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We filtered the 50 games similar to Metal Slug 3 down to the 9 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Super Contra, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Gunstar Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 3.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 3 is Super Contra — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Gunstar Heroes follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Metal Slug 3

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Slug 3. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Super Contra
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB58· 3
Year 1988Dev KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

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

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 86%· 37IGDB90· 2
Year 1992Dev Sega Technical Institute · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping shooter

Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and offline, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Sonic Colors
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2DSpace
IGDB75· 5
Year 2010Dev Sonic Team · Sega

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, setting space and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Ristar
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 100%· 11
Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping shooter

Gravity Circuit
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14
Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping shooter

Contra: Hard Corps
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1994Dev Konami

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Duke Nukem
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 88%· 137
Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and melee combat.

≠ Missing: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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