• Mosh Lift
Release Date: 2023
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - Mosh Lift is a vertical platformer where you climb upward while the screen scrolls automatically. You use your guitar as a hook shot and can bounce off walls.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, bouncing off of each other, trying to survive as long as possible.
• Leak or Die
Release Date: 2020
Genre: Action platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - Two players need to work together to survive an endless onslaught of birdy monsters. Only by leaking the contents of crates through an unpack-portal they are able to obtain the tools and weapons that will give 'em a chance.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously in splitscreen.
• Heist
Release Date: 2022
Genre: Shooter/Wave Defense
Players: 1–2
• Description - Plays like single screen shoot ‘em up, but you are defending the fuel from enemies. Very similar to Rip Off.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, defending the fuel.
• Crater Song
Release Date:
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1–2
• Description - Crater Song is a puzzle game focused on moving objects and solving single-screen challenges. It’s meant to be a single player game played with two controllers.
• Co-op Experience - You can split up the controllers between two players and play the game co-op.
• Crabbie Attack
Release Date: 2023
Genre: Action
Players: 1–2
• Description - Crabbie Attack is a simple arcade-style action game where you control a crab and avoid or attack enemies on a single-screen playfield. Similar to Space Invaders.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously.
• Almost Hero
Release Date: 2017
Genre: Beat ‘em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - Almost Hero is a side-scrolling beat ‘em up, similar to River City Ransom. You upgrade your characters and go through stages in the order you choose.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously.
• Super Bat Puncher (Demo)
Release Date: 2011
Genre: Action Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - Super Bat Puncher is a fast-paced action platformer focused on movement, punching mechanics, and navigating levels filled with enemies.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously. Player two is an assist player. They take controls of the bird and can fly around and drop poop bombs on enemies.
• Jay & Silent Bob: Mall Brawl
Release Date: 2020
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - Mall Brawl is a side-scrolling beat ’em up inspired by classic NES brawlers, featuring pixel art visuals and combat focused on clearing enemies across stages.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through stages together.
• Micro Mages
Release Date: 2019
Genre: Platformer
Players: 1–4
• Description - Micro Mages is a vertically scrolling platformer where players climb towers, fight enemies, and avoid traps across multiple worlds. The game was built to fit within strict NES hardware limits while still offering a full-length experience.
• Co-op Experience - Up to four players play simultaneously, climbing levels together and attacking enemies.
• Gods and Devils
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Beat ‘em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - The original name is Tian Wang Xiang Mo Zhuan. Chinese beat 'em up based on mythology. There is a choice of 4 characters.
• Co-op Experience - Two players work together to beat down all enemies.
• Xybots
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Shooter
Players: 1–2
• Description - A very impressive NES port of the arcade game with a pseudo-3D third-person perspective.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously in split screen, progressing through levels together.
• Tagin’ Dragon
Release Date: Unlicensed
Genre: Action / Maze
Players: 1–2
• Description - A maze-based game where you fight other dragons by simply walking into them. It’s a simple concept, but the execution is very poor.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, moving through the maze together.
• Rock Ball
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1–2
• Description - A maze-based puzzle game where you push balls into specific locations and use them to defeat enemies. It’s simple, but surprisingly fun and one of the better unlicensed games.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, moving through levels together.
• Magic Tower
Release Date: 1993 (or 94)
Genre: Puzzle / Action
Players: 1–2
• Description - A single-screen game based around rock, paper, scissors mechanics. You switch forms by grabbing upgrades and use the correct one to defeat enemies. It’s a unique idea, but not executed very well.
• Co-op Experience - Two players each control their own character and work on clearing the enemies.
• Krazy Kreatures
Release Date: 1991
Genre: Puzzle
Players: 1–2
• Description - A fast-paced puzzle game where you move a cursor and match animals. It doesn’t look very interesting at first, but it’s actually very addictive once you play it.
• Co-op Experience - Each player takes control of their own cursor and work together to match the animals.
• Gaiapolis
Release Date: 1994
Genre: Action
Players: 1–2
• Description - A vertical-style beat ’em up that looks good in screenshots, but the gameplay is very clunky and not good.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, progressing through stages together.
• Final Fight 3
Release Date: 1995
Genre: Beat ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - A bootleg NES port of the Super Nintendo game. This is actually very impressive with full combos, playable characters, and solid visuals. There is slowdown and flicker, but it’s still one of the best unlicensed games.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, fighting through stages together.
• Dudes with Attitude
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Puzzle Platformer
Players: 1–2
• Description - Also known as Trolls on Treasure Island, this is a weird game where you control bouncing heads wearing sunglasses and collect jewels. The gameplay can be hard to get the hang of.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play at the same time each controlling their own head.
• Double Strike
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Shoot ’em Up
Players: 1–2
• Description - Double Strike is also known as Twin Eagle. But different from the officially licensed game with the same name. It’s a standard horizontal shooter.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously, controlling separate ships.
• Death Race
Release Date: 1990
Genre: Vehicle Combat
Players: 1–2
• Description - A top down vehicle combat game where players drive armored cars, running over pedestrians, and upgrade their vehicles.
• Co-op Experience - Two players play simultaneously in their own vehicle.