List of R-Type Video Games and Stats (2024)

The R-Type video game franchise is a series of side-scrolling shoot ’em up games developed and published by Irem Corporation. The series is known for its challenging gameplay, innovative power-up system, and unique art design.

The first R-Type game was released in arcades in 1987, and it quickly became popular due to its difficulty and memorable enemy designs. It was later ported to various home consoles, including the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), the TurboGrafx-16, and the Sega Master System.

The success of the first game led to several sequels and spin-offs, including R-Type II, R-Type Leo, R-Type III: The Third Lightning, and R-Type Final. The games were released on various platforms, including arcade machines, home consoles, and handheld devices.

The R-Type franchise is also known for its unique gameplay mechanics, such as the Force power-up, which allows the player to attach a weapon pod to their ship and increase its firepower. The series has received critical acclaim for its challenging gameplay, innovative design, and memorable music.

While there have been no new entries in the R-Type franchise since R-Type Final was released in 2004, the series remains a popular and influential part of the shoot ’em up genre.

R-Type Video Games:

Here is our enormous collection of video games from the R-Type franchise and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.