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) | |
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| 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, Gil, cameos in Namco Roulette and as a downloadable costume for Mii Swordfighters. The main theme from The Return of Ishtar appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Baraduke
| Baraduke (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Baraduke (1985) 
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| Latest installment | Bakutotsu Kijūtei: Baraduke II (1988)
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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 (Toby Masuyo, real name Kissy), a year before Samus Aran's lead in the Metroid series. A Paccet cameos in Namco Roulette.
Bosconian
| Bosconian (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Midway |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Bosconian (1981) |
| Latest installment | Blast Off (1989)
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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) | |
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| 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
Dragon Buster
| Dragon Buster (universe) | |
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| 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)
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| 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) | |
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| 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)
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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 Assault (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 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) | |
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| 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) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Libble Rabble (1983)
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| Latest installment | Libble Rabble (1983)
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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) | |
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| 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)
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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) | |
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| 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.
Pac-Man
Rally-X
| Rally-X (universe) | |
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| 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 car cameos in Pac-Man's Namco Roulette taunt.
Shadow Land
| Shadow Land (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco Now Production |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Shadow Land (1987)
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| Latest installment | Kyūkai Dōchūki (1990)
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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) | |
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| 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)
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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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| File:Taiko no Tatsujin logo.gif | |
| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Rhythm |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Taiko no Tatsujin (2001)
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| Latest installment | Taiko no Tatsujin: Dokodon! Mystery Adventure (2016)
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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) | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | RPG |
| Console/platform of origin | Super Famicom |
| First installment | Tales of Phantasia (1995)
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| Latest installment | Tales of Berseria (2016) |
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) | |
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Tekken (1994) |
| Latest installment | Tekken 7: Fated Retribution (2016) |
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)
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| Latest installment | 3-D Thunder Ceptor II (1986)
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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) | |
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| 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)
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| Latest installment | The Glory of Walküre 2 (2009)
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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), The Legend of Valkyrie, comes the sprite of protagonist Valkyrie which cameos in Namco Roulette. That game's main theme also appears in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Wonder Momo
| Wonder Momo (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Fighting |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Wonder Momo (1987)
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| 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.
Xevious
