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Games like Contra

Below are the closest matches, each with what it shares with Contra, how it differs, and who should skip it.

1. 1

   Live A Live

   japan only, fan translation - english, Science fiction, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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2. 2

   Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo - Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu

   japan only, fan translation - english, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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3. 3

   Gyakuten Kenji 2

   japan only, Side view, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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4. 4

   Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride

   japan only, fan translation - english, Action, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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5. 5

   Shin Megami Tensei II

   japan only, fan translation - english, Science fiction, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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6. 6

   Fire Emblem: Thracia 776

   japan only, fan translation - english, Side view, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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7. 7

   Final Fantasy IV

   japan only, fan translation - english, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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8. 8

   Mega Man 6

   fan translation - english, Platform, Shooter, Science fiction, Side view

   But: its own take on it.

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9. 9

   Kingdom Hearts Final Mix

   fan translation - english, Third person, Action, Single player

   But: its own take on it.

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10. 10

    Contra 4

    konami code, Platform, Shooter, Science fiction, Co-operative

    But: its own take on it.

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