Play Contra Online
Play Contra online for free. Grab a friend, blast through alien hordes, and relive the legendary NES run-and-gun challenge in your browser.
About the Game
Play Contra online for free. Grab a friend, blast through alien hordes, and relive the legendary NES run-and-gun challenge in your browser.
Contra runs on this site without a separate emulator download. The browser player supports an on-screen gamepad, keyboard input and physical controllers. Save states are stored locally in this browser, so export a backup before switching devices.
Use the controls on the game page and return to the related games section to discover more NES classics.
Controls
- Arrows / WASD: move
- Z / X: B / A
- Enter: Start
- Shift: Select
- Esc: Pause
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Contra online?
Yes. Open the game page and press Start. No download or installation is required.
Does Contra support keyboard controls?
Yes. You can use a keyboard, a physical gamepad, or on-screen touch controls. See the controls section for the key mapping.
Will my progress be saved?
Save states are stored locally in your browser. You can export a backup from the save panel on the game page.