Games like Metal Slug on Xbox
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Metal Slug (1996) run on Xbox. The cheapest is Metal Slug 3 at € 6,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Xbox has the strongest backwards-compatibility programme of any console, so a large number of original Xbox and Xbox 360 games run natively on current hardware. Add Game Pass and the steady stream of retro-styled indies and the coverage is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
Blazing Chrome Indie
€ 16,99A retro indie run-and-gun echoing Metal Slug and Contra.
Blazing Chrome is also an alternative to 2 other classics
Blazing Chrome runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Metal Slug Tactics Indie
€ 24,99A modern tactical reimagining of the classic run-and-gun series.
Metal Slug Tactics runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Playable.
METAL SLUG (ACA NEOGEO)
€ 7,99The official arcade re-release of the Neo Geo original.
METAL SLUG (ACA NEOGEO) runs on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Verified.
Metal Slug 3
€ 6,99The high point of the series, with branching routes and the best animation SNK ever drew.
Metal Slug 3 runs on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. It is Steam Deck Unsupported.
Not on Xbox
These alternatives to Metal Slug are listed on the main page, but do not run on Xbox:
All 5 games like Metal Slug