# Games like METAL SLUG

> The closest matches to METAL SLUG: METAL SLUG X, METAL SLUG 3, HUNTDOWN, Blazing Chrome, and Guns, Gore & Cannoli. 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) — Shares side scrolling shooter with METAL SLUG. 917 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
2. [METAL SLUG 3](https://imho.run/games/250180/metal-slug-3) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 2,485 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250180/)
3. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG players' libraries, and another Action. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
4. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
5. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
6. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Shares run and gun and bullet hell with METAL SLUG. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
7. [Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef](https://imho.run/games/1324530/warhammer-40-000-shootas-blood-teef) — Shares run and gun with METAL SLUG. 1,364 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1324530/)
8. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
9. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
10. [Intrusion 2](https://imho.run/games/214970/intrusion-2) — Shares run and gun with METAL SLUG. 782 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214970/)
11. [Contra Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018020/contra-anniversary-collection) — Shares co op play with METAL SLUG. 477 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018020/)
12. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG players' libraries, and another RPG. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
13. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
14. [Centipede: Recharged](https://imho.run/games/1630960/centipede-recharged) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG. 108 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1630960/)
15. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
16. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
17. [Valfaris](https://imho.run/games/600130/valfaris) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 795 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600130/)
18. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
19. [Sonic Mania](https://imho.run/games/584400/sonic-mania) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 13,860 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/584400/)
20. [Super Cyborg](https://imho.run/games/341550/super-cyborg) — Shares run and gun with METAL SLUG. 250 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/341550/)
21. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
22. [Terminator 2D: NO FATE](https://imho.run/games/1718460/terminator-2d-no-fate) — Shares side scrolling shooter with METAL SLUG. 762 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1718460/)
23. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
24. [Volgarr the Viking](https://imho.run/games/247240/volgarr-the-viking) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG. 1,036 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/247240/)

## 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=366250&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=366250&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=366250&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=366250
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/366250
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About METAL SLUG

METAL SLUG is a 2015 re-release of SNK's classic 2D run-and-gun arcade shooter developed by Dotemu. Players engage in side-scrolling combat with bullet-hell mechanics, taking on waves of enemy forces in increasingly challenging levels. The game supports local co-op for two players, allowing friends to tackle missions together. Reviewers highlight the iconic music and sound effects that define the series, while players describe the experience as nostalgic and retro, with the series' well-known humor and visual style intact. Tactical positioning matters during firefights, and the difficulty is challenging throughout the medium-length campaign. The game runs at $1.59 USD and is marked as playable on Steam Deck, holding an 86% positive rating from 1,083 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 366250
- **Developer:** Dotemu
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, 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:** Jun 25, 2015
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/366250/metal-slug)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=366250&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366250/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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