Metal Slug Tactics similar games & best alternatives

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Metal Slug Tactics

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2024

Should you play it?

METAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer the battlefield to defeat the infamous Rebel Army.

What works

  • Faithful metal slug pixel art and animations
  • Innovative tactical gameplay emphasizing movement and sync attacks
  • Deep character customization and build variety
  • Challenging but rewarding roguelite progression
  • Engaging soundtrack and nostalgic sound design

Things to keep in mind

  • Bugs and technical issues at launch
  • Limited number of maps and bosses
  • Some ui and font readability problems
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Steep learning curve for new players

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Trash of the Titans

  • Druidstone: The Secret of the Menhir Forest

  • Warriors of the Nile

  • Warriors of the Nile 2

  • Astral Throne

  • The Last Spell

More exploratory

Games that feels like Metal Slug Tactics but with more exploration of areas and secrets

  • Kingdoms of the Dump

  • Pathway

  • Guild Saga: Vanished Worlds

  • Elin

  • Fell Seal: Arbiter's Mark

  • Crowntakers

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Metal Slug Tactics but with less leadership over others

  • Enter the Chronosphere

  • UnderRail

  • Doomsday Hunters

  • Zombie Rollerz: Pinball Heroes

  • Castle Of Alchemists

  • Tower Factory

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Metal Slug Tactics: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Exploration, Story.

Last update: 21/08/2026