What games are most similar to METAL SLUG?

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

What genre is METAL SLUG?

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

Best action games like METAL SLUG?

If you're looking for more action games like METAL SLUG, try METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG 3, METAL SLUG 2. These share the Action tag and similar gameplay elements.

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Games Like METAL SLUG

Top Similar Games to METAL SLUG

METAL SLUG X (2014) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Co-op. Also features pixel graphics and shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Co-op
METAL SLUG 3 (2014) — Shared: Arcade, Classic, Action. Also features local co-op and shooter. Tags: Arcade, Classic, Action
METAL SLUG 2 (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features local co-op and shooter. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
Contra Anniversary Collection (2019) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Retro. Also features platformer and shooter. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Retro
METAL SLUG XX (2019) — Shared: Action, 2D, Retro. Also features shooter and military. Tags: Action, 2D, Retro
PAC-MAN 256 (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Retro. Also features casual and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Arcade, Retro
Blazing Chrome (2019) — Shared: Retro, Action, Side Scroller. Also features pixel graphics and indie. Tags: Retro, Action, Side Scroller
The Expendabros (2014) — Shared: Action, 2D, Multiplayer. Also features free to play and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, 2D, Multiplayer
Guns, Gore & Cannoli (2015) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, 2D. Also features gore and zombies. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, 2D
SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION (2019) — Shared: Action, Classic, Arcade. Also features pixel graphics and platformer. Tags: Action, Classic, Arcade
Sonic Mania (2017) — Shared: 2D, Retro, Classic. Also features great soundtrack and platformer. Tags: 2D, Retro, Classic
HUNTDOWN (2021) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features pixel graphics and shooter. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Shoot 'Em Up
PAC-MAN™ Championship Edition DX+ (2013) — Shared: Arcade, Retro, Classic. Also features score attack and remake. Tags: Arcade, Retro, Classic
Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Co-op. Also features gore and shooter. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Co-op
SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) — Shared: Action, Arcade, 2D. Also features top-down shooter and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Arcade, 2D
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection (2022) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Retro. Also features 2d fighter and platformer. Tags: Action, Arcade, Retro
Mega Man Legacy Collection (2015) — Shared: Retro, Classic, Action. Also features platformer and pixel graphics. Tags: Retro, Classic, Action
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Sky Force Anniversary (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade. Also features bullet hell and indie. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Arcade
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2 (2017) — Shared: Action, Classic, Retro. Also features platformer and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Classic, Retro
Broforce (2015) — Shared: Action, Co-op, 2D. Also features america and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, Co-op, 2D
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Fight'N Rage (2017) — Shared: Action, 2D, Local Multiplayer. Also features beat 'em up and local co-op. Tags: Action, 2D, Local Multiplayer
Wild Guns Reloaded (2017) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Classic. Also features western and remake. Tags: Action, Arcade, Classic
Mega Man X Legacy Collection (2018) — Shared: Action, Classic, 2D. Also features platformer and great soundtrack. Tags: Action, Classic, 2D
DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action. Also features great soundtrack and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action
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The Disney Afternoon Collection (2017) — Shared: Retro, Classic, Action. Also features platformer and 1990's. Tags: Retro, Classic, Action
Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2 (2018) — Shared: Action, 2D, Classic. Also features platformer and singleplayer. Tags: Action, 2D, Classic
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Classic. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Action, Arcade, Classic
Atari Vault (2016) — Shared: Retro, Classic, Arcade. Also features adventure and casual. Tags: Retro, Classic, Arcade
Ikaruga (2014) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Classic. Also features bullet hell and great soundtrack. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, 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
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Mega Man 11 (2018) — Shared: Action, Side Scroller, Classic. Also features platformer and difficult. Tags: Action, Side Scroller, Classic
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION (2013) — Shared: Arcade, Action, Local Multiplayer. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Arcade, Action, Local Multiplayer
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Super Galaxy Squadron EX Turbo (2015) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro. Also features indie and bullet hell. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Action, Retro
ARC Raiders (2025) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action. Also features extraction shooter and pvp. Tags: Multiplayer, Action
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (2025) — Shared: Action. Also features turn-based combat and story rich. Tags: Action
Umamusume: Pretty Derby (2025) — Features anime and horses.
Ultra Street Fighter® IV (2014) — Shared: Arcade, Local Multiplayer, Action. Also features fighting and competitive. Tags: Arcade, Local Multiplayer, Action
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ELDEN RING (2022) — Shared: Multiplayer, Action, Co-op. Also features souls-like and open world. Tags: Multiplayer, Action, Co-op
Blue Archive (2025) — Features cute and funny.
Cyber Mission (2023) — Shared: Action, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features indie and pixel graphics. Tags: Action, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up
Roots Need Control 3.0 (2023) — Shared: Side Scroller, Action, Arcade. Also features shooter and indie. Tags: Side Scroller, Action, Arcade
DEAD RISING® (2016) — Shared: Action, Classic, Multiplayer. Also features zombies and adventure. Tags: Action, Classic, Multiplayer
Fire Shark (2023) — Shared: Action, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features controller and score attack. 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
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