6 Games like Metal Slug 6 on Nintendo Switch that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Metal Slug 6 down to the 6 that fit the “Nintendo Switch” category. Sonic Forces, Spiritfarer and Spelunky 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 6.

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The best games like Metal Slug 6 on Nintendo Switch

6 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.

#1Sonic ForcesClosest overall match

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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.

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#2SpiritfarerClosest on visuals

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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

Released 14 years after Metal Slug 6.

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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

Released 14 years after Metal Slug 6.

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#4Yoshi's Crafted WorldClosest on game mode

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SoloCo-op2D

IGDB79· 12OC80· 111

Year 2019Dev Good-Feel · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, single-player focus and co op.

≠ Missing: shooter.

Released 13 years after Metal Slug 6.

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#5Super Mario Bros. Wonder

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SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerCasual

IGDB95· 7OC91· 150

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 10 · NintendoOn Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Released 17 years after Metal Slug 6.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloCo-op2DMultiplayerPvP

Steam👍 62%· 3.1KIGDB77· 10OC80· 107

Year 2019Dev RedLynx · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings racing gameplay, sports simulation and competitive edge, while skipping shooter

Released 13 years after Metal Slug 6.

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