Games Like Contra III: The Alien Wars

12 games similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars — handpicked for fans of Run and Gun and Action games.

Top Games Similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars

Feature PlatformYearScoreGenre
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure
Adventure ATARI-260019808Adventure

All 12 Games Like Contra III: The Alien Wars

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

Adventure screenshot
ATARI-2600
8
1980 · Atari

Warren Robinett's groundbreaking adventure game invented the action-RPG genre with its free-roaming exploration, item collection, and monster combat. It also contained gaming's first Easter egg — the developer's name hidden in a secret room — making it one of the most historically significant games ever made.

FAQ: Games Similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars

What are the best games like Contra III: The Alien Wars?
The best games similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars include Adventure, Adventure, Adventure, and others that share its Run and Gun and Action gameplay style.
What makes Contra III: The Alien Wars unique compared to similar games?
Contra III: The Alien Wars stands out for its combination of Run and Gun and Action elements developed by Konami in 1992.
Are there modern games similar to Contra III: The Alien Wars?
Yes, many modern games draw inspiration from Contra III: The Alien Wars. The Run and Gun and Action genres it helped define continue to influence games today.