# ComicBook.com Ranks Best 1980s Arcade Shooters

**Source:** Replay Magazine  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2026-04-09  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.replaymag.com/comicbook-com-ranks-best-1980s-arcade-shooters/

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## Analysis

ComicBook.com published a Top 10 ranking of best 1980s arcade shooters, with Galaga at #1, followed by Space Harrier and Commando. The list includes Robotron: 1984, which was co-designed by Larry DeMar, recently inducted into the Amusement Industry Hall of Fame.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Galaga ranked #1 on ComicBook.com's Top 10 best 1980s arcade shooters list — _Replay Magazine reporting on ComicBook.com's published list_
- [HIGH] Larry DeMar co-designed Robotron: 1984 — _Replay Magazine article citing co-design credit_
- [HIGH] Larry DeMar is a recent Amusement Industry Hall of Famer — _Replay Magazine article describing DeMar's recent Hall of Fame induction_

### Notable Quotes

> "In the top slot, they put Galaga, followed by Space Harrier and Commando."
> — **Replay Magazine (reporting on ComicBook.com list)**
> _Establishes the top three games on the ranking_

> "Robotron: 1984 (co-designed by recent Amusement Industry Hall of Famer Larry DeMar)"
> — **Replay Magazine**
> _Highlights DeMar's Hall of Fame honor in context of his classic design work_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| ComicBook.com | organization | Published Top 10 ranking of best 1980s arcade shooters |
| Replay Magazine | organization | Source reporting on ComicBook.com's arcade shooter ranking |
| Larry DeMar | person | Co-designer of Robotron: 1984, recent Amusement Industry Hall of Famer |
| Galaga | game | Ranked #1 on ComicBook.com's best 1980s arcade shooters list |
| Space Harrier | game | Ranked #2 on the list |
| Commando | game | Ranked #3 on the list |
| Robotron: 1984 | game | On the Top 10 list, co-designed by Larry DeMar |
| Star Wars | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Moon Patrol | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Missile Command | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Contra | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Centipede | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Tempest | game | Included on the Top 10 list |
| Amusement Industry Hall of Fame | organization | Recently inducted Larry DeMar |

### Topics

- **Primary:** 1980s arcade shooter rankings and legacy
- **Secondary:** Classic arcade game design history, Larry DeMar Hall of Fame recognition

### Sentiment

**Neutral** (0)

### Signals

- **[historical_signal]** Reference to iconic 1980s arcade shooters and their enduring cultural impact in gaming (confidence: high) — ComicBook.com's Top 10 ranking ranked on release reviews, fun factor, and genre impact
- **[personnel_signal]** Larry DeMar recently inducted into Amusement Industry Hall of Fame for his design contributions (confidence: high) — Article identifies DeMar as recent Hall of Famer and co-designer of Robotron: 1984

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## Transcript

ComicBook.com recently published a Top 10 list of the best arcade shooters from the 1980s, ranked based on reviews upon release, how much fun they were to play and their overall impact on the genre. In the top slot, they put Galaga, followed by Space Harrier and Commando. Rounding out the list were Star Wars, Moon Patrol, Missile Command, Robotron: 1984 (co-designed by recent Amusement Industry Hall of Famer Larry DeMar), Contra, Centipede and Tempest. Which of your favorites wasn’t on the list?

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