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248 games like Contra 4 · 1982 – 2012

  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 89Form.54World.48Curated.91Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    M2 · Wii

    ActionPlatformerShooterAliensMurder

    Contra ReBirth is the ReBirth series of Contra. It is the 12th installment of Contra.

    82 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 88Form.51World.72Curated.81Lists.00Platformer · Shoot 'em up · Often paired

    Contra

    1987

    Konami · Amstrad CPC, Apple IIGS, Arcade +12

    PlatformerShoot 'em upShooterAliensMurder

    Contra (also known as Gryzor in Oceania and Europe), is a 1987 run and gun action game developed and published by Konami originally released as a coin-operated arcade game on February 20, 1987. The game had multiple ports, including for var

    65 rating14 lists1 h main storyOften paired

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 88Form.43World.82Curated.84Lists.00Shoot 'em up · Shooter · Often paired · Described alike

    Konami · PS2, PS3

    Shoot 'em upShooterAliensMurderRobots

    In A.D. 2642, Earth remains scarred from previous alien conflicts as environmental problems grow beyond humanity's control. 80% of the planet's population was completely devastated by a malfunctioning hyper-magnetic weapons grid during deve

    60 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Why 77Form.34World.25Curated.76Lists.00Platformer · Shoot 'em up · Often paired

    Rainbow Arts · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST +11

    PlatformerShoot 'em upShooterAliensRun and gun

    Turrican is a 1990 video game programmed and designed by Manfred Trenz. It was first developed for the Commodore 64 by Rainbow Arts, but was ported to other systems later. In addition to concept design and character creation, Trenz personal

    83 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 73Form.27World.38Curated.70Lists.00Shooter · Aliens · Often paired

    Amstrad CPC, Arcade, Atari ST +8

    Run and gunShooterAliensShoot 'em upMurder

    The time bomb is set. It's the only sure way to get rid of these aliens. For good. They're vile. Vicious. And villainous. And they've infested our outcolony. They're holding hundreds of inhabitants hostage. Some of them your friends. So get

    65 rating14 listsOften paired

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  • Why 70Form.11World.25Curated.77Lists.00Platformer · Aliens · Often paired

    Rare Ltd. · Amiga, Amiga CD32, Game Boy +4

    PlatformerAliensRobotsSide-scrollingHigh score

    Battletoads is the first game of the Battletoads series. The game is a platform scrolling beat 'em up, with varying elements of racing, climbing and vehicle-based obstacle courses. Players start with three lives each time the game is starte

    76 rating11 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 68Form.32World.25Curated.60Lists.00Shooter · Robots · Often paired

    Taxan · Game Boy, NES

    ShooterSide-scrollingShoot 'em upRobotsMultiple endings

    In a remote corner of the galaxy, there lives a race of super-brains known as the Burai. For thousands of years, their vast mental capabilities have been focused upon one goal: the conquest of the universe! To accomplish this, they are crea

    50 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 68Form.32World.25Curated.58Lists.00Shoot 'em up · Shooter · Often paired

    Treasure · PS2, PS3

    Shoot 'em upShooterSide-scrollingHigh scoreKonami code

    Gradius V is the fifth entry in Konami’s Gradius series, originally released for PlayStation 2. It introduces new mechanics while retaining core side-scrolling shooter gameplay. One notable addition is the ability to control the firing dire

    80 rating4 listsOften paired

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 66Form.36World.25Curated.54Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Data East · Arcade, Sega Genesis, Sharp X68000

    PlatformerShooterRun and gunSide-scrollingAlien invasion

    The player takes the role of Chelnov, a coal miner who miraculously survives the malfunction and explosion of a nuclear power plant. Chelnov's body gains superhuman abilities due to the massive amount of radiation given off by the explosion

    71 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 65Form.14World.47Curated.63Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Capcom · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +5

    ShooterPlatformerRun and gunSide-scrollingHigh score

    For two years, your people have struggled against the relentless onslaught of invading forces. With your army reduced to a handful and your artillery depleted, further resistance seems impossible. But in a hidden underground laboratory, a

    68 rating6 listsOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.20World.25Curated.63Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Iji

    2008

    Windows

    PlatformerShooterAliensSide-scrollingMultiple endings

    Iji is an action-packed strategic platform shooter with a detailed story, large levels with multiple paths, powerful bosses and lots of secrets. There are alternate gameplay events, dialogues and scenes depending on what you do, a wealth of

    2 listsOften paired

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  • Why 65Form.17World.27Curated.64Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Capcom · PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable +1

    ActionPlatformerShooterRobotsSide-scrolling

    A gigantic space explosion sends two strange meteors crashing to Earth. The call goes out and Mega Man speeds to the site. There he sees his arch-rival, Dr. Wiley, fleeing the scene, clutching one of the mysterious metallic meteors. Now Meg

    72 rating6 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 64Form.17World.30Curated.62Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Apogee Software · Game Boy Color, MS-DOS, Windows +2

    PlatformerShooterAliensRobotsSide-scrolling

    Duke Nukem is back. Captured by an alien foe in the middle of promoting his best-selling book, “Why I’m So Great”, Duke must once more defeat the forces of evil to save himself from the knowledge-stealing Rigelatins, and ultimately prove hi

    69 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 64Form.20World.25Curated.62Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    MDK2

    2000

    Bioware · Dreamcast, PS2, Wii +1

    PlatformerShooterAliensRobotsRun and gun

    Kurt Hectic in his snazzy suit with ribbon chute is back to save the universe. This time he is teamed with the genius Dr. Hawkins and the 6-legged gun-toting robotic dog, Max. Together they must out-sneak, out-blast and out-think their enem

    84 rating4 lists9 h main storyOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 63Form.14World.25Curated.63Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Minakuchi Engineering Co., Ltd. · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +5

    PlatformerShooterRun and gunSide-scrollingHigh score

    For two years, your people have struggled against the relentless onslaught of invading forces. With your army reduced to a handful and your artillery depleted, further resistance seems impossible. But in a hidden underground laboratory, a

    68 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 62Form.16World.25Curated.60Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling · Often paired

    Tecmo · Arcade, NES, Nintendo 3DS +3

    PlatformerSide-scrollingPixel artHigh scoreBoss fight

    Thrilling new cinema screen! Follow the story of Ryu's epic adventure through Tecmo's movie-like Cinema Screen Animation. As you complete each level, a new part of the story unfolds. Exciting new powers and weapons! Over the years Ninja Ryu

    84 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 61Form.16World.29Curated.58Lists.00Platformer · Aliens · Often paired

    Game Boy Color

    PlatformerSide-scrollingAliensPixel artHigh score

    To the kids at school, you're 8-year-old Billy Blaze. To alien enemies in the galaxy you're superhero Commander Keen and it's up to you to save the Earth from destruction. As you put on your brother's football helmet you'll blast away on yo

    80 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 61Form.16World.25Curated.59Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling · Often paired

    Koei Tecmo Games · Arcade, Atari Lynx, NES +3

    PlatformerSide-scrollingPixel artHigh scoreBoss fight

    Thrilling new cinema screen! Follow the story of Ryu's epic adventure through Tecmo's movie-like Cinema Screen Animation. As you complete each level, a new part of the story unfolds. Exciting new powers and weapons! Over the years Ninja Ryu

    84 rating9 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 60Form.16World.25Curated.57Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Nintendo Software Technology · Nintendo DS, Wii U

    PlatformerShooterAliensMultiple endingsInstant kill

    Metroid Prime Hunters is a first-person action-adventure game that combines exploration, shooting, and competitive multiplayer gameplay. Set across interconnected locations, it features objective-based progression alongside encounters with

    78 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Why 59Form.10World.25Curated.60Lists.00Platformer · Robots · Often paired

    Apogee Software · Linux, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    PlatformerRobotsSide-scrollingHigh scoreBoss fight

    Intelligence reports indicate that a man calling himself Dr. Mangle is responsible for the mutants and the destruction of Metro. You will have to battle your way through levels packed with evil mutants and robotic guards to finally infiltra

    79 rating1 list6.5 h main storyOften paired

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  • Timed Sega exclusiveWhy 58Form.10World.25Curated.59Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Treasure · Android, Game Gear, Linux +7

    PlatformerRun and gunShooterPixel artBoss fight

    The Gunstar family are the protectors of the planet Gunstar 9. After many years of peace, vicious dictator Colonel Red kidnapped the Gunstar twins’ older brother and used mind control to make him his slave.

    71 rating13 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 58Form.16World.25Curated.54Lists.00Platformer · Shooter · Often paired

    Nintendo Software Technology · Nintendo DS, Wii U

    PlatformerShooterAliensMultiple endingsInstant kill

    Metroid Prime Hunters is a first-person action-adventure game that combines exploration, shooting, and competitive multiplayer gameplay. Set across interconnected locations, it features objective-based progression alongside encounters with

    78 rating9 listsOften paired

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  • Why 58Form.20World.13Curated.54Lists.00Aliens · Robots · Often paired

    Pipeworks Software · GameCube, PS2, Wii

    ActionAliensRobotsHigh scoreUnlockables

    Total Destruction features four game modes. The first is a campaign in which players work to progressively take out cities around the world. King of the City and King of the World are competitive modes where up to four players compete. In K

    56 rating5 listsOften paired

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  • Why 58Form.11World.25Curated.58Lists.00Platformer · Robots · Often paired

    ActionPlatformerRobotsSide-scrollingPixel art

    Having fought countless Robot Masters over the years, Mega Man is ready to lay back, relax and enjoy his 25th Anniversary. Getting wind of this, Ryu and his fellow Street Fighters want one last battle before they let their own anniversary f

    81 rating5 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 55Form.08World.25Curated.55Lists.00Platformer · Robots · Often paired

    Advance Communication · NES

    PlatformerRobotsBoss fightActionScience fiction

    Something was terribly wrong in the distant man-made Spondylus star system. One by one, the planets' central life-support computers had been infected with a life-threatening virus while the planets' surfaces had been overrun with computeriz

    58 rating1 listOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 54Form.13World.00Curated.55Lists.00Shoot 'em up · Shooter · Often paired

    Budcat Creations · Wii

    ActionShoot 'em upShooterSide-scrollingBoss fight

    Blast Works: Build, Trade, Destroy challenges shooter fans to a frenetic geometric battle exclusively for Nintendo Wii. As you destroy enemies, you’ll catch their parts and use them to make your own ship bigger and stronger. Then, unleash y

    75 rating3 listsOften paired

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  • Xbox console exclusiveWhy 54Form.13World.25Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Murder · Often paired

    Mitchell Corporation · Arcade, Xbox Series

    PlatformerMurderRobotsSide-scrollingHigh score

    It is the late 21st century, and the world has come under the control of a single federal government. One day a new threat known as Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. The fear in men's hearts incites the aband

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  • Why 54Form.13World.25Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Murder · Often paired

    Osman

    1996

    Mitchell Corporation · Arcade

    PlatformerMurderRobotsSide-scrollingHigh score

    It is the late 21st century, and the world has come under the control of a single federal government. One day a new threat known as Abdullah the Slaver appears, causing widespread terror and panic. The fear in men's hearts incites the aband

    1 listOften paired

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  • Why 54Form.14World.25Curated.50Lists.00Aliens · Multiple endings · Often paired

    MS-DOS, Windows, macOS

    AliensMultiple endingsBoss fightScience fictionSide view

    The best fighters from around the universe battle in the ultimate tournament. Each win allows you to advance to the next round. Lose, and your homeworld is destroyed. Survival is your only option. Flest ripping, blood sucking, claw slashin

    1 listOften paired

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  • Sega exclusiveWhy 53Form.14World.13Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Side-scrolling · Often paired

    Game Gear, Sega Genesis

    ActionPlatformerSide-scrollingMultiple endingsBoss fight

    Chankan: The Forever Man was an Action Platformer for the Sega Megadrive/Genesis. The game featured an uncommonly dark premise for the time of its release, which saw the home console market flooded with licensed platformers based on family-

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 53Form.10World.25Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Multiple endings · Often paired

    SingleTrac · PlayStation, PS3, PlayStation Portable

    ShooterMultiple endingsBoss fightUnlockablesAction

    Critical Depth is based on concept and engine of SingleTrac's original best selling Twisted Metal franchise. This game is basically a demolition derby which permits the usage of ballistic projectiles, but occurs under water and every vehicl

    2 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo console exclusiveWhy 53Form.10World.26Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Aliens · Often paired

    High Voltage Software · Wii, Android

    ShooterAliensAlien invasionInstant killAction

    As Washington D.C. is embroiled in chaos, Secret Service agent Michael Ford finds himself recruited by a mysterious organization known as The Trust, and is quickly caught up in a national crisis, an alien invasion and a web of conspiracies

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  • Why 50Form.07World.13Curated.50Lists.00Shooter · Pixel art · Often paired

    Softdisk · Apple IIGS, MS-DOS, Windows +1

    ShooterPixel artBoss fightActionFirst-person shooter

    The Catacomb Abyss is the 1992 sequel to Catacomb 3-D. It is the first part in a trilogy.

    2 listsOften paired

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 50Form.09World.13Curated.50Lists.00Platformer · Pixel art · Often paired

    Game Boy Advance

    PlatformerSide-scrollingPixel artBoss fightScience fiction

    A platformer released for the Game Boy Advance. It is a reboot of the franchise and was developed by Game Titan, rather than Epic Games, the developer of the previous Jazz Jackrabbit games.

    1 listOften paired

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 43Form.29World.52Curated.14Lists.00Shooter · Aliens

    Appaloosa Interactive · PlayStation

    ShooterAliensShoot 'em upMurderRun and gun

    Mission Critical! You control Ray, the only surviving member of the elite Contra Force. Blast your way through 10 levels to stop the alien hordes from infesting the jungles of South America. Although equipped with a huge arsenal of weapon

    60 rating2 lists

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  • Why 43Form.27World.53Curated.15Lists.00Shooter · Aliens

    Appaloosa Interactive · PlayStation, Sega Saturn

    ShooterAliensMurderRobotsHigh score

    Contra: Legacy of War is a 3D action game produced by Konami and developed by Appaloosa Interactive that was originally released in 1996 for the PlayStation and Sega Saturn. It was the first of two Contra games that were externally develope

    59 rating4 lists2 h main story

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  • Why 42Form.18World.57Curated.18Lists.00Platformer · Shooter

    Arc System Works · PS3, Xbox 360

    PlatformerRun and gunShooterMurderRobots

    Thrilling retro run-and-gun action is back with a vengeance in Hard Corps: Uprising, a new 2D side scroller developed by ARC System Works that pays homage to classic Konami action series. Play as the soldier Bahamut as he begins to write hi

    77 rating3 lists

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  • Why 35Form.22World.29Curated.13Lists.00Shooter · Run and gun

    SNK · Arcade, Neo Geo, Neo Geo CD +1

    Run and gunShooterSide-scrollingBoss fightScience fiction

    Inspired by the Contra series, Cyber-Lip is an early side-scrolling shooter by SNK for the Neo Geo. It's considered one of the predecessors to popular Metal Slug franchise.

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 35Form.16World.25Curated.19Lists.00Platformer · Shooter

    Inti Creates · Nintendo DS

    ActionPlatformerShooterRobotsSide-scrolling

    This game contains elements from the Mega Man X series and the Mega Man Zero series. The game introduces a new open-ended gameplay environment and the ability to select the protagonist's gender, a first in the series. The player's character

    78 rating3 lists

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  • Sega console exclusiveWhy 35Form.21World.47Curated.11Lists.00Platformer · Shoot 'em up

    Data East · Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Arcade +6

    PlatformerShoot 'em upShooterRun and gunSide-scrolling

    Midnight Resistance is a side-scrolling action shooting game produced by Data East for the arcades in 1989. The game was ported by Data East to the Sega Mega Drive in 1990 and by Ocean Software to various home computer platforms during the

    79 rating4 lists

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 35Form.28World.25Curated.10Lists.00Platformer · Shooter

    Wild 9

    1998

    Shiny Entertainment · PlayStation

    PlatformerShooterRun and gunSide-scrollingBoss fight

    Wild 9 is a 2D platformer with 3D graphics, featuring gameplay similar in vein to the company's Earthworm Jim games. Unique to the game is the The Rig, a weapon the protagonist wields. The Rig functions like an electronic lasso, capable of

    68 rating3 lists

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  • PlayStation exclusiveWhy 34Form.27World.40Curated.03Lists.00Platformer · Shooter

    PlayStation Portable

    ActionPlatformerShooterKonami codeScience fiction

    A 3D action starring a super-deformed version of the Grim Reaper (or, as the title would suggest, the junior successor to Death himself) featuring platforming and shooting elements. Death, Jr. has a range of weapons to go along with his tru

    3 lists

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  • Timed Atari exclusiveWhy 34Form.17World.25Curated.16Lists.00Shoot 'em up · Shooter

    Xevios

    1982

    Namco · Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Arcade +18

    Shoot 'em upShooterAliensSide-scrollingHigh score

    It's a nightmare, but it's true! Research shows that we are the actual aliens on Earth, and the ruthless Xevions are the original inhabitants. Now the Xevions want Earth back -- minus humans! Their invasion forces are fierce -- the land is

    57 rating1 list

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 33Form.19World.25Curated.13Lists.00Platformer · Shoot 'em up

    PlatformerShoot 'em upShooterRun and gunMultiple endings

    G.I. Joe is a NES game from 1991 published by Taxan which later spawned a sequel called G.I Joe the Atlantis factor.

    71 rating2 lists

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  • Why 32Form.29World.25Curated.04Lists.00Platformer · Shooter

    Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST +5

    PlatformerRun and gunShooterAliensSide-scrolling

    A.M.C.: Astro Marine Corps is a sideways scrolling shooter in which you control a member of the Astro Marine Corps who has to blast his way through the various alien infested levels. You have three lives and each life has an energy bar whi

    5 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 32Form.21World.31Curated.08Lists.00Shoot 'em up · Shooter

    Taito · SNES, Wii

    Shoot 'em upShooterAliensRobotsSide-scrolling

    Darius Twin is a shoot 'em up video game released for the Super NES in 1991. It was the first new installment in the Darius series to not be originally designed for the arcades, and also the first to have a normal 4:3 screen-ratio. Interest

    60 rating4 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 32Form.10World.44Curated.13Lists.00Shooter · Aliens

    Torus Games · Game Boy Advance

    ShooterAliensMurderActionScience fiction

    Alien scientists have plotted to take over the earth; it's Duke Nukem's job to prevent them from executing their evil science project. Duke's using his full arsenal of weapons and is teleporting to various locations around the world in orde

    80 rating3 lists

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  • Nintendo exclusiveWhy 32Form.27World.07Curated.09Lists.00Platformer · Shoot 'em up

    Semnat Studios · Wii

    PlatformerShoot 'em upShooterRun and gunSide-scrolling

    Battle wave after wave of enemies in this stylish side-scrolling run n' gun action game for one to four players Fight your way through 13 diverse locations on your own or with up to three friends in this frenetic sidescrolling action game.

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