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We filtered the 46 games similar to Metal Slug 5 down to the 19 that fit the “Melee” category. Sonic Forces, Gunstar Heroes and King Arthur's Gold top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 5.

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Year 2003Dev Noise Factory

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Within the “Melee” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 5 is Sonic Forces — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Gunstar Heroes and King Arthur's Gold follow close behind.

#1Sonic Forces93 #2Gunstar Heroes92 #3King Arthur's Gold91 #4Metal Slug 287 #5New Super Mario Bros.87

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The best melee games like Metal Slug 5

19 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.

93

Sonic Forces

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#2Gunstar Heroes

92

Gunstar Heroes

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

Co-opSoloMeleeTactical2D

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 setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

#3King Arthur's Gold

91

King Arthur's Gold

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-opTacticalMelee2D

Steam👍 84%· 5.2KRAWG👍 39%· 78MC81

Year 2013Dev Transhuman DesignPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, competitive edge and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

87

Metal Slug 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#5New Super Mario Bros.

87

New Super Mario Bros.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

86

Metal Slug 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-opMelee2DMultiplayer

IGDB82· 6

Year 2000Dev SNK · D4 EnterpriseOn Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

85

Sonic Mania

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Rayman Origins

84

Rayman Origins

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D 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

#9Sonic the Hedgehog 2

84

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-opMelee2DOffline

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, offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

#10Kirby's Dream Land 3

83

Kirby's Dream Land 3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-opMelee2DOffline

Year 1997Dev HAL Laboratory · Nintendo

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

≠ Stands apart with offline and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

#11Disney's The Jungle Book

83

Disney's The Jungle Book

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2D

Steam👍 86%· 14IGDB70· 1

Year 1994Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC

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

≠ Missing: shooter.

83

Pinkman

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DCasual

Steam👍 98%· 696

Year 2017Dev Viridino StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, while skipping shooter

#13Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

83

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DFantasyPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 481IGDB83· 6OC86· 32

Year 2017Dev Yacht Club GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping shooter

#14Disney's Hercules Action Game

83

Disney's Hercules Action Game

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DMythologyThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 700IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping shooter

#15Blade Kitten

83

Blade Kitten

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMelee2DCozyAnime

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

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