Rank 01Why this
Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2.
- $7.99 (Price checked Oct 30)
- Deck Playable
- 2015
Games like METAL SLUG 2
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- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked METAL SLUG 2 also play
The closest matches to METAL SLUG 2: METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, Blazing Chrome, and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02- $7.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- 2014
Rank 03Why this
Shares character selection with METAL SLUG 2.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2024
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SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 2.
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- Released: 2016
- Developer: SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
- Price: $6.99checked Oct 30
- 85% of 279 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Iconic metal slug tanks add tactical variety
- Over the top humor and absurd enemies
- Relentless chaotic combat never lets up
- Funny
- Intense
- Nostalgic
More games like METAL SLUG 2, sliced differently
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below METAL SLUG 2 at current Steam store prices.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 2.
Space Elite Force
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Blazing Chrome
Why this: Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2.
Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 2.
More from SNK CORPORATION
Other recommendable Steam games by SNK CORPORATION, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIII STEAM EDITION
Why this: Same retro mood as METAL SLUG 2.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XV
Why this: Same intense mood as METAL SLUG 2.
THE KING OF FIGHTERS XIV STEAM EDITION
Why this: Same nostalgic mood as METAL SLUG 2.
About METAL SLUG 2
The closest matches to METAL SLUG 2: METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, Blazing Chrome, and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If METAL SLUG 2 is your kind of game, the closest matches are METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3 and Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as funny, intense and nostalgic, and single out its character selection and secret hunting. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About METAL SLUG 2: “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!
Is METAL SLUG 2 worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 279 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $6.99 (checked Nov 6).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 2 h when they wrote their review.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Iconic metal slug tanks add tactical variety
- Over the top humor and absurd enemies
- Relentless chaotic combat never lets up
- Secret filled levels reward exploration
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Downvoted for not having Steam Cloud. I get that Metal Slug X already exists as the replacement for this, but never ever cut off the original version of the game in enjoying the same benefits as the other games.”
“The lag really makes this game annoying, especially since it's one of the harder Metal Slug games. Also the achievements are bugged. Supposedly the original game had lag as well, but it doesn't make it any less irritating. They could have…”
People who play it also play: METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition
Mobile version
METAL SLUG 2 is also on App Store. What the store pages declare:
- No In-App Purchases listed on the App Store (checked 2026-11-04, source)
- App Store privacy label: no "Data Used to Track You" (checked 2026-11-04, source)
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Frequently asked about METAL SLUG 2
Can I run it?
Does METAL SLUG 2 work on Steam Deck?
METAL SLUG 2 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does METAL SLUG 2 cost?
METAL SLUG 2 is listed on Steam at 6.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does METAL SLUG 2 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — METAL SLUG 2 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to METAL SLUG 2?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside METAL SLUG 2 are METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition.
Who developed METAL SLUG 2?
METAL SLUG 2 was developed by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.