# Games like METAL SLUG XX

> The closest matches to METAL SLUG XX: METAL SLUG 2, METAL SLUG X, Blazing Chrome, Contra: Operation Galuga, 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 2](https://imho.run/games/366260/metal-slug-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 279 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/366260/)
2. [METAL SLUG X](https://imho.run/games/312610/metal-slug-x) — A frequent pick in METAL SLUG XX players' libraries, and another Action. 917 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/312610/)
3. [Blazing Chrome](https://imho.run/games/609110/blazing-chrome) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 512 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/609110/)
4. [Contra: Operation Galuga](https://imho.run/games/2235020/contra-operation-galuga) — Shares local co op with METAL SLUG XX. 407 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2235020/)
5. [Guns, Gore & Cannoli](https://imho.run/games/322210/guns-gore-cannoli) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,020 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/322210/)
6. [Deathwish Enforcers Special Edition](https://imho.run/games/2683030/deathwish-enforcers-special-edition) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 85 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2683030/)
7. [SNK 40th ANNIVERSARY COLLECTION](https://imho.run/games/865940/snk-40th-anniversary-collection) — Also Military and Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG XX. 114 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/865940/)
8. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
9. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
10. [Mega City Force](https://imho.run/games/2259210/mega-city-force) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG XX. 204 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2259210/)
11. [Broforce](https://imho.run/games/274190/broforce) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 20,429 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/274190/)
12. [Cuphead](https://imho.run/games/268910/cuphead) — Also Shoot 'Em Up, like METAL SLUG XX. 62,740 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268910/)
13. [Valfaris](https://imho.run/games/600130/valfaris) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 795 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/600130/)
14. [Warhammer 40,000: Shootas, Blood & Teef](https://imho.run/games/1324530/warhammer-40-000-shootas-blood-teef) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,364 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1324530/)
15. [Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove](https://imho.run/games/250760/shovel-knight-treasure-trove) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 9,963 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/250760/)
16. [Earthion](https://imho.run/games/3597580/earthion) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 295 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3597580/)
17. [1993 Space Machine](https://imho.run/games/373480/1993-space-machine) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 68 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/373480/)
18. [Hell is Other Demons](https://imho.run/games/595790/hell-is-other-demons) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 212 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/595790/)
19. [30XX](https://imho.run/games/1029210/30xx) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,750 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1029210/)
20. [Neon Inferno](https://imho.run/games/2957720/neon-inferno) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 166 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2957720/)
21. [Rogue Stormers](https://imho.run/games/299480/rogue-stormers) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 146 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299480/)
22. [Intrusion 2](https://imho.run/games/214970/intrusion-2) — Also Shoot 'Em Up and Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 782 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/214970/)
23. [NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound](https://imho.run/games/2542120/ninja-gaiden-ragebound) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,103 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2542120/)
24. [Mighty No. 9](https://imho.run/games/314710/mighty-no-9) — Also Side Scroller, like METAL SLUG XX. 1,041 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/314710/)

## 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=975680&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975680&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975680&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=975680
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/975680
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About METAL SLUG XX

METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!

## Game info

- **AppID:** 975680
- **Developer:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Publisher:** SNK CORPORATION
- **Genres:** Action
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Jan 31, 2019
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/975680/metal-slug-xx)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=975680&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/975680/)
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