# Games like R-Type Dimensions III

> The closest matches to R-Type Dimensions III: Contra: Operation Galuga, Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime, Rogue Stormers, Astebreed: Definitive Edition, and Half-Life. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Contra: Operation Galuga](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like R-Type Dimensions III. 407 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
2. [Lovers in a Dangerous Spacetime](https://imho.run/games/252110/lovers-in-a-dangerous-spacetime) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like R-Type Dimensions III. 1,858 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252110/)
3. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also 2.5D and Shoot 'Em Up, like R-Type Dimensions III. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
4. [Astebreed: Definitive Edition](https://imho.run/games/283680/astebreed-definitive-edition) — A frequent pick in R-Type Dimensions III players' libraries, and another Action. 549 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/283680/)
5. [Half-Life](https://imho.run/games/70/half-life) — Also Aliens and 1990's, like R-Type Dimensions III. 57,390 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70/)
6. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like R-Type Dimensions III. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
7. [G-Darius HD](https://imho.run/games/1640160/g-darius-hd) — Also Aliens and 2.5D, like R-Type Dimensions III. 85 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640160/)
8. [Dead Space](https://imho.run/games/1693980/dead-space) — Also Aliens and Space, like R-Type Dimensions III. 29,773 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1693980/)
9. [Valfaris: Mecha Therion](https://imho.run/games/1647920/valfaris-mecha-therion) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like R-Type Dimensions III. 179 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920/)
10. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
11. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
12. [Blood™ Fresh Supply](https://imho.run/games/1010750/blood-fresh-supply) — Also 2.5D and 1990's, like R-Type Dimensions III. 4,790 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1010750/)
13. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
14. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
15. [Desert Child](https://imho.run/games/844050/desert-child) — A frequent pick in R-Type Dimensions III players' libraries, and another RPG. 51 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/844050/)
16. [PLANET ALPHA](https://imho.run/games/485030/planet-alpha) — Also Aliens and 2.5D, like R-Type Dimensions III. 261 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/485030/)
17. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
18. [Beat Hazard](https://imho.run/games/49600/beat-hazard) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Space, like R-Type Dimensions III. 3,477 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/49600/)
19. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
20. [Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef](https://imho.run/games/1324530/warhammer-40-000-shootas-blood-teef) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 1,364 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1324530/)
21. [HELLDIVERS™ Dive Harder Edition](https://imho.run/games/394510/helldivers-dive-harder-edition) — Also Space, like R-Type Dimensions III. 10,139 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/394510/)
22. [DRAINUS](https://imho.run/games/1975360/drainus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 563 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1975360/)
23. [Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018000/arcade-classics-anniversary-collection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like R-Type Dimensions III. 126 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018000/)
24. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like R-Type Dimensions III. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4165620&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4165620&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4165620&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=4165620
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/4165620
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About R-Type Dimensions III

Building on the legacy of R-Type Dimensions and R-Type Dimensions EX, Dimensions III has been completely re-envisioned with cutting-edge visuals and sounds, expanded gameplay modes, and a range of new features designed to deliver the most definitive modern edition of R-Type’s classic era. 

## Game info

- **AppID:** 4165620
- **Developer:** KRITZELKRATZ 3000
- **Publisher:** ININ, Tozai Games, Inc.
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Co-op
- **Released:** May 18, 2026
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/4165620/r-type-dimensions-iii)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=4165620&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4165620/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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