swap_horiz Contra: Hard Corps 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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Metal Slug 3

Metal Slug 3 is a side-scrolling action video game developed by SNK. Released in 2000 for the Neo-Geo MVS arcade system,...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

9.1 Excellent

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Streets of Rage 2

Streets of Rage 2 is a 1992 beat 'em up for the Sega Genesis. It continues the story featuring Axel Stone and Blaze Fiel...

Action Classic Retro Japan

8.9 Great

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Ikaruga

Ikaruga is a bullet hell arcade game created by Treasure, building upon Radiant Silvergun’s mechanics. Players control S...

Arcade Retro Japan Challenging

8.9 Great

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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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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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F-Zero X

F-Zero X, released in 1998 for the Nintendo 64, is a racing game that follows the original F-Zero. It introduced 3D grap...

Racing Fast Paced Retro Japan

8.7 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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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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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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Scramble

Scramble is a 1981 arcade game created by Konami, notable as one of the earliest examples of a horizontally scrolling sh...

Action Arcade Retro Japan

7.8 Good

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Operation C

Operation C is a 1990s action video game for Konami’s Game Boy. It builds upon the Contra series offering challenging ru...

Action Retro Japan Challenging

7.7 Good

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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

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Golden Axe III

Golden Axe III is a 1993 beat 'em up for the Sega Genesis featuring four playable characters battling against Damud Hell...

Hack And Slash Retro Japan Challenging

6.4 Fair

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Contra Force

Contra Force is a 1992 run-and-gun game for the Nintendo Entertainment System developed by Konami. It diverges from prev...

Nintendo Military Tactical Retro

4.7 Poor