NES · 1988
Contra
Fast run-and-gun action built for solo play or classic two-player co-op.
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↑ ↓ ← → / W A S D Move X A · Z B Enter Start · Shift Select
WASD also moves Player 1 in single-player mode. On a phone, use the on-screen buttons.About Contra
Fast run-and-gun action built for solo play or classic two-player co-op. Contra is an action / run & gun game for the NES by Konami, first released in 1988. In Play8Bit it runs right in your browser for one or two players — no download or account — with keyboard, gamepad or phone-controller support.
Questions about this game
$1Can I play Contra online for free?
Yes. Contra runs in your browser on Play8Bit with no download, install or account. Press Play now and it starts straight away.
How many players does Contra support?
It supports one or two players: pick 2-player mode and invite a friend with a room code, or share one keyboard.
What controls does Contra use?
Play with the keyboard (arrows or WASD to move, X and Z for the A and B buttons, Enter to start), a USB or Bluetooth gamepad, or your phone as a wireless controller.
What is Contra?
Fast run-and-gun action built for solo play or classic two-player co-op. It is a action / run & gun game for the NES by Konami, released in 1988.