Metal Slug

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“METAL SLUG ” , the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where it all began, returns on the Steam gaming platform! MAIN FEATURES ・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION): Play the original arcade version of “METAL SLUG ” with its charismatic protagonist soldiers Marco & Tarma, maneuver the almighty “METAL SLUG ” tank, and fight your way through the 6 missions of the game to thwart Gen.

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Developer:
Nazca Corporation
Publisher:
SNK
Engine:
Neo Geo MVS
Release date:
25 June 2015
Genre:
Recent Steam reviews:
Very Positive (59)
All Steam reviews:
Very Positive (1101)

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Description

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where it all began, returns on the Steam gaming platform!

MAIN FEATURES

・ARCADE MODE (MAIN MISSION):

Play the original arcade version of “METAL SLUG ” with its charismatic protagonist soldiers Marco & Tarma, maneuver the almighty “METAL SLUG ” tank, and fight your way through the 6 missions of the game to thwart Gen. Morden's evil ambitions!

・MISSION MODE (STAGE SELECT):

Play and enjoy your favorite stages at will! Train alone or with a brother-in-arms on the missions you have unlocked so far!

・ONLINE MISSION (ONLINE MULTIPLAYER):

Connect to Steam and clear missions with a brother-in-arms far away via the Online Co-Op Play feature.

Engage with a fellow countryman or foreign ally and let the mission begin!

・SETTINGS:

Configure control, language, video display, and sound volume settings for the best “METAL SLUG ” experience on PC.

・LEADERBOARDS:

Check your current rank & score in “METAL SLUG” at any time, and challenge other players to be the best “METAL SLUG ” soldier in the world!

** WILL NOT RUN ON Windows XP **

Recommended system requirements

minimum*

OS *:
Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor:
Pentium 4 2.4Ghz
Memory:
1 GB RAM
Graphics:
Intel HD Graphics
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Storage:
500 MB available space

recommended*

OS *:
Windows Vista, 7, 8
Processor:
2 GHz Dual Core
Memory:
2 GB RAM
Graphics:
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640
DirectX:
Version 9.0c
Storage:
500 MB available space

User reviews

bless me
Recommended | 25 Apr 2026
20.7h played

This game reminds me of coming home after a long day at elementary school. Every day, I would open my dad's PC, and start playing the game with my little brother. We loved playing this game so much that we would keep

Helpful: 2
DaveQB
Recommended | 26 Apr 2026
6.2h played

It's a shame that this port is so questionable, Metal Slug would deserve a much better way to be played on PC legally. But even that can't hide its quality, still shining 30 years later. In an era with an obsession over

Helpful: 4
Alaric
Recommended | 19 Apr 2026
15.1h played

Overview I had last played metal slug at a friend’s house as a kid, so it was a fun bit of nostalgia to pick it up again. It’s very fast paced and action packed, like playing through a roided up action movie in 2D. This

Helpful: 0
THEUNKNOWNPLAYER
Recommended | 09 May 2026
1.2h played

Beautiful game, highly recommended, experience it! I love it 10/10 If you're having screen issues, use Remote Play with your phone. Just download the Steam Link app and adjust it there so it looks good on your monitor.

Helpful: 0
Pax Bellum
Recommended | 19 Apr 2026
2.5h played

Metal Slug is pure run-and-gun perfection in a compact package. You play as Marco or one of the other rebels, blasting through beautifully hand-drawn levels packed with enemy soldiers, tanks, helicopters, and absurd

Helpful: 0
Grammajam - Sexy Gamer Goddess
Not recommended | 07 May 2026
1.8h played

I love metal slug as much as anyone else, but this port is subpar for its poor performance and input delay. If you want to experience the best version of Metal Slug, I would recommend the Metal Slug: Anthology

Helpful: 1