List of minor third-party universes
This is a list of third-party universes with smaller forms of representation in the Super Smash Bros. series. Most of the universes are represented in minor ways, such as with stage cameos, trophies, spirits, Mii costumes, or music.
Bandai Namco series[edit]
Babylonian Castle Saga[edit]
| Babylonian Castle Saga (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing Maze |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | The Tower of Druaga (1984) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: VS. The Quest of Ki (2024) |
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, appears 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[edit]
| Baraduke (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Dempa |
| Genre(s) | Platformer Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Baraduke (1985) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Baraduke 2 (2023) |
Baraduke (バラデューク, Baraduke), originally known as Alien Sector outside of Japan, is a series of scrolling shooters that feature an astronaut rescuing docile aliens from hostile species. Although it was released a year earlier, the original game is noted for its similarities to Metroid; the player character, Kissy, is revealed to be a woman upon clearing the game. A friendly alien, Paccet, cameos in Namco Roulette.
Baten Kaitos[edit]
| Baten Kaitos (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Monolith Soft tri-Crescendo |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco Nintendo |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | GameCube |
| First installment | Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean (2003) |
| Latest installment | Baten Kaitos I & II HD Remaster (2023) |
Baten Kaitos (バテン・カイトス, Baten Kaitos) is a card battle RPG series for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Monolith Soft and tri-Crescendo. While the first game, Baten Kaitos: Eternal Wings and the Lost Ocean, was published by Namco, the prequel, Baten Kaitos Origins, was published by Nintendo in all regions it released in.
A remix of the main battle theme from Origins, The valedictory elegy, plays on the Gaur Plain stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.
Sagi, the main protagonist of Origins, and Milly, a party member from Origins, appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The Valedictory Elegy returns, now playing on stages with music listed in the "Other" and, as of version 8.1.0, "Super Smash Bros." categories.
Bosconian[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: Bosconian (2023) |
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[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: Bravoman (2023) |
Bravoman (ベラボーマン, Bravoman) is a comical action game that parodies typical superhero stories and cliches. In more recent years, it 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[edit]
| Dragon Buster (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa TOSE |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Dempa Enix |
| Genre(s) | Platformer Action role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Dragon Buster (1985) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Dragon Buster (2021) |
Dragon Buster (ドラゴンバスター, Dragon Buster) is a series of medieval action RPGs with a platformer emphasis. The original game is 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[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: Dragon Saber (2022) |
Dragon Spirit (ドラゴンスピリット, Dragon Spirit) is a series of dragon-based vertically scrolling shooters. The Area 1 theme from Dragon Spirit is remixed in Ultimate, and it also appears in its original form in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 2.
Katamari[edit]
| Katamari (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Monkey Craft |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Third-person action Puzzle |
| Console/platform of origin | PlayStation 2 |
| First installment | Katamari Damacy (2004) |
| Latest installment | Once Upon a Katamari (2025) |
- "Katamari" redirects here. For the Japanese smasher, see Smasher: Katamari.
Katamari (塊魂, Clump Spirit) is a series of action-puzzle games in which the player controls the tiny Prince of All Cosmos, sent to Earth to roll up various objects into the titular sticky balls in order to recreate the stars in the sky, which were accidentally destroyed by the King of All Cosmos. A pixel version of the Prince (taken from the credits of Me and My Katamari) cameos in Namco Roulette in Ultimate. Debuting in 2004, Katamari is the newest Namco series to receive representation in Smash.
Coincidentally, Katamari Damacy Reroll, an HD remake of the original Katamari Damacy, was released on the same day as Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
King & Balloon[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: King & Balloon (2023) |
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 in the 3DS version of Smash 4 and Ultimate.
Libble Rabble[edit]
| 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) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Libble Rabble (2021) |
Libble Rabble (リブルラブル, Libble Rabble) is an action game involving harvesting mushrooms while avoiding enemies. The game was designed by Pac-Man creator, Tōru Iwatani. The bonus creature Topcup cameos in Namco Roulette, and the game's music is featured in Libble Rabble Retro Medley.
Mappy[edit]
| Mappy (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Dempa Epoch Cangrejo Ideas Suzya and Cosmo Machia Inc. Rakuten Games HAUTECOUTURE Grateek Hamster Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Various |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Mappy (1983) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Mappy (2021) |
Mappy (マッピー, Mappy) is a series of platformer games based on a line of micromouse robots[1] starring the titular policemouse Mappy as he retrieves stolen goods from the literal cat burglar Goro and his goons, the Meowkies. The game's trampoline serves as the basis for Pac-Jump, and the functionality of Bonus Fruit's bell. The titular Mappy cameos in Namco Roulette. Mappy's main theme and level complete theme appear in Namco Arcade '80s Retro Medley 1, and Ultimate includes a remix of the game's music, Mappy Medley.
Metro-Cross[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: Metro-Cross (2022) |
Metro-Cross (メトロクロス, Metro-Cross) is a running-based platformer game where the player must escape a futuristic obstacle course before it self-destructs. The game's protagonist, Runner, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of Smash 4 and Ultimate, while the game's music is featured in Metro-Cross Retro Medley.
Rally-X[edit]
| Rally-X (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Hamster Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Midway Hamster Corporation |
| Genre(s) | Maze Driving |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Rally-X (1980) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: New Rally-X (2022) |
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.
Sky Kid[edit]
| Sky Kid (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Epoch Hamster Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Namco Epoch Sunsoft Hamster Corporation |
| Genre(s) | Shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Sky Kid (1985) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Sky Kid (2021) |
Sky Kid (スカイキッド, Sky Kid) is a piloting-based scrolling shooter. The Red Baron player character cameos in Namco Roulette, and music from the game and its 1986 Deluxe version is featured in Sky Kid Retro Medley.
Taiko no Tatsujin[edit]
| 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) 
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| Latest installment | Taiko no Tatsujin: Rhythm Festival (2022) |
Taiko no Tatsujin (太鼓の達人, Taiko Master) is a series of drumming-based rhythm games that are particularly popular in Japan. Gameplay revolves around using a peripheral that simulates a taiko to the beat of various songs. The series' protagonist, Don-chan, cameos in Namco Roulette, and is the only Namco Roulette object not to be a sprite. Additionally, Gil's Mii costume trailer uses the arranged version of "Symphonic Druaga" from Taiko no Tatsujin Wii: Do-Don to Nidaime!.
On a side note, the composer of Master Hand, Crazy Hand, and Master Core's battle themes from Smash 4 and Ultimate, Bandai Namco composer LindaAI-CUE, has composed several original songs for the series.
Notably, Taiko no Tatsujin has previously crossed over with the Mario series in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. Aside from including music from Pac-Man, Tekken, and other Bandai Namco series, the games have also featured songs from several franchises included in Smash, including Mario, Kirby, The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Splatoon, Sonic the Hedgehog, Persona, Mega Man, Street Fighter, and Undertale.
Tales[edit]
- For the German smasher, see Smasher:Tales
- For the Chilean smasher, see Smasher:OZN~Tales
| Tales (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Publisher(s) | Bandai Namco |
| Genre(s) | Role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Super Famicom |
| First installment | Tales of Phantasia (1995)
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| Latest installment | Tales of Berseria Remastered (2026) |
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 Swordfighter in both Smash 4 and Ultimate.
Thunder Ceptor[edit]
| 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 | Arcade Archives: Thunder Ceptor II (2023) |
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[edit]
| 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 | Famicom |
| First installment | Valkyrie no Bōken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu (1986)
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| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: VS. The Adventure of Valkyrie: The Legend of the Key of Time (2024) |
Valkyrie (ワルキューレ, Walküre) is a series of mythological action-adventure games. Valkyrie, the protagonist, cameos in Namco Roulette in the Wii U version of Smash 4 and Ultimate, 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[edit]
| Wonder Momo (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco WayForward Technologies |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Beat-'em-up |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Wonder Momo (1987) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Wonder Momo (2022) |
Wonder Momo (ワンダーモモ, Wonder Momo) is a beat-'em-up game that acts as a light parody of tokusatsu stage shows. In recent years, the game 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.
Yokai Dochuki[edit]
| Yokai Dochuki (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Namco Now Production |
| Publisher(s) | Namco |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Yokai Dochuki (1987) |
| Latest installment | Arcade Archives: Yokai Dochuki (2022) |
Yokai Dochuki (妖怪道中記, Yōkai Travel Journal), originally known in English as Shadow Land, is an atypical platformer game in which Tarosuke, the protagonist, travels through the afterlife towards his ultimate fate. The game's music is featured in Yokai Dochuki Retro Medley.
Capcom series[edit]
Devil May Cry[edit]
| Devil May Cry (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Genre(s) | Action |
| Console/platform of origin | PlayStation 2 |
| First installment | Devil May Cry (2001) |
| Latest installment | Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat (2024) |
Devil May Cry (デビル メイ クライ, Devil May Cry) is a series of action video games developed by Capcom. Originally planned as an installment in the Resident Evil series, it was eventually decided to make it a new property after becoming too different from previous installments. Starring the demon hunter Dante, his brother Vergil, and (later on) his nephew Nero, the series has the heroes battle their way through hordes of demons with various playstyles to save the Earth from unholy dominion.
Dante was announced as a Mii Costume during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Kazuya" on June 28th, 2021.
Ghosts 'n Goblins[edit]
| Ghosts 'n Goblins (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Capcom Micronics TOSE |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Genre(s) | Platformer |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Ghosts 'n Goblins (1985) |
| Latest installment | Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection (2021) |
Ghosts 'n Goblins (魔界村, Demon Village) is a series of run-and-gun platformer video games developed by Capcom, following the adventures of a knight named Arthur and his quest to save a princess from various monsters. It is well known for its high difficulty.
Arthur was announced as a Mii Costume alongside returning Monster Hunter costumes during Mr. Sakurai Presents "Pyra/Mythra" on March 4th, 2021. A spirit of Arthur is also available for those who have save data from Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection in the system. He later began appearing on the Spirit Board and became available to purchase from the Shop.
Resident Evil[edit]
| Resident Evil (universe) | |
|---|---|
| |
| Developer(s) | Capcom |
| Publisher(s) | Capcom |
| Genre(s) | Survival horror Third-person shooter First-person shooter |
| Console/platform of origin | PlayStation |
| First installment | Resident Evil (1996) |
| Latest installment | Resident Evil Requiem (2026) |
Resident Evil (バイオハザード, Biohazard) is a series of survival horror shooters developed by Capcom. Initially envisioned as a remake of the 1989 horror game Sweet Home, the direction shifted into an original title as Capcom lost the rights to the property before release. The main storyline of the series features various protagonists fighting against the Umbrella Corporation or people with connections to them, who has developed various deadly viruses creating zombies and nightmarish mutants.
In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, four characters from the series, Chris Redfield, Leon Kennedy, Albert Wesker, and Jill Valentine, all appear as spirits. They were first released on November 29th, 2019 via the Spirit Board event Oust Resident Evil!.
Konami series[edit]
Getsu Fuma Den[edit]
| Getsu Fuma Den (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Konami GuruGuru |
| Publisher(s) | Konami |
| Genre(s) | Action role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Famicom |
| First installment | Getsu Fūma Den (1987)
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| Latest installment | Getsu Fūma Den: Undying Moon (2022) |
Getsu Fuma Den (月風魔伝, The Legend of Getsu Fuma) is a side-scrolling action-adventure series by Konami which debuted exclusively in Japan for the Famicom. With gameplay that had overlap with Castlevania II: Simon's Quest, the game follows Fuma, the surviving member of a trio of brothers, fighting to seek revenge on a demon that killed the rest of his family. A modern entry, Getsu Fuma Den: Undying Moon, was released in early access on May 13th, 2021, with the completed version released on February 9th, 2022.
A remixed music track from the game, Go! Getsu Fuma, appears on Dracula's Castle in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, carried over unchanged from its crossover appearance in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. The original game is mentioned by name in the credits from the Sound Test.
Goemon[edit]
| Goemon (universe) | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Konami Hamster Corporation |
| Publisher(s) | Konami Hamster Corporation |
| Genre(s) | Action-adventure Platformer Role-playing |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Mr. Goemon (1986) |
| Latest installment | Ganbare Goemon: Daishūgō! (2026)
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Goemon (がんばれゴエモン, Go For It, Goemon!) is an action-adventure series made by Konami. Although Konami mostly regards the series as largely too culturally based to be released worldwide, several games have been released in the West: one for the Super NES (The Legend of the Mystical Ninja in 1991), two for the Nintendo 64 (Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon in 1997, and Goemon's Great Adventure in 1999), and two for the Game Boy (the first in 1991, as part of Konami GB Collection Vol. 3, and Mystical Ninja Starring Goemon in 1997, the former of which was released in Europe but not in America). The series is mainly action-adventure oriented, although the series has dipped its toes into other genres, such as role-playing games and puzzle games. A spiritual successor to this series published by Good-Feel in 2023 was made by the original team under the name Mameda no Bakeru.
The main protagonist, the titular Goemon, appears in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a Mii Swordfighter Costume as part of Round 3.
Power Pros[edit]
| Power Pros (universe) | |
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