Caveman Ninja

Developer: Data East

Joe & Mac (often seen as Caveman Ninja) is a frantic two-player arcade platformer from Data East that blends side-scrolling beat ’em up action with cartoonish prehistoric charm. Players leap across hazardous stages, hurl bones and clubs, ride dinosaurs, and tackle huge, gimmicky bosses while racing a strict timer. Simple controls hide tight pacing and platforming challenges that demand timing, cooperation, and memorization—classic arcade thrills that punish mistakes and reward daring. Its colorful sprites, catchy tunes, and over-the-top encounters make it a nostalgic fast-paced romp ideally suited to short, intense sessions and local cooperative play.