Games Like METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake

UnMetal is a 2D stealth action-adventure that pays homage to the classics with a healthy dose of humor and satire. You play as Jesse Fox, who is definitely NOT an elite commando, under arrest for a crime he didn't commit, and must escape a covert military base using his wits and fists.

Why similar: Stealth 19.3%, Military 16.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.8%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Top-Down 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A loving, humorous homage to the original Metal Gear that perfectly captures its top-down stealth mechanics and retro aesthetic.

The first 3D title in the METAL GEAR series pioneering a new level of stealth action with live action footage, cinematic cut scenes, and innovative gameplay.

Why similar: Stealth 25.4%, Cinematic 14.6%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Military 9.9%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: The natural evolution of the series, bringing the top-down stealth foundation into a fully cinematic 3D space.

The fourth game in the METAL GEAR series: set over two incidents in 2007 and 2009, featuring Solid Snake and Raiden, introducing new stealth gameplay features.

Why similar: Stealth 26.3%, Cinematic 15.2%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Military 9.9%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the stealth mechanics of the original games while introducing complex AI and environmental interactions.

In Mark of the Ninja, you'll know what it is to truly be a ninja. You must be silent, agile and clever to outwit your opponents in a world of gorgeous scenery and flowing animation. Marked with cursed tattoos giving you heightened senses, every situation presents you with options.

Why similar: Stealth 79.8%, Action 7.9%, 2D 7.8%, Adventure 3.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for 2D stealth, offering deep tactical options and a focus on remaining unseen that mirrors the original Metal Gear experience.

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater is the origin story of Naked Snake and his mentor The Boss and the fifth title in the METAL GEAR series.

Why similar: Stealth 26.6%, Cinematic 18.5%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Exploration 8.3%, War 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the stealth formula with survival mechanics and camouflage, deepening the tactical depth established in the early titles.

A remake of the 2004 game METAL GEAR SOLID 3: SNAKE EATER, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Why similar: Stealth 28.7%, Cinematic 18.9%, Military 12.6%, Action-Adventure 9%, War 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern reimagining that preserves the core stealth-action DNA of the series with updated visuals and controls.

Stealth your way through the shadows and uncover a corporate conspiracy. Become a cyber-augmented agent in this gameplay-focused stealth game that brings classic sneaking to the modern era.

Why similar: Stealth 31.2%, Top-Down Shooter 25.1%, Action-Adventure 13.2%, Top-Down 12.7%, Tactical 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern top-down stealth game that directly channels the spirit of 90s tactical espionage titles with a focus on non-lethal play.

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Stealth 69.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.7%, 2D 7.5%, Action 7.2%, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant top-down stealth-puzzle game where you use hacking and gadgets to navigate secure facilities, much like Snake's infiltration missions.

Intravenous 2 is the ultimate blend of tactical gameplay and immersive storytelling. Will you embrace the shadows or confront your foes head-on? The choice is yours. Experience a new era of tactical stealth action. Save lives. Uncover secrets. Take vengeance.

Why similar: Stealth 29.3%, Top-Down Shooter 23.2%, Action-Adventure 9.3%, Tactical 9.1%, Top-Down 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, tactical top-down shooter that rewards stealthy approaches and careful planning over brute force.

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Stealth 79.9%, Action 10.3%, Classic 4.7% ★, Adventure 2.4%, Tactical 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 3D stealth experience that focuses on shadows, gadgets, and the tension of being a lone operative behind enemy lines.

Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.

Why similar: Stealth 52.6%, Tactical 16.7%, Military 12.1%, Action 7.8%, Classic 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical stealth game that shares the top-down perspective and emphasis on using specialized skills to bypass guards.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Stealth 74.3%, Classic 6.9% ★, 1990's 6.6%, Action 4.7%, Exploration 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it perfectly captures the atmosphere of being a vulnerable intruder who must rely on stealth to survive.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 52.6%, Cinematic 22.4%, Tactical 9.6%, Action 8.3%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the series' stealth-action gameplay, offering an open-world sandbox for tactical experimentation.

Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.

Why similar: Stealth 76%, Tactical 17.1%, Action 3.9%, Adventure 1.2%, Violent 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in tactical stealth that requires careful planning and coordination, similar to the high-stakes infiltration of Metal Gear.

Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.

Why similar: Stealth 72.8%, Tactical 14.7%, Top-Down 5.4%, Action 3%, Adventure 2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a complex tactical stealth experience where positioning and timing are essential to overcoming superior enemy forces.

Inspired by stealth action from the 90’s, undertake a series of covert ops to save the world from a global terrorist threat. Experience PS generation, 3D stealth action updated with modern effects, randomly generated levels, modern equipment, and head-to-head local multiplayer.

Why similar: Stealth 31.5%, 1990's 17.6%, Military 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11%, Top-Down Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled stealth game that focuses on espionage and avoiding detection in a classic top-down perspective.

World-renowned Kojima Productions brings the Metal Gear Solid franchise to Steam with METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES. Play as the legendary hero Snake and infiltrate a Cuban military base to rescue the hostages. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: Stealth 55.4%, Cinematic 18.4%, Action 10.4%, Tactical 8.7%, Adventure 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, high-tension stealth mission that serves as a perfect distillation of the series' tactical gameplay.

A 2D stealth Metroidvania with parkour platforming. Explore the majestic palace and ancient prisons of a kingdom under siege. Don the mantle of the legendary Sandfox as you venture into the ruins below, and discover the true threat from a sand-borne evil.

Why similar: Stealth 30.7%, 2D Platformer 18.1%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D stealth metroidvania that emphasizes verticality and avoiding detection in a hostile environment.

Slip on your flares, grab your shades and hop in your station wagon, it's time to work… as a professional mob cleaner. In this stylish award winning 2D action-stealth game you have to make sure you get in, clean up and get out without leaving a trace - Queue the funky 70s inspired soundtrack!

Why similar: Stealth 65.9%, Action 14.7%, Top-Down 10.2%, 2D 8.5%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth game where you must avoid detection while cleaning up crime scenes, emphasizing movement and timing.

Nuclear Contingency is a top down action stealth game set during the height of the cold war.

Why similar: Action 53.6%, Stealth 34.7%, Adventure 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: An indie stealth-action game that draws heavy inspiration from the original Metal Gear's pixelated aesthetic and gameplay loop.

It's 3:00 a.m. Your neighbours are having a loud party. Stop them. Party Hard is tinyBuild's award-winning stealth strategy game about ruining parties by any means.

Why similar: Stealth 49.2%, Pixel Graphics 23.4%, Action 8.9%, Top-Down 7.1%, 2D 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down stealth-assassination game that requires careful observation of patrol patterns to succeed.

Heat Signature is a game from the developers of Gunpoint where you break into spaceships, make terrible mistakes, and think of clever ways out of them. You take a mission, fly to the target ship, sneak inside, and make clever use of your gadgets to distract, ambush and take out the crew.

Why similar: Stealth 44.4%, Top-Down 17.8%, Top-Down Shooter 15.9%, Action 8.6%, Tactical 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that allows for creative, stealthy approaches to boarding and infiltrating procedurally generated spaceships.

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Stealth 62.6%, Top-Down 16.6%, Action 8.1%, Pixel Graphics 6%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced top-down stealth game that focuses on infiltration and using unique character abilities to bypass security.

DEADBOLT is an extremely challenging stealth-action hybrid that allows you to take control of the reaper to quell the recent undead uprising.

Why similar: Stealth 58.3%, Pixel Graphics 20.5%, Action 9.7%, 2D 8.8%, Violent 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging top-down stealth-action game that demands precision and tactical thinking to clear rooms of enemies.

In Stealth Inc 2, you play the role of a clone escaping a sinister and high-tech testing facility. Stealth Inc 2 tests both your brain and your reflexes over 60 varied levels linked together in a sprawling overworld.

Why similar: Stealth 67.1%, Action 15.6%, Adventure 12.8%, 2D 3.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D stealth-platformer that focuses on timing and environmental puzzles to bypass lethal security systems.

Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich.

Why similar: Stealth 46.8%, Cinematic 21.2%, Top-Down 17.7%, Action 10.3%, Story Rich 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist top-down stealth game that focuses on gadgets and line-of-sight mechanics to avoid detection.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Tactical 32.1%, Top-Down 26.9%, Top-Down Shooter 20.8%, Action 11.4%, 2D 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical game that focuses on planning and executing high-stakes entry missions with precision.

Take control of Invisible's agents in the field and infiltrate the world's most dangerous corporations. Stealth, precision, and teamwork are essential in high-stakes, high-profit missions, where every move may cost an agent their life.

Why similar: Stealth 80.6%, Tactical 18.5%, Singleplayer 1%

Why You'll Like It: A turn-based tactical stealth game that forces you to manage resources and risk while infiltrating high-security corporations.

Satellite Reign is a real-time, class-based strategy game, set in an open-world cyberpunk city. You command a group of 4 agents through rain-soaked, neon-lit streets, where the law is the will of mega-corporations.

Why similar: Stealth 47.8%, Tactical 18.2%, Top-Down 17.5%, Action 15.6%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk tactical game that emphasizes stealth and squad-based infiltration in a dense, top-down city environment.

Espire blends the classic spy-thriller action of titles like Goldeneye 007 and Metal Gear Solid. Virtual reality has been militarized. Become the super-spy pilot of the Espire Model 1 Frame. Infiltrate an IFA facility under siege, identify threats, and eliminate them. You are the ultimate weapon.

Why similar: Stealth 46.9%, Military 16.9%, Tactical 13.5%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern stealth experience designed for VR that emphasizes the feeling of being a tactical operative in a high-tech facility.

Volume 1 will feature a variety of bonus contents including the two regional versions of Metal Gear, the original version of Snake's Revenge, the first and second Digital Graphic Novels in video form, and a digital soundtrack.

Why similar: Top-Down Shooter 14.7%, Stealth 11.1%, Cinematic 10.8%, 2D Platformer 10%, Action-Adventure 8.6%

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Action 48.5%, Stealth 35.8%, Adventure 8.1%, Story Rich 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Konami's Castlevania Anniversary Collection traces the origins of the historic vampire franchise. Included is a unique eBook with details provided by developers, artists and others inspired by the Castlevania legacy which sheds a fresh light into the world of Castlevania.

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Adventure 21.7%, 2D Platformer 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.4%, 2D 12.4%

Infiltrate secure locations across the globe in this stealth-action thriller. Uncover a global conspiracy and stop a deadly bio-terror attack in the second game of the award-winning Splinter Cell series.

Why similar: Stealth 60.6%, Action 17.7%, Tactical 10.1%, Adventure 6.7%, Story Rich 4.1%

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Action 35.2%, 2D 24.8%, Pixel Graphics 20.9%, Classic 12.6% ★, Adventure 5.7%

METAL GEAR SURVIVE builds upon MGSV’s stealth action gameplay with elements of exploration and survival creating a bold new experience. *An internet connection is required to play the game.

Why similar: Stealth 63.4%, Action 20.1%, Adventure 13.1%, Violent 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: 1990's 56.8%, Classic 19.1% ★, Action 18.2%, Violent 4.6%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

Why similar: Action 34.4%, 1990's 30.2%, 2D 13.5%, Classic 11.7% ★, Pixel Graphics 8.8%

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Action 37.8%, 1990's 20.3%, 2D 17.6%, Classic 13.1% ★, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

Why similar: War 23.9%, Military 20.2%, Tanks 17.4% ★, Pixel Graphics 16.2%, Tactical 11.4%

“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Action 55.9%, 2D 17.4%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Classic 10.4% ★

Sid Meier's Covert Action - A Techno-Thriller From the Case Files of Max Remington.

Why similar: Adventure 73.5%, Classic 26.5% ★

Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.

Why similar: 2D Platformer 31.1%, 1990's 24.4%, Action 20.3%, Pixel Graphics 13.9%, 2D 9.5%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: 1990's 34.1%, Action 25.7%, Adventure 19%, Exploration 17.9%, Violent 3.3%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: 1990's 37.4%, Action 17.1%, Classic 15.7% ★, Adventure 13.4%, Pixel Graphics 12.1%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Stealth 77.9%, Action 12.8%, Classic 4.5% ★, Tactical 1.8%, Adventure 1.8%

Count Dracula is once more back from the dead... Join the fight against Evil in the Castlevania Advance Collection, a compilation of timeless action-exploration masterpieces!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 30.2%, Action-Adventure 20.6%, Exploration 14.4%, Action 13.8%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 77.9%, Action 11.9%, Classic 6% ★, Tactical 1.7%, Adventure 1.2%

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

Why similar: Stealth 43.7%, Top-Down Shooter 20.4%, Tactical 11.7%, Top-Down 8.4%, Pixel Graphics 6.5%

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: War 39.8%, Action 31.8%, Tactical 27%, Singleplayer 1.3%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 50.7%, Action 26.7%, Adventure 22.6%

SNK 40th Anniversary Collection is the ultimate collection of classic arcade games from SNK's golden age with 24 different nostalgic titles back from the 1980s, and many bells and whistles for the best game experience on Steam!!

Why similar: Action 32.9%, Pixel Graphics 22.6%, Military 19.9%, Classic 12.9% ★, 2D 11.8%

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 42.4%, Action 25.9%, Adventure 21.6%, Story Rich 6.6%, Singleplayer 3.5%

The legendary RTS game which started it all. Will you side with the humanistic GDI or bring the world to its knees with Kane and the Brotherhood of Nod. Your adversaries are without mercy. And so are you.

Why similar: Action 85.3%, Classic 9.5% ★, Singleplayer 5.2%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Action 37.5%, Pixel Graphics 21.8%, 2D 20%, Classic 15.3% ★, Adventure 4.7%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Action 39.1%, Adventure 24.4%, Violent 16.1%, Exploration 8.7%, Classic 7.2% ★

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection contains thirteen prior released classic games. This collection is a great place for gamers to experience these popular titles on Steam.

Why similar: Action 38.8%, 1990's 26.8%, Pixel Graphics 18.7%, 2D 7.2%, Classic 6.8% ★

Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Why similar: 2D Platformer 38.2%, Pixel Graphics 30%, Action 13.2%, 2D 11.8%, Adventure 6.7%

A reboot of classic 2D side-scrolling shooters, featuring a new Survival Mode and Workshop system. Fight as a WWII Allied soldier across diverse battlefields with imaginative weapons. Survival Mode brings fresh enemies, epic bosses, and new challenges—relive childhood memories with a twist!

Why similar: Military 21.1%, Tanks 16.6% ★, War 15%, 2D Platformer 14.6%, 1990's 9.8%