# Games like METAL SLUG 3

> The closest matches to METAL SLUG 3: METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG, Blazing Chrome, Broforce, and Streets of Rage 4. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [METAL SLUG X](https://imho.run/games/312610/metal-slug-x) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 917 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
2. [METAL SLUG](https://imho.run/games/366250/metal-slug) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG 3 players' libraries, and another Action. 1,083 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366250/)
3. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
4. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
5. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
6. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
7. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG 3 players' libraries, and another RPG. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
8. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 3. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
9. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Shares branching paths with METAL SLUG 3. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
10. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
11. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
12. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
13. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 3. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
14. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
15. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
16. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 3. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
17. [Fight'N Rage](https://imho.run/games/674520/fight-n-rage) — Shares branching paths with METAL SLUG 3. 1,144 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/674520/)
18. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
19. [Cobalt](https://imho.run/games/357340/cobalt) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 245 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/357340/)
20. [Crimzon Clover WORLD IGNITION](https://imho.run/games/285440/crimzon-clover-world-ignition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 3. 712 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/285440/)
21. [Contra: Operation Galuga](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 407 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
22. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 3. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
23. [DARIUSBURST Chronicle Saviours](https://imho.run/games/377870/dariusburst-chronicle-saviours) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 322 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/377870/)
24. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 3. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=250180&n=20
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=250180
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/250180
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## About METAL SLUG 3

METAL SLUG 3 is a side-scrolling run-and-gun action game developed by SNK Corporation and Dotemu, released in 2014. Players navigate branching paths and secret routes through increasingly difficult missions, with a slug vehicle piloting system that transforms combat into a tactical playground. The game supports both local and online cooperative play, and includes a difficulty slider alongside no-death-run achievements for players seeking modern challenge. Reviewers describe the action as challenging, intense, and retro, noting that the pixel art and animations have held up decades later, while the branching paths make replayability soar. Currently priced at $1.59, the game holds an 89% positive rating from 2,485 Steam reviews and runs approximately medium-length sessions.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 250180
- **Developer:** SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 14, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/250180/metal-slug-3)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=250180&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250180/)
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