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Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!
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Frequently asked about Contract Rush DX
- Does Contract Rush DX run on Steam Deck?
- Contract Rush DX is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- How much does Contract Rush DX cost?
- Contract Rush DX is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Contract Rush DX?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Contract Rush DX are Cuphead, Syder Arcade, Guns, Gore & Cannoli.
- Who developed Contract Rush DX?
- Contract Rush DX was developed by Figburn, Melon and published by 2 Left Thumbs.
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