• The Blues Brothers
Release Date: 1992
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - The Blues Brothers is a side-scrolling platformer in which Jake and Elwood make their way through levels, collecting records and throwing crates at enemies on their way to a big concert.
• Co-op Experience - Two players can play simultaneously as Jake and Elwood. The screen only scrolls with Player 1, so Player 2 has to stay close to keep up.
• Thundercade
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A vertical shooter where players ride motorcycles equipped with weapons.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through stages together.
• Rod Land (PAL)
Release Date: 1992
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A single-screen platformer where players defeat enemies using a magic rod. Only released in PAL regions.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen.
• Gauntlet
Release Date: 1987
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Players: 1–2
• Description - Gauntlet is a top-down dungeon crawler where players explore mazes, defeat enemies, and manage health resources.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, navigating dungeons together.
8 Eyes
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
Description - 8 Eyes is a side-scrolling action platformer similar to Castlevania, where you explore castles and fight enemies using a sword.
Co-op Experience - One player controls the main character, while the second controls a falcon that can attack enemies and retrieve items.
Balloon Fight
Release Date: 1986
Genre: Arcade Action
Players: 1–2
Description - Balloon Fight is an arcade-style action game where players float using balloons and defeat enemies by popping theirs while avoiding hazards.
Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen, clearing enemies together.
• Battletoads
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Beat ’em Up / Action
Players: 1–2
• Description - Battletoads is a challenging action game that mixes beat ’em up combat with a variety of gameplay styles including platforming and vehicle sections.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through stages together.
• Battletoads & Double Dragon
Release Date: 1993
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A crossover beat ’em up featuring characters from both series, combining fast-paced combat with multiple playable fighters.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through levels together.
• Bubble Bobble
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - Bubble Bobble is a single-screen platformer where players trap enemies in bubbles and pop them to clear stages.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen, completing stages together.
• Cabal
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2
• Description - Cabal is a third-person shooter where players move across static battlefields, destroying enemies and structures.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, each controlling their own character and progressing together.
• Clu Clu Land
Release Date: 1985
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1–2
• Description - Clu Clu Land is a maze-based puzzle game where players uncover hidden shapes while avoiding enemies.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play together in the maze.
• Contra
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2
• Description - Contra is a fast-paced action shooter featuring side-scrolling and overhead stages with heavy enemy encounters.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through levels together.
• Contra Force
Release Date: 1992
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2
• Description - Contra Force features slower-paced gameplay with selectable characters and mission-based stages.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, each controlling a different character.
• Cowboy Kid
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Action / Shooter
Players: 1–2
• Description - Cowboy Kid is a top-down western-themed action game with exploration and shooting mechanics.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play at the same time. Player Two controls Little Chief.
• Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling platformer where players use objects to attack enemies and solve simple environmental challenges.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, moving through levels together and interacting with objects.
• Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2
Release Date: 1993
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A sequel that builds on the original with improved mechanics and level design.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through stages together.
• Double Dragon II
Release Date: 1989
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling beat ’em up with improved combat mechanics and stage variety.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through levels together.
• Double Dragon III
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - Double Dragon III continues the series with new characters, global stages, and expanded combat mechanics.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through levels together.
• Gauntlet II
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Dungeon Crawler
Players: 1–4
• Description - Gauntlet II is a top-down dungeon crawler where players explore maze-like levels, defeat enemies, and manage constantly draining health while searching for exits.
• Co-op Experience - Four players play simultaneously, exploring dungeons together.
• Gotcha! The Sport!
Release Date: 1987
Genre: Light Gun Shooter
Players: 1–2
• Description - A light gun shooter where players move through arenas shooting targets and enemies.
• Co-op Experience - One player moves the character while the other uses the light gun to shoot.