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The most similar games to METAL SLUG 2 include METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG 3, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

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METAL SLUG 2 is a Action game with popular tags including Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro.

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Games Like METAL SLUG 2

Top Similar Games to METAL SLUG 2

METAL SLUG (2015) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features co-op and local multiplayer. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
METAL SLUG X (2014) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Classic. Also features co-op and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, Classic
METAL SLUG 3 (2014) — Shared: Arcade, Classic, Action. Also features co-op and online co-op. Tags: Arcade, Classic, Action
Contra Anniversary Collection (2019) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Retro. Also features platformer and difficult. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Retro
METAL SLUG XX (2019) — Shared: Action, 2D, Retro. Also features military and singleplayer. Tags: Action, 2D, Retro
PAC-MAN 256 (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Retro. Also features casual and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Arcade, Retro
SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features top-down shooter and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
ARCADE GAME SERIES: GALAGA (2016) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and singleplayer. Tags: Arcade, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (2019) — Shared: Action, Classic, Arcade. Also features pixel graphics and platformer. Tags: Action, Classic, Arcade
Blazing Chrome (2019) — Shared: Retro, Action, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and indie. Tags: Retro, Action, Side Scroller
ARCADE GAME SERIES: Ms. PAC-MAN (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Retro. Also features female protagonist. Tags: Action, Arcade, Retro
ARCADE GAME SERIES: PAC-MAN (2016) — Shared: Action, Classic, Arcade. Also features 1980s and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Classic, Arcade
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection (2019) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features casual and space. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
ARCADE GAME SERIES: DIG DUG (2016) — Shared: Action, Classic, Arcade. Also features 1980s and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Classic, Arcade
PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+ (2013) — Shared: Arcade, Retro, Classic. Also features score attack and remake. Tags: Arcade, Retro, Classic
HUNTDOWN (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shooter. Also features pixel graphics and cyberpunk. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shooter
Raiden III Digital Edition (2014) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and singleplayer. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Sky Force Anniversary (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Retro. Also features 2d fighter and platformer. Tags: Action, Arcade, Retro
Guns, Gore & Cannoli (2015) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, 2D. Also features co-op and gore. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, 2D
Raiden IV: OverKill (2015) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Multiplayer. Also features co-op and gore. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Multiplayer
ARC Raiders (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Shooter, Action. Also features extraction shooter and pvp. Tags: Multiplayer, Shooter, Action
Wild Guns Reloaded (2017) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shooter. Also features western and remake. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shooter
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics (2010) — Shared: Classic, Action, Retro. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Classic, Action, Retro
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Classic. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Classic
THE KING OF FIGHTERS '98 ULTIMATE MATCH FINAL EDITION (2014) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Multiplayer. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Arcade, Action, Multiplayer
Mega Man Legacy Collection (2015) — Shared: Retro, Classic, Action. Also features platformer and pixel graphics. Tags: Retro, Classic, Action
Hellfire (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features co-op and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
R-Type Dimensions EX (2018) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features remake and difficult. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION (2013) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Multiplayer. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Arcade, Action, Multiplayer
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (2017) — Shared: Action, Classic, Retro. Also features platformer and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Classic, Retro
Mega Man X Legacy Collection (2018) — Shared: Action, Classic, 2D. Also features platformer and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Classic, 2D
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller. Also features 2d platformer and 2d fighter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Side Scroller
Fight'N Rage (2017) — Shared: Action, 2D, Local Co-Op. Also features beat 'em up and local multiplayer. Tags: Action, 2D, Local Co-Op
Streets of Rage 4 (2020) — Shared: Action, 2D, Arcade. Also features beat 'em up and indie. Tags: Action, 2D, Arcade
Double Dragon IV (2017) — Shared: Action, Retro, Local Co-Op. Also features beat 'em up and fighting. Tags: Action, Retro, Local Co-Op
ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action. Also features souls-like and online co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Action
Fire Shark (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features controller and score attack. Tags: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition (2024) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features co-op and local multiplayer. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
Mewgenics (2026) — Shared: 2D. Also features turn-based tactics and roguelite. Tags: 2D
Rusty's Retirement (2024) — Shared: 2D. Also features idler and automation. Tags: 2D
Split Fiction (2025) — Shared: Local Co-Op, Multiplayer, Action. Also features co-op and split screen. Tags: Local Co-Op, Multiplayer, Action
Command & Conquer Red Alert™ 2 and Yuri’s Revenge™ (2024) — Shared: Action, Multiplayer, Classic. Also features strategy and rts. Tags: Action, Multiplayer, Classic
R.E.P.O. (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action. Also features horror and online co-op. Tags: Multiplayer, Action
Enshrouded (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action. Also features open world and survival. Tags: Multiplayer, Action
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) — Shared: 2D, Action. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: 2D, Action
Satisfactory (2024) — Shared: Multiplayer. Also features base building and automation. Tags: Multiplayer
Sonic Mania (2017) — Shared: 2D, Retro, Classic. Also features great soundtrack and platformer. Tags: 2D, Retro, Classic
GUNBIRD 2 (2020) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features pixel graphics and 1990's. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge (2022) — Shared: Multiplayer, Side Scroller, 2D. Also features beat 'em up and pixel graphics. Tags: Multiplayer, Side Scroller, 2D
Plants vs. Zombies GOTY Edition (2009) — Shared: Classic, 2D. Also features tower defense and zombies. Tags: Classic, 2D
Tiny Pasture (2025) — Shared: 2D. Also features idler and cute. Tags: 2D
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Features anime and horses.
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle (2018) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Retro. Also features beat 'em up and co-op. Tags: Arcade, Action, Retro
Balatro (2024) — Shared: 2D, Arcade. Also features card game and roguelike. Tags: 2D, Arcade
Wuthering Waves (2025) — Shared: Action, Multiplayer. Also features open world and anime. Tags: Action, Multiplayer
Natsuki Chronicles (2021) — Shared: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade. Also features anime and bullet hell. Tags: Action, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade
The Walking Dead: The Final Season (2018) — Shared: Action. Also features story rich and choices matter. Tags: Action
Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro