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Games in which the player shoots things to progress, usually with a variety of guns, and other times with bows and arrows.

Drawing inspiration from the iconic 8-bit home computer of the 1980s, often characterized by pixelated graphics, chiptune soundtracks, and unique gameplay mechanics. Including projects that may either run directly on C64 hardware, or attempt replicate or reimagine the retro aesthetic.

Shoot 'Em Up or shmup games are a subset of shooter games where the player continually moves forward while waves of enemies enter the screen. Both shooting and dodging are critical to advancing. See also Bullet Hell.