What games are most similar to Metal Slug: Awakening?

The most similar games to Metal Slug: Awakening include Farlight 84, Escape Up, MIR4, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Metal Slug: Awakening?

Metal Slug: Awakening is a Action, Adventure, Casual game with popular tags including Shoot 'Em Up, 2D Platformer, Arcade, Twin Stick Shooter, Beat 'em up.

Best shoot 'em up games like Metal Slug: Awakening?

If you're looking for more shoot 'em up games like Metal Slug: Awakening, try Farlight 84, Escape Up, MIR4. These share the Shoot 'Em Up tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Metal Slug: Awakening?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Metal Slug: Awakening. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Metal Slug: Awakening but more 2d platformer?

To find games emphasizing 2d platformer, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize 2D Platformer alongside Shoot 'Em Up. You can also explore the 2d platformer tag page directly.

Games Like Metal Slug: Awakening

Top Similar Games to Metal Slug: Awakening

Farlight 84 (2023) — Shared: Shooter. Also features free to play and battle royale. Tags: Shooter
Escape Up (2026) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Twin Stick Shooter, Beat 'em up. Also features action and 2d. Tags: 2D Platformer, Twin Stick Shooter, Beat 'em up
MIR4 (2021) — Shared: RPG. Also features mmorpg and pve. Tags: RPG
The Goblins are Coming (2023) — Shared: Casual, Arcade, Beat 'em up. Also features action and cartoony. Tags: Casual, Arcade, Beat 'em up
Bass Blasters (2022) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and 2d. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up, Shoot 'Em Up
Nitro Express (2025) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Shooter, Beat 'em up. Also features side scroller and runner. Tags: 2D Platformer, Shooter, Beat 'em up
Homeland Defense0 — Shared: Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter, Arcade. Also features top-down shooter and pve. Tags: Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter, Arcade
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links (2017) — Shared: Casual, RPG. Also features free to play and card game. Tags: Casual, RPG
Delta Force (2024) — Shared: Shooter. Also features free to play and fps. Tags: Shooter
GrandChase (2021) — Shared: Casual, Beat 'em up. Also features action and free to play. Tags: Casual, Beat 'em up
GeminiArms (2019) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features mechs and action. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Shooter, Twin Stick Shooter
eFootball™ (2021) — Features football (soccer) and free to play.
Final Shot (2025) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Arcade, Shooter. Also features action and hack and slash. Tags: Beat 'em up, Arcade, Shooter
SUSHIDO (2024) — Shared: Casual, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and pixel graphics. Tags: Casual, 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Mortal Kombat X (2015) — Shared: Arcade. Also features fighting and gore. Tags: Arcade
At The Downstairs (2020) — Shared: Casual, Action-Adventure, Arcade. Also features action and bullet hell. Tags: Casual, Action-Adventure, Arcade
Blood Strike (2025) — Shared: Shooter. Also features action and battle royale. Tags: Shooter
Guardians0 — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade. Also features early access and action roguelike. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Arcade
Commando Collection (2024) — Shared: Shooter, Beat 'em up, Arcade. Also features action and bullet hell. Tags: Shooter, Beat 'em up, Arcade
Mortal Kombat 11 (2019) — Shared: Arcade. Also features fighting and gore. Tags: Arcade
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel (2022) — Features card game and free to play.
Stumble Guys (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Casual. Also features free to play and battle royale. Tags: Arcade, Casual
Tree of Savior (English Ver.) (2016) — Shared: RPG. Also features mmorpg and anime. Tags: RPG
Mutant (2022) — Shared: Action-Adventure, Shooter, Beat 'em up. Also features action and 3d. Tags: Action-Adventure, Shooter, Beat 'em up
Combat Master: Season 5 (2023) — Shared: Shooter. Also features fps and multiplayer. Tags: Shooter
BIRBOUT! (2021) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer. Also features pve and tutorial. Tags: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer
Guinea Pig Gunner0 — Shared: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features side scroller and action. Tags: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
打怪! Beat the Mons! (2021) — Shared: Casual, Shooter, Arcade. Also features action and top-down shooter. Tags: Casual, Shooter, Arcade
Second Death (2025) — Shared: Casual, Action-Adventure, Arcade. Also features action and adventure. Tags: Casual, Action-Adventure, Arcade
IronCommando/钢铁突击队 (2021) — Shared: Beat 'em up, Arcade, 2D Platformer. Also features action and retro. Tags: Beat 'em up, Arcade, 2D Platformer
Giblasnia0 — Shared: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer. Also features 2d and alternate history. Tags: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Platformer
Insect Swarm (2024) — Shared: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features flight and top-down. Tags: Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
eFootball PES 2020 (2019) — Features sports and football (soccer).
Potato Salad (2024) — Shared: Casual, Arcade, Beat 'em up. Also features action and comedy. Tags: Casual, Arcade, Beat 'em up
GAT RAT (2025) — Shared: Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and side scroller. Tags: Shooter, Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up
Agent Fall (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up, Shooter. Also features local co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Beat 'em up, Shooter
Neon Shooter (2021) — Shared: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and 2d. Tags: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
The First Descendant (2024) — Shared: RPG, Shooter. Also features free to play and sexual content. Tags: RPG, Shooter
THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH (2015) — Shared: Arcade. Also features fighting and action. Tags: Arcade
Once Human (2024) — Shared: Shooter, RPG, Action-Adventure. Also features free to play and survival. Tags: Shooter, RPG, Action-Adventure
Lost Light (2022) — Shared: Shooter. Also features free to play and extraction shooter. Tags: Shooter
eFootball PES 2021 SEASON UPDATE (2020) — Shared: Casual. Also features sports and football (soccer). Tags: Casual
Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced (2025) — Shared: Shooter. Also features open world and action. Tags: Shooter
Arena Breakout: Infinite (2025) — Shared: Shooter. Also features free to play and extraction shooter. Tags: Shooter
Disney Speedstorm (2023) — Shared: Arcade, Casual. Also features racing and multiplayer. Tags: Arcade, Casual
Need for Speed™ Heat (2020) — Shared: Arcade. Also features racing and multiplayer. Tags: Arcade
Injustice™ 2 (2017) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up. Also features fighting and superhero. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION (2013) — Shared: Arcade, Beat 'em up. Also features fighting and 2d fighter. Tags: Arcade, Beat 'em up
Battlefield™ 6 (2025) — Shared: Shooter. Also features multiplayer and fps. Tags: Shooter
Cuphead (2017) — Shared: Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features difficult and cartoon. Tags: Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up
Augurium Mortis (2025) — Shared: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter. Also features arena shooter and top-down shooter. Tags: Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter, Shooter
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) — Shared: Platformer. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: Platformer
Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef (2022) — Shared: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features pvp and adventure. Tags: 2D Platformer, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
ULTRA CORE DIVE (2025) — Shared: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter. Also features action and bullet hell. Tags: Arcade, Shoot 'Em Up, Twin Stick Shooter
MARVEL SNAP (2023) — Shared: Casual. Also features card battler and trading card game. Tags: Casual
Super Blue Square0 — Shared: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up. Also features action and 2d. Tags: Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up
Age of Empires II (Retired) (2013) — Features strategy and rts.
Mortal Kombat 1 (2023) — Shared: Arcade. Also features fighting and action. Tags: Arcade
Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (2019) — Features strategy and rts.
The Crew™ 2 (2018) — Shared: Arcade. Also features racing and open world. Tags: Arcade