• Monster in My Pocket
Release Date: 1992
Genre: Action/Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling action platformer featuring toy monsters battling enemies.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through stages together.
• Ms. Pac-Man (Tengen)
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Arcade
Players: 1–2
• Description - Tengen’s version of Ms. Pac-Man includes a simultaneous two-player mode, unlike the licensed NES version.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same maze.
• NARC
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2
• Description - A gritty action shooter focused on fighting crime with heavy weapons.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, moving through stages together.
• A Nightmare on Elm Street
Release Date: 1989
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–4
• Description - A Nightmare on Elm Street is a side-scrolling action platformer where players explore suburban levels, enter dream sequences, and fight enemies using different weapons and abilities.
• Co-op Experience - Up to four players play simultaneously, moving through levels together.
• Ninja Crusaders
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A platformer where players transform into animals with unique abilities.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through levels together.
Number of Players - 1-2
Co-op Experience -
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• Pipe Dream
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1–2
• Description - A puzzle game where players build pipe networks to guide flowing liquid.
• Co-op Experience - Two players build pipes together.
• Rampage
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Action
Players: 1–2
• Description - Players control giant monsters destroying cities and fighting military forces.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen.
• River City Ransom
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Beat ’em Up / RPG
Players: 1–2
• Description - A non-linear beat ’em up with RPG elements, including leveling and item upgrades.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, exploring and fighting together.
• Rush’n Attack
Release Date: 1988
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling action game focused on close combat and infiltration. Like Contra with knives.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play at the same time fighting enemies together.
• S.C.A.T.
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A horizontal shooter where players use orbiting satellites to attack enemies.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, controlling separate characters.
• Shadow of the Ninja
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling action game with ninja combat and platforming.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through levels together.
• Silkworm
Release Date: 1989
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A shooter where players control a helicopter and a jeep with different attack angles.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, each controlling a different vehicle.
• Skull & Crossbones
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A pirate-themed platformer where you fight enemies and move through stages. The game uses split screen, but the second player only appears as shoes on your screen, which is strange. Overall, it’s not very good.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously in split screen.
• Sky Kid
Release Date: 1987
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A side-scrolling shooter with bombing and aerial combat mechanics.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, flying together.
• Smash TV
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Twin Stick Shooter
Players: 1–2
• Description - A fast-paced arena shooter where players survive waves of enemies.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, clearing rooms together. With a four player adapter, two players can hold two NES controllers each and use the two d-pads for twin stick control.
• Snake Rattle ’n Roll
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - An isometric platformer where players eat items to grow and progress.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen.
• Snow Bros.
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - A single-screen game where players trap enemies in snowballs and roll them.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously on the same screen.
• Stinger
Release Date: 1987
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A scrolling shooter with both horizontal and vertical stages.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, controlling separate ships.
• Super C
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Run and Gun
Players: 1–2
• Description - A sequel to Contra with similar fast-paced shooting gameplay.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through levels together.