games like

Raiden

Raiden leans Execution (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Arcade - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

Like Raiden, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Hotline MiamiPracticed Mastery · top-down action

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

ResogunPracticed Mastery · arcade shoot-em-up

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

CupheadPure Mechanics · boss-rush platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Tight dodging and parry timing decide every boss.

Call of Juarez: GunslingerPracticed Mastery · arcade western shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Quick-draw duels and combo shooting demand precision

Katana ZEROPracticed Mastery · neo-noir action platformer

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Rooms are identical on every attempt

Metal SlugPracticed Mastery · run-and-gun arcade

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Spawns are nearly deterministic once a stage is learned

My Friend PedroPracticed Mastery · acrobatic action shooter

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 7) - Slow-motion acrobatic gunplay rewards precise control

Comix ZonePure Mechanics · comic beat 'em up

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Everything is placed and scripted

Ghosts 'n GoblinsPure Mechanics · arcade platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (0 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (8 vs 9) - Committed jumps and pixel-precise throws, no mercy

Super ContraPracticed Mastery · run-and-gun arcade

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 1) - Nothing random once spawn patterns are memorised

Dirt 3Practiced Mastery · rally racingcross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Super Ghouls 'n GhostsPracticed Mastery · action platformercross-genre

Both lean on execution about the same (8 vs 8). Otherwise the profiles match closely.

Released: 1990
Developer: Seibu Kaihatsu
Platforms: Arcade, PS3, Lynx, SNES, Genesis/MegaDrive, turbografx16, DOS, FM Towns, Jaguar, PS1, PSP, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Mobile, SFAM
Modes: Single player, Co-operative
IGDB users: 78/100

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