Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Metal Slug 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Metal Slug 2 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Metal Slug 2 on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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The short version
- Closest match: Metal Slug, which shares 11 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Shoot 'Em Up.
- Metal Slug 2 is tagged Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro, Classic, Multiplayer, Shoot 'Em Up by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Metal Slug 2
The five things Steam players tag Metal Slug 2 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Action
- Arcade
- 2D
- Side Scroller
- Retro
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 1,432) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report performance and stutter |
| Price | $6.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Metal Slug
Why it matched: shares 11 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Shoot 'Em Up; released around the same time (1996).
“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
Metal Slug at a glance Released 1996 Studio Nazca Corporation Player sentiment 89% positive of 5,258 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 5,258)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Action, Arcade, 2D, Shoot 'Em Up, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $7.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, controller and input, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Arcade2DShoot 'Em UpSide ScrollerRetroClassicLocal MultiplayerShooter
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METAL SLUG 3
Why it matched: shares 11 player tags including Arcade, Classic and Side Scroller.
“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG 3 at a glance Released 2014 Studio SNK CORPORATION Player sentiment 90% positive of 9,156 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 9,156)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Arcade, Classic, Action, Co-op, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $7.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:ArcadeClassicSide ScrollerRetroLocal Co-OpShooter2DShoot 'Em Up
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Ikaruga
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Classic; released around the same time (2001).
Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!
Ikaruga at a glance Released 2001 Studio Treasure Player sentiment 95% positive of 2,364 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (95% of 2,364)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $9.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Shoot 'Em UpArcadeClassicShooterLocal Co-Op2DRetroLocal Multiplayer
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Sonic Mania
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including 2D, Platformer and Retro.
Experience the ultimate celebration of past and future in Sonic Mania, an all-new 2D Sonic adventure running at a crisp 60FPS with stunning HD retro-style graphics.
Sonic Mania at a glance Released 2017 Studio Christian Whitehead Player sentiment 94% positive of 28,802 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 28,802)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, 2D, Platformer, Retro, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $19.99 — $13.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Metal Slug 2:2DPlatformerRetroClassicPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerLocal Co-OpArcade
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Capcom Arcade Stadium
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Retro.
Relive the Capcom classics! Get 1943 -The Battle of Midway- and game logo wallpapers free with your download!
Capcom Arcade Stadium at a glance Released 2021 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 55% positive of 4,765 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.1/10 · Steam: (55% of 4,765)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Arcade, Action, Free to Play, 1990's, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Arcade2DRetroLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpPixel GraphicsClassicShoot 'Em Up
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Zero Wing
Why it matched: shares 8 player tags including Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up and Arcade.
Defend the galaxy from vicious space pirates! Seize your foes and fire them back at their allies for devastating destruction in Toaplan's legendary horizontal arcade shooter, now on PC with all-new features and quality-of-life bonuses!
Zero Wing at a glance Released 1989 Studio Toaplan Player sentiment 88% positive of 85 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (88% of 85)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Side Scroller, Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade, Action, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $7.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Side ScrollerShoot 'Em UpArcade2DPixel GraphicsRetroLocal Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Platformer, Pixel Graphics and Retro.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $39.99 — $33.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerPixel GraphicsRetro2DSide ScrollerArcadeLocal Co-Op
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1001 Spikes
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Platformer, 2D and Pixel Graphics.
Discover the lost treasures of Ukampa in South America as Aban Hawkins searches for his estranged father, world-famous archeaologist, Jim Hawkins. Aban Hawkins races into the frozen tundra of the antarctic, undiscovered temple ruins and the vast caverns of South America in search of his father and the legendary treasure rumored to lie...
1001 Spikes at a glance Released 2016 Studio Nicalis Player sentiment 83% positive of 770 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (83% of 770)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Action, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $14.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Platformer2DPixel GraphicsLocal MultiplayerRetroSide ScrollerLocal Co-Op
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SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including Classic, Retro and 2D.
SEGA’s collection of Mega Drive & Genesis Classics comes to a new generation, now updated with even more features: online multiplayer, achievements, mirror mode, rewind, save states, VR and more! Over 50 classic games in one great package. Get into the classics!
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics at a glance Released 2010 Studio D3T Limited Player sentiment 79% positive of 12,207 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 12,207)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Classic, Action, Adventure, RPG, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:ClassicRetro2DArcadePixel GraphicsPlatformerLocal Multiplayer
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Streets of Rage 4
Why it matched: shares 7 player tags including 2D, Arcade and Local Multiplayer.
Amongst the best beat’em up series ever created, jammin’ ‘90s beats and over the top street fighting, the iconic series Streets of Rage comes back with a masterful tribute to and revitalization of the classic action fans adore.
Streets of Rage 4 at a glance Released 2020 Studio Dotemu Player sentiment 92% positive of 19,668 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 19,668)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Action, Beat 'em up, Indie, 2D, Fighting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $24.99 — $18.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:2DArcadeLocal MultiplayerSide ScrollerLocal Co-OpRetroClassic
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Cuphead
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Local Co-Op and 2D.
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
Cuphead at a glance Released 2017 Studio Studio MDHR Player sentiment 96% positive of 220,388 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 220,388)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Difficult, Cartoon, Co-op, Platformer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $19.99 — $13.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerLocal Co-Op2DRetroShoot 'Em UpSide Scroller
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Rivals of Aether
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Local Multiplayer and Platformer.
RIVALS OF AETHER is an indie fighting game where warring civilizations summon the power of Fire, Water, Air, and Earth. Play with up to four players either locally or online.
Rivals of Aether at a glance Released 2017 Studio Aether Studios Player sentiment 96% positive of 38,134 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 38,134)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Fighting, 2D Fighter, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $29.99 — $23.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Pixel GraphicsLocal MultiplayerPlatformer2DArcadeRetro
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Door Kickers: Action Squad
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Local Co-Op and Retro.
Rescue hostages, disarm bombs and save the day in this old school, side-scroller action game with retro graphics and retro sensibilities. Online and Couch Coop Included.
Door Kickers: Action Squad at a glance Released 2018 Studio PixelShard Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,607 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 10,607)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 3 of 5 — Action, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: 2D Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Local Co-Op, Retro, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $13.99 — $7.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Pixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpRetro2DShooterLocal Multiplayer
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Worms Armageddon
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Classic, 2D and Local Multiplayer.
The iconic intrepid invertebrates return with a vengeance in the fan-favourite classic Worms™ Armageddon. Relive their glory days once again as you blast your way into enemy territory, sweep their fields and remain the last worm standing.
Worms Armageddon at a glance Released 2013 Studio Team17 Digital Ltd Player sentiment 94% positive of 10,914 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 10,914)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 3 of 5 — Action, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Strategy, Multiplayer, Classic, Turn-Based, Turn-Based Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $2.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Classic2DLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpPlatformerRetro
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Cave Story
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Pixel Graphics and 2D.
Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.
Cave Story at a glance Released 2004 Studio Daisuke Amaya Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,305 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (93% of 8,305)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 3 of 5 — Action, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Metroidvania, Indie, Great Soundtrack, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $14.99 — $8.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerPixel Graphics2DRetroClassicShooter
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Worms
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Classic, 2D and Retro; released around the same time (1995).
Throw a grenade down memory lane with the original and classic turn-based strategy game Worms™! Up to 4 teams of worms do battle over an ever-changing battlefield with falling weapon crates, crazed exploding sheep and more besides. Winner of many industry awards, find out what all the fuss was about.
Worms at a glance Released 1995 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 83% positive of 705 Price $7.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (83% of 705)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Strategy, Classic, Turn-Based Strategy, 2D, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $7.99 — $1.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Classic2DRetroPixel GraphicsArcadeLocal Multiplayer
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PICO PARK
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Local Co-Op, Local Multiplayer and Platformer.
PICO PARK is a cooperative local/online multiplay action puzzle game for 2-8 players.
PICO PARK at a glance Released 2021 Studio TECOPARK Player sentiment 91% positive of 29,932 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 29,932)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 3 of 5 — Action, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Online Co-Op, Puzzle-Platformer, Co-op, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $4.99 — $2.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Local Co-OpLocal MultiplayerPlatformer2DPixel GraphicsRetro
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Super Crate Box
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Pixel Graphics and 2D.
Vlambeer's SUPER CRATE BOX is coming to bring back the glory of the golden arcade age, when all that really mattered was getting on that high score list. Grab your baseball cap and loosen your pants, it's time to fight endless hordes of enemies and collect every weapon crate you can.
Super Crate Box at a glance Released 2012 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 89% positive of 6,444 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (89% of 6,444)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Free to Play, Indie, Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerPixel Graphics2DShooterArcadeRetro
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Worms W.M.D
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Local Multiplayer, 2D and Shooter.
Join the fight and command your worm warriors into battle in the iconic 2D arcade artillery shooter where serious strategy and silly weaponry decide who swims or sinks.
Worms W.M.D at a glance Released 2016 Studio Team17 Player sentiment 85% positive of 14,897 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (85% of 14,897)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 2 of 5 — Action, 2D
Why players like it: Strategy, Multiplayer, Action, Turn-Based Strategy, Funny — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $29.99 — $23.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Local Multiplayer2DShooterLocal Co-OpClassicPlatformer
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BRAIN / OUT
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including 2D, Shooter and Pixel Graphics.
Brain / Out is a multiplayer shooter with a nostalgic post-Soviet feel. Experience dynamic battles and exterminate your enemies with a large arsenal of modern weaponry. Lock'n'load!
BRAIN / OUT at a glance Released 2017 Studio Desertkun Player sentiment 82% positive of 15,226 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (82% of 15,226)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 3 of 5 — Action, 2D, Side Scroller
Why players like it: Free to Play, 2D, Shooter, Multiplayer, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:2DShooterPixel GraphicsPlatformerSide ScrollerLocal Multiplayer
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Strider
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Side Scroller and Arcade.
Strider returns in a brand new adventure, complete with incredible side-scrolling action, and lightning fast combat all in a massive interconnected world! Download the full game February 19th and become the original assassin!
Strider at a glance Released 1989 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 4,245 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 4,245)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Platformer, Metroidvania, Action, Ninja, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $4.49 — $2.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerSide ScrollerArcadeRetroClassic2D
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Flashback
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Platformer, Retro and Classic.
FLASHBACK™, the hit action-adventure game with over 2.2 million units sold, is back!
Flashback at a glance Released 1992 Studio Delphine Software International Player sentiment 78% positive of 603 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (78% of 603)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Platformer, Retro, 1990's — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $9.99 — $3.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:PlatformerRetroClassic2DSide ScrollerPixel Graphics
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Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Arcade, Side Scroller and 2D.
Play more of your favorite arcade hits from yesteryear. Includes SONSON for free!
Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium at a glance Released 2022 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 68% positive of 1,269 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: (68% of 1,269)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 5 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Side Scroller, Retro
Why players like it: Action, Arcade, 2D Platformer, 2D Fighter, Side Scroller — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:ArcadeSide Scroller2DLocal MultiplayerLocal Co-OpRetro
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Distant Space
Why it matched: shares 6 player tags including Shoot 'Em Up, Arcade and Pixel Graphics.
Distant Space are present the arcade game of cosmic fights in arcade style of the 80's, this is a game where you can control the spaceship and forced to destroy extraterrestrials, which are moving in the certain order.
Distant Space at a glance Released 2016 Studio PixelMouse Player sentiment 82% positive of 3,458 Price $0.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 3,458)
Matches Metal Slug 2 on: 4 of 5 — Action, Arcade, 2D, Retro
Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Indie, Arcade, Space, Pixel Graphics — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Metal Slug 2: $0.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Metal Slug 2:Shoot 'Em UpArcadePixel Graphics2DRetroShooter
Common questions
What game is most like Metal Slug 2?
Metal Slug, on the evidence we have. It shares 11 player tags including Arcade, 2D and Shoot 'Em Up. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Metal Slug 2" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Metal Slug 2. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.