Games like Metal Slug or Contra?

https://geegee-wellplayed.tumblr.com/post/183534576963/top-13-games-like-metal-slug-games-better-than

This article lists some good run and gun games, but how do you think they compare to the classics? This can also be a thread to recommend good run and guns, since I'm always looking for more.

Broforce.

The Metal Slug games are quite enjoyable but I prefer Contra specifically Contra III: The Alien Wars.

+1 fantastic game

CT Special Forces (Not the 2005 3D version obviously)

What about Total Carnage from Midway released on 1992?

Alien Soldier was a favorite. Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Call of Duty: World at War: Zombie and Sunset rides just to name a few