Screenshots
Watch trailer on Steam ↗R-Type Delta: HD Boosted
CITY CONNECTION, TAKE×0FF · Published by CITY CONNECTION, Clear River Games · Official site ↗
Very Positive — 81% positive (91 reviews) · 23 achievements
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Your nightmares, now in High Definition! R-Type Delta HD Boosted brings back the dark, iconic shooter with modern enhancements, new music, razor-sharp graphics, and all the intensity you remember.
£20.99
Lowest price we've ever recorded
View on SteamPrices can lag the live Steam store — always confirm before buying.
Price history
Action · 2025 · More £15 - £30 games
Experience R-Type Delta's intense action in stunning HD, as CITY CONNECTION and TAKE×0FF breathe new life into the classic shooter for an unforgettable 2025 adventure.
About this game
A TIMELESS CLASSIC RETURNS
R-Type Delta is one of the finest shoot ‘em ups ever and took the gaming world by storm upon its release in 1998. Now, 27 years later, history repeats itself with R-Type Delta HD Boosted. With its tight level design, three selectable ships, powerful Delta Attacks, and the brilliant Force mechanic, this new edition proves that gaming classics of this caliber are truly timeless. If you played R-Type Delta back in the day, this is the perfect opportunity to return to its dark science fiction action. If you've never experienced this essential piece of gaming history before, now is the time.
SHARPER THAN EVER
R-Type Delta HD Boosted features high-resolution graphics that hone the polygonal edges of this PlayStation masterpiece until they’re sharp enough to cut glass. You simply haven’t experienced R-Type Delta until you've played it in high definition! Of course, the game also comes equipped with modern quality-of-life improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL STORYTELLING
What has always made R-Type Delta so fantastic is its dark, eerie atmosphere. Shoot-'em-ups are not typically known for storytelling, but R-Type Delta HD Boosted excels with its simple, minimalist environmental storytelling, characteristic of the late ’90s. It’s a narrative that is as fascinating as it is unsettling, as adrenaline-pumping as it is deeply disturbing. And all this without a single word being spoken.
THE MEANING OF DELTA
The name “Delta” carries several meanings. Firstly, the Greek letter delta resembles a triangle, which coincidentally has as many sides as there are playable ships in the game. It is also the fourth letter of the Greek alphabet, and R-Type Delta is the fourth game in the R-Type series. Additionally, the delta triangle is the simplest type of polygon, which is fitting since R-Type Delta was the first game in the series to use three-dimensional polygon graphics instead of two-dimensional sprites.
STORY
The year is 2163, and the badly damaged R9 Arrowhead fighter has just returned to Earth after its mission to destroy the Bydo Empire. The vessel is rescued by the battle-cruiser Croque-Monsieur and transported to an orbital space station. One year later, astronomers in Central Asia observe mysterious objects falling from the sky, and moments later, control is lost over the orbiting annihilation platform Moritz-G. This high-tech machine, capable of destroying the entire planet, descends over a city and levels it to the ground. Although its planet-destroying weapons have not yet been activated, its advanced defense systems make Moritz-G virtually impossible to approach. A desperate military operation is launched, and the prototype ship R9aII Delta is deployed to resolve the situation. Thus begins the epic battle that is R-Type Delta!
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64bit
- Processor: Core i5-6500
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GT 1030
- DirectX: Version 12
- Storage: 1.5 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
February 24, 2026 Update Information
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted Patch!Thank you to all our fans who continue to enjoy R-Type Delta: HD Boosted.Based on player feedback, we have released an update patch aimed at enhancing the gameplay experience.The following fixes and adjustments have been implemented:・The pre-Stage 1 cutscene can now be skipped by pressing the START button equivalent.・Enemy placement in Stage 3 has been adjusted to more closely match the original version.・To better recreate the original version's gameplay in Stage 3, a 'Slowdown Setting' has been added in the options.・Corrections and adjustments have been made to certain in-game cutscenes that were not triggering correctly.・Sound effects have been adjusted.・Other minor bugs have been fixed.Thanks again to everyone for your support and valuable feedback. We hope you continue to enjoy this more accessible version of the game!Read full article on Community Announcements (0xbird)AnnouncementsOfficial
Nominate Us!
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is as punishing as it is unforgettable; a true shmup classic reborn. Its precise, unforgiving combat rewards every hard-earned inch of progress, while its hauntingly powerful soundtrack pushes you forward through the struggle. If you love games that challenge you, humble you, and keep you coming back for “just one more run,” we’d be honoured if you nominated R-Type Delta: HD Boosted for the Best Game You Suck At Award.Read full article on Community Announcements (Larkke)AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank You for the Feedback
An Update Regarding R-Type Delta HD BoostedThank you to the thousands of players who have jumped into R-Type Delta HD Boosted since its launch on November 20. We are overwhelmed by the positive response and have loved hearing your stories and watching creators take flight.We are aware that some players have noted differences between HD Boosted and the original release. Bringing this title back to life through a native port, rather than relying on emulation, was a painstaking, multi-year process, requiring extensive work to complete the source code from what had been preserved. Our goal was to produce the definitive version of the game — free from slowdown or original hardware limitations, and true to the original development team's stated vision.We are actively investigating your feedback and will provide an update shortly on how we plan to address these points.Read full article on Community Announcements (Larkke)AnnouncementsOfficial
Available now!
This is the day we’ve been looking forward to for what feels like an eternity. But now the wait is over. And R-Type Delta: HD Boosted is finally released!The story of R-Type Delta began even before the turn of the millennium, specifically in 1998, when the original game was launched. It immediately became a beloved classic and is still considered one of the greatest shoot ’em ups of all time. Getting to work on a title like this has been a dream come true and a huge honor. The new HD Boosted version comes with several improvements, including higher resolution and an optional soundtrack composed by some true video game music veterans, including the legendary Chris Hülsbeck.R-Type Delta: HD Boosted launches digitally today on Switch, PlayStation 5, and PC. And for those who want a physical edition, it’s coming on December 4. Christmas is arriving early this year! (Who would have guessed that Dobkeratops would make such a great Santa Claus?)We hope you’ll enjoy this science fiction classic, whether you played it back in the day or this is your first dance with the Bydo. In any case: good luck! You’re going to need it...Read full article on Community Announcements (suisoiidx)Press Coverage
R-Type Delta: HD Boosted announced for release in November
A PlayStation classic returns. The shoot 'em up R-Type Delta: HD Boosted was announced with a PC release coming in November. Read the full article here: https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2025/08/r-type-delta-hd-boosted-announced-for-release-in-november/Read full article on GamingOnLinux
