# Games like METAL SLUG X

> The closest matches to METAL SLUG X: METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Blazing Chrome, HUNTDOWN, 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](https://imho.run/games/366250/metal-slug) — Shares side scrolling shooter with METAL SLUG X. 1,083 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366250/)
2. [METAL SLUG 3](https://imho.run/games/250180/metal-slug-3) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 2,485 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250180/)
3. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG X players' libraries, and another Action. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
4. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
5. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
6. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
7. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
8. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG X players' libraries, and another RPG. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
9. [Mega Man X Legacy Collection 2](https://imho.run/games/743900/mega-man-x-legacy-collection-2) — Shares side scrolling shooter with METAL SLUG X. 704 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/743900/)
10. [Jamestown](https://imho.run/games/94200/jamestown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 503 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/94200/)
11. [MARVEL vs. CAPCOM Fighting Collection: Arcade Classics](https://imho.run/games/2634890/marvel-vs-capcom-fighting-collection-arcade-classics) — Same retro mood as METAL SLUG X. 1,579 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2634890/)
12. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
13. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
14. [1993 Space Machine](https://imho.run/games/373480/1993-space-machine) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 68 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373480/)
15. [Project X: Light Years](https://imho.run/games/3080530/project-x-light-years) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 78 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3080530/)
16. [Super Hydorah](https://imho.run/games/628800/super-hydorah) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/628800/)
17. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
18. [R-Type Dimensions EX](https://imho.run/games/928390/r-type-dimensions-ex) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 149 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/928390/)
19. [SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad](https://imho.run/games/465870/shock-troopers-2nd-squad) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 52 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465870/)
20. [Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic](https://imho.run/games/329490/phantom-breaker-battle-grounds-classic) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 924 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/329490/)
21. [LUFTRAUSERS](https://imho.run/games/233150/luftrausers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 2,519 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233150/)
22. [UFO 50](https://imho.run/games/1147860/ufo-50) — Same retro mood as METAL SLUG X. 6,366 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1147860/)
23. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG X. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
24. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG X. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)

## 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=312610&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=312610&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=312610&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=312610
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/312610
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About METAL SLUG X

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 312610
- **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:** Oct 2, 2014
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/312610/metal-slug-x)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=312610&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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