Games like Contra Anniversary Collection
If Contra Anniversary Collection is your kind of game, the closest matches are Contra: Operation Galuga, Blazing Chrome and Neon Inferno — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contra code still works, emulation runs flawlessly and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
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Contra: Operation Galuga
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Top pick for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Second-strongest match for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Neon Inferno
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Third-strongest match for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ranked #4 for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection
WHY THIS
Shares co op play and a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ranked #5 for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
8 KONAMI arcade classics of the 80s, from Nemesis to TwinBee. Including bonus eBook packed with new information never before revealed to the public.
Bleed
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ranked #6 for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Wryn is a girl with a big arsenal and big dreams -- she wants to be the ultimate videogame hero! Help her take down the Greatest Heroes of All Time in an action-packed bid to claim the title for herself and show the world what a true hero looks like!
Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ranked #7 for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
A gritty, non-stop blood bath from the creator of Insanity's Blade, Super Battle Princess Madelyn and the recently released GuardGrave. And a parody of beloved 60s and 70s classic action films, heroes and villains. Deathwish Enforcers... There's gonna be hell to pay!
The Disney Afternoon Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ranked #8 for Contra Anniversary Collection fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Contra Anniversary Collection at current Steam store prices.
Lethal Company
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Priced ~50% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
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Priced ~50% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Vampire Survivors
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
R.E.P.O.
WHY THIS
Priced ~65% under Contra Anniversary Collection on Steam right now. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
An online co-op horror game with up to 6 players. Locate valuable, fully physics-based objects and handle them with care as you retrieve and extract to satisfy your creator's desires.
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STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
Magic Archery
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.
Eternal Senia
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Thoughts and expectations ARPG
Disfigure
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!
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Coming soon from KONAMI
Announced and quality-gated upcoming releases from KONAMI — ranked by community wishlist demand from our scraped pool.
Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Crimson Curse —Will Your Fate Bloom in Despair or Salvation Set 23 years after Castlevania Dracula's Curse - follow Rose Belmont's journey in an all new 2D Action-Exploration title from KONAMI, Evil Empire and Motion Twin.
METAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.2
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
This second installment to the collection features “Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots” and “Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (HD Collection version),” and also a digital soundtrack and "Metal Gear: Ghost Babel" as bonus content.
METAL GEAR SOLID 4: Guns of the Patriots - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Solid Snake's final mission. Five years after the Big Shell incident, in an era where war has become a business due to the rise of PMCs (Private Military Contractors). To stop Liquid Ocelot's uprising, the legendary hero Solid Snake faces his final battle.
The Prince of Tennis Sweet School Festival ~♡-40 and more...~
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection.
One day during summer vacation, a joint school festival is announced. As part of the festival’s management committee, you’ll work with the tennis club to prepare festival events, strengthen your bonds, and lead your school to victory.
The Prince of Tennis Doki Doki Survival ~eternal passion! Tie break ♡ game~
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection.
One summer day, just before the national junior tennis tournament, you and your friend board the same ship as players heading to a training camp. A sudden storm leaves you all stranded on a deserted island, where survival becomes unavoidable.
METAL GEAR SOLID: Peace Walker - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Announced upcoming release from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
From Naked Snake to Big Boss. Ten years after Operation Snake Eater. While commanding a private military force in Colombia, guests from Costa Rica visit Snake. Accepting their request, Snake leads his men into confronting the conspiracy behind the East-West Cold War.
More from KONAMI
Other recommendable Steam games by KONAMI, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?
METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.
METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.
METAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.
METAL GEAR SOLID 2: Sons of Liberty - Master Collection Version
WHY THIS
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Another title from KONAMI, the studio behind Contra Anniversary Collection. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Three incredible action adventure games from the Castlevania series have finally returned, for the first time! But wait, there's more! Haunted Castle Revisited, a redesigned version of the very first Castlevania arcade game, makes its debut!
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Contra: Operation Galuga
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
The legendary Contra series returns! This reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the ‘80s features new stages, new enemies, new play mechanics, and co-op combat for up to 4 players!
Blazing Chrome
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!
Neon Inferno
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
NYC 2055: a city beyond salvation. Blast your way through this dense cyberpunk jungle in NEON INFERNO, an explosive fusion of 2D run-and-gun and gallery-shooter, and help the Family dominate its streets!
HUNTDOWN
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
In the mayhem-filled streets of the future where criminal gangs rule and cops fear to tread, only the bounty hunters can free the city from the corrupt fist of felony. Lay waste to the criminal underworld and make a killing in this hard boiled action comedy arcade shooter.
The Disney Afternoon Collection
WHY THIS
Shares a retro mood with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Contra Anniversary Collection.
Starring a cast of beloved Disney characters, The Disney Afternoon Collection takes you back to a golden era of gaming and afternoons filled with adventure. All six classic games feature new and improved visuals and include filtering options that replicate a retro look and feel.
Frequently asked about Contra Anniversary Collection
- Is Contra Anniversary Collection verified for Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contra Anniversary Collection is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
- How much does Contra Anniversary Collection cost?
- Contra Anniversary Collection is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Contra Anniversary Collection have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Contra Anniversary Collection supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Contra Anniversary Collection?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Contra Anniversary Collection are Contra: Operation Galuga, Blazing Chrome, Neon Inferno.
- Who developed Contra Anniversary Collection?
- Contra Anniversary Collection was developed by KONAMI.
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