NES
9.3
1987 · Konami
The greatest co-op run-and-gun ever made. Contra put two commandos against an alien invasion and challenged them to survive on one hit — unless you knew the Konami Code.
Franchise 2 games
Contra Games
Complete Contra franchise guide — all 2 games in chronological order.
💡 Contra Franchise Overview
- → The Contra franchise launched in 1987
- → 2 entries in our database
- → Developed by Konami
- → Available on NES, SNES
All Contra Games
Chronological order 
SNES
9
1992 · Konami
The SNES Contra masterpiece. Contra III: The Alien Wars brought the series into the 16-bit era with spectacular Mode 7 boss battles, dual weapon wielding, and relentless action that matched the hardware's capabilities.
Contra Franchise FAQ
How many Contra games are there?
Our database includes 2 Contra games, starting with the original in 1987. The franchise has expanded across 2 platforms.
What is the best Contra game?
The highest-rated Contra game in our database is Contra.
Who created the Contra franchise?
The Contra franchise was created and developed by Konami.