. “Hell Island: Great Adventure of the Seven Islands”
GnG-themed levels
1987 (BBCM) Spooks ‘n’ Spirits
1988-10 (ARC) Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
a.k.a. “Dai Makaimura”
a.k.a. “Great Demon World Village”
Original release
1989-08 (MD)
1989 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, 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 (BBCM, Electron)
1991 (ACPC, C64, ZXS)
2008 (A8bit)
Hobgoblin
1990-05 (GB) Gargoyle’s Quest
a.k.a. “Red Arremer: Makaimura Gaiden”
a.k.a. “Red Arremer: Demon World Village Side Story”
Spinoff
1990 (BBCM, Electron) Hobgoblin II
1990 (AMG,
AST, C64, 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)
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 AST)
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) 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 (ARC)
2000-11 (DC)
Cannon Spike
a.k.a. “Gunspike”
Playable Arthur
2001-12 (PS2) 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) 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 , WIN )
SNK vs. Capcom: SvC Chaos Playable
Red Arremer
2003-09 (PS2) 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)
2013-05 (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
2007-08 (Wii)
2017-05 (AND, iOS)
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
2007-12 (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 )
Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Playable Arthur
2012-10 (3DS) Project X Zone Playable Arthur
2013-02 (PS3, X360) 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 )
Cast of the Seven Godsends
a.k.a. “Cast of the Seven Godsends Redux”
2015 (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)
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 )
2020-12 (AVCS)
Sigi: A Fart for Melusina
2017-09
( PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite Playable Arthur
2018-05 ( MAC , NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Fox n Forests
2018-10
( MAC , NSW , WIN )
2019-12 ( PS4 , XB1 )
Eternum EX
2018-12 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Battle Princess Madelyn
2019-07 (WIN) Ghosts & Monsters Fangame
2020-02 ( MAC , WIN ) Ghosts’n DJs
2020-04 ( NSW ) Battle Princess Madelyn: Royal Edition
2020-11 (EXAA) Super Battle Princess Madelyn
2020 (WIN) Ghosts ‘n Goblins 2 Fangame
2021-02 ( NSW )
2021-05
( PS4 WIN XB1 )
Capcom Arcade Stadium
 Ghosts ‘n Goblins
 Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Emulated collection
2021-02 ( NSW )
2021-06
( PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
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, MAC, WIN)
Cursed Castle
2023-12 (AMG) Terryble Knight
2024-07 (WIN) Pygame Ghouls ‘n Ghosts Fangame
2025-03 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
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 GAMENOTES
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 )
Japanese Women: Animated Jigsaws

Goiken Muyou: Anarchy in the Nippon

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-12 (ARC)
1994-11 (SS)
1995-10 (32X)
Virtua Fighter Confirmed influence
1994-11 (ARC)
1995-12 (SS)
1997-09 (WIN)
2012-11 (PS3, X360 )
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) 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 GAMENOTES
1988-07 (ARC)
1990-12 (PCE)
1991-03 (X68K)
2025-02 ( NSW , PS4 )
Märchen Maze Possible influence
for Purikura D.
1993-11 (ARC)
1994-10 (SFC)
1994-11 (MD)
Gouketsuji Ichizoku
a.k.a. “Gouketsuji Clan”
a.k.a. “Power Instinct”
Predecessor
1994-04 (ARC)
1995-10 (PS1)
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 (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 GAMENOTES
2022-01 ( WIN ) Grand Cross: Renovation Remake

Guardian Force

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-12 (ARC) Regulus Possible influence
1983 (A2600 6 ) Strategy X Possible influence
1985-09 (ARC) Heavy Metal Possible influence
1998-05 (ARC) Guardian Force Original release
2021-09 ( NSW , PS4 )
2022-02 ( WIN )
In dev. (XB1)
Guardian Force (Saturn Tribute) Emulated port

Guardian Heroes

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-01 (X68K)
1994-07 (FMT)
1994-09 (CD-ROM²)
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) 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 ) Guardian Heroes Enhanced port
2012-04 ( 3DS )
2016-04 ( WIN )
Code of Princess Spiritual successor
2013-02 ( X360 )
2014-03 (PSVita)
2015-01 ( WIN )
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds
2015-07 ( PS4 )
2017-12 ( NSW )
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds -Overdrive-
2016-03 ( WIN ) Princess Edge: Dragonstone
2018-07 ( NSW )
2020-10 ( WIN )
Code of Princess EX Spiritual successor
2018-08 (ARC,
PS4 NSW WIN )
Blade Strangers Includes characters
from Code of Princess
2022-11 ( WIN ) Ghost Puncher
In development
(PS4, WIN, XB1)
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

Gunbird

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994 (ARC) Gunbird Original release
1995-12 (PS1) Gunbird
a.k.a. “Mobile Light Force”
Port
1996-11 (SS) Sengoku Blade: Sengoku Ace, Episode II Playable Marion
1997 (ARC)
2003-10 (WIN)
Taisen Hot Gimmick Marion feat. as
secret opponent
1998-12 (ARC)
2000-03 (DC)
2018-06 ( NSW )
2020-06
( AND , iOS , WIN )
2022-08 ( PS4 , XB1 )
Gunbird 2 Sequel
1998 (ARC)
2003-12 (WIN)
Taisen Hot Gimmick Kairakuten Marion feat. as
secret opponent
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 )
2023-01 ( XB1 )
Gunbarich Spinoff
2004-02 (PS2) Gunbird Special Edition
a.k.a. “Gunbird 1 & 2”
Gunbird
Gunbird 2
Compilation
2015-07 ( WIN )
2017-12 ( NSW )
2022-07 ( PS4 , XB1 )
Gunbird
a.k.a. “Mobile Light Force”
Emulated ports
2017-06 (WIN) Gunbird Tribute Fangame
2017-09 ( MAC , WIN )
2019-04
( NSW , PS4, XB1 )
AngerForce: Reloaded

Gungriffon (Franchise)

  • Gungriffon: The Eurasian Conflict
  • Gungriffon II
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
2000-08 (PS2) Gungriffon Blaze Sequel
2004-12 (XB) Gungriffon: Allied Strike Sequel
2013-11 (WIN) HIGH-MACS Simulator Fangame

Gun.Smoke (Capcom Generation, Vol. 4)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1985-10 (ARC) Gun.Smoke Original release
1987-10 (C64)
1987 (ACPC, MSX, ZXS)
1988-01 (FDS)
1988-02 (NES)
Gun.Smoke
a.k.a. “Desperado”
Ports
1988 (AMG, AST)
1990 (ACPC, C64, ZXS)
Wanted
a.k.a. “Outlaw”
1989 (ZXS)
1990-09 (ACPC)
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) Capcom Arcade Cabinet
Gun.Smoke
Emulated collection
2017-11 (iOS, WIN) GunSmoke.Reloaded Fangame
2021-06 (AND, WIN) GunSmoke Fangame
2022-07 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Gun.Smoke
Emulated collection
2022-10 (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 GAMENOTES
1985 (E60)
1986 (DOS)
1988-07
(APL2, MAC)
1988-12 (AMG)
1989-03 (AST)
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
2006 (VGPC) Yummy and Tasty
2012-12 (WIN) Suwako-chan’s Patcheris
2014-07 ( MAC ,
PS4 , PSVita, WIN )
2014-11 (Ouya)
2015-08 (WP)
2020-02 ( NSW )
2022-01 ( XB1 )
MouseCraft

Head-On (SAMS, Vol. 1)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1979-04 (ARC) Head-On Original release
1979 (ARC) Car Hunt Spiritual sequel
1979 (ARC) Crash
1979 (ARC)
1982 (BBCM) x 2
1983-11 (ZXS)
1983 (BBCM) x 2
1984 (BBCM) x 2
1985-05 (ZXS)
1985 (BBCM)
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 (BBCM) Arcade Action
a.k.a. “Fun Games”
Dodgems
1982 (ZXS) Car Chase
1982 (BBCM) Car Wars
1982 (VIC-20) Collide
1982 (C64, VIC-20) Head On
1982 (DOS) Racer Jammer
1982 (ZXS) Specman
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 (BBCM) Race Chase
1983 (ZXS) Shaky Game, The
1983 (BBCM) Space Chaser
1984 (VIC-20) Bullet
1984 (BBCM) Race-Chase
1984 (ZXS) Teufels-Fahrer
1985-11 (ZXS) Car
1986 (EXELV) Car Crash
1987 (ARC) Fast Lane
1987 (ZXS) Mynek
a.k.a. “Mill”
1988-03 (ARC) Counter Run Spiritual sequel
1988-04 (ARC)
1988-10 (FDS)
2021-11 ( NSW PS4 )
Raimais
a.k.a. “Youmais”
1988 (ZXS) Amoto’s Puf
1988 (ZXS) Crash Course
198X (PC-8001) 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 GAMENOTES
1995 (SS) Eyeful Home: Oregon & Basic

House of the Dead, The

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (Mobile)
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 (Mobile) 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)
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 (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 (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
2022-04 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
House of the Dead: Remake, The Remake
2022-10 ( WIN ) Dead Containment Early access
2022-11 (WIN) Lighthouse of the Dead
2022-11 (WIN) Undead Typing Defender
2023-12
( PS5 WIN XS )
2024-06 ( NSW )
Railbreak
2023-12 ( WIN ) Word Warrior: Zombie Typocalypse
2024-01 (WIN) House of the Demaked
2024-04 (WIN) Demonbane Detective Proof-of-concept
20XX (J2ME) House of the Dead: Nightmare, The Spinoff
202X (WIN) Project Corpse
In development ( WIN ) BioCrisis: Return 2 the Lab
In development
(SS, WIN)
Dark Hospital
In development
(NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1)
House of the Dead 2 Remake, The Sequel, remake

Hyper Duel

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984-05 (SG1K) Orguss
1984-07 (PC-88)
1984 (FM-7,
HS1, SMZ, X1)
1985 (MSX, PC-6K1)
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) 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 )
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”
1993-10 (ARC) Hyper Duel Original release
1993-10 (SFC) Super Dimension Fortress Macross: Scrambled Valkyrie
1993 (ARC) Super Dimension Fortress Macross II
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

Image Fight (Image Fight & X-Multiply: Arcade Gears)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1987-02 (ARC) Makyou Senshi
a.k.a. “Demon War”
a.k.a. “Gondomania”
Possible influence
1987-05 (ARC) World Wars Possible influence
1987 (ARC) Bermuda Triangle Possible influence
1988-11 (ARC) Image Fight Original release
1990-03 (NFC)
1990-07 (PCE)
1990-12 (X68K)
1990 (FMT)
Image Fight Ports
1992-02 (CD-ROM²) Image Fight II: Operation Deepstriker Sequel
1993-07 (GB) Shuyaku Sentai Irem Fighter Playable
OF-1 Daedalus
1993 (ARC)
2024-02 ( NSW , PS4 )
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
2016-02 ( WIN )
2018-08 (DC)
Battle Crust
2016-07
(AND, iOS,  WIN )
Image Striker
2019-04 ( NSW )
2019-05 ( PS4 )
Image Fight  (Arcade Archives) Emulated ports
2021-04 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
R-Type Final 2 Playable
OF-1 Daedalus
2023-03 ( PS5 ) R-Type Final 3 Evolved Playable
OF-1 Daedalus
2023-11 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-12 ( XB1 )
Irem Collection, Vol. 1
Image Fight
Image Fight II:
Operation Deepstriker
Emulated collection

J.B. Harold: Blue Chicago Blues

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1986-08 (PC-88)
1986 (FM-7,
PC-98, SMZ, X1)
1988-12 (X68K)
1988 (MSX)
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 )
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)
1987-12 (X1)
1987 (FM-7, PC-98)
1988 (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 (MSX, 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
2007-07 (WIN) Fate by Numbers
2008-11 (NDS) The Case Files of Detective J.B. Harold:
Manhattan Requiem & Kiss of Murder
Alt. retellings
of MR & KoM
2014-05 ( MAC , WIN ) Tesla Effect: A Tex Murphy Adventure
2015-04 (WIN) J.B. Hairboll in Murder Flub Parody

Jung Rhythm

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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)
Um Jammer Lammy
2001-08 (PS2) PaRappa the Rapper 2
2017-04 ( PS4 ) Parappa the Rapper: Remastered Emulated port
of PaRappa on PSP

Keio Flying Squadron 2 / Keiou Yuugekitai: Katsugeki-hen

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1997-06 (PS1) 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 GAMENOTES
1982-06 (ARC)
1982 (PC-6K1)
1983-06 (A2600)
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) Quinpl
1988-11 (MSX) Konami Game Collection, Vol. 1
King’s Valley
Collection
1988 (MSX) King’s Valley II
a.k.a. “The Seal of El Giza”
Sequel
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 KA port
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, MAC, WIN)
King’s Valley (4) Fan port/remake
2021 (WIN) Jewels & Mummies
2022-08 (MAC, WIN) Dwarf Seeks Fortune
2024-07 ( NSW ) Pharaoh’s Secret

Knightmare / Majou Densetsu (Konami Antiques…)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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)
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)
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 KA port
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
2007-01 (PSP) Parodius Portable
Parodius: The Octopus Saves the Earth
Compilation feat.
remake of Parodius,
playable Popolon
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 GAMENOTES
1991-04
(FMT, MSX, NFC)
Gorby no Pipeline Daisakusen
a.k.a. “Gorby’s Great Pipeline Plan”
Possible influence
1993 (ARC) Tube-It
a.k.a. “Cachat”
Possible influence
1995-07 (PS1) Kururin Pa! Original release
1996-07 (PS1) Shingata Kururin Pa! Original release

Kuuga / Sky Fang (Franchise)

  • Wolf Fang SS: Kuuga 2001
  • Skull Fang: Kuuga Gaiden
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2024-10 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Wolf Fang / Skull Fang  (Saturn Tribute)
Wolf Fang SS: Kuuga 2001
Skull Fang: Kuuga Gaiden
Compilation,
emulated ports

Langrisser (Franchise)

  • Langrisser III
  • Langrisser IV
  • Langrisser V: The End of Legend
  • Langrisser: Dramatic Edition (remake comp.)
  • Langrisser Tribute (compilation)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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)
Crest of Gaia, The
a.k.a. “Gaia no Monshou”
Predecessor
1987-12
(PC-88, PC-98)
1988-01 (X1)
1990-01 (PCE)
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)
Der Langrisser Remake of L2
1997-07 (PS1)
2001-08 (WIN)
Langrisser I & II 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) 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) Growlanser V: Generations
a.k.a. “Growlanser: Heritage of War”
Spiritual successor
2007-06 (PS2) Growlanser VI: Precarious World Spiritual successor
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 )
Langrisser I & II Remake compilation
Unreleased (WIN) Langrisser Schwarz Spinoff

Last Bronx: Tokyo Bangaichi / Last Bronx

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1995-01 (PS1)
1996-04 (DOS)
Toushinden
a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden”
Likely influence,
direct competitor
1995-11 (SS) Toushinden S
a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden Remix”
Likely influence,
direct competitor
1995-11 (ARC)
1995-12 (PS1)
1998-04 (WIN)
Toushinden 2
a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden 2”
Likely 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) 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) Toushinden 3
a.k.a. “Battle Arena Toshinden 3”
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 GAMENOTES
1989-05 (ARC)
1991-09 (MD)
2024-02 ( NSW )
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)
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
2010-05 (PS3,  X360 ) RayStorm HD Remake
2015-11 (PSVita)
2015-12 ( PS4 WIN )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable X-LAY DLC
2017-03
(AND, iOS, WIN )
MoonStriker
2021-02 ( WIN ) Gun-REViper
2022-01 ( WIN )
2022-07 ( NSW )
Moon Dancer
2022-04 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Layer Section & Galactic Attack (S-Tribute) Emulated port
2023-03 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-09 ( WIN )
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 GAMENOTES
1993-12 (MCD) 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: The Sage of Pyramid

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
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
1998-11 (PS1, WIN )
1999-10 (MAC)
2009-09 (PS3, PSP)
2012-08 (PSVita)
Tomb Raider III

Magic Carpet

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2010-02 (PS3, PSP)
2012 (PSVita)
Magic Carpet Emulated port
of PS1 release
2014-01 ( WIN ) Arcane Worlds Early access

Magical Tree (Konami Antiques…)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984 (MSX) Magical Tree Original release
1998-01 (PS1) Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 2
Magical Tree
Original release
of KA port
200X (WIN) Magical Tree Remake Fan remake
2020-02 (WIN) Infinytree Fan remake
2021-10 (WIN) Timber
2024-10 (WIN) Nutscue

Mansion of Hidden Souls, The

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-12 (MCD) 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

Manx TT Super Bike

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1998-03 (PS1) Iceman: Digital Playstage

Message Navi (Franchise)

  • Message Navi, Vol. 1
  • Message Navi, Vol. 2
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994 (MAC/WIN) CD-Romance: The Multimedia Meeting Place

Metal Black

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
Black Fly DLC
2018-11 (WIN) Over Ride Fangame
2022-11 ( NSW , PS4 ) Metal Black (Arcade Archives) Emulated port
2023-02
( PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Metal Black  (S-Tribute) Emulated port
2023-08 ( NSW ) Taito Milestones 2
Metal Black
Emulated collection

Metal Slug

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-04 (ARC)
1995-11 (PS1)
1995-12 (SS)
2019-11 ( NSW , PS4 )
In the Hunt
a.k.a. “Undersea War”
Spiritual predecessor
1994-09 (ARC) GunForce II 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)
2008-12 (Wii)
2011-10 (PS3, PSP)
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)
2015-03 ( PS4 , PSVita)
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)
2013-01 (Wii)
Metal Slug 4 Sequel
2002 (ARC) Demon Front
2003-11 (ARC)
2004-02 (NEO)
2005-04 (PS2, XB)
Metal Slug 5 Sequel
2003 (ARC) Dolphin Blue
2004-11 (GBA) Metal Slug Advance
2004 (J2ME) Metal Slug Mobile Spinoff
2005-12 (J2ME) Metal Slug: Mobile Impact Spinoff
2006-02 (ARC)
2006-09 (PS2)
Metal Slug 6 Sequel
2006-06 (PS2) Metal Slug Spinoff
2006-12 (Wii)
2007-02 (PSP)
2007-03 (PS2)
2009-11 (WIN)
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
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
2008-09 (Flash)
2024-07 ( WIN )
Commando 2
a.k.a. “Commando 2: Battle of Asia”
2008-09 (NDS)
2011-12 (DSi)
Commando: Steel Disaster
2009-12 (PSP)
2010-05 ( X360 )
2018-05 ( PS4 )
2019-02 ( WIN )
Metal Slug XX
a.k.a. “Metal Slug Double X”
Sequel, revised
ver. of Metal Slug 7
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 , WIN , XS )
Metal Slug Attack
a.k.a. “Metal Slug Attack: Reloaded”
Spinoff
2016-05 (AND) Contra Rambo
2016-11 ( PS4 )
2017-03 ( NSW , XB1 )
2017-12 ( WIN )
2023-11 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug (Arcade Archives) Emulated ports
2017-03 ( NSW )
2017-12 ( PS4 , XB1 )
2018-09 ( WIN )
2023-11 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug 3 (Arcade Archives) Sequel,
emulated ports
2017-06
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2018-02 ( WIN )
2023-12 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug 2 (Arcade Archives) Sequel,
emulated ports
2017-10
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2018-08 ( WIN )
2024-01 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug X (Arcade Archives) Sequel,
emulated ports
2017-12 ( WIN ) Metal Soldiers 2
2018-06 (WIN) Metal Slug Neo Fangame
2018-08
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2019-05 ( WIN )
2022-08 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug 4 (Arcade Archives) Sequel,
emulated ports
2018-12
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2019-11 ( WIN )
2021-11 ( AND , iOS )
Metal Slug 5 (Arcade Archives) Sequel,
emulated ports
2019-01 (NEO) Kraut Buster
2019-04 (AND, iOS) Metal Slug Infinity Spinoff
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 (MD) Metal Slug Warfare Fangame
2022-06 (AST, MD) 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
2024-11 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Metal Slug Tactics Spinoff
In development
(NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1)
Operation Highjump: The Fall of Berlin

Mighty Hits

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-10 (ARC)
1997-08 (PS1)
Point Blank
a.k.a. “Gun Bullet”
Likely influence,
direct competitor
1996-12 (PS1) Mighty Hits Port
1996 (ARC)
1998-08 (PS1)
Point Blank 2
a.k.a. “Gun Bullet 2”
Direct competitor
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. “Gun Bullet 3”
2006-05 (NDS) Point Blank DS
a.k.a. “Right Brain Master: Gun Bullet Trainer”
2016-11 (ARC) Point Blank X
a.k.a. “Gun Bullet X”

Miscellaneous

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2024-09 ( WIN ) Parking Garage Rally Circuit Modeled to
resemble a SS title
In dev. (WIN) LINEAR S Modeled to
resemble a SS title

Mizubaku Daibouken

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1988-08 (ARC)
1989-07 (X68K)
1989-08 (FMT)
1989 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1990-02 (PCE)
1990-03 (MD)
1991-03 (NES)
1992-11 (SMS)
2007-01 (NDS)
2008-10 (Wii)
2023-01 ( NSW , PS4 )
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 ) Mizubaku Daibouken  (Arcade Archives)
a.k.a. “Liquid Kids”
Emulated ports
2023-08 ( NSW ) 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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 (BBCM) Indy 500
1983 (BBCM) Monaco
1984 (ZXS) Trans-Europe Rally
1988 (BBCM) Car Race
a.k.a. “Van Race”
1989-05 (ARC)
1990-08 (MD)
1990-09 (SMS)
1990-10 (GG)
1991-04 (AMG,
ACPC, AST,
C64, ZXS)
1991-11 (DOS)
Super Monaco GP Sequel
1990-09 (BBCM) 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) Monaco GP Fan remake
2024-11 (AMG) Riviera ’79 Fangame
In development ( WIN ) Close Call Extreme

Mopiranger (Konami Antiques…)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1985 (MSX) Mopiranger Original release
1997-11 (PS1) Konami Antiques MSX Collection, Vol. 1
Mopiranger
Original release
of KA port
2004-08 (WIN) Mopi Ranger Remake 7 Fan remake

Motteke Tamago with Ganbare! Kamonohashi

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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

NBA Jam (Franchise)

  • NBA Jam Tournament Edition
  • NBA Jam Extreme
  • College Slam (spinoff)
  • Space Jam (spinoff)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1989-05 (ARC)
1990-11 (NES)
1992-05 (GEN)
1992 (GG)
Arch Rivals Likely influence
1990 (A7800)
1992 (Lynx)
Basketbrawl Possible influence
1993-04 (ARC)
1994-03 (GG, MD, SFC)
1994-11 (GB)
1994-12 (MCD)
NBA Jam Predecessor
1994 (ARC) NBA Jam Tournament Edition Original release
1995-02 (GG, MD, SFC)
1995-06 (GB)
1995-09 (32X, PS1)
1995 (DOS, JAG)
NBA Jam Tournament Edition Ports
1996-02
(PS1, GEN, SNES)
1996-03 (GB)
1996 (DOS)
College Slam Simultaneous
multiplatform release
1996-04 (ARC)
1996-11 (GEN, SNES)
1996 (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 (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)
2000-01 (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 ) 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 (WIN) Karate Basketball
2017-05
(NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1)
NBA Playgrounds
2018-06 (WIN) Basketball 2
2018-10
( NSW PS4 WIN XB1 )
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
2020-03 ( WIN )
2020-07 ( XB1 )
2021-06 ( NSW )
Dunk Lords
2020-08 ( WIN ) PBA Basketball Slam
2023-04 ( WIN ) StreetStep: 21st Century Basketball
2023-09 ( NSW WIN ) RoboDunk

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 GAMENOTES
1994 (MAC/WIN) Yoshiyuki Sadamoto Illustrations Predecessor 8
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 GAMENOTES
1987-12 (ARC)
1988-07 (SMS)
1988-10 (MD)
1988-12 (AMG,
ACPC, AST,
C64, ZXS)
1989-03 (DOS)
1989 (MSX)
1990-02 (X68K)
1990-12 (PCE)
2010-09 ( 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
1993-05 (MCD)
1995-07 (PS1)
Night Striker Ports
2015-11 (PSVita)
2015-12 ( PS4 WIN )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
Inter-Gray DLC
2016-06 (PICO-8) Choito Striker Fangame
In dev. ( WIN ) Operation Night Strikers
Night Striker
Emulated collection
In dev. (NSW, WIN ) Night Striker Gear Sequel

NiGHTS into Dreams (Franchise)

  • NiGHTS into Dreams
  • Christmas NiGHTS
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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) Sonic Robo Blast 2 NiD-themed
special stages
2003-06 (GCN)
2003-13 ( WIN )
2010-09 ( X360 , PS3)
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 )
NiGHTS into Dreams Remake
2008-03 (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 (iOS, AND)
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
2022-04 (WIN) Nightsparrow in Dreams
2022-04 (WIN) Sumireko Usami’s Nightmare
2022-05 (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
In development (WIN) Shock of Dimension, A
In development (WIN) Untitled Christmas NiGHTS Remake Fan remake
Unreleased (DC) Air NiGHTS Sequel
Unreleased (WIN) NiGHTS Flight Range 9 Fangame
Unreleased (X360) Untitled NiGHTS Remake Fan remake

Ninja Princess (SAMS, Vol. 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984-01 (ARC) Mister Viking Possible influence
1985-03 (ARC) Ninja Princess
a.k.a. “Sega Ninja”
Original release
1986-02 (SG1K)
1986-06 (MSX)
2003-07 (J2ME)
Ninja Princess Ports
1986-10 (ARC)
1987 (MSX)
1987-08 (FDS)
1990-03 (PCE)
2000-03 (WIN)
2003-07 (Mobile)
2016-07 ( PS4 )
2020-03 ( NSW )
Kiki Kaikai
a.k.a. “Mysterious Ghost World”
1986-11 (SMS) Ninja, The Retooled port
1987-08 (NFC) Kiki Kaikai: Dotou-hen
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) 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 )
2910-03 ( WIN )
Snow Battle Princess Sayuki
a.k.a. “Heavenly Guardian”
2022-04
( NSW PS4 )
2023-02 ( WIN )
2023-13 ( XS )
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 GAMENOTES
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

Ogre Battle (Franchise)

  • Ogre Battle: The March of the Black Queen
  • Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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) 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
2010-11 (PSP) Tactics Ogre: Let Us Cling Together
a.k.a. “Tactics Ogre: Wheel of Fortune”
Remake
2022-11
( NSW PS4 , WIN )
Tactics Ogre: Reborn Remaster of
2010 remake

OutRun (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1986-09 (ARC) OutRun Original release
1987-06 (SMS)
1987-12 (C64, ZXS)
1988-02 (AST)
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
1989-02 (ARC)
1989-11 (FMT)
1989 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ACPC)
1990 (DOS)
1992-03 (MD)
Turbo OutRun Sequel
1989-06 (SMS) OutRun 3D Port
1990-06 (NES) Rad Racer II
1990-08 (SMS) Battle OutRun Spinoff
1991-03 (CD-ROM²) Road Spirits
1991-09 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1991-12 (SMS)
1992-06 (GG)
OutRun Europa Spinoff
1993-03 (MD) OutRun 2019 Spinoff
1993-05 (ARC)
1994-05 (MD)
OutRunners Sequel
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
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
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
2012-11
(PS3, Wii U,  X360 )
2012-12 (PSVita)
2013-01 ( WIN )
2013-02 (3DS)
2014-01 (iOS)
2014 (AND)
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed OR-themed course
2012 (WIN) Cannonball Enhanced
fan port
2014-04 (3DS) 3D OutRun  (3D Classics) Enhanced
emulated port
2015-03 ( PS3 PS4 )
2018-08 ( WIN )
2020-02 ( XB1 )
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 )
2021-03 ( WIN XB1 )
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 )
’80s Overdrive
2018-02 ( WIN ) My 1980s Dashboard
2018-05 ( MAC WIN )
2022-04
( NSW PS4 XB1 )
Slipstream
2018-08
( WIN , PS4 , XB1 )
Shenmue I & II
OutRun
Emulated port
2018-11 ( NSW ) 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 )
198X
2020-01 ( PS4 )
2021-02 ( WIN XB1 )
2021-03 ( PS5 )
Yakuza: Like a Dragon
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 7: Whereabouts of Light and Darkness”
OutRun
Emulated port
2020-09 ( WIN ) OutRace
2021-09 ( WIN ) PalmRide
2022-02 (WIN) Turbo OutRun Reimagined Fangame
2024-02 (HTML5) OutRun Fangame
20XX (HTML5) Istanbul Race
Unreleased ( WIN ) Super Green Rally

Pandemonium! / Magical Hoppers

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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

Panzer Dragoon (Franchise)

  • Panzer Dragoon
  • Panzer Dragoon Zwei (prequel)
  • Azel: Panzer Dragoon RPG / Panzer Dragoon Saga
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1987-10 (ARC)
1990-03 (MD)
1990-09 (PCE)
2003 (J2ME)
After Burner II Likely influence
1993-02 (SFC) Star Fox
a.k.a. “Starwing”
Confirmed influence
1994-02 (ARC)
1995-09 (SS)
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) Homebrew
1999-10 (PS1) Astro Trooper Vanark
a.k.a. “Vanark”
2002-12 ( XB ) 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 (iOS)
2014 (AND)
Sonic & All Stars Racing Transformed PD-themed course
2013-11 (PSVita) BloodRed Wyvern
2013-11 ( XB1 ) 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 XB1 )
Panzer Dragoon Remake Remake
2021-09 (WIN) Panzer Bees
2021-10 (WIN) Bonbon Dragon
2021-11 (WIN) Dragon Master Side Story: The Legend of Shiryuu
2021-12 (WIN) Globe Gunner: 2nd Planet
2022-09 (WIN) 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 development Panzer Dragoon Zwei Remake Remake
Unreleased (DC) Geist Force

Pengo (SAMS, Vol. 1)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1982-09 (ARC) Pengo Original release
1983-03 (PC-8001) Super Penguin
1983-06 (ORIC-1) Pengoric
1983-12 (A5200)
1983 (A2600)
1984-03 (A8bit)
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,
SMZ, TP, X1)
1984 (PC-6001)
Ice Block
1983 (TRS-80,
D32/64)
Ice Master
1983 (FM-7) Mengo
1983 (ARC) Mr. Jong
1983 (BBCM) Noc-a-Block
1983 (DOS) Pango
1983 (FM-7) Pengee Land
1983 (TRS-80)
1984 (A8bit,
C64, D32/64)
Pengon
1983 (BBCM) 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 (BBCM) Renegade Robots
1983 (BBCM) Rubble Trouble
1984-05 (VIC-20) Block Buster
1984-06 (ZXS) Pongo
1984-09 (ARC)
1988-10 (PS1, SS)
2005-09 (PS2, XB)
Pirate Ship Higemaru
1984 (BBCM) Blockbuster
1984 (C64) Chilly Willy
a.k.a. “Chilly Will!”
1984 (MicroBee) Chilly Willy
1984 (VIC-20) Chocabloc
1984 (BBCM) 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 (FM-7) Pengee Land II
1984 (AE, BBCM)
1985 (SQL)
Pengi
1984 (FM-7) Penguin-kun 2
1984 (SPECV,
BBCM, ELCTRN)
Pengwyn
1984 (ZX81) Pengy
1984 (C64,
BBCM, ELCTRN)
Percy Penguin
1984 (ZXS) Ping Pong
1984 (ZXS) Pingo
1984 (BBCM) Plutonium Plunder
1984 (BBCM) Saloon Sally
1984 (BBCM) Sphenisciformes
1984 (VTCV) Stone Age
1984 (TRS-80) Warehouse Mutants
1984 (ZXS) Willibald
a.k.a. “Hillibald”
1984-04 (CLYNX) Pengo Unlicensed?
1985-06 (VIC-20) Freeze Factory, The
1985-07 (ZXS) Pengo 10
1985-07 (VIC-20) Tempel
1985-08 (ZXS) Birdy
1985-11 (ZXS) Pinky
1985 (ACPC) Mr. Pingo
1985 (ZXS) Pengy
1985 (BBCM) Puffin
1986 (ZXS) Crazy Pingoin
1986 (BBCM) Olsen
1986 (BBCM) Pendragon
1986 (ACPC) Troglo
1987-03 (ZXS) Ice Block
1987-04 (NFC)
1987 (MSX)
Higemaru Makaijima: Nanatsu no Shima Daibouken
a.k.a. “Hell Island: Great Adventure of the Seven Islands”
1987 (BBCM) Hectic Henry!
1987 (ACPC) Mange Cailloux
1987 (BBCM) Mango
1987 (AST) Pengy
1988-04 (ZXS) Go Bear Go!
1988 (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 WIN , XB1 )
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) 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
2001-05 (DC) Segagaga
a.k.a. “SGGG”
Pengo-themed
minigame
2002 (WIN) FrostByte Freddie Fangame
2003-02 (J2ME)
2018-01 (C64)
2018-12 (AST)
Iceblox Plus
2003 (WIN) Pengo 3D Fangame
2004 (WIN) Blokketiblok 11
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 )
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 )
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1985 (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 KA port
In dev. (WIN) Unnamed Pippols Fan Remake Fan remake

Pirate Ship Higemaru (Capcom Generation, Vol. 3)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1982-09 (ARC)
1983-12 (A5200)
1983 (A2600)
1984-03 (A8bit)
1990-10 (GG)
2001-06 (J2ME)
1998-10 (WIN)
Pengo Likely influence
1984-09 (ARC) Pirate Ship Higemaru Original release
1987-04 (NFC)
1987 (MSX)
2006 (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) Capcom Arcade Cabinet
Pirate Ship Higemaru
Emulated collection
2021-02 ( NSW )
2021-05
( PS4 WIN XB1 )
Capcom Arcade Stadium
 Pirate Ship Higemaru
Emulated collection

Playboy Karaoke Collection (Franchise)

  • Playboy Karaoke Collection, Vol. 1
  • Playboy Karaoke Collection, Vol. 2
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
01-1995 (LD) Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 1 Original release, 18+
06-1996 (LD) Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 2 Original release, 18+
1996 (VCD)
1998 (DVD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 1 Ports, 18+
1996 (VCD)
199X (DVD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 2 Ports, 18+
06-1996 (LD)
1996 (VCD)
199X (DVD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 3 Sequel, 18+
07-1996 (LD)
199X (DVD, VCD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 4 Sequel, 18+
07-1996 (LD)
199X (DVD, VCD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 5 Sequel, 18+
07-1996 (LD)
199X (DVD, VCD)
Playboy Karaoke Collection Limited Edition, Vol. 6 Sequel, 18+

Power Drift (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1986 (MSX) Coaster Race Possible influence
1988-08 (ARC) Power Drift Original release
1989-12 (AMG,
ACPC, AST, C64, 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
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 GAMENOTES
1997-01 (DOS)
1997-03 (PS1)
PowerSlave
a.k.a. “Exhumed”
a.k.a. “Seireki 1999: Pharaoh no Fukkatsu”
Ports
2021-06 ( DOSBox ) PowerSlave: DOS Classic Edition Emulated port
2022-02 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
PowerSlave: Exhumed
f.k.a. “PowerSlave EX”
Remaster
2025-02 (WIN) PowerPlace Fangame

Princess Crown

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
2005-09 (PSP) Princess Crown Emulated port
2007-05 (PS2) 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)
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir Spiritual successor,
remake of OS
2017-06 ( WIN )
2022-12
( NSW PS4 XB1 )
Sword of the Vagrant
a.k.a. “The Vagrant”
2019-11 (PS4) 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 GAMENOTES
1991-05 (PC-98)
1992 (DOS, MSX)
1995-01 (PCE)
1997-01 (X68K)
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
1995-12 (SFC) Princess Maker: Legend of Another World Sequel to PM2,
precedes PM3
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 )
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 Compilation feat.
ports of PM2 & PM3
2003-03 ( WIN )
2004-04 (PS2)
Princess Maker Refine Remake
2003-12 (PS2)
2008-08 (NDS)
Neon Genesis Evangelion:
Ayanami Raising Project w/ 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
2008-09 (NDS) Princess Maker 4 Special Edition Sequel
2008-09 (PSP) Princess Maker 5 Portable Sequel
2012-06 ( MAC WIN )
2022-07
( NSW PS4 XB1 )
Long Live the Queen
2018-09 ( WIN )
2020-08 ( NSW )
2022-05 ( AND iOS )
Chinese Parents
2018-10 ( WIN ) Her. 18+
2019-12 ( NSW WIN ) Princess Maker: Faery Tales Come True
a.k.a. “Princess Maker: Yumemiru Yousei”
Remake
2019 ( AND iOS ) Memories: Remember Me
2020-01 ( NSW )
2020-02 ( WIN )
Ciel Fledge: A Daughter Raising Simulator
2023-04 ( WIN ) Volcano Princess
2023-09 ( WIN ) Memories: Millennium Girl Early access
2024-07 ( NSW WIN )
2024-08 ( PS4 )
Princess Maker 2 Regeneration Remake

Pro Pinball: The Web

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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”
Compilation
2015-01 (iOS)
2015-12 (AND)
2016-07 ( WIN , MAC )
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 GAMENOTES
1990-06 (ARC)
1991-05 (MD)
1991-09 (X68K)
1991-11 (ZXS)
1991 (AMG, AST, SMS)
1992-05 (C64)
1992-07 (CD-ROM²)
1992 (ACPC)
2004-01 (PS2)
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) Ichini no Tant-R to Bonanza Bros  (Sega Ages 2500)
Bonanza Bros
Puzzle & Action: Tant-R
Compilation,
port/remake
2017-10 ( WIN ) Where’s Phantom Thief?
The Ferris Wheel Detective
2018-05
( PS4 WIN XB1 )
2018-12 ( NSW )
Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
Bonanza Bros
Emulated collection
2019-09 ( NSW ) Ichidant-R  (Sega Ages) Enhanced
emulated port

QuackShot (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 )
Disney Illusion Island
2024-02 ( MAC , WIN ) Telmari
Unreleased (UNK) DuckTales QuackShot Reboot/sequel?

Quantum Gate I: Prelude to a Nightmare

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1989-02 (ARC)
1989 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1990-12 (MD)
1990 (DOS)
1991 (Lynx)
Hard Drivin’ Predecessor
1989 (AMG, AST,
C64, DOS, ZXS)
1990 (ACPC)
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 (DOS) Stunt Driver
a.k.a. “Crash Course”
1991-07 (AST)
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 ( WIN ) Stunt Derby
Unreleased (ARC) Hard Drivin’s Airborne Sequel
Unreleased (ARC) Street Drivin’ Sequel

Radiant Silvergun

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 )
2014-02 ( WIN )
2018-05 ( NSW )
2018-06 ( PS4 )
Ikaruga Spiritual successor
2010-08 ( WIN ) Alltynex Second
2011-03 ( X360 )
2011-04 (ARC)
2015-11 ( WIN )
Strania: The Stella Machina
2011-09 ( X360 )
2022-09 ( NSW )
2023-11 ( WIN )
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 GAMENOTES
1986-08 (ARC)
1986 (AST)
1987 (A8bit,
C64, ZXS)
1988-01 (SMS)
1988-04 (DOS)
1988-11 (APL2)
1988-12 (NES)
1988 (ACPC)
1989-04 (AMG)
1989-05 (A2600)
1989-11 (A7800)
1989 (TRS-80)
1990 (Lynx)
200X (SW)
Rampage Predecessor
1987 (C64)
1988 (ACPC, 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 Sequel
2018 (ARC) Rampage Reboot
2022-02 (PICO-8) Rampaging
2022-10 ( WIN )
2022-12 ( PS4 XB1 )
2023-01 ( NSW )
Terror of the Hemasaurus
2023 (HTML5) City Rampage

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 GAMENOTES
1999-03 (DC) Real Sound: The Wind of Regret
a.k.a. “Real Sound: Kaze no Regret”
Port
2024-04
(MAC, WIN)
Real Sound: Echoing Sky Fangame

Reverthion (Franchise)

  • Hyper Reverthion
  • Steeldom (sequel)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-03 (ARC)
1995-01 (PS1)
Cyber Sled Likely influence,
direct competitor
1994-10 (ARC) Cyber Commando Likely influence,
sequel to Cyber Sled
1995-12 (PS1) Reverthion Predecessor
1996-01 (ARC)
1996-11 (SS)
1997-06 (WIN)
2007-10 (PS2)
2013-02 (PS3, X360 )
2019-11 ( PS4 )
Cyber Troopers Virtual-On
a.k.a. “Cyber Troopers Virtual-On: Operation Moongate”
Direct competitor
1996-08 (PS1) Steeldom Simultaneous
multiplat. release

Revolution X

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1978 (ARC) The Driver Possible influence
1983-09 (ARC) Cliff Hanger Possible influence
1985-08 (ARC) Road Blaster Original release
1986 (MSX, X1)
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

Road Rash

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-09 (MD)
1992-12 (AMG)
1994-03 (GG)
1994-04 (SMS)
1994-06 (GB)
Road Rash Predecessor
1991 (ARC) Cycle Warriors
1992-12 (MD)
2000-11 (GBC)
Road Rash II Predecessor
1994-03 (MD) Skitchin’
1994-07 (3DO) Road Rash Original release
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
1998-06 (PS1) Road Rash 3D Sequel
1999-09 (N64) Road Rash 64 Sequel
2000-02 (PS1)
2003-09 (GBA)
Road Rash: Jailbreak Sequel
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 ( MAC , WIN )
2018-11
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2022-09 ( AND , iOS )
Road Redemption
2017-11
( WIN , PS4 XB1 )
Road Rage
2018-04 ( AND , iOS )
2021-10 ( XB1 )
2021-11 ( NSW )
2022-04 ( PS4 )
09-2024 ( WIN )
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 ( WIN ) Racing Bike Fight
2022-10 (AND) Bike Traffic Racer: Road Rash
2022-12 (AND) Road Rash Battle Rider
2023 (HTML5) Road Bash
In development ( WIN ) Rockin’ Road

Samurai (SAMS, Vol. 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1980-03 (ARC) Samurai Original release
1980 (ARC) Samurai Licensed clone?
1980 (ARC) Samurai Unlicensed clone
2003-05 (J2ME) Mobile Samurai Port

See the World by Train I: Switzerland Edition

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1995 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train I: Switzerland Edition
Travel on the Alps Mountain Railway
Original version
1996 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train II: China Edition
Railway Journey along the Silk Road
Sequel
1996 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train III: Italy Edition
Travel by Train to Milan, Venice, Florence, and Rome
Sequel
1996-11 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train IV: Britain Edition
Travel aboard a Steam Engine to Scotland
Sequel
1997-02 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train V:
The Orient Express and Luxury Trains of the World
Sequel
1997-07 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train VI: France Edition
Traverse France by Train from Paris
Sequel
1997-09 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train VII: America Edition
Transcontinental Railroad Journey
Sequel
1997-11 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train VIII: Germany Edition
Fairy Tale Road and the Deutsche Bahn
Sequel
1998-02 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train IX: Spain Edition
Traverse Spain by Train from Madrid
Sequel
1998-05 (MAC, WIN) See the World by Train X: Switzerland 2nd Edition
Glacier Express and Swiss Rail Journey
Sequel

Sega Rally (Franchise)

  • Sega Rally Championship
  • Sega Rally Championship Plus (refined ver.)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
( WIN , PS3, 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 )
2023-03 ( XB1 )
2023-10 ( WIN )
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 GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1996-09 (ARC) Sega Touring Car Championship Original release
1998-02 (WIN) Sega Touring Car Championship Port
In dev. ( WIN ) DDI Touring Car Championship

Segata Sanshirou Shinkenyuugi

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (iOS, AND)
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 GAMENOTES
1993-12 (ARC)
1994-11 (SS)
1995-10 (32X)
Virtua Fighter Likely influence
for FIST
1994-11 (ARC)
1995-12 (SS)
1997-09 (WIN)
2012-11 (PS3, X360 )
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 GAMENOTES
1993-07 (ARC)
2023-01 ( PS4 )
2023-02 ( NSW )
Daioh
a.k.a. “Great King”
Spiritual predecessor
1994-09 (SFC) Kaite Tsukutte Asoberu: Dezaemon
Daioh Gale
Spiritual predecessor
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) 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

Shippuu Mahou Daisakusen / Kingdom Grand Prix

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (ARC) Armed Police Batrider Feat. characters
from MD franchise
2000-01 (ARC) Great Mahou Daisakusen
a.k.a. “Dimahoo”
Sequel
2017-11 (PS4) Mahou Daisakusen  (M2 ShotTriggers) Predecessor,
enhanced emulated
port of Mahou D.

Silhouette Mirage

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 )
Ikaruga
2022-10 (WIN) Silhouette Rune Fangame

Sindbad Mystery (SAMS, Vol. 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1980-01 (ARC)
1980-02 (SMZ)
1980-04 (PC-8K)
1983-05 (PC-6K1)
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 (A2600)
1983 (APL2)
1984-07 (C64)
1986 (ACPC, AST,
BBCM, Electron, 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 GAMENOTES
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)
Policenauts Spiritual successor
1995 (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

Solar Eclipse / Titan Wars

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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) 12

  • Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island
  • Sonic Jam (Sonic World)
  • Sonic R
  • Sonic X-treme (unreleased)
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984-05 (ARC)
1984-12 (SG1K)
1985 (SMZ,
PC-8K, PC-88, X1)
1986 (FM-7, MSX)
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
2009-02 (PS3, X360) Sonic’s Ultimate Genesis Collection
a.k.a. “Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection”
Sonic 3D: Flickies’ Island
Emulated collection
2016-05 ( WIN )
2018-05 ( MAC )
BallisticNG Resort Island
course mod
2018-05 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
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
2020-06 (WIN) Project SXU
a.k.a. “Sonic X-treme Unity”
Fan remake
2020-08 (WIN) Sonic 3D in 2D Fangame
2022-12 (SS) Sonic X-treme Fan remake,
homebrew
2023-08 (WIN) Sonic R-echarged Fan remake
2024-03 ( WIN , XB1 ) Dynacat
2024-07 (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

SonSon (Capcom Generation, Vol. 3)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984-07 (ARC) SonSon Original release
1986-02 (NFC) SonSon Port
1987-03 (ARC)
1988 (ACPC, C64, ZXS)
2019-04 ( NSW , PS4 )
Psycho Soldier Direct competitor
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
2005-09 (PS2, XB) Capcom Classics Collection, Vol. 1
SonSon
Emulated collection
2006-09 (PSP) Capcom Classics Collection Reloaded
SonSon
Emulated collection
2013-02 (PS3, X360) Capcom Arcade Cabinet
 SonSon
Emulated collection
2017-01 ( WIN )
2019-07 ( NSW )
High Noon Revolver
2022-07 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
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 GAMENOTES
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)
1997-10 (SS)
2001-04 (WIN)
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 )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
TO-RYU DLC
2018-04
(AND, WIN )
2018-05 (iOS)
2020-06 ( NSW )
Missile Dancer
2022-11 ( WIN )
2023-05 ( NSW )
Gunvein
2024-09 (PICO-8) EX-Terra

Soviet Strike

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-09 (NES)
1993 (AMG, AST)
FireHawk
1992-03 (MD)
1992-10 (SFC)
1993 (AMG, Lynx)
1994-01 (GG, SMS)
1994-02 (GB)
1994 (DOS)
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) 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
2013-03 ( WIN )
2013-06 (PS3, X360)
Thunder Wolves
2018-01 ( WIN ) Duralumin Wind
2018-12 ( WIN ) Steel Alcimus
2024-06 ( WIN ) Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess
In development ( WIN ) Cleared Hot

Space Harrier (Sega Ages)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1985-10 (ARC) Space Harrier Original release
1986-11 (ZXS)
1986-12 (SMS)
1986 (ACPC, C64)
1987-03 (PC-6K1)
1987-12 (FM-7)
1988-07 (PC-88, X1)
1988-09 (X68K)
1988-11 (AMG, AST)
1988-12 (PCE)
1988 (DOS)
1989-01 (NFC)
1991-11 (GG)
1994-12 (32X)
2001-03 (J2ME)
2011-07 (AND)
Space Harrier Ports
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
1987 (MSX) Vaxol: Heavy Armed Storming Vehicle
1988-02 (SMS) Space Harrier 3D Port
1988-10 (MD)
2010-06 (WIN)
2010-07 (iOS)
2017-09 (AND)
2019-09 (MDM)
2022-10 (MDM2)
Space Harrier II Sequel
1988-11 (PC-98) Alantia: Legend of the Blue Star
1988-11 (ZXS) Bear a Grudge
1988 (MSX) Feedback
1989-06 (PCE) Jinmu Denshou
a.k.a. “The Legend of Jinmu”
1990-11 (X68K) Neural Gear
1991 (DOS) Xyphyr
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
2003-09 (PS2) Space Harrier (Sega Ages 2500) Remake
2005-10 (PS2) 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
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 (WIN)
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 )
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 )
Dariusburst: Chronicle Saviours Playable
Harrier DLC
2016-12 ( PS4 )
2021-03 ( WIN XB1 )
Yakuza 6: The Song of Life
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 6: The Poetry of Life”
Space Harrier
Emulated port
2018-02 ( WIN ) GyroShooter
2018-05 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
Sega Mega Drive & Genesis Classics
Space Harrier II
Emulated collection
2018-08
( PS4 WIN XB1 )
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
2020-01 ( PS4 )
2021-02 ( WIN XB1 )
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 (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 , WIN , XB1 )
Air Twister Spiritual successor
2022-10 (MDM2) Space Harrier Emulated port
2023-10 (WIN) Koko & Kebi: Crank Harrier
2023 (HTML5) Space Dolly R
2024-12 (WIN) BOXALIEN
2024-12 (WIN) Space GIKO HARRIYahaaN Returns
In development ( WIN ) Asura the Striker
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 GAMENOTES
1998-01 (PS1) Star Bowling DX, The Port compilation
2021-11 ( NSW , WIN ) Date Night Bowling

Star Jacker (SAMS, Vol. 2)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1981-09 (ARC)
1982 (SM5)
1984-11 (SG1K)
1984 (MSX)
1985-02 (NFC)
1985-04 (PC-98)
1985 (FM-7,
SMS, SMZ, X1)
1986-08 (A7800)
2023-01 ( NSW , PS4 )
Galaga Possible influence
1982-09 (ARC)
1983-03 (A2600)
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 GAMENOTES
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+
In development
(NSW, PS4, WIN, XB1)
Steam Heart’s & Advanced V.G. (Saturn Tribute)
Steam Heart’s
Compilation,
emulated port

Stellar Assault SS

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-12 (X68K)
1992-12 (PC-98)
Star Wars: Attack on the Death Star Confirmed influence
1994-04 (ARC)
1994-11 (32X)
Star Wars Arcade Likely influence
1995-04 (32X) Stellar Assault
a.k.a. “Shadow Squadron”
Predecessor
Unreleased (WIN) Stellar Assault FSO Fangame

Super Tempo

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1995-03 (32X) Tempo Predecessor
1995-04 (GG) Tempo Jr. Predecessor

Taito Chase H.Q. Plus S.C.I.

  • Chase H.Q.
  • Special Criminal Investigation
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
1989-12 (AMG,
ACPC, AST, 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 (AMG,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1991 (PCE)
1992-10 (SMS)
Special Criminal Investigation
a.k.a. “S.C.I.”
Ports
1990 (ARC) Quiz H.Q. Spinoff
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) Ray Tracers Spiritual sequel
1999-08 (GBC) Taito Memorial: Chase H.Q.
a.k.a. “Chase HQ: Secret Police”
Sequel
2005-04 (J2ME) Chase H.Q. 3D Sequel
2007-12 (ARC) Chase H.Q. 2 Sequel
2016-01 (WIN) Chase JK: Follow & Hurl 18+
2017-11 (AND)
2018-01 (WP)
2022-09 ( NSW )
In dev. ( WIN )
Brutal Chase 3D
a.k.a. “Brutal Chase Turbo”
2019-12 ( WIN ) Race Race Racer

Tama: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1994-12 (PS1) Tama: Adventurous Ball in Giddy Labyrinth Simultaneous
multiplat. release
2007-10 (J2ME) Tama-Run
2016-03 ( 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 GAMENOTES
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
(BBCM, Electron)
1987 (ACPC, ZXS)
1989 (AST)
2010 ( Flash )
Tempest Ports
1985
(BBCM, Electron)
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 )
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 ( MAC , WIN )
2014-09 (AND)
TriBlaster
2016-03 ( WIN )
2017-03 (MAC)
Atari Vault
Tempest
Emulated collection
2017-07 (WIN) Warp Rider
2018-07
( PS4 WIN , XB1 )
2022-03
(AVCS, NSW )
Tempest 4000 Sequel
2018-08 (PICO-8) Web Pilot
2020?
(AND, MAC, WIN)
Tempus
2022-11 (AVCS,
NSW PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Atari 50: The Anniversary Celebration
Tempest
Tempest 2000
Emulated collection
2024-03 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Tempest 2000
Emulated collection
2024-07 (MAC, WIN) Feverail

Ten Pin Alley

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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

Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1989-04 (ARC)
1990 (AMG, ACPC,
AST, C64, 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. “Snguó Zhàn Jì”
a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms”
1999 (ARC) Knights of Valour Plus
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì Zhèngzng Plus”
1999 (ARC) Knights of Valour Super Heroes
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì: Fngyún Zàiq”
2000 (ARC) Knights of Valour 2
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì 2”
a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 2”
2001 (ARC) Knights of Valour 2: Nine Dragons
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì 2: Qúnxióng Zhngbà”
2003 (ARC) Knights of Valour: The Seven Spirits
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì: Qxng Zhunshng”
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. “Snguó Zhàn Jì 2: Héngso Qin Jn”
2011 (ARC) Knights of Valour 3
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì 3”
a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 3”
2012 (ARC) Knights of Valour 3 HD
a.k.a. “Snguó Zhàn Jì 3 HD”
a.k.a. “Three Kingdoms 3 HD”
2018-09
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2018-10 ( WIN )
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 WIN XB1 )
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Tenchi wo Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai
Emulated collection

Terra Cresta 3D

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1980-02 (ARC)
1985 (C64, ZXS)
1986 (ACPC,
BBCM, D32/64)
2001-03 (WIN)
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 (ACPC, ZXS)
1988-07 (C64)
1989-03 (AST)
1993-06 (MD)
2023-08 ( MAC , WIN )
Slap Fight
a.k.a. “Slap Fight MD”
1986-09 (ARC) UFO Robo Dangar Spiritual sequel
to Terra Cresta
1987 (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 )
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) Moon Cresta (Major Wave) Predecessor,
emulated port
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 )
Moon Cresta (Arcade Archives) Predecessor,
emulated ports
2014-11 ( PS4 )
2018-05 ( NSW )
Terra Cresta (Arcade Archives) Predecessor,
emulated ports
2016-11 ( PS4 )
2019-05 ( NSW )
Terra Force (Arcade Archives) Predecessor,
spinoff of T. Cresta,
emulated ports
2022-02
( NSW , PS4 , WIN )
Sol Cresta Sequel

Texthoth Ludo: Arcana Senki

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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
2000-11 (PS1) Culdcept Expansion Plus
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 )
2024-11 ( 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

Thunder Force (Franchise)

  • Thunder Force Gold Pack 1 (TF2, TF3)
  • Thunder Force Gold Pack 2 (TFAC, TF4)
  • Thunder Force V
DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-12 (X1)
1983 (SMZ)
1984-01 (PC-88)
1984-02 (FM-7)
1984-10 (PC-98)
1985 (PC-6K1)
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) Gate of Thunder Direct competitor
1992-07 (MD) Thunder Force IV
a.k.a. “Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar
Original release
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 (WIN) Broken Thunder Spiritual sequel
2008-10 (PS2) Thunder Force VI Sequel
2016-11 (PS3, PSP) Thunder Force V: Perfect System Emulated port
2018-09 ( NSW ) Thunder Force IV (Sega Ages)
a.k.a. “Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar
Enhanced
emulated port
2019-02 ( NSW WIN )
2023-11 ( PS4 , XB1 )
Devil Engine
2020-05 ( NSW ) Thunder Force AC (Sega Ages) Enhanced
emulated port
2021-08 (WIN) Frontier Diver: Progenexis
2021-12 (NSW) Thunder Force II MD
a.k.a. “Thunder Force II”
Emulated port
2022-11 ( WIN )
2023-04 ( NSW )
Terra Flame
2023-09 (HTML5) Thunder Force Heaven Fangame

Thunder Storm (Thunder Storm & Road Blaster)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1984-02 (ARC) Thunder Storm
a.k.a. “Thunder Storm LX-3”
a.k.a. “Cobra Command”
Original release
1985 (MSX, X1)
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
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 GAMENOTES
1985 (ARC) Time Gal Original release
1986 (MSX)
1992-11 (MCD)
1994 (MAC)
1995-03 (LA)
2017-04 ( AND , iOS)
2017-05 ( CD32 )
Time Gal Ports
1996-07 (PS1) Time Gal & Ninja Hayate Port
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
2023-12 ( NSW ) 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

Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doreé

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1998-11 (ARC) Touryuu Densetsu Elan Doreé Original release
2010-03 (PS3,
Wii, X360)
How to Train Your Dragon

Tower, The

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (NDSi) Tower DS Classic, The Expanded port
2011-06 ( iOS )
2011-11 ( AND )
Tiny Tower
2014-07 (AND)
2014-08 (iOS)
Tiny Tower Vegas
2016-09 ( MAC , WIN )
2018-04 ( AND , iOS )
2018-10
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
Project Highrise
2017-11 ( MAC , WIN ) Skytropolis: A Vertical Mega City
2020-01 ( MAC , WIN )
2020-11
(NSW, PS4, XB1)
Mad Tower Tycoon
In dev. ( WIN ) Isotower

Tryrush Deppy

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1991-07 (GB) Banishing Racer Possible influence

Twinkle Star Sprites

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 (WIN) Kanossyu! 2: Triangle Vacation!
2005-07 (PS2) 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
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 )
Rival Megagun
2018-12
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2019-10 ( WIN )
2022-09 ( AND , iOS )
Twinkle Star Sprites (Arcade Archives) Emulated ports
2020-04 ( WIN ) Spark & Sparkle
2020-10 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN , XB1 )
Star99
2021-06 (WIN) Sorting Sortilege
2024-07
(HTML5, WIN)
False Miracles

Uno DX

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1997-05 (PS1) Unsolved: Hyper Science Adventure, The Simultaneous
multiplat. release
1998-06 (MAC, WIN)
1999-10 (PS1)
The X-Files Game

Up’n Down (SAMS, Vol. 1)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1983-09 (ARC) Up’n Down Original release
1984 (APL2,
A2600, A8bit,
CV, C64, DOS)
Up’n Down Ports
1985-12 (C64) Autosalto

Vatlva

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
2001-11 (GBA) 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 GAMENOTES
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 )
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 )
Yakuza Kiwami
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon Extreme”
VC-themed level
2016-11 (AND)
2016-12 (iOS)
In dev. ( WIN )
Grand Shooter
2018-08 (HTML5) Metro Cop Demake
of Virtua Cop
2018-09 ( WIN )
2019-10
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
2020-04 ( iOS , AND )
Door Kickers: Action Squad Arms Black
Market mod
2020-04 ( WIN )
2023-11 ( PS5 , XS )
Teardown Arms Black
Market mod
2020-06 ( WIN ) Horizon Vanguard 13
2020-12 ( WIN ) Virtual Soldiers
2022-05 (WIN) Rescue Operation
2024-02 (JAG, WIN) Operation Followthrough
In dev. ( 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 GAMENOTES
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 (PS3, PSP)
2012-08 (PSVita)
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
1996-06 (WIN) Virtua Fighter PC Port of VF Remix
1996-08 (PS1) Tobal No. 1
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)
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)
Tekken 3
1997-04 (PS1)
2007-12 (Mobile)
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 (SS) Saturn Bomberman Fight!! Playable “Deral”
1998-01 (N64) Fighters Destiny
a.k.a. “Fighting Cup”
1998-10 (PS1) 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 )
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)
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 )
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 ) Virtua Fighter 2 Enhanced
emulated port
2012-12 (PS3)
2019-06 ( PS4 )
2021-01 ( WIN , XB1 )
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 )
Dead or Alive 5: Last Round Playable Akira, Jacky
Pai, & Sarah DLC
2015-07 (ARC)
2015-12
(PS3, PS4 , PSVita)
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 )
2021-03 ( WIN , XB1 )
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 )
Yakuza Kiwami 2
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon Extreme 2”
Virtua Fighter 2
Emulated port
2018-05 ( NSW ,
PS4 WIN XB1 )
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 ) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Akira present as
assist character
2019-11 ( PS4 , WIN ) Shenmue III VF2-themed
arcade game
2020-01 ( PS4 )
2021-02 ( WIN , XB1 )
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 ) 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 )
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
a.k.a. “Like a Dragon 8: Infinite Wealth”
Virtua Fighter 3tb
Emulated port
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

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1993-12 (LA) Virtual Cameraman Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1993 (MAC, WIN)
1994-12 (3DO)
Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 1 18+
1993 (MAC, WIN) Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 2 18+
1993 (MAC, WIN) Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 3 18+
1994-04 (LA) Virtual Cameraman 2 Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995-02 (3DO) Virtual Cameraman, Part 1: Naomi Sawada and Anna Juri Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995-03 (3DO) Virtual Cameraman, Part 2:
Natsumi Kawai and Kimi Tachihara
Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995-04 (3DO) Virtual Cameraman, Part 3: Yumika Sugimito Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995-06 (3DO) Virtual Cameraman, Part 4: Shiori Toya Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995-06 (3DO) Virtual Cameraman, Part 5: Ari Anzo Spiritual
predecessor, 18+
1995 (MAC, WIN) Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 4 18+
1995 (MAC, WIN) Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 5 18+
1995 (MAC, WIN) Penthouse Interactive Virtual Photo Shoot, Vol. 6 18+
1996-09 (SS) Ai Iijima: Good Island Cafe
2004-06 (PS2) The Camera Kid (Simple 2000)
a.k.a. “Paparazzi”
2011-11 (WIN)
2014-03 (PS3)
SoniComi: Communication with Sonico
a.k.a. “Motto! SoniComi: More Communication with Sonico”

Virtua Racing Sega Saturn / TWI’s V.R. Virtua Racing

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1988-12 (ARC) Winning Run Likely influence
1992-08 (ARC) Virtua Racing Original release
1993-05 (ARC)
1994-05 (MD)
OutRunners Playable F1 car
from Virtua Racing
in Mega Drive port
1993 (ARC) Virtua Formula Expanded version
1994-03 (MD) Virtua Racing Port
1994-11 (JAG) Checkered Flag Direct competitor
1994-11 (32X)
Unreleased (GBA) 14
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 (Mobile) Virtua Racing Port based on
V.R. Deluxe
2019-01 (Browser) TofuRacer2
2019-04 ( NSW ) Virtua Racing (Sega Ages) Enhanced
emulated port
2019-09 (PICO-8) Virtua Racing Demake Fan demake
2020-05 ( WIN , XB1 )
2021-11 ( PS4 )
2022-04 ( NSW )
Formula Retro Racing
2020-09 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
Hotshot Racing
2021-05 ( WIN ) World Racing ’95
2022-03 ( WIN ) Race Condition
2022-10 (HTML5) Sega Virtua Racing V2 Fan remake
2023-03 ( MAC ,
NSW , WIN , XB1 )
2023-04 ( PS4 )
Formula Retro Racing: World Tour
2023-03 ( WIN )
2023-06 ( PS4 , XB1 )
2023-07 ( NSW )
New Star GP
2024-08 ( WIN ) Super Polygon Grand Prix Early access
2024-09 ( WIN ) Super Retro GP Early access

Wangan Trial Love

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1996-02 (PS1) Welcome House Original release
1996-12 (PS1) Welcome House 2: Keaton & His Uncle Sequel

Wing Arms

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
1982-11 (ARC)
1983-08 (FM-7)
1983-09 (PC-88)
1983-12 (CV)
1983 (SMZ, X1)
1984-04 (A2600)
1984 (MSX,
PC-6K1, PC-98)
1985-08 (NFC)
2003 (J2ME)
2018-01 ( PS4 )
2019-02 ( NSW )
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 (ACPC)
1986-04 (ZXS)
1986 (BBCM, C16)
1987 (A8bit, MSX)
Who Dares Wins II Direct competitor
1985-12 (C64)
1985 (BBCM, ZXS)
1986-05 (ACPC)
1986-09 (NFC)
1986 (Electron)
1987-05 (FM-7, PC-88)
1987-07 (MSX)
1987-12 (IV)
1988-06 (APL2, A2600)
1988-12 (PCB)
1989-11 (A7800)
1990 (AMG, AST)
2006 (J2ME)
Wolf of the Battlefield
a.k.a. “Commando”
Ports
1986-02 (ARC)
1986-11 (ACPC, NFC)
1986 (C64)
1987-03 (APL2)
1987 (C16, MSX)
1988-01 (PCB)
1988 (AMG, AST, ZXS)
1989 (A2600)
1990 (A7800)
2006-11 (WIN)
2019-03 ( NSW , PS4 )
Ikari
a.k.a. “Fury”
a.k.a. “Ikari Warriors”
Direct competitor
1986-04 (ARC) Land Sea Air Squad Direct competitor
1986-11 (SMS) 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 (ACPC, C64, ZXS) Rambo: First Blood, Part II (2) Direct competitor
1987 (ARC)
1989-08 (DOS)
1989-12 (APL2)
1990-03 (NFC)
2018-11 (NSW)
2021-03 ( WIN )
2022-01 (PS4)
Heavy Barrel Direct competitor
1987 (ARC)
1988-12 (NFC, PCB)
1988 (ACPC, ZXS)
1989 (C64)
2021-02 ( NSW , PS4 )
Guevara
a.k.a. “Guerrilla War”
Direct competitor
1987 (AST, MSX) T.N.T Direct competitor
1988-06 (AST)
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
1989-12 (CD-ROM²) Red Alert
a.k.a. “Last Alert”
Direct competitor
1989 (ARC)
1991-12 (MD)
Caliber .50 Direct competitor
1989 (AMG, AST) Dogs of War Direct competitor
1989 (ARC)
1990-03 (NFC)
1990 (C64, DOS)
2020-03 ( NSW , PS4 )
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 (AST)
War Zone Direct competitor
1991-05 (AMG)
1991-09 (MD)
1991 (ACPC,
AST, C64, ZXS)
1992-01 (SMS)
Wolf of the Battlefield II
a.k.a. “Mercs”
Ports
1992-02 (ARC) Desert Breaker Direct competitor
1995 (ARC) Gundhara: Juudan Arashi
1996-03 (AMG) Watchtower
1997-11 (ARC)
2016-05 ( WIN )
2017-03 ( NSW )
2018-01 ( PS4 , XB1 )
2018-10 ( WIN )
2021-12 ( AND , iOS )
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)
2016-09 ( WIN )
2017-06 ( NSW )
2018-03 ( PS4 , XB1 )
2018-11 (WIN)
2022-04 ( AND , iOS )
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) Wolf of the Battlefield: Commando 3 Sequel
2009-02 (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) 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
2020-03 (AND, WIN )
2021-02
( NSW , PS4 , XB1 )
Thunderflash
2021-02 ( NSW )
2021-05
( PS4 WIN XB1 )
Capcom Arcade Stadium
Wolf of the Battlefield
Wolf of the Battlefield II
Emulated collection
2021-10 ( WIN )
2022-09 ( NSW )
Mission 1985
2023-10 ( NSW , WIN ) Squid Commando
20XX (bspk.) First Blood Unlicensed
clone of MERCs

X Japan: Virtual Shock 001

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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

X-Multiply (Image Fight & X-Multiply: Arcade Gears)

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1987-05 (ARC)
1988-03 (PCE)
1988-10 (PC-88, SMS)
1988-12 (MSX)
1988 (AST, C64, ZXS)
1989-06 (X68K)
1989 (AMG, ACPC)
1991-03 (GB)
1991-12 (CD-ROM²)
2007 (J2ME)
R-Type Spiritual predecessor
1989-09 (ARC) X-Multiply Original release
1991-10 (ARC)
2021-12 ( NSW , PS4 )
Xexex
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 ) X-Multiply (Arcade Archives) Emulated ports
2021-04 ( NSW ,
PS4 , WIN , XB1 )
R-Type Final 2 Playable
X-002 analog
2023-03 ( PS5 ) R-Type Final 3 Evolved Playable
X-002 analog
2023-11 ( NSW , PS4 )
2023-12 ( XB1 )
Irem Collection, Vol. 1
X-Multiply
Emulated collection

Yakyuuken Special: Konya wa 12-kaisen, The

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1985-1995 (ARC) Yakyuuken, The (Parts 1-29) Predecessor, 18+
1994-11 (3DO) Yakyuuken Special, The Original release, 18+
1995? (MAC, WIN) Yakyuuken: Bunny Girl Edition, The Port of TY,
Part 9; 18+
1995? (MAC, WIN) Yakyuuken: Companion Edition, The Port of TY,
Part 11; 18+
1995? (MAC, WIN) Yakyuuken: Bodycon Edition, The Port of TY,
Part 18; 18+
1995? (MAC, WIN) Yakyuuken: Blonde Edition, The Port of TY,
Part 19; 18+
1995? (MAC, WIN) Yakyuuken: Ojousama Edition, The Port of TY,
Part 22; 18+
199X (ARC) Yakyuuken Super, The (Parts 1-4) Enhanced vers.
of The Yakyuuken,
Parts 26-29; 18+
2005-09 (PSP) Idol & Yakyuuken 18+
2009 (iOS) Yakyuuken vs Tsugumi 18+
2005-09 (DVD) Aoi Sora’s Yakyuuken Showdown 18+
2005-09 (DVD) Ran Monbu’s Yakyuuken Showdown 18+
2005-09 (DVD) Yua Aida’s Yakyuuken Showdown 18+
2005-12 (DVD) Akiho Yoshizawa’s Soft Skin English School 18+
2005-12 (DVD) Kasumi Kaho’s Soft Skin English School 18+
2005-12 (DVD) Mihiro’s Soft Skin English School 18+
2005-12 (PSP) Yawahada Eigo Juku: Chotto Dake yo 18+
2006-07 (DVD, PSP) Amami Rei Cosplay: Moe Moe Yakyuuken 18+
2006-07 (DVD, PSP) An Nanba Cosplay: Tokimeki Yakyuuken 18+
2006-07 (DVD, PSP) Kaede Matsushima Cosplay: Sexy Yakyuuken! 18+
2006-12 (PS3) All Star Yakyuuken Battle 18+
2006-12 (PSP) All Star Yakyuuken Portable 18+
2007-09 (PSP) Idol & Yakyuuken 2 Portable 18+
2007-09 (PSP) Nugase! Yakyuuken Porori Gravure Tengoku 18+
2007-09 (PSP) Nugase! Yakyuuken Porori Gravure Tengoku Portable 18+
2007-11 (DVD) Idol & Yakyuuken 2 18+
2008-02 (PSP) Idol & Yakyuuken DX Portable 18+
2008-06 (DVD, PSP) Pink Little Sister Yakyuuken 18+
2009-12 (PSP) All Star Yakyuuken 2 Portable 18+
2010-10 (PSP) Nettou! Sexy Yakyuuken: Saisho wa Guu Kamone! 18+
2011-04 (PSP) Luna Base: Defense Force of Earth Girls’ Section
Jump Out Yakyuuken 3D
18+
2011-04 (PSP) Nettou! Sexy Yakyuuken 2nd Renka-ban 18+
2011-11 (PSP) Strip!! Harem Yakyuuken 18+
2012-02 (PSP) Strip!! Harem Yakyuuken 2 18+
2012-04 (PSP) Strip!! Harem Yakyuuken 3 18+
2012-07 (PSP) Strip!! Harem Yakyuuken Schoolgirl GP 18+

Yellow Brick Road

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
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 GAMENOTES
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 )
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 GAMENOTES
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

Zero Divide: The Final Conflict

DATE/PLAT.RELATED/SIMILAR GAMENOTES
1995-08 (PS1)
1996 (WIN)
Zero Divide
a.k.a. “Zero Divide: Techno Warrior”
Predecessor
1997-06 (PS1) 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 GAMENOTES
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 (Mobile) 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+
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