Every Contra game, in release order
There are 15 main Contra games, from Contra (1987) to Contra: Operation Galuga (2024). The page also lists 8 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs.
899 critic and player ratings across the series.
Start with Contra (1987), the first game in the series.
Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992) is the highest-rated entry, with a critic score of 70/100.
Main Contra games
Remasters, ports and re-releases
Compilations
How many Contra games are there?
There are 15 main Contra games, from Contra (1987) to Contra: Operation Galuga (2024). The page also lists 8 remasters, ports, compilations and spin-offs. Updated November 2026.
In what order should I play Contra?
Play the main Contra games in release order: Contra (1987), Super Contra (1988), Operation C (1991), Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992), Contra Force (1992), Contra: Hard Corps (1994), Contra: Legacy of War (1996), C: The Contra Adventure (1998), Contra: Shattered Soldier (2002), Neo Contra (2004), …. The highest-rated entry is Contra III: The Alien Wars (1992), a common starting point for newcomers. Remasters and ports are listed apart: play the version available on your platform.
What is the latest Contra game?
The latest Contra game is Contra: Operation Galuga, released in 2024.