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R-TYPE on Windows Pc

Developed By: Dotemu

License: Free

Rating: 4,2/5 - 8.931 votes

Last Updated: April 18, 2024

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

Game Details

Version 2.3.7
Size 1 MB
Release Date October 16, 23
Category Arcade Games

What's New:
- Added Android 11 compatibility.- Improved HUD.- Fixed minor bugs. [see more]

Description from Developer:
CLASSIC ARCADE SHOOTER R-TYPE IS BACK!
Let's go back in the 80's with this classic old-school shoot'em up! One of the biggest arcade game will make you travel back in... [read more]

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About this game

On this page you can download R-TYPE and play on Windows PC. R-TYPE is free Arcade game, developed by Dotemu. Latest version of R-TYPE is 2.3.7, was released on 2023-10-16 (updated on 2024-04-18). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100,000. Overall rating of R-TYPE is 4,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This game had been rated by 8,931 users, 978 users had rated it 5*, 6,422 users had rated it 1*.

How to play R-TYPE on Windows?

Instruction on how to play R-TYPE on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install R-TYPE on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this game on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Step By Step Guide To Play R-TYPE using BlueStacks

  1. Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
  2. Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
  3. Once installed, click "R-TYPE" icon on the home screen to start playing, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to play R-TYPE on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "R-TYPE" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 2.3.7.

Download R-TYPE 2.3.7 on Windows PC – 1 MB

CLASSIC ARCADE SHOOTER R-TYPE IS BACK!
Let's go back in the 80's with this classic old-school shoot'em up! One of the biggest arcade game will make you travel back in the day. Be ready to have fun with this old-school side-shooter game!

INCLUDING ORIGINAL FEATURES!
The game is the challenging R-Type you used to play before. And we kept all its specifics, just the way you remember it! Fly through 8 levels with 3 different control options. Play in two difficulty levels. Upgrade with new weapons, power-ups, and attachments. Defeat 8 unique bosses and waves of various enemies.

FEEL THE BLAST!
Blast off and strike the evil Bydo Empire! Don't be shy and use your best shot to take them down! It's retro, it's fun and it's also hard to master. Be the best ever to finish this masterpiece!

Sony Xperia PLAY optimized.
As featured in SHIELD Hub. Play it on NVIDIA SHIELD.
M.O.J.O. optimized.
Support for custom controllers like MOGA Pocket, MOGA Pro etc.


(C)IREM SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INC.
(C)2011-2013 ported on Android by DotEmu SAS.

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- Added Android 11 compatibility.
- Improved HUD.
- Fixed minor bugs.