This is my Sega saturn games selection. Mostly 2D titles, Arcade ports and exclusive title to the plateform. Meaning of the columns :
- Save : tells whether the game allow saving using the internal memory
- RAM : tells if the game makes use of any RAM cardridge
- Control : tells if the game use the default digital control or if it is compatible with the analog pad
Last edited on : 05.02.2026
| Name | Type | Save | RAM | Control | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Mission Shooting - Finalist | Shooting | Yes | n/a | Lightgun / Pad | FPS/Lightgun hybrid. Saves progress. |
| After Burner II | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Analog | Perfect arcade port. Best with the Mission Stick or 3D Pad. |
| Asuka 120% - Burning Fest. | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Very fast 2D combat with an all-female cast. |
| Batsugun | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Includes the original version and the "Special" version. |
| Blazing Tornado | Wrestling | No | No | Digital | An English translation hack exists. Human Entertainment arcade port with a 4-player mode. |
| Bokan to Ippatsu! Doronbo | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | A very polished anime-style shooter. Saves scores and progress. |
| Bubble Symphony | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Sequel to Bubble Bobble. Very faithful arcade port. |
| Burning Rangers | Action | Yes | n/a | Analog | Sonic Team title. Analog control is vital for movement. |
| Chaos Control | FMV | No | n/a | Digital | Rail shooter on pre-rendered backgrounds. |
| Christmas Nights Into Dreams | Action | Yes | n/a | Analog | Special version using the internal clock for seasonal events. |
| Clockwork Knight: Pepperouchau | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Compilation of the two episodes. Saves game progress. |
| Cotton 2 | Shoot 'em up | Yes | 1MB (Opt.) | Digital | RAM: Optional. Improves graphics and fluidity. |
| Cotton Boomerang | Shoot 'em up | Yes | 1MB (Opt.) | Digital | RAM: Optional. Remix of Cotton 2. |
| Crows - The Battle Action | Beat 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Rare 2D brawler based on the manga. |
| Crypt Killer | Shooting | No | n/a | Lightgun | Somewhat slow Konami port. Lightgun compatible. |
| Darius Gaiden | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Carefully crafted port. One of the best of the genre on the console. |
| Darius II | Shoot 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Very close to the arcade version, but lacks a score save feature. |
| Daytona USA | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Launch title. Supports the arcade steering wheel for better immersion. |
| DBZ: Idainaru [Saturn Collection] | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Features a unique "Power Balance" bar instead of traditional HP. |
| Dragon Ball Z: Shin Butouden | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Better sprites and more characters than the PlayStation version. |
| Earthworm Jim 2 | Platformer | Password | n/a | Digital | Richer colors and backgrounds than on Mega Drive/SNES. |
| Elevator Action Returns | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Excellent arcade port. Saves options and high scores. |
| F-1 Live Information | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Analog | Known for its dynamic Japanese commentary during the race. |
| Fighting Vipers | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | VF2 engine with breakable armor and walled arenas. |
| G Vector | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Analog | Futuristic 3D shooter with complex camera angles. |
| Galaxy Fight | Fighting | No | n/a | Digital | Early Neo-Geo port; does not use a RAM expansion cart. |
| Galaxy Force II | Shoot 'em up | No | No | Analog | Port of the Y-Board arcade game. Supports the 3D Control Pad for analog steering and throttle. |
| Gale Racer | Racing | Yes | n/a | Digital | Adaptation of "Rad Mobile". Saves high scores. |
| Game Tengoku | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Shooter parody. Saves high scores. |
| Gran Chaser | Racing | Yes | n/a | Analog / Wheel | Known as "Cyber Speedway". Hovercraft racing game. |
| GT 24 | Racing | Yes | n/a | Digital | Arcade port. Saves records and unlocked cars. |
| Guardian Heroes | Beat 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Treasure masterpiece. Saves RPG stats and branching paths. |
| Gunbird | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Faithful Psikyo port. Saves high scores. |
| Hakaider - Last Judgement | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Based on the movie. Mix of 3D and FMV. |
| Hang-On GP 95 | Racing | Yes | n/a | Analog / Wheel | Modern version of the classic Hang-On. Saves records. |
| HatTrick Hero S | Sports | Yes | n/a | Digital | Taito soccer game. Saves tournament progress. |
| House of the Dead | Shooting | Yes | n/a | Lightgun | Iconic lightgun game. Also playable with pad or mouse. |
| Hyper Duel | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Rare Technosoft title. Ship/mecha transformation. |
| Keio Flying Squadron 2 | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Mix of platforming and shooting. Rare in European version. |
| Kisuisyoudensetsu Asutaru | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Titled "Astal". Beautiful 2D graphics. Saves progress. |
| Layer Section | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Also known as RayForce. A 2D shoot 'em up classic. |
| Legend of Oasis, The | Action RPG | Yes | n/a | Digital | Prequel to Story of Thor. 4 internal save slots. |
| Macross: Ai Oboete Imasu ka | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | On 2 CDs. Faithful to the animated film with many cutscenes. |
| Magic Carpet | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital / Mouse | Bullfrog port. Compatible with the Saturn mouse. |
| Marvel Super Heroes | Fighting | Yes | 1MB (Opt.) | Digital | RAM: Optional. Improves fluidity and reduces loading times. |
| Metal Black | Shoot 'em up | No | No | Digital | Part of the Ving (Arcade Gears) series. Famous for its "Beam Duel" mechanic and dark atmosphere. |
| Metal Black (3M) | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | From the Taito Sega Ages collection. Atmospheric shooter. |
| Mighty Hits | Shooting | No | n/a | Lightgun | Compilation of mini-games for the lightgun. |
| Nekketsu Oyako | Beat 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Old-school 2D brawler ("Hot-Blooded Family"). |
| Night Striker S | Action | Yes | n/a | Analog | Supports the Mission Stick or 3D Pad for arcade feel. |
| NiGHTS into Dreams... | Action | Yes | n/a | Analog | The definitive game for the 3D Control Pad. |
| Ninku: Tsuyokina Yatsura | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Based on the anime. 2D sprites on 3D backgrounds. |
| OutRun | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Near perfect port. Features a 60fps mode. |
| Over Drivin' GT-R | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Japanese version of Need for Speed dedicated to the GT-R. |
| Panzer Dragoon | Shoot 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Cult rail shooter. No progress save feature. |
| Panzer Dragoon II Zwei | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Analog | Saves dragon evolution and scores. Supports 3D Pad. |
| Pocket Fighter | Fighting | Yes | 4MB (Opt.) | Digital | RAM: Recommended. Improves animations and reduces slowdowns. |
| Power Drift | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Technical showcase of scaling effects. |
| Prikura - Princess Clara | Beat 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Colorful isometric brawler from Atlus. |
| Radiant Silvergun | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Saves weapon experience in Story mode. |
| Rayman | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Excellent version with exclusive music tracks. |
| Rockman 8 | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Contains exclusive bosses (Cut Man/Wood Man) compared to PS1. |
| Sega Ages: Fantasy Zone | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Almost perfect arcade version of the Master System hit. |
| Sega Rally Championship 1995 | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Analog | Legendary 30fps port. Supports Steering Wheel and 3D Pad. |
| Sega Touring Car Champ. | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Analog | Fast-paced racing. Saves vehicle customization. |
| Sengoku Blade | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Psikyo shooter with a second bonus disc on Saturn. |
| Senjou no Okami II | Run and Gun | Yes | No | Digital | Known as Mercs. Part of the Capcom Generation 4 collection. Includes an exclusive "Arranged" mode. |
| Sexy Parodius | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | A 2D technical feat for the console. |
| Shin-Shinobiden | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Titled "Shinobi Legions". Digitized actors. Saves progress. |
| Silhouette Mirage | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Original Treasure game. Saves progress. |
| Skull Fang | Racing/Shoot | Yes | n/a | Digital | Unique mix of racing and shooting. |
| Sky Target | Racing | Yes | n/a | Analog | After Burner spin-off using 3D polygons. |
| Sonic R | Racing | Yes | n/a | Analog | 3D foot-racing game. Analog makes cornering much smoother. |
| Soukyugurentai | Shoot 'em up | Yes | No | Digital | The original Japanese release of Terra Diver. The "Otokuyo" version includes a demo of Battle Garegga. |
| Steam-Heart's | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Vertical shooter with adult visual novel elements. |
| Steamgear Mash | Action | Yes | n/a | Digital | Colorful isometric shooter. Saves progress. |
| Steep Slope Sliders | Sports | Yes | n/a | Digital | Developed by Cave. Excellent snowboarding simulation. |
| Street Fighter Zero 2 | Fighting | No | n/a | Digital | Excellent port without the need for a RAM cart. |
| Street Racer | Racing | Yes | n/a | Digital | Mario Kart clone playable up to 8 players with a multitap. |
| Strikers 1945 | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Faithful Psikyo port. Saves high scores. |
| Strikers 1945 II | Shoot 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Sequel to the hit Psikyo shooter. Superb 2D visuals. |
| Suiko Enbu | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Titled "Outlaws of the Lost Dynasty". Data East port. |
| Super Tempo | Platformer | Yes | n/a | Digital | Exceptional 2D animations. Very rare. |
| Taito Chase H.Q. + S.C.I. | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Two arcade hits on a single disc. |
| Taromaru | Action / Platform | Yes | No | Digital | Extremely rare and expensive (Price can exceed $1000). Features impressive sprite scaling and rotation. |
| Terra Diver | Shoot 'em up | Yes | No | Digital | Known as Soukyugurentai in Japan. High-quality Raizing port with a unique lock-on system. |
| Three Dirty Dwarves | Beat 'em up | Yes | n/a | Digital | Quirky brawler. Save to continue the adventure. |
| Titan Wars | Shoot 'em up | No | n/a | Digital | Titled "Solar Eclipse". Heavily utilizes FMV video. |
| V.R. Virtua Racing | Racing | Yes | n/a | Wheel / Digital | Offers more tracks than the original arcade version. |
| Vampire Hunter | Fighting | No | n/a | Digital | Darkstalkers sequel. Very fluid even without extra RAM. |
| Virtua Cop | Shooting | Yes | n/a | Lightgun | The first lightgun hit. Best played with the Virtua Gun. |
| Virtua Cop 2 | Shooting | Yes | n/a | Lightgun | Improved graphics. Saves records. |
| Virtua Fighter 2 | Fighting | Yes | n/a | Digital | Runs in high resolution at 60fps. A technical showcase. |
| Wing Arms | Flight Sim | Yes | n/a | Analog | 3D WWII-style aerial combat. Supports 3D pad. |
| Winter Heat | Sports | Yes | n/a | Digital | Sequel to DecAthlete. Great arcade sports game. |
| X-Multiply | Shoot 'em up | No | No | Digital | Included in the Arcade Gears: Image Fight & X-Multiply pack. Port of the biological-themed Irem shmup. |