Run and Gun Games Collection
Combining fast-paced platforming with real-time shooting, Run and Gun games deliver explosive action. Pioneered by Contra (1987), the genre thrives on twitch reflexes, weapon upgrades, and co-op gameplay.
Core Evolution
- Arcade Origins (1980s): Contra and Metal Slug set the standard- 16-bit Golden Age (1990s): Gunstar Heroes refined weapon systems
- Modern Revival (2010s): Cuphead revived hand-drawn aesthetics
- Current Trends: Roguelike elements in Blazing Chrome
Key Features
- Run & Shoot Mechanics: Simultaneous movement and firing- Power-up System: Collectible weapons (spread shot, lasers)
- Boss Battles: Screen-filling enemies with pattern-based attacks
Why Players Love It
Perfect blend of arcade intensity, co-op camaraderie, and satisfying gunplay.🎮All Run and Gun Retro Games
1987
Run and GunThe legendary run-and-gun shooter where commandos Bill Rizer and Lance Bean battle alien forces in a 2D side-scrolling onslaught. Famous for its spread shot power-up and 30-lives 'Konami Code'.
1992
Run and GunA spin-off in the Contra series featuring a team of four special operatives with unique abilities battling terrorists in an urban environment with improved weapon systems.
1990
Run and GunThe ultimate alien-blasting sequel! Battle through 8 stages as Bill and Lance with enhanced Spread Guns and new overhead-view levels to destroy the Red Falcon organization.
1988
Run and GunA top-down military shooter where players control a heavily armed jeep rescuing POWs behind enemy lines. Features simultaneous two-player co-op with upgradable weapons and destructible environments across six intense missions.
1990
Run and GunThe European version of Contra featuring robotic protagonists instead of human soldiers due to regional content restrictions. Battle through 8 stages of intense alien warfare with a friend in co-op mode.
1993
Run and GunTreasure's explosive debut title redefined run-and-gun gameplay with its weapon fusion system, acrobatic combat, and cinematic boss battles. Players control Gunstar Red or Blue to stop the evil Empire from obtaining four mystical gems with world-ending power.
1994
Run and GunThe 1994 Genesis-exclusive installment in Konami's legendary run-and-gun series introduces a new elite squad battling a biomechanical terrorist threat in a post-Alien Wars future. Notable for its branching paths, multiple endings, and extreme difficulty.
1992
Run and GunSunset Riders is a Wild West-themed run and gun arcade game ported to Genesis. Players choose between four bounty hunters (Steve, Billy, Bob, and Cormano) to take down wanted criminals across six action-packed stages.
1996
Run and GunMetal Slug is a run and gun arcade game developed by Nazca Corporation and published by SNK. Known for its fast-paced action, humorous tone, and detailed pixel art, the game follows a group of soldiers fighting against a rebel army and their advanced weaponry. Players can pilot various vehicles, including the iconic 'Metal Slug' tank.
1998
Run and GunThe explosive sequel introduces the iconic Slugs and playable female soldiers Eri and Fio. Battle through 5 missions with enhanced weapons and the debut of zombie transformations.
1999
Run and GunThe enhanced remake of Metal Slug 2 with revamped visuals, reduced slowdown, and new weapons. Features the debut of the iconic 'Slug Copter' and 'Iron Lizard' drone.
2000
Run and GunThe pinnacle of the series with branching paths, zombie transformations, and the largest vehicle roster. Battle alien-infected soldiers across 5 epic missions with 2-player co-op.
2002
Run and GunThe controversial installment developed by new teams after SNK's bankruptcy. Introduces the 'Weapon Stock System' and cybernetic enemies, but reuses assets from previous games.
2003
Run and GunThe final arcade installment in the classic series introduces the Slide Move and new Slug vehicles. Battle against the mysterious Ptolemaic Army across 5 explosive missions.
2006
Run and GunAn unofficial hacked version of Metal Slug 3 with altered sprites and gameplay mechanics. This bootleg masquerades as 'Metal Slug 6' but is actually a modified ROM of the third installment in SNK's classic run-and-gun series.
1992
Run and GunA cartoon-style run-and-gun shooter featuring anthropomorphic cowboys. Play as one of four bovine heroes battling the evil Boss Buff in the Wild West.
2002
Run and GunA post-apocalyptic run-and-gun shooter where players battle demonic creatures with upgradable weapons and summonable monster allies.
1985
Run and GunA classic top-down military shooter where players control Super Joe through enemy-infested jungles. Features grenade throws, machine gun fire, and intense POW rescue missions.

















