Namco initially distributed its games in Japan, while relying on third-party companies, such as Atari and Midway Manufacturing to publish them internationally under their own brands. Later, it would handle its own publishing worldwide.
Title | Arcade Systems/Consoles | Release date | | | | Notes |
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Gee Bee | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | Namco's first independently released video game. |
Bomb Bee | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | Sequel to Gee Bee. |
Galaxian | Namco Galaxian | [5] | | | | Namco's first shoot 'em up game. |
MSX | [6] | | | |
Famicom | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Mobile | | | | |
SOS | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | |
Cutie Q | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | Second sequel to Gee Bee. |
Rally-X | Namco Pac-Man | [7] [8] | | | | First Namco game to feature background music and a bonus round. |
MSX | | | | |
Navarone | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | |
Kaitei Takara Sagashi | Namco Warp & Warp | [9] | | | | Created by K'K Tokki as a prototype. |
Pac-Man | Namco Pac-Man | | | | | Namco's best-selling arcade game of all time. Three Pac-Man games by Midway also use the Namco Pac-Man hardware - Ms. Pac-Man (2/3/1982), Pac-Man Plus (3/13/1982), and Jr. Pac-Man (8/13/1983). The rights to Ms. Pac-Man were later turned over to Namco. |
MSX | | | | |
Famicom/NES | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Game Boy | | | | |
Game Gear | | | | |
Neo Geo Pocket Color | | | | |
Game Boy Color | | | | | Renamed Pac-Man: Special Color Edition |
Mobile | | | | | |
Game Boy Advance | | | | |
King & Balloon | Namco Galaxian | | | | | First Namco game to feature synthesized voices. |
MSX | | | | |
Tank Battalion | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | |
MSX | | | | |
New Rally-X | Namco Pac-Man | | | | | Sequel to Rally-X. |
Warp & Warp | Namco Warp & Warp | | | | | Released as Warp Warp by Rock-Ola in the U.S. |
MSX | | | | |
Famicom | | | | |
Galaga | Namco Galaga | | | | | Sequel to Galaxian. NES version sub-titled Demons of Death in North America. |
MSX | | | | |
Famicom | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Mobile | | | | |
Bosconian | Namco Galaga | | | | | First Namco game to have a continue feature. |
MSX | | | | |
Dig Dug | Namco Galaga | [10] | | | | |
MSX | | | | |
Famicom | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Game Boy | | | | | Developed by Now Production. |
Game Boy Advance | | | | | |
Mobile | | | | |
Pole Position | Namco Pole Position | | | | | First Namco game to feature 16-bit graphics |
Super Pac-Man | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | Official sequel to Pac-Man. |
Xevious | Namco Galaga | [11] | | | | One of Namco's earliest vertical scrolling shoot 'em up titles. NES version subtitled The Avenger in North America. |
Famicom | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Game Boy Advance | | | | |
Mobile | | | | |
Mappy | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | First Namco game to have a storyline. |
MSX | | | | |
Famicom | | | | |
Game Gear | | | | |
Game Boy Advance | | | | |
Pac & Pal | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | Also Known As "Pac-Man & Chomp Chomp", replacing Pal with Chomp Chomp from Hanna-Barbera's Pac-Man Cartoon, but limited to a run of 300 machines produced for several European countries. The game was never released in The United States as it was a failure at the arcades. |
Phozon | Namco Phozon | | | | | |
Libble Rabble | Namco Libble Rabble | | | | | |
Super Famicom | | | | | |
Pole Position II | Namco Pole Position | | | | | Sequel to Pole Position. |
Gaplus | Namco Phozon | | | | | Released in the United States as Galaga 3. |
The Tower of Druaga | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | First Namco game to have an ending instead of continuing indefinitely, looping, or ending in a kill screen |
Famicom | | | | |
MSX | | | | |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by Game Studio. |
GameCube | | | | | |
Pac-Land | Namco Pac-Land | | | | | Namco's first side-scrolling platformer. Themed around Hanna-Barbera's Pac-Man television series. Background music is the television series' theme song. |
Famicom | | | | |
PC Engine | | | | |
Grobda | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | Spin-off of Xevious. |
Super Xevious | Namco Galaga | | | | | First sequel to Xevious. |
Dragon Buster | Namco Pac-Land | | | | | First Namco game to have a health bar. |
Famicom | | | | |
MSX | | | | |
Dig Dug II | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | Sequel to Dig Dug. NES version sub-titled Trouble in Paradise in North America. |
Famicom | | | | |
Famicom Disk System | | | | |
Metro-Cross | Namco Pac-Land | | | | | |
Famicom | | | | | Developed by Now Production. |
Baraduke | Namco Pac-Land | | | | | Also known as Alien Sector in the United States and Distributed by Midway. |
Motos | Namco Super Pac-Man | | | | | |
Sky Kid | Namco Pac-Land | | | | | First Namco game to allow two players on the screen simultaneously. It was NAMCO's final game to be licensed to Midway for U.S. Distribution before NAMCO chose Atari Games to be their Official U.S. Licensee. |
Famicom | | | | |
Toy Pop | Namco Libble Rabble | | | | | |
Sky Kid Deluxe | Namco System 86 | | | | | Sequel to Sky Kid. |
Hopping Mappy | Namco System 86 | | | | | Sequel to Mappy. |
The Return of Ishtar | Namco System 86 | | | | | Sequel to The Tower of Druaga. |
MSX | | | | |
Thunder Ceptor | Namco Thunder Ceptor | | | | | |
Genpei Tōma Den | Namco System 86 | | | | | |
PC Engine | | | | | |
3-D Thunder Ceptor II | Namco Thunder Ceptor | | | | | Sequel to Thunder Ceptor. |
Rolling Thunder | Namco System 86 | | | | | Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
Famicom | | | | | |
Wonder Momo | Namco System 86 | | | | | Namco's last 8-bit arcade game. |
PC Engine | | | | | |
Mobile | | | | | |
Yokai Dochuki | Namco System 1 | | | | | Namco's first 16-bit arcade game. |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by TOSE. |
Famicom | | | | | Developed by Now Production. |
Dragon Spirit | Namco System 1 | | | | | Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by TOSE. |
Blazer | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Quester | Namco System 1 | | | | | Namco's answer to Taito's Arkanoid |
Pac-Mania | Namco System 1 | | | | | 3D remake of Pac-Man. Last Pac-Man arcade title until 1996. Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
MSX | | | | |
Mobile | | | | |
Galaga '88 | Namco System 1 | | | | | Remake of Galaga. Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
PC Engine | | | | |
Game Gear | | | | | Released as Galaga '91. |
Final Lap | Namco System 2 | | | | | First Namco game to allow multiple cabinets to be linked together. Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
Famicom | | | | | Developed by Arc System Works. |
World Stadium | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Assault | Namco System 2 | | | | | Licensed to Atari Games for U.S. Distribution. |
Chozetsu Rinjin: Bravoman | Namco System 1 | | | | | Also known as Bravoman or Beraboh Man. |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by Now Production. |
Marchen Maze | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
PC Engine | | | | |
Bakutotsu Kijuutei: Baraduke II | Namco System 1 | | | | | Sequel to Baraduke. |
Ordyne | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
PC Engine | | | | |
Metal Hawk | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
World Court | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Splatterhouse | Namco System 1 | | | | | One of the first ultra-violent games. |
PC Engine | | | | |
Mirai Ninja | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Phelios | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Mega Drive | | | | |
Face Off | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Winning Run | Namco System 21 | | | | | |
Rompers | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Blast Off | Namco System 1 | | | | | Sequel to Bosconian. |
Valkyrie No Densetsu | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Valkyrie no Boken. |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by TOSE. |
Dirt Fox | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Finest Hour | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Burning Force | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Mega Drive | | | | | Developed by Nova Games. |
Four Trax | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Dangerous Seed | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Mega Drive | | | | | Developed by TOSE. |
Marvel Land | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Mega Drive | | | | | Developed by TOSE. Also known as Talmit's Adventure. |
World Stadium '89 | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Winning Run Suzuka GP | Namco System 21 | | | | | First sequel to Winning Run. Features real-life Japanese circuit Suzuka. |
Galaxian 3 | Namco System 21 | | | | | A theme park attraction game supporting up to 28 players. Also known as Galaxian³: Project Dragoon. |
Kyuukai Douchuuki | Namco System 2 | | | | | Spin-off of Yokai Dochuki. |
Mega Drive | | | | |
Final Lap 2 | Namco System 2 | | | | | First sequel to Final Lap. |
Pistol Daimyo no Bouken | Namco System 1 | | | | | Spin-off of Chozetsu Rinjin: Bravoman. |
Steel Gunner | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Sokoban Deluxe | Namco System 1 | | | | | Also known as Boxy Boy. |
Dragon Saber | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Dragon Spirit. |
PC Engine | | | | | Developed by Now Production. |
Rolling Thunder 2 | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Rolling Thunder. |
Mega Drive | | | | |
Golly! Ghost! | Namco System 2 | | | | | Electro-mechanical/video game hybrid. |
Puzzle Club | Namco System 1 | | | | | Unreleased prototype. |
World Stadium '90 | Namco System 1 | | | | | |
Super World Stadium | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Driver's Eyes | Namco System 21 | | | | | Features a three-screen panoramic view. |
Mitsubishi Driving Simulator | | | | | | Co-developed with Mitsubishi. It was a serious educational street driving simulator that used 3D polygon technology and a sit-down arcade cabinet to simulate realistic driving, including basics such as ensuring the car is in neutral or parking position, starting the engine, placing the car into gear, releasing the hand-brake, and then driving. The player can choose from three routes while following instructions, avoiding collisions with other vehicles or pedestrians, and waiting at traffic lights; the brakes are accurately simulated, with the car creeping forward after taking the foot off the brake until the hand-brake is applied. Leisure Line magazine considered it the "hit of the show" upon its debut at the 1991 JAMMA show. It was designed for use by Japanese driving schools, with a very expensive cost of AU$150,000 or per unit.[12] |
Starblade | Namco System 21 | | | | | |
Mega CD | | | | |
Tank Force | Namco System 1 | | | | | Sequel to Tank Battalion. |
Steel Gunner 2 | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Steel Gunner. |
Cosmo Gang the Video | Namco System 2 | | | | | Features characters from a redemption game titled Cosmo Gangs. |
Super Famicom | | | | | |
Solvalou | Namco System 21 | | | | | 3D Spin-off of Xevious. |
Bubble Trouble: Golly! Ghost! 2 | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Golly! Ghost | . |
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Winning Run '91 | Namco System 21 | | | | | Second sequel to Winning Run. |
Bakuretsu Quiz Ma-Q Dai Bōken | Namco NA-1 | | | | | |
Final Lap 3 | Namco System 2 | | | | | Second sequel to Final Lap. |
Suzuka 8 Hours | Namco System 2 | | | | | Released as Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours in The United States with a license from the Atlanta, GA based soft drink company. |
Super Famicom/SNES | | | | | Developed by Arc System Works. |
F/A | Namco NA-1 | | | | | Also known as Fighter & Attacker. |
Cosmo Gang the Puzzle | Namco NA-1 | | | | | Sequel to Cosmo Gang the Video. |
Super Famicom | | | | |
Exvania | Namco NA-1 | | | | | |
Lucky & Wild | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Super World Court | Namco NA-1 | | | | | Sequel to Pro Tennis: World Court. |
Knuckle Heads | Namco NA-2 | | | | | |
Super World Stadium '92 | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
Sim Drive | Namco System 22 | | | | | Unreleased racing game. |
Air Combat | Namco System 21 | | | | | |
| Namco System 21 | | | | | Six-player arcade version of Galaxian³ developed for Namco's "Theater 6" system. |
Cyber Sled | Namco System 21 | | | | | |
PlayStation | | | | |
Emeraldia | Namco NA-1 | | | | | |
Namco NA-2 | | | | |
Nettou! Gekitou | Quiztou | | Namco NA-2 | | | | | |
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Numan Athletics | Namco NA-2 | | | | | |
Ridge Racer | Namco System 22 | | | | | |
PlayStation | | | | | Release title for the PlayStation. |
Suzuka 8 Hours 2 | Namco System 2 | | | | | Sequel to Suzuka 8 Hours. |
Great Sluggers | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Final Lap R | Namco System FL | | | | | Third sequel to Final Lap. |
Tinkle Pit | Namco NA-1 | | | | | Features cameos from several of the company's characters. |
Super World Stadium '93 | Namco System 2 | | | | | |
X-Day | Namco NA-1 | | | | | |
Magic Edge Hornet 1 | Namco Magic Edge Hornet Simulator | | | | | |
Magic Edge F18[13] | Namco Magic Edge Hornet Simulator | | | | | |
Magic Edge X21 | Namco Magic Edge Hornet Simulator | | | | | |
NebulasRay | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Great Sluggers '94 | Namco NB-1 | | | | | Sequel to Great Sluggers. |
Ridge Racer 2 | Namco System 22 | | | | | First sequel to Ridge Racer. |
Alpine Racer | Namco System 22 | | | | | |
J-League Soccer V-Shoot | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Point Blank | Namco NB-1 | | | | | Light gun game. Known as Gun Bullet in Japan. |
PlayStation | | | | |
Ace Driver | Namco System 22 | | | | | |
Attack of the Zolgear | Namco System 21 | | | | | Sequel to Galaxian 3; a conversion kit for the "Theater 6" system. |
Cyber Commando | Namco System 22 | | | | | Sequel to Cyber Sled. |
| Namco NB-2 | | | | | Sequel to Numan Athletics. |
Air Combat 22 | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | Sequel to Air Combat; "22" is a reference to the Namco Super System 22 hardware it was released on. |
The Outfoxies | Namco NB-2 | | | | | |
Rave Racer | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | Second sequel to Ridge Racer. |
Super World Stadium '95 | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Speed Racer | Namco System FL | | | | | |
Namco Classic Collection Vol. 1 | Namco ND-1 | | | | | Included original and "arranged" versions of Galaga, Xevious and Mappy. |
| Namco Super System 22 | | | | | First sequel to Ace Driver. |
Dirt Dash | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | An off-road racing game.[14] |
Time Crisis | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | Light gun game. |
PlayStation | | | | |
Cyber Cycles | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | |
Namco Classic Collection Vol. 2 | Namco ND-1 | | | | | Included original and "arranged" versions of Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Rally-X. |
Abnormal Check | Namco ND-1 | | | | | |
Alpine Racer 2 | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | First sequel to Alpine Racer. |
Super World Stadium '96 | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Alpine Surfer | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | Spin-off of Alpine Racer. Players stand on a snowboard instead of skis.[15] |
Aqua Jet | Namco Super System 22 | [16] | | | | |
Prop Cycle | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | A relatively relaxed game in which the player controls a flying bicycle by pedaling on a mock-up bicycle. |
Tokyo Wars | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | |
Time Crisis II | Namco System 23 | | | | | First sequel to Time Crisis. |
Namco Super System 23 | | | | |
PlayStation 2 | | | | |
Super World Stadium '97 | Namco NB-1 | | | | | |
Armadillo Racing | Namco Super System 22 | | | | | A racing game with trackball control.[17] |
Final Furlong | Namco System 22.5 | | | | | A multiplayer horse racing game with a force feedback saddle.[18] |
Rapid River | Namco System 22.5 | | | | | |
Motocross Go! | Namco System 23 | | | | | |
Downhill Bikers | Namco System 23[19] | | | | | |
Panic Park | Namco System 23 | | | | | |
Angler King | Namco System 23 | | | | | |
500GP | Namco Super System 23 | | | | | |
Gunmen Wars | Namco Super System 23 GMEN | | | | | |
Race On! | Namco Super System 23 GMEN | | | | | |
Guitar Jam | Namco Super System 23 | [20] | | | | Rhythm game similar to Konami's GuitarFreaks, released earlier the same year.[21] |
Final Furlong 2 | Namco Super System 23 GMEN | | | | | Sequel to Final Furlong. |
Crisis Zone | Namco Super System 23 Evolution 2 | | | | | Arcade spin-off of Time Crisis. |
PlayStation 2 | | | | | |
Namco has ventured onto other platforms, either itself or through licensing agreements with other publishers.