Metal Slug: Awakening

Free-to-play arcade shooting with character progression and online co-op

Tencent · Published by HAOPLAY Limited · Released Jul 19, 2024

Action Adventure Casual Massively Multiplayer RPG Free To Play

Third-party account required

Reviews: Mixed; 68% of 3,861
Recent reviews: Mixed; 42% of 19 in 30 days
Players: 36; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Unsupported
Last update on Steam: 1 week ago; Oct 16, 2026
Minimum PC: GeForce GTX 750; 8 GB RAM · 30 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Metal Slug: Awakening?

A side-scrolling action shooter where you run, jump, and fight through stages using different characters and weapons. Multiplayer includes competitive play, while seasonal missions include a military base whose troops and armored vehicles are controlled by a spreading curse.

For you if...

+you enjoy arcade action in short play sessions

Not for you if...

−you want progress to depend on shooting skill alone

What players say

68% of 3,861 reviews are positive · 42% of 19 in the last 30 days

Players praise the familiar run-and-gun action and updated visuals. Common complaints focus on gacha monetization, repetitive daily tasks, and progression barriers that encourage spending.

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Metal Slug: Awakening system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 750, 8 GB RAM, 30 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows7 SP1/Windows8.1/Windows10/Windows 11, 64-bit
Processor: Inter Core i3 gen8
Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 750
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 30 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11

Does Metal Slug: Awakening have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op online; PvP online. There is no single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Metal Slug: Awakening run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Third-party account: Google, Facebook, E-mail Account
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Steam features: Family Sharing, In-app purchases
Languages: Full audio: English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Korean. Text only: French, German, Portuguese - Brazil, Spanish - Spain.

Does Metal Slug: Awakening use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam