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We filtered the 50 games similar to Metal Slug 2 down to the 15 that fit the “Fantasy” category. Sonic Forces, Rayman Origins and Spiritfarer 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 “Fantasy” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 2 is Sonic Forces — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Rayman Origins and Spiritfarer follow close behind.

#1Sonic Forces91 #2Rayman Origins95 #3Spiritfarer95 #4LittleBigPlanet93 #5Super Mario Bros. Wonder93

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The best games with a fantasy setting like Metal Slug 2

15 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.

91

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#2Rayman Origins

95

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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.

95

Spiritfarer

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#4LittleBigPlanet

93

LittleBigPlanet

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB96· 9

Year 2008Dev Media Molecule · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

#5Super Mario Bros. Wonder

93

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping shooter

#6Sonic & Knuckles

93

Sonic & Knuckles

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

Year 1994Dev Sonic Team · Tec Toy

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#7Yoshi's Woolly World

93

Yoshi's Woolly World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB79· 10OC80· 71

Year 2015Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings visual third person, while skipping shooter

#8TowerFall Ascension

91

TowerFall Ascension

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

88

Spelunky 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasy2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

#10Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

87

Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1995Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#11Super Mario World

87

Super Mario World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB100· 1

Year 1990Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#12Ghosts 'n Goblins

87

Ghosts 'n Goblins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB90· 1

Year 1985Dev CapcomOn PC

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

≠ Missing: first-person shooting.

#13Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

87

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

IGDB70

Year 1995Dev Rare · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#14Super Mario Bros. 3

87

Super Mario Bros. 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2DDark

Year 1988Dev Nintendo R&D4 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

#15Super Mario Bros.

87

Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerFantasy2D

Year 1993Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, fantasy world and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

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