Choose G-Darius HD
Choose G-Darius HD if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. G-Darius HD launched in 2022.
G-Darius HD vs Ray’z Arcade Chronology
G-Darius HD and Ray’z Arcade Chronology both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. G-Darius HD (2022) is 1 year older than Ray’z Arcade Chronology (2023). G-Darius HD scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Ray’z Arcade Chronology (95.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Ray’z Arcade Chronology
Choose Ray’z Arcade Chronology if you want the Shared/Split Screen PvP and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Ray’z Arcade Chronology launched in 2023.
Both G-Darius HD and Ray’z Arcade Chronology sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.5% vs 95.3% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 G-Darius HD |  Ray’z Arcade Chronology | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.5% positive (85 reviews) | 95.3% positive (43 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TAITO CORP., M2 Co., Ltd. | M2 Co.,LTD |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- G-Darius HD (2022) is 1 year older than Ray’z Arcade Chronology (2023).
- G-Darius HD scores higher on Steam reviews (96.5% positive) than Ray’z Arcade Chronology (95.3% positive).
- G-Darius HD is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Ray’z Arcade Chronology (14.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: G-Darius HD is Deck Playable, Ray’z Arcade Chronology is Deck Verified.
G-Darius HD vs Ray’z Arcade Chronology — FAQ
- Should I play G-Darius HD or Ray’z Arcade Chronology first?
- If you want chronology, G-Darius HD (2022) came out before Ray’z Arcade Chronology (2023). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are G-Darius HD and Ray’z Arcade Chronology similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both G-Darius HD and Ray’z Arcade Chronology have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: G-Darius HD ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Ray’z Arcade Chronology ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.