Choose METAL SLUG 2
Choose METAL SLUG 2 if you want the Shared/Split Screen Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. METAL SLUG 2 launched in 2016.
METAL SLUG 2 vs SHOCK TROOPERS
METAL SLUG 2 and SHOCK TROOPERS both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Both released in 2016. METAL SLUG 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than SHOCK TROOPERS (83% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose SHOCK TROOPERS
Choose SHOCK TROOPERS if you want the Shared/Split Screen side of the pairing. SHOCK TROOPERS launched in 2016.
Both METAL SLUG 2 and SHOCK TROOPERS sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 METAL SLUG 2 |  SHOCK TROOPERS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 1.39 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.3% positive (279 reviews) | 83% positive (88 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Co-op |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu | SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Both released in 2016.
- METAL SLUG 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (85.3% positive) than SHOCK TROOPERS (83% positive).
- METAL SLUG 2 is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than SHOCK TROOPERS (1.39 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- METAL SLUG 2 is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; SHOCK TROOPERS has no Deck rating yet.
METAL SLUG 2 vs SHOCK TROOPERS — FAQ
- Are METAL SLUG 2 and SHOCK TROOPERS similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do both METAL SLUG 2 and SHOCK TROOPERS have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: METAL SLUG 2 ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; SHOCK TROOPERS ships Co-op.