Splatoon Raiders belongs to which video game series?

Splatoon Raiders belongs to the Splatoon video game series. It is a spinoff set in the same colorful ink-based universe as Nintendo’s competitive shooters, not a Metroid, Pikmin, or Mario Kart title.

The game retains several recognizable pieces of Splatoon’s identity: ink-spraying weapons, Salmonid enemies, character customization, and a world populated by the series’ distinctive aquatic-themed characters. Its story follows a Mechanic working with Deep Cut while exploring the Spirhalite Islands for treasure and salvage.

Raiders also changes the series formula. The mainline Splatoon games are best known for competitive team battles, while this entry is primarily single-player and story-focused, with optional local and online cooperative play. That makes it a standalone spinoff rather than simply another numbered sequel.

The series began with Splatoon on Wii U in 2015, continued with Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3, and then broadened with Raiders. Its different gameplay emphasis may make it feel new, but its setting, enemies, publisher, and core ink mechanics firmly place it in Splatoon.