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METAL SLUG

“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!

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June 25, 2015
11 years and 86 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive5,277 reviews88.9%
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SNK CORPORATION is controlled by outside corporate owner EGDC.
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SNK CORPORATION is controlled by outside corporate owner EGDC.
Updated: Jul 13, 2026FundingThe known source of funding behind the game.
SNK CORPORATION provides the corporate publishing relationship for this release.
Search Google: Who controls the creative direction and IP for METAL SLUG and Dotemu?Creative controlWho appears to retain creative control of the game.
Updated: Aug 13, 2026Release statusWhether and how the game has been released.
The game released with a separate publishing relationship.

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About the Game

“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 **

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