8 Games like Metal Slug Tactics on Mobile 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 25 games similar to Metal Slug Tactics down to the 8 that fit the “Mobile” category. Always Sometimes Monsters, Pokémon Quest and Papers, Please top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metal Slug Tactics.

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The best games like Metal Slug Tactics on Mobile

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Slug Tactics. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Always Sometimes MonstersClosest overall match

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Steam👍 75%· 2.4KRAWG👍 26%· 76MC73IGDB81· 5OC73· 30

Year 2014Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Metal Slug Tactics, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

###Sad story Made by two developers from Canada in the RPG Maker, the game tells the story of the author who receives a note that the love of his life marries another on the other side of the country.

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: tone.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloIsometricSkill Tree

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Year 2018Dev Game Freak · NintendoOn Android · iOS · Switch

✓ Shared with Metal Slug Tactics: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: progression and visuals.

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SoloHardcorePixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Metal Slug Tactics, expect deep simulation, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

The creator of the game often travelled through Asia and made the observation that the work of an immigration officer checking documents for entry is simultaneously very monotonous and very responsible.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Papers, Please - The Short Film

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SoloHardcorePixel Art2DNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Metal Slug Tactics, it's known for deep simulation, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Human Resource Machine

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SoloHardcoreIsometricCasual

Steam👍 94%· 4.6KIGDB74· 6OC71· 21

Year 2015Dev Tomorrow CorporationOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Like Metal Slug Tactics, it's known for deep simulation, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: visuals.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Game Dev TycoonClosest on progression

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SoloManagementIsometric2DCasual

Steam👍 95%· 45KRAWG👍 86%· 758MC68IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Greenheart GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Metal Slug Tactics: deep simulation, single-player focus and resource management

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Greenlight About the GameIn Game Dev Tycoon you replay the history of the gaming industry by starting your own video game development company in the 80s. Create best selling games. Research new technologies and invent new game types. Become the leader of the market and gain worldwide fans.

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: tone.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Do Not Feed the MonkeysClosest on visuals

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