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 medieval maze-based action RPGs beginning with The Tower of Druaga, which spawned several sequel games and a spin-off anime series. Gil, the series' main protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette and as a downloadable costume for Mii Swordfighters. The Tower of Druaga's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar, the direct sequel to The Tower of Druaga, appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.

Baraduke

Baraduke (universe)
Developer(s)	Namco Dempa
Publisher(s)	Namco Dempa
Genre(s)	Platformer, 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 that features Kissy, an astronaut, rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. When the game is cleared, Kissy is revealed to be a woman. Although it was released a year earlier, the game is noted for its similarities to Metroid. A friendly alien, 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 that parody typical superhero stories and cliches. In more recent years, the series received both a web cartoon and a mobile game as part of ShiftyLook. The original Bravoman's title and first level music is featured as Bravoman Retro Medley.

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 medieval action RPGs with a platforming 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 Wars (2016)

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 Secret Fighter cameos 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 where the player must defend a king from hostile balloons, notable for being one of the earliest examples of sampled speech 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 Taiketsu! Neonyāmuko-Dan (2015)

Mappy (マッピー, Mappy) is a series of platform games starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Mewkies. 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 where the player must escape a futuristic obstacle course before it self-destructs. 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. The player's car cameos in Namco Roulette.

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 in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate 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: Drum Master

Taiko: Drum Master (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: Drum Session! (2017)

Taiko: Drum Master (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: Drum Master 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 Berseria (2016)

Tales (テイルズ オブ, Tales of) is a long-running series of fantasy 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 (2017)

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. Coincidentally, 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 pseudo-3D space 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	The Glory of Walküre 2 (2009)

Valkyrie (ワルキューレ, Valkyrie) is a series of mythological action-adventure games. Valkyrie, the protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette using her sprite from the second game in the series, The Legend of Valkyrie. 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)	Beat-'em-up
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 beat-'em-up games that act as a light parody of tokusatsu stage shows. In recent years, the series was revived with a webcomic, an anime, and a mobile game. The transformation theme from Wonder Momo appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.