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We filtered the 46 games similar to Metal Slug 5 down to the 26 that fit the “Adventure” category. Metal Slug 2, Sonic Forces and Wannabe Galgame God!!! top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 5.

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SoloCo-op
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory

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Within the “Adventure” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 5 is Metal Slug 2 — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Forces and Wannabe Galgame God!!! follow close behind.

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The best adventure games like Metal Slug 5

26 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Slug 5. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

Metal Slug 2
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloMelee2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 89%· 1.4K
Year 1998Dev DotEmu · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping combat tactical

Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opMeleeTactical2D
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 fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Wannabe Galgame God!!!
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DNarrativePixel Art
Steam👍 65%· 477RAWG👍 19%· 43MC59IGDB52· 7
Year 2015Dev Crescent Moon GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

Kirby's Epic Yarn
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB85· 4
Year 2010Dev Good-Feel · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB81· 4
Year 2009Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

New Super Mario Bros. U
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB80· 9
Year 2012Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

LittleBigPlanet 3
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerSandbox World
IGDB78· 10OC79· 57
Year 2014Dev Sumo Digital · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

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

New Super Mario Bros. 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
IGDB77· 12
Year 2012Dev Nintendo SPD · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
Year 1990Dev Capcom

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

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Disney's Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayer
Year 1993Dev Capcom

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

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

New Super Mario Bros.
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opMelee2DMultiplayer
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 and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Sonic Mania
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opMelee2DMultiplayer
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, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping shooter

Spiritfarer
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSolo2DMultiplayerOffline
Steam👍 95%· 52KIGDB88· 7OC87· 76
Year 2020Dev Thunder LotusOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

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

Rayman Origins
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opMelee2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 94%· 5.9KIGDB89· 8
Year 2011Dev Ubisoft Montpellier · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping shooter

Spelunky 2
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerPvP
IGDB87· 10OC88· 69
Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

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