7 Games with a sci-fi setting like Contra: Hard Corps that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Contra: Hard Corps down to the 7 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Sonic Forces, Super Contra and Gunstar Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Contra: Hard Corps.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Contra: Hard Corps

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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.

#1Sonic Forces

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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

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

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#3Gunstar Heroes

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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

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#4Sonic the Hedgehog 2

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2

Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, melee combat and offline, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DSpace

IGDB75· 5

Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting space and visual third person, while skipping shooter

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#7Metal Slug 3

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

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