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Gradius Games

Complete Gradius franchise guide — all 1 games in chronological order.

💡 Gradius Franchise Overview

→ The Gradius franchise launched in 1990
→ 1 entries in our database
→ Developed by Konami
→ Available on SNES

All Gradius Games

Chronological order

1990 · Konami

The SNES launch Konami shooter and one of the most demanding horizontal shoot-em-ups ever made. Gradius III's weapon selection screen, power-up capsule system, and devastating final stages — plus the famous continue code NEMESIS that immediately destroys the player — made it the SNES's definitive hardcore shooter.

Shooter

Gradius Franchise FAQ

How many Gradius games are there?

Our database includes 1 Gradius games, starting with the original in 1990. The franchise has expanded across 1 platforms.

What is the best Gradius game?

The highest-rated Gradius game in our database is Gradius III.

Who created the Gradius franchise?

The Gradius franchise was created and developed by Konami.