Games like R-Type on Steam Deck
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to R-Type (1988) are rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck. The cheapest is Steredenn at € 12,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
The Steam Deck runs most of the PC catalogue, but not all of it equally well. Only alternatives that Valve rates Verified (works out of the box) or Playable (works, with a tweak or two) are listed here. The ratings come from Valve, not from our own testing, and change as games are patched.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Steredenn Indie
€ 12,99A roguelike indie shoot 'em up with intense boss battles.
Steredenn is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Steredenn runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
R-Type Dimensions EX
€ 14,99A faithful remaster of the first two R-Type arcade classics.
R-Type Dimensions EX is also an alternative to 1 other classic
R-Type Dimensions EX runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
R-Type Final 2
€ 39,99The modern sequel continuing the legendary shoot 'em up series.
R-Type Final 2 is also an alternative to 1 other classic
R-Type Final 2 runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Andro Dunos II Indie
€ 14,99A modern horizontal shooter built exactly on the Neo Geo template, weapon levels and all.
Andro Dunos II runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
Not on Steam Deck
These alternatives to R-Type are listed on the main page, but are not rated Verified or Playable on the Steam Deck:
All 5 games like R-Type