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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 “Mobile” category. Mega Man X, Gunstar Heroes and Wannabe Galgame God!!! 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 “Mobile” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 6 is Mega Man X — scoring 59/100 on our similarity scale. Gunstar Heroes and Wannabe Galgame God!!! follow close behind.

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The best games like Metal Slug 6 on Mobile

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.

#1Mega Man X
Mega Man X
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2DSci-Fi
IGDB85· 1
Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug 6: game mode.

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

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47
#2Gunstar Heroes
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
#3Wannabe Galgame God!!!
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

The Deer God is a breathtaking 3D pixel art adventure that will challenge your religion and your platforming skills. It's a game about survival, reincarnation, and karma; all set in a breathtaking and unique 3D pixelized world. Feast your eyes on the beautiful lighting, day and night system, and vast landscapes. Become one of the most beautiful animals on planet earth. LIVE AS A DEER.

Released 9 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals57
Super Mario Run
Platformer2D Platformer
Solo2D
IGDB70· 9
Year 2016Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Android · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug 6: game mode.

Released 10 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode47

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