Franchise 2 games

Contra Games

Complete Contra franchise guide — all 2 games in chronological order.

💡 Contra Franchise Overview

→ The Contra franchise launched in 1987
→ 2 entries in our database
→ Developed by Konami
→ Available on NES, SNES

All Contra Games

Chronological order

1987 · Konami

The greatest co-op run-and-gun ever made. Contra put two commandos against an alien invasion and challenged them to survive on one hit — unless you knew the Konami Code.

Run and Gun Action

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Contra III: The Alien Wars

1992

SNES

Contra III: The Alien Wars

1992 · Konami

The SNES Contra masterpiece. Contra III: The Alien Wars brought the series into the 16-bit era with spectacular Mode 7 boss battles, dual weapon wielding, and relentless action that matched the hardware's capabilities.

Run and Gun Action

Contra Franchise FAQ

How many Contra games are there?

Our database includes 2 Contra games, starting with the original in 1987. The franchise has expanded across 2 platforms.

What is the best Contra game?

The highest-rated Contra game in our database is Contra.

Who created the Contra franchise?

The Contra franchise was created and developed by Konami.