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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 46 games similar to Metal Slug 6 down to the 4 that fit the “Tactical” category. Metal Slug 5, Sonic Forces and Gunstar Heroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 6.

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SoloCo-op
Year 2006Dev SNK Playmore

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Within the “Tactical” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 6 is Metal Slug 5 — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Sonic Forces and Gunstar Heroes follow close behind.

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The best tactical games like Metal Slug 6

4 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Slug 6. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Metal Slug 5
Metal Slug 5
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTactical2DMelee
IGDB50· 1
Year 2003Dev Noise Factory · SNK PlaymoreOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: melee combat

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat83
Sonic Forces
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTactical2DMultiplayer
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 combat tactical

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

Released 11 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Game mode79Visuals62Combat60
Gunstar Heroes
Platformer2D Platformer
Co-opSoloTactical2DMultiplayer
Steam👍 94%· 16IGDB60· 1
Year 1993Dev Treasure · Tec ToyOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Metal Slug 6 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode73Visuals73Combat65
King Arthur's Gold
Platformer2D Platformer
SoloCo-opTactical2DMultiplayer
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 single-player focus

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

If you like total freedom in the way you conquer the enemy this is the ultimate war game for you. Build freeform constructions as a medieval Builder, fight in sword duels as a Knight or snipe with your bow as an Archer.

Released 7 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Combat83Game mode68Visuals68

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