20 Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars

Ah, "Contra III: The Alien Wars". Now that's a game that takes me back. Released in 1992, this arcade-style shooter quickly became a fan favorite for its frantic gameplay, tough-as-nails difficulty, and larger-than-life boss battles. You play as one of two commandos, blasting your way through hordes of alien enemies to save the planet from destruction. And let me tell you, this game has everything: giant robots, explosive set pieces, and enough power-ups to make even Mario jealous. But what really sets "Contra III: The Alien Wars" apart is its classic co-op mode. Playing with a friend is an absolute blast, as you coordinate your attacks and cover each other's backs in the heat of battle. And with the game's challenging difficulty, you'll need all the help you can get. And hey, speaking of games like "Contra III: The Alien Wars", have you seen the other titles on this website? They've got all sorts of classic games available to play. So why not hop on over and get your retro gaming fix?
Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars are shown below. The sorting is based on similarity which is highlighted on the left side.

Rating: 7.8/10

Platforms: Wii U, Wii

Release: 1992

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Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars general

In this list you find games that are similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars without any filter. The sorting is based on similarity which you see on the left side.

#1 Contra: Hard Corps

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch
  • Release: 1994
  • Rating: 8/10

#2 RoboCop Versus The Terminator

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 1993
  • Rating: 7/10

#3 Contra: Shattered Soldier

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, PS3
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 7.2/10

#4 Contra 4

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: DS
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8/10

#5 Hard Corps: Uprising

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: 7/10

#6 Alien Hominid

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Console, PS2, PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, XSX, Switch
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#7 Koya Rift

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC
  • Release: 2011
  • Rating: n/a

#8 Bob

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms:
  • Release: 1993
  • Rating: 6.5/10

#9 Butcher

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, Switch, Xbox One, Mac
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#10 Mighty Goose

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Mac, XSX, Xbox One
  • Release: 2021
  • Rating: 7/10

#11 Contra

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PS2, Console, PC, PS4, Switch, Wii U, Xbox 360
  • Release: 1987
  • Rating: 6.2/10

#12 Dark Void Zero

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, DS
  • Release: 2010
  • Rating: 7.5/10

#13 Contra Advance: The Alien Wars EX

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Wii U
  • Release: 2002
  • Rating: 6/10

#14 Matterfall

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS4
  • Release: 2017
  • Rating: 6.6/10

#15 Jetpac Refuelled

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Xbox 360, Xbox One
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 7.1/10

#16 Rive

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Wii U, Xbox One, PS4, Mac, Switch
  • Release: 2016
  • Rating: 7.4/10

#17 Shoot Many Robots

  • License: commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7.2/10

#18 Gunlord

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: Switch, PS4
  • Release: 2012
  • Rating: 7/10

#19 Wild Dogs

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Mac, Switch, PS4, Xbox One
  • Release: 2023
  • Rating: 7/10

#20 Blaster Master

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: Console, Wii U, Switch, Wii
  • Release: 1988
  • Rating: 7/10

5 Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars for iPhone / iPad

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5 Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars for Xbox

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5 Games like Contra III: The Alien Wars for PlayStation

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