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Games like METAL SLUG 2

by SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu

METAL SLUG 2 is a side-view 2D run and gun action shooter: shooting and fighting through missions. METAL SLUG X and METAL SLUG 3 play most like METAL SLUG 2. Of the 12 closest games below, most share its arcade, shoot 'em up and side scroller.

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METAL SLUG X
Oct 2, 2014 · SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Both: Arcade · Classic · Shoot 'Em Up
Side-view 2D modern-day run & gun action shooter, pixel graphics. Fighting through missions and shooting.
ActionArcadeCo-opClassicShoot 'Em Up2DRetroMultiplayerSide ScrollerPixel Graphics👍 3,198
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METAL SLUG 3
Feb 14, 2014 · SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Both: Arcade · Classic · Side Scroller
Side-view 2D run and gun action shooter, dot-pixel graphics. Shooting, fighting bosses and exploring branching paths.
ArcadeClassicActionCo-opSide ScrollerRetroLocal Co-OpShooter2DOnline Co-Op👍 6,986
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SHOCK TROOPERS
May 18, 2016 · SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu
Both: Arcade · Retro · Shoot 'Em Up
2D modern-day top-down shooter, pixel graphics. Shooting, completing missions and choosing routes.
ActionArcade2DRetroShoot 'Em UpPixel GraphicsTop-Down ShooterAnimeShooterLocal Co-Op👍 197
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METAL SLUG XX
Jan 31, 2019 · SNK CORPORATION
Both: Retro · Shooter · Arcade
Side-view 2D modern-day run-and-gun action shooter, pixel art. Shooting, driving vehicles and completing missions.
Action2DRetroShooterArcadeMultiplayerClassicSide ScrollerMilitarySingleplayer👍 1,145
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METAL SLUG
Jun 25, 2015 · Dotemu
Both: Arcade · Side Scroller · Shoot 'Em Up
Side-view 2D modern-day run & gun action shooter, pixel graphics. Fighting missions, maneuvering tanks and shooting.
ActionArcade2DSide ScrollerShoot 'Em UpMultiplayerRetroCo-opClassicLocal Multiplayer👍 4,520
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Blazing Chrome
Jul 11, 2019 · JoyMasher
Both: Retro · Side Scroller · Shoot 'Em Up
Side-view 2D post-apocalyptic run and gun shooter, 16-bit pixel art. Shooting robots, fighting bosses and platforming.
RetroActionPixel GraphicsSide ScrollerIndieShoot 'Em Up2DArcadeLocal Co-OpShooter👍 1,329
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Iron Meat
Sep 25, 2024 · Ivan Valeryevich Suvorov, Retroware
Both: Side Scroller · Shooter · Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D sci-fi run-and-gun shooter, pixel art. Shooting, dodging bullets and fighting bosses.
Side ScrollerShooter2D PlatformerLocal Co-OpSci-fiHorrorActionCharacter CustomizationArcadeSingleplayer👍 987
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Contra Anniversary Collection
Jun 11, 2019 · KONAMI
Both: Side Scroller · Retro · Classic
Side-view 2D sci-fi run and gun action, pixel graphics. Shooting enemies, platforming and fighting bosses.
ActionSide ScrollerRetroClassic2DPlatformerShooterDifficultArcadeLocal Co-Op👍 1,199
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Contra: Operation Galuga
Mar 12, 2024 · WayForward
Both: Arcade · Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up
Side-view 2D sci-fi run-n-gun action, modern graphics. Run, jump and shoot.
ActionArcadeShooterPlatformer2D PlatformerShoot 'Em UpSide Scroller2D1980s1990's👍 813
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Cuphead
Sep 29, 2017 · Studio MDHR Entertainment Inc.
Both: Local Co-Op
Side-view 2D fantasy run and gun action, 1930s hand-drawn cartoon. Boss battles, platforming and acquiring weapons.
DifficultCartoonCo-opPlatformerLocal Co-OpGreat Soundtrack2DMultiplayerIndieHand-drawn👍 199,247
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Door Kickers: Action Squad
Sep 10, 2018 · PixelShard, KillHouse Games
Both: Local Co-Op · Retro · Shooter
2D modern-day side-scroller tactical action shooter, high detail retro pixel. Combat, tactical planning and leveling up characters.
2D PlatformerPixel GraphicsLocal Co-OpRetroActionOnline Co-OpShooter2DSimulationTactical👍 8,777
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Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2
Mar 2, 2018 · Rogueside, Claeysbrothers
Both: Side Scroller · Shooter · Shoot 'Em Up
2D historical action side-scrolling shooter, hand-drawn 2D animation. Shooting enemies, platforming and fighting.
ActionSide ScrollerCo-op2DMultiplayerGoreShooterShoot 'Em UpAdventureZombies👍 4,748
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