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We filtered the 50 games similar to Metal Slug 2 down to the 29 that fit the “Adventure” category. Ghosts 'n Goblins, Metal Slug 5 and Sonic Mania top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 2.

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MultiplayerCo-op
Year 1998Dev DotEmu

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 2 is Ghosts 'n Goblins — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Slug 5 and Sonic Mania follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Metal Slug 2

29 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Slug 2. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Ghosts 'n Goblins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D
IGDB90· 1
Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: first-person shooting.

Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opMelee2DTactical
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, while skipping first-person shooting

Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 28KIGDB85· 16OC87· 126
Year 2017Dev Headcannon · SegaOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Kirby's Dream Land 3
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: shooter.

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2006Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeFantasy2D
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOfflineFantasy2D
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping shooter

Kirby: Squeak Squad
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
IGDB65· 2
Year 2006Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerMelee2D
Year 2000Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-opMelee2DPixel Art
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, while skipping shooter

Kirby's Return to Dream Land
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
IGDB87· 4
Year 2011Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineSoloMultiplayerCo-op2D
Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Sega

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline.

≠ Missing: shooter.

TowerFall Ascension
Platformer2D Platformer
OfflineMultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeFantasy2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 3.6KRAWG👍 74%· 291MC87IGDB87· 6OC84· 42
Year 2013Dev Matt Makes GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping shooter

Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeFantasyHistorical2D
Steam👍 59%· 8.5KIGDB57· 11OC56· 95
Year 2017Dev Sonic Team · Sega GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping shooter

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