Choose Contra: Operation Galuga
Choose Contra: Operation Galuga if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Contra: Operation Galuga launched in 2024.
Contra: Operation Galuga vs Dragenas
Contra: Operation Galuga and Dragenas both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) is 1 year older than Dragenas (2025). Dragenas is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Contra: Operation Galuga (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Dragenas
Choose Dragenas if you want an Indie game with Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's currently about 68% cheaper on the Steam Store. Dragenas launched in 2025.
Both Contra: Operation Galuga and Dragenas sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Contra: Operation Galuga |  Dragenas | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 12.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (407 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | WayForward | Pellets |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) is 1 year older than Dragenas (2025).
- Dragenas is currently ~68% cheaper on Steam than Contra: Operation Galuga (12.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Contra: Operation Galuga is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Dragenas has no Deck rating yet.
Contra: Operation Galuga vs Dragenas — FAQ
- Should I play Contra: Operation Galuga or Dragenas first?
- If you want chronology, Contra: Operation Galuga (2024) came out before Dragenas (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Contra: Operation Galuga and Dragenas similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both Contra: Operation Galuga and Dragenas have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Contra: Operation Galuga ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Dragenas ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.
- Does Contra: Operation Galuga run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Contra: Operation Galuga is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Dragenas doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.