History Main / CuteEmUp

* ''VideoGame/{{Kolibri}}''

* ''Franchise/{{Touhou}}'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[MisaimedFandom Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

* ''VideoGame/BulletHeaven'' is an ''VideoGame/EpicBattleFantasy'' GaidenGame).

* The games from the ''VideoGame/MegaManClassic'' series are essentially Cute Em Up's with RunAndGun gameplay, thanks to a combination of the silly and cartoonish looking enemies and bosses present in them and the bright color palettes they have.

* ''VideoGame/TeamFortress2'' as seen through the eyes of the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUhOnX8qt3I Pyro]]

* The games from the ''VideoGame/MegaManClassic'' series are essentially Cute Em Up's with RunAndGun gameplay, thanks to the silly and cartoonish looking enemies and bosses present in them, and the bright color palettes they have.

* ''VideoGame/{{Twinbee}}''

* ''VideoGame/XiaoMonvMagicGirl'' is a less-notable Mega Drive game which breathes this trope.

* ''VideoGame/XiaoMonvMagicGirl'' is a notable Mega Drive game which breathes this trope.

* ''VideoGame/XiaoMonvMagicGirl'' is a notable Mega Drive game who breathes this trope.

* ''Franchise/{{Touhou}}'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[WatchItForTheMeme Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

* ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[WatchItForTheMeme Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

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* ''[[http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7408 Cosmo Gang: The Video]]'' is an interesting example, in that it's a comical version of ''{{Galaga}}'', but the characters and bonus stages are based on the "Cosmo Gang" redemption arcade machine.

Sometimes these games have stories, and others just have {{Excuse Plot}}s, just like any other game.

* ''VideoGame/BulletHeaven'' is an ''EpicBattleFantasy'' GaidenGame).

* ''VideoGame/{{Akkanvader}}'' (better known as ''SpaceInvaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies!'')

* ''VideoGame/PockyAndRocky''

* ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' (AKA ''Pocky & Rocky'')

* ''Game Tengoku'' by Creator/{{Jaleco}} qualifies as this, along with being a both of CrisisCrossover (between Jaleco's old arcade games) and AffectionateParody of the arcade gaming history and tropes around it.

* ''VideoGame/{{Parodius}}''
* ''VideoGame/{{Twinbee}}''
* ''VideoGame/{{Touhou}}'' mixes this with BulletHell. The plots are also more intensive than typically expected for this genre. Because of this, and the sheer amount of MemeticMutation, [[WatchItForTheMeme Touhou gets a lot of fans that aren't all that interested in the Bullet Hell aspect]].

* ''VideoGame/KikiKaiKai'' (AKA ''Pocky & Rocky'')
* ''VideoGame/TroubleWitches''
* ''VideoGame/TwinkleStarSprites''

* ''VideoGame/AirZonk''

* ''VideoGame/{{Akkanvader}}'' (better known as ''SpaceInvaders '95: Attack of the Lunar Loonies!'')

* ''VideoGame/StarParodier'', a cute'em up entry in Hudson's otherwise serious ''VideoGame/StarSoldier'' series.

* The ''[[VideoGame/FantasticNightDreamsCotton Cotton]]'' series
* ''VideoGame/FantasyZone''
* ''VideoGame/{{Coryoon}}''
* ''VideoGame/GunNac''
* ''Game Tengoku'' by Creator/{{Jaleco}} qualifies as this, along with being a both of CrisisCrossover (between Jaleco's old arcade games) and AffectionateParody of the arcade gaming history and tropes around it.
* ''VideoGame/KingAndBalloon''
* ''VideoGame/DeathSmiles'' downplays this, as the series has some cute elements, but also comprises of scary-looking enemies based on dark fantasy horror fictions and a genuinely evil BigBad, as well as an otherwise serious plot.
* ''[[http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=7408 Cosmo Gang: The Video]]'' is an interesting example, in that it's a comical version of ''{{Galaga}}'', but the characters and bonus stages are based on the "Cosmo Gang" redemption arcade machine.
* Strato Patrol EOS, a minigame featured in ''Videogame/KirbyMassAttack''.

* ''VideoGame/GundemoniumSeries''
* The "''Pure White Lover Bizarre Jelly''" mini-game in ''VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes'' was a regular shoot-em-up. In ''VideoGame/NoMoreHeroes2DesperateStruggle'', it is now a CuteEmUp.
* ''VideoGame/KeioFlyingSquadron''
* ''VideoGame/{{Kolibri}}''

* ''VideoGame/{{Apidya}}''
* ''VideoGame/MysticRiders''
* ''VideoGame/MrHeli'' is a borderline example: the backgrounds aren't all that bright and cheerful, though the character design is definitely on the cartoonish side.
* ''VideoGame/FlyingHamster''
* The latest versions of ''VideoGame/{{Minesweeper}}'' have an option to uncover the map without stepping on any ''flowers'' rather than mines. This mode is the default on versions of Windows distributed in many countries where someone finding a live mine is a frequent (and usually tragic) occurrence.
* ''VideoGame/{{Kyuiin}}''
* ''VideoGame/LDis''

* The ''[[FantasticNightDreamsCotton Cotton]]'' series