Gradius

This article is about the video game series. For the first game in the series, see Gradius (video game). For the Game Boy game also known as Gradius, see Nemesis (video game).
"Vic Viper" redirects here. For the unreleased coin-op game, see Vic Viper (video game).
Gradius
GenreScrolling shooter
DevelopersKonami (1985-present)
Mobile21 (2001)
Treasure (2004)
M2 (2009-2025)
PublisherKonami
PlatformsAmiga, Amstrad CPC, arcade, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Boy Advance, Windows, mobile phone, MSX, PC-88, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, NES, Nintendo Switch, PC Engine, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable, PlayStation Vita, Saturn, Super NES, Tomy Tutor, Vectrex, Wii U, Wii, X1, X68000, ZX Spectrum
First releaseGradius
May, 1985
Latest releaseGradius the Slot
July 2011
Spin-offsSalamander
Parodius
Otomedius

Gradius (グラディウス, Guradiusu; /ˈɡræd.i.əs/ GRAD-ee-əss or /ˈɡreɪ.di.əs/ GRAY-dee-əss) is a series of shooter (shoot'em up) video games, introduced in 1985, developed and published by Konami for a variety of portable, console and arcade platforms. In many games in the series, the player controls a ship known as the Vic Viper.

On December 5, 2025, Konami Arcade Games held the Gradius Lottery, a lottery sale to commemorate the series' 40th anniversary. The lottery sale offered a chance to win Gradius items featuring numerous original illustrations, as well as special postcards as bonus gifts.

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