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Games like Raiden II

1993PC

A classic vertical shmup where you dodge waves of enemy planes and bullets while blasting tanks with bombs and cannons. Perfect if you want punchy arcade action and chasing high scores.

  • Shooting and gunplay
  • Sci-fi setting
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Raiden II are Truxton, Resogun and DoDonPachi Resurrection. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Raiden II special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Truxton

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1988PC94 % positive7.79 €

Brings what grabs you about Raiden II: good gunplay, a sci-fi setting and a demanding difficulty.

Truxton is a classic vertical shoot 'em up from the arcade era, where you pilot a small spaceship through five large levels packed with enemy waves. With just a shot and a bomb button, you fight through bosses that loop endlessly at higher difficulties.

Resogun

Action-packed real-time combat

A frantic arcade shoot 'em up set in destructible voxel worlds, where you rescue survivors and keep your multiplier alive. Great for score chasers, solo or in online co-op.

Beat Hazard

Action-packed real-time combat

An arcade twin-stick shooter where your own music library drives the enemy waves and your ship's firepower. Every song creates a unique, chaotic and flashy experience.

Sky Force Reloaded

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A vertical arcade shoot 'em up with frantic bullet-dodging action, where you upgrade your plane between missions and replay stages to hit every objective and earn all the stars.

Galaga Legions DX

Action-packed real-time combat

You pilot your fighter through relentless alien waves in a modernized take on the classic Galaga arcade shooter. Hitting enemy weak spots earns bonuses and fuels the chase for a huge score.

Strikers 1945 II

Action-packed real-time combat

You pilot a fighter through waves of bullets and massive mech enemies in this vertically scrolling arcade shmup. It is a tight, demanding shoot 'em up that rewards repeated attempts with sharper reflexes.

Gyruss

Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)

A classic Konami arcade shooter where you rotate your ship around the edge of the screen, blasting waves of enemies that swoop in from the center. Known for its tube-shooter design and its memorable Bach-based soundtrack.

Crimzon Clover: World Ignition

Challenging difficulty

A fast arcade bullet-hell shooter with three ships and multiple modes ranging from beginner-friendly to brutal. The Break Meter for bombs and power-ups rewards aggressive, risky play.

DoDonPachi

Challenging difficulty

A landmark Cave arcade bullet-hell shooter where you thread through dense bullet patterns, build huge scores with a chain system, and unlock a hidden, tougher true ending through masterful play.

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