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R-Type Games

Complete R-Type franchise guide — all 1 games in chronological order.

💡 R-Type Franchise Overview

  • The R-Type franchise launched in 1990
  • 1 entries in our database
  • Developed by Irem
  • Available on TURBOGRAFX-16

All R-Type Games

Chronological order
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R-Type
1990
R-Type box art
TURBOGRAFX-16
9.2
1990 · Irem

Irem's foundational horizontal shmup on TurboGrafx-16 — R-Type is one of the most accurate home conversions of the 1987 arcade original, featuring the Force pod attachment system, screen-filling bosses, and the methodical memorization-based gameplay that defined its genre. The TG16 version's near-arcade quality made it the definitive home version of its era.

R-Type Franchise FAQ

How many R-Type games are there?
Our database includes 1 R-Type games, starting with the original in 1990. The franchise has expanded across 1 platforms.
What is the best R-Type game?
The highest-rated R-Type game in our database is R-Type.
Who created the R-Type franchise?
The R-Type franchise was created and developed by Irem.