7 Games with a sci-fi setting like Super Contra that you should try

✓ 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 visual isometric

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and offline, while skipping visual isometric

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping visual isometric

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

✓ 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

✓ 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

✓ 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