swap_horiz Contra Force Alternatives

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Gunstar Heroes

Gunstar Heroes is a 1993 Sega Genesis action platformer developed by Treasure. It’s notable for its intense run-and-gun...

Post Apocalyptic Retro Japan Action Platformer

9.1 Excellent

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Contra III: The Alien Wars

Contra III: The Alien Wars was released in 1992 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Developed by Konami, it is...

Classic Post Apocalyptic Arcade Retro

8.8 Great

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Star Fox 64

Star Fox 64 is a 1997 console video game for the Nintendo 64. It’s notable for pioneering 3D rail shooter gameplay and i...

Racing Arcade Retro Console

8.7 Great

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Shining Force II

Shining Force II is a 1993 tactical RPG for the Sega Genesis featuring expansive exploration and freedom of movement com...

Strategy Tactical Classic JRPG

8.7 Great

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Super Mario Kart

Super Mario Kart was a 1992 racing game for the SNES, developed and published by Nintendo. Initially released in Japan,...

Nintendo Racing Arcade Family Friendly

8.6 Great

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Contra

Contra is a classic arcade shoot-em-up developed by Konami. Released in 1987, it’s notable for its intense action gamepl...

Action Iconic Arcade Retro

8.6 Great

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Metal Slug

Metal Slug is a side-scrolling run and gun video game notable for its over-the-top action and distinctive pixelated grap...

Military Action Sci Fi Arcade

8.6 Great

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Contra: Hard Corps

Contra: Hard Corps is a challenging tactical run-and-gun video game developed by Konami for the Sega Genesis. Released i...

Tactical Retro Japan Challenging

8.6 Great

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International Superstar Soccer Pro 98

International Superstar Soccer Pro 98 is a tactical football simulation game developed by Konami. Notably, it offered de...

Tactical Arcade Retro Japan

8.6 Great

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Metal Slug 2

Metal Slug 2 is a run and gun arcade game created by SNK, following the 1996 original. The title introduced new weapons,...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

8.3 Great

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Alien Soldier

Alien Soldier is a 1995 run and gun game developed for the Mega Drive by Treasure. The player controls Epsilon-Eagle, wh...

Sci Fi Retro Japan Challenging

8.3 Great

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Virtua Cop

Virtua Cop is a fast-paced arcade shoot-em-up video game developed by Sega in 1994. It simulates the experience of play...

Action Arcade Fast Paced Retro

8.2 Great

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Turrican

Turrican is a side-scrolling action video game developed by Factor 5 and notable for its fast-paced gameplay and impress...

Action Germany Arcade Retro

8.2 Great

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Thunder Force III

Thunder Force III is a 1990 scrolling shooter developed for the Sega Genesis. The game was later adapted into an arcade...

Action Arcade Retro Vertical

8.2 Great

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Super Contra

Super Contra is a challenging 1980s arcade shoot-em-up developed by Konami. It directly continues the story of the origi...

Action Iconic Arcade Retro

8.1 Great

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Sunset Riders

Sunset Riders is a 1991 Konami arcade game set in the American Wild West. Players assume the role of bounty hunters task...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

8.1 Great

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Raiden

Raiden is a 1990 arcade shooter set in 2090 where an alien invasion by the Crystals threatens Earth. Players control two...

Military Action Sci Fi Arcade

8.1 Great

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Zombies Ate My Neighbors

Zombies Ate My Neighbors was a 1993 run-and-gun game for SNES and Sega Genesis featuring Zeke and Julie. Players navigat...

Retro Snes Horror Comedy

8.1 Great

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Cannon Fodder

Cannon Fodder was a 1993 shoot 'em up developed by Sensible Software for various platforms including Amiga, MS-DOS, and...

Strategy FPS Military Tactical

8.1 Great

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Metal Slug 5

Metal Slug 5 is a run and gun arcade game for the Neo-Geo platform, released in 2003 as the fifth installment of the ser...

Tactical Arcade Retro Japan

7.5 Good