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Games Like CONTRA: ROGUE CORPS

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  1. #1 HUNTDOWN: OVERTIME
    97% matchVery Positive88% of 565 reviews2026
    Dev: Easy Trigger GamesPub: Coffee Stain Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Corporations turned crime-infested streets into profit margins for bounty hunters and John Sawyer is going to make a killing. Hunt, die, upgrade, repeat in this explosive roguelite prequel where every strategic upgrade strips away more flesh and builds a cybernetic fighter one chrome limb at a time.

    Why similar: Action 34.5%, Gore 33.4%, Violent 32.1%

  2. #2 Hats and Hand Grenades
    96% matchVery Positive85% of 209 reviews2022
    Dev: Paul Bischoff
    Windows

    Kill your friends and steal their hats in this free cover-based twin-stick shooter! Wage multiplayer versus battles online or on the couch. Face off in colorful arenas with destructible environments and bangin' music.

    Why similar: Violent 41.9%, Gore 35.2%, Action 22.9%

  3. #3 Feral Fury
    96% matchVery Positive81% of 130 reviews2017
    Dev: Skandivania GamesPub: Skandivania Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 30.3 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Fast-paced twin stick shooter rogue-lite action

    Why similar: Gore 43.1%, Violent 36.8%, Action 20.1%

  4. #4 Riddled Corpses
    95% matchMixed65% of 248 reviews2015
    Dev: Diabolical Mind
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Frenetic arcade style twin-stick shooter. Fight your way through hordes of enemies alone or with a friend!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  5. #5 BUTCHER
    94% matchVery Positive86% of 1,374 reviews2016
    Dev: Phobia Game StudioPub: Crunching Koalas
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

    Why similar: Gore 48.8%, Violent 26.6%, Action 24.6%

  6. #6 UltraGoodness
    94% matchMostly Positive74% of 229 reviews2017
    Dev: Rasul Mono
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Tear your enemies to pieces in this top-down action-roguelike shooter. Leave oceans of blood and mountains of corpses in new dynamic and colorful action designed in pixel art style. All in the name of Goodness, of course!

    Why similar: Gore 68%, Action 32%

  7. #7 Rocking Pilot
    93% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2017
    Dev: GungroundsPub: Mad Head Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Shoot, blast and slash through hordes of enemies in Rocking Pilot - a twin-stick shooter extravaganza inspired by arcade classics.

    Why similar: Action 52.2%, Violent 47.8%

  8. #8 Contra Anniversary Collection
    92% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,451 reviews2019
    Dev: KONAMI
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  9. #9 I Am Your Beast
    90% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 5,277 reviews2024
    Dev: Strange Scaffold
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.

    Why similar: Gore 59%, Violent 25.9%, Action 15.1%

  10. #10 Core Devourer
    91% matchMostly Positive75% of 113 reviews2024
    Dev: IcyQuill
    Windows

    Hunt down huge hordes of droids, absorb their cores and become the strongest cybernetic being. In this sci-fi action-packed roguelite, you unlock weapons with unique effects, craft powerful gear and create endless combinations of upgrades for your character. Make your choice and break the game.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  11. #11 Shot Shot Tactic
    91% matchMixed44% of 459 reviews2016
    Dev: Indie Game Group
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    Shot Shot Tactic is a Realistic FPS Game. There are too many weapons ...

    Why similar: Violent 38.8%, Gore 38.4%, Action 22.8%

  12. #12 Hatred
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 28,349 reviews2015
    Dev: Destructive Creations
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 17.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    Hatred is a violent twin-stick shooter, in which you take the role of The Antagonist fighting against all of humanity.

    Why similar: Gore 47.8%, Violent 38.4%, Action 13.9%

  13. #13 God's Trigger
    89% matchMostly Positive74% of 992 reviews2019
    Dev: One More LevelPub: Techland Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 12.9 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Slay enemies with speed and precision in an over-the-top show of blood and explosions. Play solo or with others, make split-second decisions, dodge bullets, and use weapons and abilities to inflict violence in the most graphic way possible.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  14. #14 Space Bandit
    88% matchVery Positive94% of 79 reviews2022
    Dev: Sam Murray
    Windows · Linux

    Brutal twin stick shooter with fun and clever enemies. Also has roguelite and Sci-Fi stuff.

    Why similar: Gore 61.9%, Action 38.1%

  15. #15 Devolver Bootleg
    87% matchVery Positive89% of 1,174 reviews2019
    Dev: doinksoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 2.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Devolver Bootleg contains eight original rip-offs of Devolver Digital games. Pay money for it now.

    Why similar: Gore 40.8%, Violent 33.5%, Action 25.7%

  16. #16 Loplight
    86% matchVery Positive88% of 58 reviews2022
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows

    Loplight is a twin-stick shooter taking inspirations from Hermetic lore and old alchemical concepts. Explore the ruins of this world, find out who's responsible, and defeat the monstrous creatures blocking your path.

    Why similar: Action 37.3%, Gore 33.8%, Violent 28.9%

  17. #17 Cosmic Carnage: Prologue
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 71 reviews2023
    Dev: LionSwordPub: LionSword Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Prepare for an interstellar showdown like no other in a gripping roguelike top-down twin-stick shooter set in the vast depths of space. Pilot your advanced starship, engaging in relentless battles against hordes of alien adversaries. Destroy, Collect, Upgrade, Die, Unlock, Repeat.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  18. #18 Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess
    84% matchVery Positive91% of 221 reviews2024
    Dev: Pizza Bear Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Pilot the Megacopter, a sentient weapon that gains power by feeding on the blood of its enemies. Play through the campaign featuring seek and destroy, boss, rescue, and defense missions against the evil reptoid army. Upgrade Megacopter with the fabled AZ-TECH: ancient weaponry and armor.

    Why similar: Gore 60.4%, Action 39.6%

  19. #19 Horde Hunters
    84% matchVery Positive87% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: Antti Vaihia
    Windows

    Slay hordes of enemies on thrilling missions to save the humanity from a looming demon onslaught.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  20. #20 Greedy Guns
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 82 reviews2017
    Dev: Tio Atum
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Inspired by classic shooters like Gunstar Heroes, Metal Slug, and Contra, Greedy Guns brings the run-and-gun formula into the 21st Century! Help these greedy mercenaries survive their most epic contract yet. Explore, explode, survive!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  21. #21 Morsels
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 569 reviews2025
    Dev: FurculaPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Morsels is a fast-paced creature collecting roguelite with a rotating roster of characters to switch between at will. Overcome a clique of killer cats as you fight your way out of the sewers in this unique, action-packed journey.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  22. #22 Versus World
    82% matchVery Positive88% of 94 reviews2018
    Dev: Two Zoos
    Windows

    Welcome to Versus World! Shoot, stab, snipe, and 'splode your opponents to victory in this fast-paced multiplayer FPS. Here, the afterlife of a respawning immortal is seasoned by an up-down crouch.

    Why similar: Gore 43.4%, Violent 35.4%, Action 21.2%

  23. #23 Son of a Gun
    81% matchMostly Positive76% of 134 reviews2024
    Dev: Crank GoblinPub: Untold Tales
    Windows

    A retro-inspired, action packed, twin-stick shooter full of bullets, blood and explosions. Collect and manage your guns to exterminate jungle zombies, swarming bugs, heavy robots, slimy monsters and even space ghosts.

    Why similar: Action 71.1%, Gore 28.9%

  24. #24 Scrappage
    81% matchVery Positive82% of 105 reviews2023
    Dev: Geekspree
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In this unforgiving rogue-lite twin stick shooter, death awaits you behind every corner. Fight your way through hordes of monsters, eliminate bosses and loot their valuable items and body parts. With them you can enhance your own body, unlock powerful skills and create your own unique builds.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  25. #25 Red Wake Carnage
    83% matchMixed58% of 473 reviews2017
    Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Red Wake Carnage is an intense action shooter that will take you on an epic journey of fighting the world’s most horrifying animals!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  26. #26 FAKE SIGNALS
    80% matchMostly Positive77% of 75 reviews2023
    Dev: Vona Soft
    Windows

    FAKE SIGNALS is an action hybrid rogue-lite that you sneak in the enemies' camps, get various weapons and eliminate them.

    Why similar: Gore 43.1%, Action 33.9%, Violent 23%

  27. #27 Contract Rush DX
    77% matchVery Positive100% of 232 reviews2025
    Dev: FigburnPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    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!

    Why similar: Gore 34.4%, Action 33.6%, Violent 32.1%

  28. #28 Fresh Body
    79% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,298 reviews2021
    Dev: LOVIGAME
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Defeat your enemies , take their body parts to replace yours and become another strong boss yourself.

    Why similar: Gore 47.1%, Action 27.3%, Violent 25.6%

  29. #29 CRUEL
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,740 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

    Why similar: Gore 41.9%, Action 30.8%, Violent 27.3%

  30. #30 Blazing Chrome
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 1,938 reviews2019
    Dev: JoyMasherPub: The Arcade Crew
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    In Blazing Chrome, bring your best pal and kick some metal butts to free the humankind while enjoying a classic run’n’gun, fully loaded with action and exciting fights!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  31. #31 Tormentor❌Punisher
    78% matchVery Positive88% of 595 reviews2017
    Dev: E-StudioPub: Raw Fury
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Everything in Tormentor❌Punisher can be killed in one hit, from bosses to yourself. Bosses conjure traps to make the arena hellish. Demons adjust to your play style and punish you. Perform combos on enemies and gain cool upgrades. Reload your machine gun by firing your shotgun. Let's do this!

    Why similar: Gore 36.4%, Violent 32%, Action 31.6%

  32. #32 Kontrakt
    79% matchMixed58% of 60 reviews2018
    Dev: Shotx
    Windows · Linux

    Kontrakt is a hyper-violent action-adventure game about schizophrenia with a dark and twisted story. You will assume the role of a hitman involved in mysterious contract killing, while uncovering the dirty truth and secrets behind the City of Light.

    Why similar: Gore 42.8%, Violent 37.8%, Action 19.4%

  33. #33 Suit for Hire
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 3,117 reviews2025
    Dev: Godmode Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Suit for Hire is a challenging action shooter, tactically blend weapons and martial arts together to unleash beautifully crafted violence.

    Why similar: Gore 44.3%, Violent 34.6%, Action 21.1%

  34. #34 TROUBLE JUICE
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 139 reviews2023
    Dev: dietzribi
    Windows

    Trouble Juice is a Side Scrolling Shooter Roguelike set in a TV show tournament that is broadcasted across the universe. Use your character's special abilities, and unlock prizes in the Achievement Bingo. Become the ultimate champion and earn your place in the galaxy's hall of fame!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  35. #35 Iron Meat
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,069 reviews2024
    Dev: Ivan Valeryevich SuvorovPub: Retroware
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    Iron Meat is a run-and-gun arcade shooter that immerses players in an apocalyptic future overrun by "The Meat," an iron-ravenous mass mutating everything in its path. Blast your way through retro-inspired stages and bosses to uncover the shocking horrors behind secret experiments on the Moon.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  36. #36 Attack Of Insects
    75% matchMixed70% of 98 reviews2024
    Dev: BadWolf GamesPub: HandMade Games
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 54.9 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Love insects? And insects that are two or even ten times more than you? If you love, then - it's fine, you will definitely be pleased with our insects. And if you do not love, then you will be happy, because you have to shoot on insects and watch them fly apart!

    Why similar: Gore 36.8%, Action 34.4%, Violent 28.8%

  37. #37 HyperParasite
    76% matchVery Positive82% of 147 reviews2020
    Dev: Troglobytes GamesPub: Nicalis, Inc.
    Windows
    Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  38. #38 Gore Storm
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 70 reviews2023
    Dev: Gundorado
    Windows

    Battle massive hordes of alien monsters to secure humanity's presence on planet Gore. Upgrade your base, hire troops, and install turrets to fight back the ever growing waves of aliens.

    Why similar: Action 50.1%, Gore 49.9%

  39. #39 Bite the Bullet
    77% matchMixed56% of 89 reviews2020
    Dev: Mega Cat StudiosPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Run, Gun and Eat your way through this roguelite RPG shooter. In a world where every enemy is edible, what you eat and how much you eat drives everything from your waistline to branching skill trees to weapon crafting. Shoot fast. Eat big. Satisfy your appetite for destruction.

    Why similar: Gore 41.5%, Violent 30%, Action 28.5%

  40. #40 Nuclear Gladiators 3000
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 62 reviews2025
    Dev: Turbo NapalmPub: RedDeer.Games
    Windows

    Congratulations! You've been selected to participate in the ultimate TV show! Survive hordes of ruthless mutants, upgrade your arsenal, improve your skills and win fabulous prizes in this live-broadcast action roguelike! Do you have what it takes to survive?

    Why similar: Action 100%

  41. #41 Rogue Stormers
    74% matchMixed69% of 988 reviews2016
    Dev: Black Forest GamesPub: HandyGames
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    An action packed platform shooter mashed-up with roguelike and RPG elements, crazy 3D graphics and co-op multiplayer for one to 4 players.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  42. #42 Biters & Bullets: Prologue
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 351 reviews2022
    Dev: Night Owls
    Windows

    Battle and survive hordes of monsters in this high octane casual game with rogue-lite elements. Defeat bosses, hot-wire cars and stack powerups. How long will you survive?

    Why similar: Action 61.4%, Gore 25.6%, Violent 12.9%

  43. #43 Project Adder (Prologue)
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 64 reviews2023
    Dev: NLB.DEV
    Windows

    Project Adder is a run-and-gun, zombie-killing, rogue-lite sandbox game with dynamic gameplay that offers a unique experience in every play-through.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  44. #44 Madshot: Road to Madness
    71% matchMixed63% of 51 reviews2023
    Dev: OverflowPub: 505 Pulse
    Windows

    Slaughter endless abominations while moving stylishly through a lovecraftian nightmare. Combine a multitude of unlockable weapons, abilities and upgrades in order to survive as long as possible, and reach the top of the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Gore 49.1%, Violent 38.6%, Action 12.3%

  45. #45 I See Red
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: Whiteboard Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Matthew Taurus, after losing everything in a horrifying event, turned from honorable policeman into vengeful outlaw. Get ready to rage through dangerous spaceships in this frantic twin-stick shooter roguelite, where you must find your enemies and destroy them.

    Why similar: Gore 59.6%, Action 40.4%

  46. #46 Power Fantasy
    66% matchVery Positive86% of 552 reviews2025
    Dev: Lava Lamb Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Survive hordes of blood hungry enemies and hope for the best upgrades while you level up! Power Fantasy is a fresh rogue-survivors-like with unique heroes and tons of customization.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  47. #47 Heckabomb
    72% matchMixed63% of 313 reviews2015
    Dev: Allicorn GamesPub: KISS ltd
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    Explosive twin stick shooter. Lots of upgrades. Full controller support. Awesome soundtrack.

    Why similar: Action 100%

  48. #48 Hellbrella
    66% matchVery Positive97% of 210 reviews2025
    Dev: Icy Mountain StudiosPub: GoGo Games Interactive
    Windows

    Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!

    Why similar: Gore 81.7%, Action 18.3%

  49. #49 Arksync
    66% matchVery Positive89% of 55 reviews2026
    Dev: Dykom Software
    Windows

    Wired from the ashes of twin stick Shooters, Arksync evolves the genre with breakneck player movement and combat. Survive and buy weapons, utilities, and upgrades; then risk it all as you fight to survive, and take a toy bear home.

    Why similar: Gore 37.8%, Violent 33.9%, Action 28.3%

  50. #50 Cyberfrags '69
    68% matchVery Positive99% of 135 reviews2021
    Dev: D.A.S. Games
    Windows

    Move fast and shoot fast in Cyberfrags '69. Double jump, wall-run, and blast your way to victory in intense PvP and Co-Op, or play as Cyber-Frank as he slaughters the Cyber-Nazis invading his home!

    Why similar: Action 42.3%, Gore 31.1%, Violent 26.6%

  51. #51 Gungrave G.O.R.E
    67% matchMostly Positive70% of 993 reviews2022
    Dev: Iggymob Co.,LtdPub: Prime Matter
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

    Why similar: Action 38.8%, Gore 36.3%, Violent 24.9%

  52. #52 ODDCORE
    63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 854 reviews2026
    Dev: ODDCORPPub: Scarecrow Arts
    Windows

    You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!

    Why similar: Action 100%

  53. #53 CyberCorp
    65% matchMostly Positive79% of 418 reviews2025
    Dev: Megame LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    Brutal fast-paced isometric Co-op Loot Shooter in Cyberpunk world. Equipment-based combos. Exotic Weapons and Armor. Easy to start, hard to master. Play solo or with friends.

    Why similar: Violent 65.3%, Action 34.7%

  54. #54 Hired Ops
    67% matchMixed68% of 16,077 reviews2021
    Dev: Absolut Soft LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 16.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Hired Ops is a session-based online shooter dedicated to fierce conflicts between rival mercenary groups battling on a global scale.

    Why similar: Action 70.3%, Gore 29.7%

  55. #55 Bloody Glimpse
    70% matchMixed52% of 257 reviews2017
    Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 21%

    Bloody Glimpse will take you on a immersive journey through bloody and dark world, the one that you always dreamed of.

    Why similar: Gore 41.8%, Violent 34.9%, Action 23.3%

  56. #56 Regain Earth: First Strike
    68% matchVery Positive85% of 73 reviews2021
    Dev: GameFlow Studios
    Windows

    Take the challenge of surviving waves of increasingly difficult evil MuTecs! Grab a friend to hunt and slay them. Crush each wave with randomly dropped weapons & gadgets. Earn Achievements, new maps and top ranks in this Community-driven, solo-dev project. Help shape the future of this game!

    Why similar: Gore 57.3%, Violent 42.7%

  57. #57 Roto Force
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 130 reviews2023
    Dev: Accidently AwesomePub: PID Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Shoot and dash your way through frantic missions! A twin-stick shooter set in a rotating world. Unlock weapons, move quickly and fight tons of bosses.

    Why similar: Action 100%

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