Arcade Gears Vol. 3: Wonder 3

• Arcade Gears Vol. 3: Wonder 3
Release Date: 1998
Genre: Compilation
Players: 1–2

• Description - Wonder 3 is a Sega Saturn compilation of Capcom's arcade collection Three Wonders, which includes Midnight Wanderers, Chariot, and Don't Pull. Of the three games, only Midnight Wanderers supports cooperative play. Midnight Wanderers is a side-scrolling action platformer featuring the characters Lou and Siva as they travel through fantasy-themed stages filled with enemies, power-ups, and boss battles.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously in Midnight Wanderers, each controlling one of the two protagonists. Players run, jump, and shoot through stages together while collecting upgrades and fighting bosses cooperatively. The other games in the collection, Chariot and Don't Pull, do not support co-op play.

Wolf Fang SS

• Wolf Fang SS
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Run and Gun / Mech Shooter
Players: 1–2

• Description - Wolf Fang SS is a side-scrolling mech action game where players pilot customizable walking machines through military-themed stages. The game features weapon loadouts, branching routes, and boss encounters.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a mech. Players move through stages together, use separate weapons, and fight enemies and bosses cooperatively.

Tenchi o Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai

• Tenchi o Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Tenchi o Kurau II: Sekiheki no Tatakai is Capcom’s arcade beat ’em up based on the Romance of the Three Kingdoms setting. Players choose from different warriors and fight through large enemy groups using melee attacks, weapons, and special moves.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a warrior. Players fight through stages together, use weapons and special attacks, and defeat bosses cooperatively.

Strikers 1945 II

• Strikers 1945 II
Release Date: 1998
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Strikers 1945 II is a vertically scrolling shooter from Psikyo featuring World War II-inspired aircraft, charge shots, bombs, and stage-based arcade progression.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a plane. Players collect power-ups, use bombs independently, and fight through stages together.

Street Fighter Zero 3

• Street Fighter Zero 3
Release Date: 1999
Genre: Fighting
Players: 1–2

• Description - Street Fighter Zero 3 is a 2D fighting game featuring a large roster, multiple fighting styles, and arcade-style progression. While primarily a versus fighter, it includes modes that allow team-based play.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can team up in Dramatic Battle-style modes, fighting together against CPU opponents. Each player controls a separate fighter and attacks the opponent simultaneously.

Steam-Heart’s

• Steam-Heart’s
Release Date: 1998
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Steam-Heart’s is a vertically scrolling shooter with sci-fi stages, weapon power-ups, and character-based presentation.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a ship. Players fight through stages together, collect power-ups independently, and defeat bosses cooperatively.

Soukyugurentai

• Soukyugurentai
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Soukyugurentai is a vertically scrolling shooter from Raizing featuring lock-on targeting, multiple ships, and detailed sci-fi city environments.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a ship. Players use standard shots and lock-on attacks independently while fighting through stages together.

Sonic Wings Special

• Sonic Wings Special
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Sonic Wings Special is a vertical shoot ’em up that combines content from multiple Aero Fighters / Sonic Wings arcade games, featuring a large roster of pilots, multiple aircraft, and branching stage routes.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each selecting a pilot and aircraft. Players fight through stages together, use bombs independently, and progress through branching routes cooperatively.

Sol Divide

• Sol Divide
Release Date: 1998
Genre: Shoot ’em Up / Action
Players: 1–2

• Description - Sol Divide is a fantasy-themed horizontal shooter from Psikyo that mixes traditional shooting with melee attacks, magic, and character-based abilities.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players shoot, use melee attacks, cast magic independently, and fight through stages cooperatively.

Shinrei Jusatsushi Tarōmaru

• Shinrei Jusatsushi Tarōmaru
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Action / Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Shinrei Jusatsushi Tarōmaru is a side-scrolling action game where players control spiritual assassins using lock-on attacks, melee strikes, and magic-based abilities through supernatural stages.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players fight through stages together, use lock-on attacks independently, and defeat enemies and bosses cooperatively.

Shienryu

• Shienryu
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Shienryu is a vertically scrolling arcade shooter developed by Warashi, featuring military-style enemy waves, weapon power-ups, bombs, and boss encounters.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each piloting a ship. Players collect power-ups, use bombs independently, and progress through stages cooperatively.

Sexy Parodius

• Sexy Parodius
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Sexy Parodius is a parody shoot ’em up from Konami, featuring characters and references from the Gradius and Parodius series. The game includes colorful stages, mission-based objectives, and traditional power-up systems.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players collect power-ups independently, complete stage objectives, and fight enemies and bosses together.

Sengoku Blade

• Sengoku Blade
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Sengoku Blade is a horizontally scrolling shooter from Psikyo featuring fantasy-themed characters, charge shots, bombs, and Japanese folklore-inspired stage design.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character with unique attacks. Players fight through stages together, use bombs independently, and defeat bosses cooperatively.

Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus

• Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Salamander Deluxe Pack Plus is a compilation featuring Salamander, Life Force, and Salamander 2. These are scrolling shoot ’em ups with power-up systems, biological enemy designs, and stages that shift between horizontal and vertical scrolling.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously in the included games, each controlling a ship on the same screen. Players collect power-ups, fight through mixed scrolling stages, and defeat bosses cooperatively.

Pu-Li-Ru-La

• Pu-Li-Ru-La
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Pu-Li-Ru-La is a fantasy-themed arcade beat ’em up known for its surreal visuals, magical attacks, and bizarre enemy designs.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players fight through stages together using melee combat and magic attacks.

Purikura Daisakusen

• Purikura Daisakusen
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Prikura Daisakusen is a cute-themed vertical shooter from Atlus featuring magical characters, charge attacks, and colorful stage design.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players fight through stages together while collecting power-ups and defeating bosses.

Nekketsu Oyako

• Nekketsu Oyako
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Nekketsu Oyako is a side-scrolling beat ’em up featuring a father-and-daughter team battling through enemy-filled stages using melee attacks and special moves.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players fight through stages together and combine attacks against enemies and bosses.

Mizubaku Daibōken (Liquid Kids)

• Mizubaku Daibōken
Release Date: 1998
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2

• Description - Mizubaku Daibōken, also known as Liquid Kids, is a side-scrolling platformer where players use water attacks to defeat enemies and solve environmental challenges.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a character. Players progress through stages together while using water attacks cooperatively.

Metal Slug

• Metal Slug
Release Date: 1997
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2

• Description - Metal Slug is a side-scrolling run and gun shooter featuring hand-drawn animation, vehicle combat, and fast-paced arcade action.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a soldier. Players fight through stages together using weapons, vehicles, and coordinated attacks.

Metal Black

• Metal Black
Release Date: 1996
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2

• Description - Metal Black is a horizontal shooter from Taito featuring beam duels, energy collection mechanics, and large-scale boss encounters.

• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously on the same screen, each controlling a ship. Players share the battlefield while fighting through stages together.