Shooter · 1988
Gain Ground
In short: Gain Ground is a Shooter game by Sega Enterprises, Ltd., released in 1988 on PC and Nintendo.
In Gain Ground, players control one of a set of characters at a time. There are twenty characters, each with different weapons. To beat a level, players must reach the exit point with at least one character or destroy all enemies on the level before time runs out. Littered across the level are captive characters,…
Key facts
- Released
- 1 November 1988
- Genre
- Shooter · Strategy · Action
- Game modes
- Solo
- Platforms
- PC · Nintendo
- Studio
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- NEC Avenue, Ltd.
Where to buy
Why play it
- A 1988 classic that aged well
- "Action" vibe
- Just right for a weekend
Frequently asked questions
Can you play Gain Ground with friends?
No, Gain Ground is a single-player experience.
What platforms is Gain Ground on?
Gain Ground is available on PC and Nintendo.
What games are like Gain Ground?
In the same spirit: X-Morph: Defense, Pang Adventures and Yet Another Zombie Defense HD.



