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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 1994Dev Konami

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Contra: Hard Corps is Sonic Forces — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Super Contra and Gunstar Heroes follow close behind.

#1Sonic Forces94 #2Super Contra94 #3Gunstar Heroes92 #4Donkey Kong Country Returns92 #5Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze92

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The best co-op games like Contra: Hard Corps

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Contra: Hard Corps. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

94

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic2D

Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95

Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and melee combat, while skipping shooter

94

Super Contra

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB58· 3

Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings visual isometric, while skipping strong narrative focus

#3Gunstar Heroes

92

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1

Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

#4Donkey Kong Country Returns

92

Donkey Kong Country Returns

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 7

Year 2010Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#5Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

92

Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB86· 12OC84· 138

Year 2014Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#6Kirby's Epic Yarn

92

Kirby's Epic Yarn

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

#7New Super Mario Bros. Wii

92

New Super Mario Bros. Wii

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB81· 4

Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

#8New Super Mario Bros. U

92

New Super Mario Bros. U

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 9

Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

#9Donkey Kong Country

92

Donkey Kong Country

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1994Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#10LittleBigPlanet 3

92

LittleBigPlanet 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2DSandbox World

IGDB78· 10OC79· 57

Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

#11New Super Mario Bros. 2

92

New Super Mario Bros. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB77· 12

Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

92

Sonic Rush

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

IGDB75· 2

Year 2005Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#13Jazz Jackrabbit 2

92

Jazz Jackrabbit 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1998Dev LogicwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

#14Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

92

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1990Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

#15Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

92

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-op2D

Year 1993Dev Capcom

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

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