METAL SLUG 2
“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!
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“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!
METAL SLUG is a action, arcade and 2d game
developed by Dotemu
and published by SNK CORPORATION.
Released on June 25th 2015 is available on Windows, Steam Deck and Steam Machine
in 8 languages: English, French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Russian.
It has received 4,520 reviews of which 4,023 were positive and 497 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.05€ on Eneba.
The Steam community has classified METAL SLUG into these genres:
Action
Arcade
2D
Side Scroller
Multiplayer
Shoot 'Em Up
Retro
Co-op
Classic
Local Multiplayer
Shooter
Pixel Graphics
Local Co-Op
Platformer
Funny
Singleplayer
Adventure
Fast-Paced
Cartoony
Great Soundtrack
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for METAL SLUG:
| UI | Subtitle | Audio | |
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| English | |||
| French | |||
| Italian | |||
| Korean | |||
| Spanish - Spain | |||
| Simplified Chinese | |||
| Russian | |||
| Japanese |
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System requirements
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Windows
- 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
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One of Those Games That Always Comes Back There are games you discover. There are games you play once and move on from. And then there are games that somehow manage to keep finding their way back into your life. METAL SLUG has always been one of those games for me. I don't even remember how many times I've played it over the years, or how many different moments of my life it has managed to appear in. Somehow, every now and then, METAL SLUG seems to come back and say: "Hey. Play a little." And honestly, I've rarely needed much convincing. A True Milestone It's easy to look at METAL SLUG today and see a relatively short 2D run-and-gun game. But that would completely miss the point. This is one of those titles that became a milestone in video game history. The beginning of a legendary series, an arcade classic that managed to create an identity so strong that even decades later it still feels unmistakably like METAL SLUG . The hand-drawn pixel art, the absurd amount of detail, the humor, the explosions, the animations and that wonderfully chaotic action have aged remarkably well. Some games get old. METAL SLUG somehow doesn't. Finally, 100% This time, I decided I wasn't going to simply play it again. I wanted to finish it properly. 100%. And I'm genuinely happy that I finally did. It took me only a few hours to complete everything, although one particular achievement gave me considerably more trouble than the others: finishing the game without using continues. That challenge can be brutal. But when you finally manage to do it, there's a very satisfying feeling that comes with knowing you've conquered a game that has been challenging players for decades. The Kind of Game That Doesn't Need an Introduction What I love most about METAL SLUG is that it doesn't need to explain why it is special. You start playing and everything immediately makes sense. Run. Shoot. Jump. Blow everything up. Laugh at the ridiculous animations. Get destroyed by something you didn't see coming. Try again. And somehow, even after all these years, it still works. There is something incredibly pure about that kind of game design. Final Verdict METAL SLUG is a piece of video game history, but more importantly, it is still a fantastic game. It's one of those rare titles that manages to remain fun regardless of how much time passes. Whether you're discovering it for the first time or returning to it after many years, there's something incredibly satisfying about sitting down and playing through it again. I finally completed it 100%, and I'm genuinely glad I did. If you're one of the younger players who somehow never had the chance to experience METAL SLUG , do yourself a favor and give it a try. You might discover why this little arcade classic has managed to keep calling players back for so many years. And as for me, I'll always open the door when it comes knocking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
METAL SLUG is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.
No, METAL SLUG is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 7.99€ on Steam.
Yes, METAL SLUG received 4,023 positive votes out of a total of 4,520 achieving a rating of 8.59.
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METAL SLUG was developed by Dotemu and published by SNK CORPORATION.
Yes, METAL SLUG is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, METAL SLUG is not playable on MacOS.
No, METAL SLUG is not playable on Linux.
Yes, METAL SLUG is playable on Steam Deck, though it might require a few minor tweaks. Make sure to check the Steam store page and community feedback on ProtonDB for exact compatibility details.
Yes, METAL SLUG is playable and fully supported on Steam Machine.
No, METAL SLUG does not support VR.
METAL SLUG offers both single-player and multi-player modes.
METAL SLUG includes Co-op mode where you can team up with friends.
Yes, there is a DLC available for METAL SLUG. Explore additional content available for METAL SLUG on Steam.
No, METAL SLUG does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
Yes, METAL SLUG supports Remote Play on Phone, Remote Play on Tablet, Remote Play on TV and Remote Play Together. Discover more about Steam Remote Play.
Yes, METAL SLUG is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for METAL SLUG.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 01 October 2026 21:00 UTC |
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| Steam price | 17 October 2026 03:05 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 12 October 2026 17:56 UTC |
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Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
21
Developer
Dotemu
Publisher
SNK CORPORATION
Release
25 Jun 2015
Platforms
Remote Play
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