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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 5 that fit the “Xbox” category. Sonic Forces, Wannabe Galgame God!!! and Spiritfarer top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug 6.

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Year 2006Dev SNK Playmore

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Metal Slug 6 is Sonic Forces — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Wannabe Galgame God!!! and Spiritfarer follow close behind.

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The best games like Metal Slug 6 on Xbox

5 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 Forces
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
#2Wannabe 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
#3Spiritfarer
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

Released 14 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode61
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

Released 14 years after Metal Slug 6.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode58
Trials Rising
Platformer2D 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.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode67

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