Play Argus-mame Online
Dodge neon bullets in a tiny ship as alien swarms fill the screen—simple controls, brutal patterns, and pixel explosions that never get old.
Game Overview
Argus-mame is one of those old-school arcade shooters that somehow still feels intense decades later. You're piloting a tiny ship against swarms of alien crafts, dodging neon bullets while the screen scrolls relentlessly forward. The controls are simple—just shoot and don't die—but the patterns get brutal fast. I remember thinking the first few waves were manageable... until the screen suddenly filled with overlapping enemy fire.
What I love about it is how pure the challenge feels. No upgrades, no gimmicks—just your reflexes against increasingly ridiculous odds. The chunky pixel explosions and that classic arcade soundtrack make every close call feel like a victory. If you've got a soft spot for punishing retro shooters, this one's worth firing up in MAME.
Just don't blame me when you start seeing bullet patterns in your sleep.
Download Argus-mame ROM
You can download this ROM to play Argus-mame offline using an MAME (Arcade Emulator) emulator (Top Emulators).
*This ROM is provided for backup and educational purposes only.
