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1987

Konami's legendary run-and-gun classic has you blasting through jungles and alien bases with weapon power-ups. It's best played with a friend, and a single hit costs you a life.

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Action-packed real-time combat
  • Sci-fi setting
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The closest matches for Contra are Super Contra, Blazing Chrome and Chaos Domain. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Contra special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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Super Contra

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1988PC

  • Challenging difficulty
  • Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
  • Sci-fi setting

Konami's arcade run-and-gun where you fight an alien invasion solo or with a friend. Alongside classic side-scrolling stages there are overhead levels, all with typical punishing arcade difficulty.

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Chaos Domain

Action-packed real-time combat

A run 'n' gun platformer in the spirit of 8- and 16-bit classics, built around fast, straightforward shooting. Weapons and special items can be upgraded, and two players can team up in local co-op.

In the Hunt

Action-packed real-time combat

A classic Irem side-scrolling arcade shooter where you pilot a submarine through hostile waters. Detailed pixel art, explosive action and punishing difficulty define the experience.

Gunstar Heroes

Challenging difficulty

A frantic Mega Drive run-and-gun with mix-and-match weapons, explosive boss fights and wild set pieces. The chaos is even better in two-player co-op.

Air Buster

Challenging difficulty

A classic arcade side-scrolling shoot-'em-up in the vein of R-Type and Gradius, blasting through sci-fi stages with power-ups. Its standout feature is simultaneous two-player play.

Wild Guns

Action-packed real-time combat

A fast arcade shooting gallery set in a steampunk Wild West, where you play Annie or Clint, dodging fire and blasting outlaws and robots in the background. Short, intense stages with a tough challenge, playable in co-op.

Gradius Origins

Challenging difficulty

A collection of all seven arcade Gradius games in 18 versions, including the Gradius III AM Show Version making its home console debut. Classic side-scrolling shoot-'em-ups with the power-up bar, precise dodging and steep difficulty.

Super Cyborg

Action-packed real-time combat

An old-school, relentless run-and-gun shooter in the vein of 90s classics: as an elite cyborg you blast through aliens on a mysterious island. Fast action and steep challenge are the focus.

Zenodyne R

Challenging difficulty

A 16-bit era style shoot-'em-up with a Mega Drive-flavored soundtrack, six boss-filled stages, five ships and branching paths. Your reflexes and patience get a serious workout.

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