Namco was a Japanese video game developer and publisher headquartered in Ōta, Tokyo. It was founded in 1955 by Masaya Nakamura as Nakamura Seisakusho, a producer of coin-operated amusement rides for department stores.[1] His company entered the video game industry in 1974 after it acquired the struggling Japanese division of Atari. Namco's first original video game was Gee Bee (1978), while its first major hit was Galaxian (1979).[2] The company achieved considerable success with Pac-Man (1980),[1][3] one of the highest-grossing games of all time.[4] Namco continued its success in arcades and later home video game consoles, where it became a major contributor for the Family Computer and PlayStation.[5][3]
Namco was best known for its classic arcade games and 3D arena fighters. Its best-selling franchise was Tekken with over 49 million copies sold worldwide,[6] while its highest-grossing franchise was Pac-Man with over US$12.8 billion in revenue generated.[4] The company was a prominent developer in the arcade industry, having produced over 300 arcade games since 1978. Namco merged with toy maker Bandai on September 29, 2005 to form Bandai Namco Holdings and subsequently Bandai Namco Entertainment.[7] This list features all video games developed and/or published by Namco until its dissolution in 2006.
List of games edit
| Title [8][9][10][11] |
Platforms [8][10][11] |
Release date [8][9][12][13] |
|---|---|---|
| Gee Bee | Arcade | |
| Bomb Bee | Arcade |
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| Galaxian | Arcade, MSX, Family Computer, Famicom Disk System, Mobile phone | |
| Cutie Q | Arcade |
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| Naravone | Arcade |
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| Kaitei Takara Sagashi | Arcade |
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| Pac-Man | Arcade, MSX, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom Disk System, Game Boy, Game Gear, Neo Geo Pocket Color, Windows, Mobile phone, Sharp Zaurus, Game Boy Advance | |
| King & Balloon | Arcade, MSX | |
| Tank Battalion | Arcade, MSX | |
| Rally-X | Arcade, MSX, Mobile phone | |
| New Rally-X | Arcade, Mobile phone |
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| Warp & Warp | Arcade, MSX | |
| Galaga | Arcade, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom Disk System, Windows, Mobile phone | |
| Bosconian | Arcade, MSX | |
| Dig Dug | Arcade, MSX, Family Computer, Famicom Disk System, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Mobile phone | |
| Pole Position | Arcade | |
| Super Pac-Man | Arcade, Mobile phone | |
| Xevious | Arcade, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Famicom Disk System, Windows, Mobile phone, Sharp Zaurus, Game Boy Advance | |
| Mappy | Arcade, Family Computer, Game Gear, Windows, Mobile phone, Game Boy Advance | |
| Pac & Pal | Arcade |
|
| Phozon | Arcade |
|
| Pole Position II | Arcade, Super Casette Vision | |
| Libble Rabble | Arcade, FM Towns Marty, Super Famicom, Windows |
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| Gaplus | Arcade, Mobile phone | |
| The Tower of Druaga | Arcade, MSX, Family Computer, Famicom Disk System, Game Boy, PC Engine, Windows, GameCube, Mobile phone | |
| Pac-Land | Arcade, Family Computer, TurboGrafx-16, Windows | |
| Grobda | Arcade | |
| Super Xevious | Arcade, Sharp X68000 | |
| Dragon Buster | Arcade, Family Computer, MSX2, Windows |
|
| Dig Dug II | Arcade, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System |
|
| Mini Golf | MSX |
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| Metro-Cross | Arcade, Family Computer, Windows, Mobile phone | |
| Baraduke | Arcade | |
| Battle City | Family Computer, Arcade, Game Boy |
|
| Motos | Arcade, Sharp X68000, Mobile phone |
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| Sky Kid | Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, Mobile phone | |
| Star Luster | Family Computer, Arcade, Sharp X68000, Mobile phone |
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| Sky Kid Deluxe | Arcade, Windows |
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| Toy Pop | Arcade |
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| The Tower of Babel | Family Computer, Arcade, Mobile phone |
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| The Return of Ishtar | Arcade, MSX2, Windows, Mobile phone |
|
| Thunder Ceptor | Arcade |
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| Valkyrie no Bōken | Family Computer, Mobile phone |
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| Super Xevious: GAMP no Nazo | Family Computer, Arcade |
|
| Genpei Tōma Den | Arcade, PC Engine, Sharp X68000, Mobile phone |
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| Mappy-Land | Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System |
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| Pro Baseball: Family Stadium | Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Arcade | |
| Rolling Thunder | Arcade, Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System, Mobile phone | |
| 3-D Thunder Ceptor II | Arcade |
|
| Wonder Momo | Arcade, PC Engine, Mobile phone |
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| Sanma no Meitantei | Family Computer |
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| Family Jockey | Arcade, Game Boy, Mobile phone |
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| Yokai Dochuki | Arcade, Family Computer, PC Engine, Windows, Mobile phone |
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| Dragon Spirit | Arcade, PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16, Windows, Mobile phone | |
| Blazer | Arcade |
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| Quester | Arcade |
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| Family Mahjong | Arcade, Mobile phone |
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| Lupin III: Pandora no Isan | Arcade |
|
| Xevious: Fardraut Saga | MSX2, PC Engine |
|
| Pac-Mania | Arcade, MSX2, Sharp X68000, Mobile phone | |
| Star Wars | Family Computer |
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| Family Tennis | Arcade, Mobile phone |
|
| Galaga '88 | Arcade, PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16, Sharp X68000 | |
| Final Lap | Arcade, Family Computer, Windows | |
| Family Circuit | Family Computer |
|
| Pro Baseball: World Stadium | Arcade, PC Engine |
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| Assault | Arcade | |
| Bravoman | Arcade, PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16 |
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| Namco Classic | Family Computer, Game Boy |
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| The Quest of Ki | Family Computer, Arcade |
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| Märchen Maze | Arcade, PC Engine |
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| Assault Plus | Arcade |
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| Bakutotsu Kijūtei | Arcade |
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| Erika to Satoru no Yume Bōken | Family Computer |
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| Ordyne | Arcade, PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16 | |
| Pro Tennis: World Court | Arcade |
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| Metal Hawk | Arcade | |
| Kaijū Monogatari | Family Computer |
|
| Splatterhouse | Arcade, PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16, FM Towns Marty, Windows, Mobile phone | |
| Face Off | Arcade |
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| Mirai Ninja | Arcade | |
| Wagan Land | Family Computer, Game Gear |
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| Winning Run | Arcade | |
| Phelios | Arcade, Mega Drive, Sega Genesis |
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| Rompers | Arcade |
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| Rock 'n Ball | Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Blast Off | Arcade |
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| Dragon Buster II: Yami no Fuin | Family Computer |
|
| Valkyrie no Densetsu | Arcade, PC Engine, Mobile phone |
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| Mendel Palace | Family Computer, Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Final Lap Twin | PC Engine, TurboGrafx-16 | |
| Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti | Family Computer |
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| Dirt Fox | Arcade |
|
| Pro Baseball: World Stadium '89 | Arcade |
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| Finest Hour | Arcade |
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| Burning Force | Arcade, Mega Drive, Sega Genesis |
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| Four Trax | Arcade, Mega Drive, Sega Genesis | |
| Winning Run Suzuka GP | Arcade |
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| Dangerous Seed | Arcade, Mega Drive |
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| Mappy Kids | Family Computer |
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| Marvel Land | Arcade, Mega Drive, Sega Genesis |
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| Galaxian3: Project Dragoon | Attraction, Arcade, PlayStation |
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| Disk NG 2 | MSX2 |
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| Barunba | MSX2, PC Engine |
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| Kyūkai Dōchūki | Arcade, Mega Drive |
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| Battle Fleet | Family Computer |
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| Pro Baseball: World Stadium '90 | Arcade |
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| Final Lap 2 | Arcade | |
| Famista | Game Boy |
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| Final Blaster | PC Engine |
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| Pistol Daimyo no Bōken | Arcade |
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| F1 Dochūki | MSX2 |
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| Megapanel | Mega Drive |
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| Sokoban Deluxe | Arcade |
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| Wagan Land 2 | Family Computer |
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| Famista '91 | Family Computer |
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| Dragon Saber | Arcade, PC Engine |
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| Juvei Quest | Family Computer |
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| Wrestleball | Family Computer |
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| Driver's Eyes | Arcade | |
| Winning Run '91 | Arcade |
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| Steel Gunner | Family Computer | |
| Rolling Thunder 2 | Arcade, Mega Drive, Sega Genesis |
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| Gear Stadium | Game Gear | |
| Battle Fleet | Family Computer |
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| Golly! Ghost! | Arcade | |
| World Jockey | PC Engine |
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| Super World Stadium | Arcade |
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| Starblade | Arcade, PlayStation, 3DO Interactive Multiplayer, Sega CD, Mobile phone | |
| Chibi Maruko-chan: Uki Uki Shopping | Family Computer |
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| Galaga '91 | PC Engine | |
| Super Wagan Land | Super Famicom |
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| Famista '92 | Family Computer |
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| Solvalou | Arcade |
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| Tank Force | Arcade | |
| Jantaku Boy | Game Boy |
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| Namco Classic II | Family Computer |
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| Steel Gunner 2 | Arcade | |
| Cosmo Gang the Video | Arcade, Super Famicom, Mobile phone | |
| Suzuka 8 Hours | Arcade, Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Super World Stadium '92 | Family Computer |
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| Whirlo | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Bakuretsu Quiz Ma-Q Daibōken | Arcade |
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| Bubble Trouble: Golly! Ghost! 2 | Arcade |
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| Final Lap 3 | Arcade | |
| Namco Prism Zone: Dream Master | Family Computer |
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| Sky Mission | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Super World Stadium '92 Gekitoban | Arcade |
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| Top Striker | Family Computer |
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| Fighter & Attacker | Arcade | |
| Cosmo Gang the Puzzle | Arcade, Super Famicom, Mobile phone |
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| Wagan Land 3 | Family Computer |
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| Famista '93 | Family Computer |
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| Exvania | Arcade |
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| Galaxian3 Theater 6: Project Dragoon | Arcade | |
| Namcot Open | Super Famicom |
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| Super World Court | Arcade |
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| Super Famista 2 | Super Famicom |
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| Splatterhouse 3 | Mega Drive, Sega Genesis | |
| Super Wagan Land 2 | Super Famicom |
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| Knuckle Heads | Arcade | |
| Ball Jacks | Mega Drive |
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| Lucky & Wild | Arcade | |
| Air Combat | Arcade | |
| Super World Stadium '93 Gekitoban | Arcade |
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| Super Family Tennis | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Emeraldia | Arcade, Mobile phone |
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| J-League Soccer: Prime Goal | Super Famicom |
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| Nettō! Gekitō! Quiz-tō! | Arcade |
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| Cyber Sled | Arcade, PlayStation | |
| Numan Athletics | Arcade, Mobile phone | |
| Pac-Attack | Sega Genesis, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, Game Gear | |
| Ridge Racer | Arcade, PlayStation, Mobile phone | |
| Great Sluggers: New World Stadium | Arcade | |
| Suzuka 8 Hours 2 | Arcade | |
| Yū Yū Hakusho | Super Famicom |
|
| X-Day | Arcade, Windows, Mobile phone |
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| Final Lap R | Arcade |
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| Ridge Racer: 3 Monitor Version | Arcade |
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| Super Famista 3 | Super Famicom |
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| The Blue Crystal Rod | Super Famicom |
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| Tinkle Pit | Arcade |
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| NebulasRay | Arcade | |
| Yū Yū Hakusho 2: Fighting Chapter | Super Famicom |
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| Ridge Racer 2 | Arcade | |
| Attack of the Zolgear | Arcade |
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| Great Sluggers '94 | Arcade |
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| Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, Sega Genesis | |
| J-League Soccer V-Shoot | Arcade |
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| Super Family Circuit | Super Famicom |
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| Point Blank | Arcade, PlayStation | |
| Metal Marines | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System | |
| Ace Driver | Arcade | |
| Wagan Paradise | Super Famicom |
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| Yū Yū Hakusho Special Edition | Super Famicom |
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| Tekken | Arcade, PlayStation | |
| Cyber Commando | Arcade |
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| Pac-In-Time | Super Famicom, Super Nintendo Entertainment System, MS-DOS, Game Boy | |
| Mach Breakers: Numan Athletics 2 | Arcade |
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| Super Famista 4 | Arcade |
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| The Outfoxies | Arcade |
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| Air Combat 22 | Arcade |
See also edit
References edit
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