Slap Fight

About

Slap Fight is a vertically scrolling shooter from Toaplan that pits you against waves of enemies in space. You pilot a faster-than-light ship to stop a rogue AI’s galactic takeover, blasting through stages filled with mechanical beasts and alien forces. The game supports single or co-op play, letting you team up for tougher challenges. With simple controls and intense firepower, it leans into classic arcade pacing, fast, demanding, and packed with explosions. Originally released in 1986, it’s survived on retro platforms and modern systems like PC and Mac. The design feels unmistakably ’80s, with pixelated enemies and relentless difficulty. While not as widely remembered as some shooters, its dedicated fanbase keeps it alive in niche circles. It runs on everything from old-school Commodore 64s to Linux, making it a bizarrely accessible relic of early arcade design. If you’ve played other Toaplan titles, you’ll recognize the same chaotic energy.

Storyline

Millions of years ago, an alien race built the artificial intelligence Goudy to advance science beyond imagination. With time the AI revolted against its makers, contaminating the galaxy with evil influence across 300,000 light years. But Goudy's days are finally numbered when a lone warrior boards the Leopold, a faster-than-light spacecraft!