Contra: Operation Galuga

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A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!

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Developer:
WayForward
Publisher:
Konami
Release date:
12 March 2024
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Recent Steam reviews:
Mostly Positive (18)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (774)

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Description

A new entry in the legendary Contra series is here! Contra: Operation Galuga is a thorough reimagining of the classic run-'n'-gun action game from the '80s, featuring modern graphics and sound, new stages, new enemies and bosses, new play mechanics, an updated weapons system, and explosive co-op combat for up to two players in Story Mode or four players in Arcade Mode!

When the Red Falcon terrorist group takes over the Galuga Islands off the coast of New Zealand, elite Contra commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean springs into action, initiating an all-out war in which the fate of mankind hangs in the balance!

Run, jump, and shoot your way through eight levels using a devastating arsenal - including the spread shot, laser, and homing missiles - now with stackable upgrades and awesome Overload abilities! The intense action is customizable with three difficulty settings plus a variety of additional challenge options. The true Contra legacy begins now!

Key Features:
•The original run-'n'-gun game is back, reimagined and more action-packed than ever!
•Attack aggressively across eight explosive stages! Infiltrate the jungle, ascend the waterfall, speed through an enemy base on a hovercycle, and more!
•Multiple playable characters with distinct abilities!
•Epic, screen-filling boss battles!
•New and fan-favorite weapons, now with stackable upgrades and incredible Overload abilities!
•Multiple difficulty options and a wealth of extra content

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i5-7500 (3.40 GHz) or better
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 770 or AMD Radeon™ RX 570 or better
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
15 GB available space
Additional Notes:
1280 x 720 monitor resolution or better

recommended*

Requirement 1:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS:
Windows 10 - 64bit
Processor:
Intel® Core™ i7-7700K (4.20 GHz) or better
Memory:
8 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1060 or better
DirectX:
Version 12
Storage:
15 GB available space
Additional Notes:
1920 x 1080 monitor resolution or better

User reviews

Espeon Forza
Recommended | 24 Apr 2026
12.8h played

**Recommended** Contra: Operation Galuga is what happens when your childhood memories of Contra hit the gym, chug three energy drinks, and start bench-pressing explosions. I booted it up expecting a nice nostalgic

Helpful: 16
wrpeng
Recommended | 10 Jan 2026
255h played

I love this game, it reminds me of happy moments when I was young. However, it does have some flaw settings, more like a bug I think. If you die near the deadly green water (or liquid) in the final stage, you will be

Helpful: 13
Rocket
Recommended | 18 Jan 2026
11.1h played

This is an AWESOME Contra game. Basically Contra 1, Contra 3, Contra Hard Corps Reboot, Remix and Remake all-in-one, with a whatever-story and the inclusion of a bunch of characters and throwbacks to all of these. It's

Helpful: 9
OmniV
Recommended | 26 Apr 2026
15.8h played

Contra made a strong come back from the previous games they made. They finally took this series back too its roots and its better than the originals. Finally you have a life bar which means you don't have to use the

Helpful: 6
The Kundalini Cobra
Recommended | 28 Feb 2026
15.3h played

Good if you love the Contra series and liked Way Forwards take on Contra 4 for the Nintendo DS. Probably best to buy on sale unless you're a super fan, it's relatively short like the OG games. Runs great on Steam Deck.

Helpful: 0
47
Recommended | 27 Jan 2026
29.9h played

The game is a lot of fun to play. It feels great to revisit a classic but with modern graphics and in 3D. As for the downsides, they could have added mouse support and the ability to skip the end credits. I had to sit

Helpful: 1