Choose METAL SLUG XX
Choose METAL SLUG XX if it matches what drew you to this matchup. METAL SLUG XX launched in 2019.
METAL SLUG XX vs Top Gang
METAL SLUG XX and Top Gang 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. METAL SLUG XX (2019) is 2 years older than Top Gang (2021). Top Gang is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than METAL SLUG XX (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD). 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 Top Gang
Choose Top Gang if you want an Indie and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Top Gang launched in 2021.
Both METAL SLUG XX and Top Gang sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen 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 XX |  Top Gang | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 54% positive (278 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | SNK CORPORATION | lbdl GameStudio |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- METAL SLUG XX (2019) is 2 years older than Top Gang (2021).
- Top Gang is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than METAL SLUG XX (1.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- METAL SLUG XX is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Top Gang has no Deck rating yet.
METAL SLUG XX vs Top Gang — FAQ
- Should I play METAL SLUG XX or Top Gang first?
- If you want chronology, METAL SLUG XX (2019) came out before Top Gang (2021). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are METAL SLUG XX and Top Gang 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 XX and Top Gang have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: METAL SLUG XX ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Top Gang ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.