7 Games like Metal Slug Tactics on PlayStation 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 7 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Always Sometimes Monsters, Papers, Please and Papers, Please - The Short Film 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 PlayStation

7 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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SoloIsometricPixel ArtNarrativeCasual

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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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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#3Papers, 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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#4Do Not Feed the MonkeysClosest on progression

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SoloManagement2DPixel ArtNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

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

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: tone.

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SoloManagementIsometricNarrativeDark

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

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

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

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

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#6Sim Theme Park

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SoloIsometricFirst Person

Year 1999Dev Bullfrog Productions · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Metal Slug Tactics: deep simulation, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Stands apart with visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: visuals.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7SEGA Bass Fishing

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SoloFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 1.1KRAWG👍 40%· 36IGDB67· 2

Year 2008Dev SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, visual first person and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Explore the exciting sport of Bass fishing! Based on the Dreamcast hit, motor out to eight different fishing locations to catch the biggest and baddest Bass possible! Choose between fourteen different lures, and compete in four tournaments.

Where it drifts furthest from Metal Slug Tactics: visuals.

It predates Metal Slug Tactics by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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