Fixed Shooters

Fixed Shooters consist of levels that can each fit within a single screen. The player's movement is usually fixed to a single axis of motion, and their ability to aim is usually fixed in one direction. These games are sometimes also called gallery shooters.

Common Traits[]

Games (order by date game was released)[]

Starhawk Released in 1977 for Arcade and 1982 for Vectrex (as Star Hawk)

Space Invaders Released in 1978 for Arcade

Cosmic Monsters Released in 1979 for Arcade

Galaxian Released in 1979 for Arcade

Astro Fighter Released in 1980 for Arcade

Centipede Released in 1980 for Arcade

Phoenix Released in 1980 for Arcade

Missile Command Released in 1980 for Arcade

Space Fever (Color) Released in 1980 for Arcade

Colony 7 Released in 1981 for Arcade

Galaga Released in 1981 for Arcade

Gorf Released in 1981 for Arcade

Atlantis Released in 1982 for Atari 2600

Cosmic Ark Released in 1982 for Atari 2600

Demon Attack Released in 1982 for Atari 2600

Millipede Released in 1982 for Arcade

More Invaders! Released in 1996 for Vectrex (on the All Good Things cartridge)

Vector Vaders Released in 1996 for Vectrex

Y*A*S*I Released in 2003 for Vectrex (on Protector/Y*A*S*I cartridge)

Mini Space Invaders Released in 2004 for PC Computers

Star Hawk 2 Released in 2010 for PC Computers

Notepad Invaders Released in ?? for PC Computers