List of Namco universes

This is a list of Namco universes with smaller forms of representation in the Super Smash Bros. series, specifically Super Smash Bros. 4. While the Pac-Man universe features prominently, most of the Namco universes are represented in minor ways, such as with music or a cameo in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt.

Babylonian Castle Saga

Babylonian Castle Saga (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Genre(s)	Action RPG, maze
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	The Tower of Druaga (1984)
Latest installment	The Tower of Druaga: the Recovery of BABYLIM (2007)

Babylonian Castle Saga (バビロニアン・キャッスル・サーガ, Babylonian Castle Saga) is a series of maze-based action RPGs beginning with The Tower of Druaga, which featured several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. In Smash, there are references to two games in the series. The Tower of Druaga's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1, and its protagonist Gilgamesh cameos in Namco Roulette. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Baraduke

Baraduke (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Dempa
Publisher(s)	Namco Dempa
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Baraduke (1985)
Latest installment	Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II (1988)

Baraduke (バラデューク, Baraduke) is a series of scrolling shooters which notably was one of the first to feature a human female protagonist (Kissy), a year before Samus Aran's lead in the Metroid series. A Paccet cameos in Namco Roulette.

Bosconian

Bosconian (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco Midway
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Bosconian (1981)
Latest installment	Blast Off (1989)

Bosconian (ボスコニアン, Bosconian) is a series of free-roaming space shooters. The player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette.

Bravoman

Bravoman (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco NEC
Genre(s)	Beat-'em-up, shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Bravoman (1988)
Latest installment	Bravoman: Binja Bash! (2013)

Bravoman (ベラボーマン, Bravoman) is a series of comical action games which in more recent years received both a webtoon and a mobile game as part of ShiftyLook. The original Bravoman's title and first level music is featured as Bravoman Retro Medley.

Dig Dug

Dig Dug (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco Atari
Genre(s)	Maze
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Dig Dug (1982)
Latest installment	Dig Dug: Digging Strike (2005)

Dig Dug (ディグダグ, Dig Dug) is a series of digging-based maze games. In addition to spawning the spin-off series Mr. Driller, elements from Dig Dug have appeared in numerous other games, such as cameos in some Pac-Man games. The Pooka enemy from Dig Dug appears in Smash Run and cameos in Namco Roulette. Additionally, the level start, main theme, and level complete music from Dig Dug appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1.

Dragon Buster

Dragon Buster (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Dempa TOSE
Publisher(s)	Namco Dempa Enix
Genre(s)	Platformer, action RPG
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Dragon Buster (1985)
Latest installment	Dragon Valor (1999)

Dragon Buster (ドラゴンバスター, Dragon Buster) is a series of action RPGs with platformer emphasis, notable for being the first game to include a double jump and a visual health meter. The protagonist Clovis cameos in Namco Roulette.

Dragon Spirit

Dragon Spirit (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Consult Software Domark The Hit Squad
Publisher(s)	Namco Various
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Dragon Spirit (1987)
Latest installment	Dragon Saber (1990)

Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット, Dragon Spirit) is a series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The first level theme from Dragon Spirit appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Galaxian

Galaxian (universe)
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Developer(s)	Namco Various
Publisher(s)	Namco Midway Various
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Galaxian (1979)
Latest installment	Galaga: Tekken Edition (2015)

Galaxian (ギャラクシアン, Galaxian) is a series of famous fixed shooters set in space. The second game in the series, Galaga, is among the most successful arcade games of all time. Three games in the series are represented in Smash. From the original Galaxian, the Galaxip cameos in Namco Roulette. Additionally, the boss Galaxian appears in Bonus Fruit in reference to its cameo in Pac-Man in that purpose. Galaga features larger representation, serving as the basis for the Boss Galaga item and Pac-Man's grab. Beyond that, the player's fighter cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's start music appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. From the third game in the series, Gaplus, the Hypership and Secret Fighter cameo in Namco Roulette.

Notably, with Galaxian's release in 1979, it is the oldest Namco property represented in Smash, predating Pac-Man. It is also one of only three series represented in Smash to debut in the '70s, the others being Color TV-Game and Sheriff.

King & Balloon

King & Balloon (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco GamePlan
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	King & Balloon (1980)
Latest installment	King & Balloon (1980)

King & Balloon (キング & バルーン, King & Balloon) is a fixed shooter game notable for being one of the earliest example of speech synthesis in video games. The King cameos in Namco Roulette.

Libble Rabble

Libble Rabble (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Genre(s)	Action
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Libble Rabble (1983)
Latest installment	Libble Rabble (1983)

Libble Rabble (リブルラブル, Libble Rabble) is an action game involving harvesting mushrooms while avoiding enemies. The bonus creature Topcup cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Libble Rabble Retro Medley.

Mappy

Mappy (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Dempa Epoch
Publisher(s)	Namco Various
Genre(s)	Platformer
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Mappy (1983)
Latest installment	Mappy World (2011)

Mappy (マッピー, Mappy) is a series of platform games. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for Pac-Jump, and the titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. Mappy's main theme and level complete theme also appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1.

Metro-Cross

Metro-Cross (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Various
Publisher(s)	Namco U.S. Gold
Genre(s)	Platformer
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Metro-Cross (1985)
Latest installment	Metro-Cross (1985)

Metro-Cross (メトロクロス, Metro-Cross) is a running-based platform game. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Metro-Cross Retro Medley.

Rally-X

Rally-X (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco Midway
Genre(s)	Maze, driving
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Rally-X (1980)
Latest installment	Rally-X Rumble (2011)

Rally-X (ラリーX, Rally-X) is a series of driving-based maze games. Rally-X was the debut of the Special Flag, which has become a major symbol of Namco. In addition to the item, the main theme and level complete theme from New Rally-X appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1.

Shadow Land

Shadow Land (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Now Production
Publisher(s)	Namco
Genre(s)	Platformer
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Shadow Land (1987)
Latest installment	Kyūkai Dōchūki (1990)

Shadow Land (妖怪道中記, Yōkai Travel Journal) is a series of atypical platform games based around the protagonist traveling through the afterlife to reach his fate. Known in Smash by its Japanese title, Yōkai Dōchūki, the first game's music is featured in Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley.

Sky Kid

Sky Kid (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Epoch
Publisher(s)	Namco Epoch Sunsoft
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Sky Kid (1985)
Latest installment	Sky Kid Deluxe (1986)

Sky Kid (スカイキッド, Sky Kid) is a series of piloting-based scrolling shooters. The Red Baron player character from Sky Kid cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Sky Kid Retro Medley.

Taiko no Tatsujin

Taiko no Tatsujin (universe)
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Developer(s)	Bandai Namco
Publisher(s)	Bandai Namco
Genre(s)	Rhythm
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Taiko no Tatsujin (2001)
Latest installment	Taiko no Tatsujin: Atsumete Tomodachi Daisakusen! (2015)

Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人, Taiko Master) is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. The series' protagonist, Don-chan, cameos in Namco Roulette.

Notably, Taiko no Tatsujin has previously crossed over with the Mario series in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. It is also the newest Namco series to receive Smash representation.

Tales

Tales (universe)
Developer(s)	Bandai Namco
Publisher(s)	Bandai Namco
Genre(s)	RPG
Console/platform of origin	Super Famicom
First installment	Tales of Phantasia (1995)
Latest installment	Tales of Zestiria (2015)

Tales (テイルズ オブ, Tales of) is a long-running series of action RPG games that are popular worldwide. The design of the main protagonist of Tales of Symphonia, Lloyd Irving, appears as a DLC costume for Mii Swordfighters.

Tekken

Tekken (universe)
Developer(s)	Bandai Namco
Publisher(s)	Bandai Namco
Genre(s)	Fighting
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Tekken (1994)
Latest installment	Tekken 7 (2015)

Tekken (鉄拳, Iron Fist) is a long-running series of fighting games. Its sole representation in Smash is through a downloadable content costume for Mii Brawlers based on Heihachi Mishima, a recurring antagonist in the series. Coincidently, costumes based on various Nintendo characters were available in the Wii U version of Tekken Tag Tournament 2 while Heihachi was a playable character on PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale, Sony's equivalent to Super Smash Bros.

Thunder Ceptor

Thunder Ceptor (universe)
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Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Genre(s)	Shooter
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Thunder Ceptor (1986)
Latest installment	3-D Thunder Ceptor II (1986)

Thunder Ceptor (サンダーセプター, Thunder Ceptor) is a series of 3D shooters. The name entry theme from Thunder Ceptor appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Valkyrie

Valkyrie (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Nova Games Ltd.
Publisher(s)	Namco GamePlan
Genre(s)	Action-adventure, platformer
Console/platform of origin	NES
First installment	Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu (1986)
Latest installment	Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai (1992)

Valkyrie (ワルキューレ, Valkyrie) is a series of action-adventure games that debuted on the NES, as opposed to the arcades. From the second game of the series (and its arcade debut), Legend of the Valkyrie, comes the sprite of protagonist Valkyrie which cameos in Namco Roulette. The game's main theme also appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Wonder Momo

Wonder Momo (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco
Publisher(s)	Namco
Genre(s)	Fighting
Console/platform of origin	Arcade
First installment	Wonder Momo (1987)
Latest installment	Wonder Momo: Typhoon Booster (2014)

Wonder Momo (ワンダーモモ, Wonder Momo) is a series of parodic fighting games which in recent years was revived with a webcomic, anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from Wonder Momo appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.