Metal Slug: Awakening on Steam - User reviews, Price & Information

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Metal Slug: Awakening continues the classic gameplay loved by fans, with exciting new features like World Adventure, 3-player Team-up, and Roguelike challenges. Join forces with your friends online to take on powerful bosses anytime, anywhere!

Metal Slug: Awakening is a shoot 'em up, 2d platformer and arcade game developed by Tencent and published by HaoPlay Limited.
Released on July 19th 2024 is available only on Windows.

It has received 3,229 reviews of which 2,192 were positive and 1,037 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.6 out of 10. 😐

The game is free to play on Steam.


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System requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows
  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS: Windows7 SP1/Windows8.1/Windows10/Windows 11, 64-bit
  • Processor: Inter Core i3 gen8
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 30 GB available space

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metal Slug: Awakening is free to play on Steam.

Metal Slug: Awakening is not on sale because is already free to play on Steam.

Metal Slug: Awakening received 2,192 positive votes out of a total of 3,229 achieving a rating of 6.63.
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Metal Slug: Awakening was developed by Tencent and published by HaoPlay Limited.

Metal Slug: Awakening is playable and fully supported on Windows.

Metal Slug: Awakening is not playable on MacOS.

Metal Slug: Awakening is not playable on Linux.

Metal Slug: Awakening is a multi-player game.

Metal Slug: Awakening features PvP mode where you can test your skills against other players.

Metal Slug: Awakening does not currently offer any DLC.

Metal Slug: Awakening does not support mods via Steam Workshop.

Metal Slug: Awakening does not support Steam Remote Play.

Metal Slug: Awakening does not currently support Steam Family Sharing.

You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Metal Slug: Awakening.

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Metal Slug: Awakening
6.6
2,192
1,037
Game modes
Multiplayer
Features
Online players
371
Developer
Tencent
Publisher
HaoPlay Limited
Release 19 Jul 2024
Platforms