Raiden II Online

Raiden II is a classic vertical-scrolling shoot 'em up arcade game and the direct sequel to the original Raiden. Players pilot the advanced Raiden fighter to battle an alien invasion, featuring iconic weapon power-ups, challenging enemy patterns, and a memorable soundtrack.

▶ Play Now 2P

About Raiden II

How to Play Raiden II Online

Your objective is to pilot the Raiden fighter through multiple stages, destroying waves of enemy aircraft, tanks, and bosses while avoiding their fire. The core gameplay involves precise movement to dodge enemy bullets and strategically collecting colored power-up icons to upgrade your main weapon and secondary missiles. You begin with a weak vulcan cannon, but collecting red 'M' icons increases your firepower, while blue 'L' icons switch you to a powerful laser and green icons upgrade your homing or spread missiles. A smart beginner strategy is to focus on surviving the early stages to build a strong weapon set, as losing a life resets your firepower. The challenge rhythm is intense, with screen-filling bullet patterns from mid-bosses and end-level bosses requiring memorization of attack sequences. In tense moments, use your screen-clearing smart bomb wisely to escape tight situations. Focus on learning enemy spawn points and prioritizing threats, as later stages demand quick reflexes and efficient pathing to conserve bombs for the toughest encounters.

How to Play Raiden II Online

Press Play Now. The game opens in a new tab and starts in your browser – nothing to download or install.
On a computer, play with the keyboard or plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad. Open the player menu to see or remap the keys.
On a phone or tablet, use the on-screen buttons. Turn the device sideways for a bigger screen.
Use the save state option in the player menu to keep your progress between sessions.

Tip: a gamepad makes special moves and long combos much easier than the keyboard.

Play Raiden II with a Friend

Local: connect two gamepads (or share the keyboard) and press Start on the second controller to join.
Online: start the game, open the Net Play option in the player menu and create a room.
Send the room link to your friend. When they join, you play together in real time – versus or co-op.
For the smoothest match, both players should use a wired or stable Wi-Fi connection.