Rank 01Games like GRADIUS ORIGINS
- 39 games
- Updated May 5, 2026
Players who liked GRADIUS ORIGINS also play
The closest matches to GRADIUS ORIGINS: Earthion, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, R-Type Dimensions EX, and DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares unlockable content and score chasing with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- $15.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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R-Type Dimensions EX
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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Syder Arcade
Why this: Shares power up system with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Shares power ups with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
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NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
Why this: Shares score chasing with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like GRADIUS ORIGINS
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- 2Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- 56% of 126 reviews
- 3DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Shares unlockable content and score chasing with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- 99% of 431 reviews
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- 5DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- 81% of 322 reviews
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- 11MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics
Shares difficulty modes with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- 94% of 1,579 reviews
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- 13Radiant Silvergun
Shares boss pattern learning and new game plus with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
- 92% of 131 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD
- Price: $39.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 99 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Emulation accuracy tested against original arcade cabinets
- Extensive save replay tools reduce grind
- Full soundtrack archive and art gallery
- Challenging
- Immersive
- Intense
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Reviewers mention these as similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS
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Contra Anniversary Collection
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Why this: Shares new game plus and weapon upgrades with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below GRADIUS ORIGINS at current Steam store prices.
Commando Collection
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Super Hydorah
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Radiant Silvergun
Why this: Shares boss pattern learning and new game plus with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Mega Man Legacy Collection
Why this: Also 1980s and 1990's, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
SOL CRESTA
Why this: Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Why this: Shares score chasing and difficulty modes with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Project X: Light Years
Why this: Shares power ups with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to GRADIUS ORIGINS, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Waves
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Bullet Hell, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Gun Devil
Why this: Shares weapon upgrades with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Chicken Invaders Universe
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Sven Co-op
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Puppet Master: The Game
Why this: Also 1980s and 1990's, like GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Earthion
Why this: Shares score chasing and difficulty modes with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Why this: Shares unlockable content and score chasing with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
R-Type Dimensions EX
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
Space Invaders Extreme
Why this: Shares power ups with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
Why this: Shares score chasing with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
More from KONAMI
Other recommendable Steam games by KONAMI, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Why this: Same immersive mood as GRADIUS ORIGINS.
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
Why this: Shares boss pattern learning with GRADIUS ORIGINS.
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as GRADIUS ORIGINS.
About GRADIUS ORIGINS
The closest matches to GRADIUS ORIGINS: Earthion, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT, R-Type Dimensions EX, and DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If GRADIUS ORIGINS is your kind of game, the closest matches are Earthion, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection and DEVIL BLADE REBOOT — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, immersive and intense, and single out its boss pattern learning and checkpoint based progression. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About GRADIUS ORIGINS: Salamander III is the newest addition to the Gradius series, a legendary pioneer in the side-scrolling shooter genre, and comes with the original arcade versions of the previous games.
Is GRADIUS ORIGINS worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 99 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $39.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 4 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Emulation accuracy tested against original arcade cabinets
- Extensive save replay tools reduce grind
- Full soundtrack archive and art gallery
- Hitbox visualization and training modes aid mastery
People who play it also play: Earthion, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT
Frequently asked about GRADIUS ORIGINS
Can I run it?
Is GRADIUS ORIGINS verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — GRADIUS ORIGINS is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does GRADIUS ORIGINS cost?
GRADIUS ORIGINS is listed on Steam at 39.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does GRADIUS ORIGINS have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — GRADIUS ORIGINS supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to GRADIUS ORIGINS?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GRADIUS ORIGINS are Earthion, Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection, DEVIL BLADE REBOOT.
Who developed GRADIUS ORIGINS?
GRADIUS ORIGINS was developed by KONAMI, M2 Co.,LTD and published by KONAMI.