# Games like METAL SLUG 2

> The closest matches to METAL SLUG 2: METAL SLUG, METAL SLUG 3, Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition, Blazing Chrome, and SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad. 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) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 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) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 2,485 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250180/)
3. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Shares character selection with METAL SLUG 2. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
4. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
5. [SHOCK TROOPERS 2nd Squad](https://imho.run/games/465870/shock-troopers-2nd-squad) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 2. 52 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/465870/)
6. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
7. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
8. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
9. [Bleed 2](https://imho.run/games/396350/bleed-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 2. 369 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/396350/)
10. [Contra Anniversary Collection](https://imho.run/games/1018020/contra-anniversary-collection) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 477 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1018020/)
11. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
12. [Streets of Rage 4](https://imho.run/games/985890/streets-of-rage-4) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 6,956 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/)
13. [Intrusion 2](https://imho.run/games/214970/intrusion-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 782 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214970/)
14. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
15. [Syder Arcade](https://imho.run/games/252310/syder-arcade) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 268 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/252310/)
16. [Clash Force](https://imho.run/games/703620/clash-force) — Shares unlimited continues with METAL SLUG 2. 84 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/703620/)
17. [Assault Android Cactus+](https://imho.run/games/250110/assault-android-cactus) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 2. 982 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250110/)
18. [Renegade Ops](https://imho.run/games/99300/renegade-ops) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 2. 531 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/99300/)
19. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
20. [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved](https://imho.run/games/8400/geometry-wars-retro-evolved) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG 2 players' libraries, and another Casual. 826 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8400/)
21. [Shank 2](https://imho.run/games/102840/shank-2) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 713 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/102840/)
22. [Space Invaders Extreme](https://imho.run/games/744050/space-invaders-extreme) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG 2. 154 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/744050/)
23. [Shoot 1UP DX](https://imho.run/games/373610/shoot-1up-dx) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG 2. 73 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373610/)
24. [DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2300/doom-ii) — Shares secret hunting with METAL SLUG 2. 5,339 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300/)

## 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=366260&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=366260&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=366260
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/366260
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About METAL SLUG 2

“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 366260
- **Developer:** SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Leaderboards, Full controller support, 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:** Apr 14, 2016
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/366260/metal-slug-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=366260&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366260/)
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