# Games like Contra: Operation Galuga

> The closest matches to Contra: Operation Galuga: Contra Anniversary Collection, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome, Iron Meat, and Guns of Fury. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Contra Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018020/contra-anniversary-collection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 477 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018020/)
2. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
3. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
4. [Iron Meat](https://imho.run/games/1157740/iron-meat) — A frequent pick in Contra: Operation Galuga players' libraries, and another Action. 335 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1157740/)
5. [Guns of Fury](https://imho.run/games/3099000/guns-of-fury) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 468 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3099000/)
6. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
7. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
8. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
9. [SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance](https://imho.run/games/2361770/shinobi-art-of-vengeance) — Also Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 1,343 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2361770/)
10. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
11. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and 1990's, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
12. [Double Dragon Trilogy](https://imho.run/games/314150/double-dragon-trilogy) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 376 Steam reviews, 53% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314150/)
13. [GRADIUS ORIGINS](https://imho.run/games/2897590/gradius-origins) — Also 1980s and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 99 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2897590/)
14. [Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium](https://imho.run/games/1755910/capcom-arcade-2nd-stadium) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 454 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1755910/)
15. [Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn](https://imho.run/games/2543760/shadow-of-the-ninja-reborn) — A frequent pick in Contra: Operation Galuga players' libraries, and another RPG. 232 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2543760/)
16. [Mega Man Legacy Collection](https://imho.run/games/363440/mega-man-legacy-collection) — Also 1980s and 1990's, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 2,216 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/363440/)
17. [Valfaris: Mecha Therion](https://imho.run/games/1647920/valfaris-mecha-therion) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 179 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1647920/)
18. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
19. [METAL SLUG XX](https://imho.run/games/975680/metal-slug-xx) — Shares local co op with Contra: Operation Galuga. 278 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975680/)
20. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
21. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
22. [Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection](https://imho.run/games/1375400/ghosts-n-goblins-resurrection) — Also 1980s and Side Scroller, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 530 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1375400/)
23. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
24. [Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers](https://imho.run/games/1378800/squad-51-vs-the-flying-saucers) — Also Aliens and Shoot 'Em Up, like Contra: Operation Galuga. 69 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1378800/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2235020&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2235020&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2235020&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=2235020
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2235020
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Contra: Operation Galuga

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!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2235020
- **Developer:** WayForward
- **Publisher:** KONAMI
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Shared/Split Screen, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, Keyboard Only Option, Adjustable Difficulty, Co-op
- **Released:** Mar 12, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2235020&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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