Series
R-Type Games in Order
All 23 entries, oldest first.
The R-Type series has 23 entries in our database, from R-Type to R-Type Dimensions III. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted
· 82/100
Most recent that reviewed well
R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos
· 80/100
Earliest entry
R-Type
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
23 games
R-Type
R-Type II
R-Type
R-Type
R-Type
R-Type II
R-Type
Super R-Type
R-Type Complete CD
R-Type II
R-Type Leo
61
R-Types
R-Type
R-Type II
R-Type DX
70
R-Type Command
R-Type Tactics II: Operation Bitter Chocolate
R-Type
R-Type II
82
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted
80
R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos
R-Type DX: Music Encore
68
R-Type Dimensions III
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many R-Type games are there?
There are 23 games in the R-Type series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the R-Type games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with R-Type?
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is the best reviewed entry at 82/100, while R-Type Tactics I & II Cosmos is the most recent that reviewed well — usually the easier one to start on, since it will feel closest to a modern game.