Play Western Kids (Japan) Online

Western Kids was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in Japan only, developed by Irem. It's one of those late-era NES titles that tried something a little different, blending a Wild West theme with action and mini-games, but it never made it overseas.

You control a young cowboy tasked with herding cattle, engaging in bar brawls, and trying your luck at various saloon games to earn money. The main goal is to prove yourself as a true cowboy by completing these challenges, though the mechanics can feel unpolished; herding involves pushing stubborn cows across screens, while fights use simple punch and dodge controls. The pacing is uneven, and the difficulty spikes unexpectedly, especially during mini-games that demand precise timing. Playing it feels like stumbling through a rough, unfinished frontier town where every success comes as a minor surprise.