SNK

Metal Slug

Game First reported release

Game details

First release year
1996

Platforms

Genres

Play modes

  • co-op mode
  • single-player video game

Localized titles

  • Metal Slug

Steam version platforms

  • Windows*
    Supported
    Yes*
  • Linux*
    Supported
    No*
  • macOS*
    Supported
    No*

Store genres

  • Action*

Game features

  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
  • Local co-op*

Interface languages

  • English*
    Full audio
    Yes*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*

Audio languages

  • English*
  • Russian*

Community tags · historical

  • Action*
    Votes · historical
    153*
  • Arcade*
    Votes · historical
    145*
  • 2D*
    Votes · historical
    119*
  • Shoot 'Em Up*
    Votes · historical
    92*
  • Side Scroller*
    Votes · historical
    92*
  • Retro*
    Votes · historical
    90*
  • Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    90*
  • Co-op*
    Votes · historical
    84*
  • Classic*
    Votes · historical
    80*
  • Local Multiplayer*
    Votes · historical
    67*
  • Shooter*
    Votes · historical
    66*
  • Pixel Graphics*
    Votes · historical
    58*
  • Local Co-Op*
    Votes · historical
    49*
  • Platformer*
    Votes · historical
    44*
  • Funny*
    Votes · historical
    38*
  • Singleplayer*
    Votes · historical
    34*
  • Fast-Paced*
    Votes · historical
    28*
  • Adventure*
    Votes · historical
    28*
  • Cartoony*
    Votes · historical
    25*
  • Great Soundtrack*
    Votes · historical
    23*

System requirements

  • Windows · Minimum*
    Operating system
    Windows Vista, 7, 8*
    Processor alternatives
    Pentium 4 2.4Ghz*
    Memory
    1 GB RAM*
    Graphics alternatives
    Intel HD Graphics*
    Graphics API
    Version 9.0c*
    Storage
    500 MB available space*
  • Windows · Recommended*
    Graphics alternatives
    NVIDIA GeForce GT 640*
    Processor alternatives
    2 GHz Dual Core*
    Memory
    2 GB*
  • Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27*
    Memory
    2 GB*

Compatibility and community reports

  • Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27*
    Community Linux compatibility tier
    Gold*
    Reports
    48*
    Community confidence
    strong*
  • Steam Deck · 2026-06-27*
    Compatibility category
    Playable*
  • Controller support · 2026-06-27*
    Controller support
    Full*

Studios & publishers

Developers

  • Dotemu*

Publishers

  • SNK
  • SNK CORPORATION*

Release history

  • 1996-05-18
    Date precision
    Exact date

Store release history

  • Steam*
    Release date
    Jun 25, 2015*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 14 fields
Windows minimum processor requirement
Pentium 4 2.4Ghz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Intel HD Graphics*
Windows minimum memory requirement
1* GB
Name
Metal Slug*
Windows recommended processor requirement
2 GHz Dual Core*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640*
Windows recommended memory requirement
2* GB
Release year
1,996*
Windows minimum processor requirement
Windows · Minimum
Processor alternatives
Pentium 4 2.4Ghz*
Windows minimum graphics requirement
Windows · Minimum
Graphics alternatives
Intel HD Graphics*
Windows minimum memory requirement
Windows · Minimum
Memory
1 GB*
Windows recommended processor requirement
Windows · Recommended
Processor alternatives
2 GHz Dual Core*
Windows recommended graphics requirement
Windows · Recommended
Graphics alternatives
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640*
Windows recommended memory requirement
Windows · Recommended
Memory
2 GB*
Specifications 2 · 34 fields
Achievements · historical
15*
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
182* min
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Dotemu*
DLC count · historical
1*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200000 - 500000*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • Russian*
Store genres
  • Action*
Linux support · historical
No*
macOS support · historical
No*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
0* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
53* min
Name
METAL SLUG*
Negative reviews · historical
474*
Peak ccu
13*
Positive reviews · historical
3,983*
Price (historical; currency unreported)
7.99*
Publishers
  • SNK CORPORATION*
Recommendations
4,077*
Store release date · historical
Jun 25, 2015*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*
Game website · historical
https://www.facebook.com/SNK.METALSLUGWORLD/*
Windows support · historical
Yes*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Co-op
Co-op*
Online Co-op
Online Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Leaderboards
Steam Leaderboards*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Dotemu
Dotemu*
Audio languages
  • English*
  • Russian*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Linux support · historical
Linux
Supported
No*
macOS support · historical
macOS
Supported
No*
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
SNK CORPORATION*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Jun 25, 2015*
Interface languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*
Windows support · historical
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Specifications 3 · 21 fields
Mean playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
43* min
Mean playtime since March 2009 (historical)
127* min
Ccu
13*
Developer
Dotemu*
Historical discount
0* %
Store genres
  • Action*
Historical US original list price
799* US cents
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*
Median playtime over the reported two-week window (historical)
43* min
Median playtime since March 2009 (historical)
48* min
Name
METAL SLUG*
Negative reviews · historical
474*
Estimated ownership range (historical)
200,000 .. 500,000*
Positive reviews · historical
3,983*
Historical US price
799* US cents
Publisher
SNK CORPORATION*
Community tags · historical
  • Action*
  • Arcade*
  • 2D*
  • Shoot 'Em Up*
  • Side Scroller*
  • Retro*
  • Multiplayer*
  • Co-op*
  • Classic*
  • Local Multiplayer*
  • Shooter*
  • Pixel Graphics*
  • Local Co-Op*
  • Platformer*
  • Funny*
  • Singleplayer*
  • Fast-Paced*
  • Adventure*
  • Cartoony*
  • Great Soundtrack*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Languages
  • English*
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*
Community tags · historical
Action
Action*
Arcade
Arcade*
2D
2D*
Shoot 'Em Up
Shoot 'Em Up*
Side Scroller
Side Scroller*
Retro
Retro*
Multiplayer
Multiplayer*
Co-op
Co-op*
Classic
Classic*
Local Multiplayer
Local Multiplayer*
Shooter
Shooter*
Pixel Graphics
Pixel Graphics*
Local Co-Op
Local Co-Op*
Platformer
Platformer*
Funny
Funny*
Singleplayer
Singleplayer*
Fast-Paced
Fast-Paced*
Adventure
Adventure*
Cartoony
Cartoony*
Great Soundtrack
Great Soundtrack*
Tags votes
Action
Votes · historical
153*
Arcade
Votes · historical
145*
2D
Votes · historical
119*
Shoot 'Em Up
Votes · historical
92*
Side Scroller
Votes · historical
92*
Retro
Votes · historical
90*
Multiplayer
Votes · historical
90*
Co-op
Votes · historical
84*
Classic
Votes · historical
80*
Local Multiplayer
Votes · historical
67*
Shooter
Votes · historical
66*
Pixel Graphics
Votes · historical
58*
Local Co-Op
Votes · historical
49*
Platformer
Votes · historical
44*
Funny
Votes · historical
38*
Singleplayer
Votes · historical
34*
Fast-Paced
Votes · historical
28*
Adventure
Votes · historical
28*
Cartoony
Votes · historical
25*
Great Soundtrack
Votes · historical
23*
Specifications 4 · 24 fields
Features
  • Single-player*
  • Multi-player*
  • Co-op*
  • Online Co-op*
  • Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
  • Steam Achievements*
  • Full controller support*
  • Steam Trading Cards*
  • Steam Leaderboards*
  • Remote Play on Phone*
  • Remote Play on Tablet*
  • Remote Play on TV*
  • Remote Play Together*
  • Family Sharing*
Developers
  • Dotemu*
Store genres
  • Action*
Free to play · historical
No*
Name
METAL SLUG*
Windows 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 *
Platforms
  • windows*
Historical price currency
USD*
Discount percentage (historical)
0*
Historical store price
$7.99*
Publishers
  • SNK CORPORATION*
Recommendations total
4,031*
Coming soon · historical store status
No*
Store release date · historical
Jun 25, 2015*
Interface languages
English (full audio), French, Italian, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Russian*
Type
game*
Features
Single-player
Single-player*
Multi-player
Multi-player*
Co-op
Co-op*
Online Co-op
Online Co-op*
Shared/Split Screen Co-op
Shared/Split Screen Co-op*
Steam Achievements
Steam Achievements*
Full controller support
Full controller support*
Steam Trading Cards
Steam Trading Cards*
Steam Leaderboards
Steam Leaderboards*
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Phone*
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on Tablet*
Remote Play on TV
Remote Play on TV*
Remote Play Together
Remote Play Together*
Family Sharing
Family Sharing*
Developers
Dotemu
Dotemu*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Windows requirements
Windows · Minimum
Operating system
Windows Vista, 7, 8*
Processor alternatives
Pentium 4 2.4Ghz*
Memory
1 GB RAM*
Graphics alternatives
Intel HD Graphics*
Graphics API
Version 9.0c*
Storage
500 MB available space*
Platforms
Windows
Supported
Yes*
Publishers
SNK CORPORATION
SNK CORPORATION*
Store release date · historical
Steam
Release date
Jun 25, 2015*
Interface languages
  • French*
  • Italian*
  • Spanish - Spain*
  • Japanese*
  • Korean*
  • Simplified Chinese*
  • Russian*
Specifications 5 · 21 fields
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
playable*
Store genres
Action*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Yes*
Owners-based popularity rank · 2026-06-27
3,312*
Community Linux rating confidence · 2026-06-27
strong*
Community Linux report count · 2026-06-27
48*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
gold*
PvP listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
No*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
2* GB
Steam release year · historical
2,015*
Title
METAL SLUG*
Coming soon · historical Steam listing
No*
Declared controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support · 2026-06-27
Controller support
Full*
Co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Co-op
Co-op*
Steam Deck compatibility · 2026-06-27
Steam Deck · 2026-06-27
Compatibility category
Playable*
Store genres
Action
Action*
Local co-op listed on Steam · 2026-06-27
Local co-op
Local co-op*
Community Linux compatibility tier · 2026-06-27
Linux · Community reports · 2026-06-27
Community Linux compatibility tier
Gold*
Reports
48*
Community confidence
strong*
Windows recommended RAM · 2026-06-27
Windows · Recommended memory · 2026-06-27
Memory
2 GB*

* Provisional data