Franchise
Metal Slug
29 games · 1994–2027
The whole series
Timeline 29
- Games
- 29
- 1 remake or remaster
- Span
- 1994–2026
- 33 years
- Average score
- 77
- IGDB, released games
1990s
7 games · best: Metal Slug 82
- 1994
- 1996
April 19, 1996
Metal Slug
Nazca Corporation · Shooter · Platform
82IGDBMetal Slug is a 1996 run-and-gun arcade video game originally developed by Nazca Corporation and released by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS. It is the first installment in the eponymous series. Set in 2028, players assume the role of…
- PC
- Mac
- Linux
- iOS
- +7
- 1998
January 2, 1998
Metal Slug 2
DotEmu · Shooter · Platform
82IGDB“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!
- PC
- iOS
- Android
- PS3
- +7
- 1999
March 10, 1999
Metal Slug X
SNK · Shooter · Platform
79IGDBExpanded editionMetal Slug X is upgraded version of Metal Slug 2 (Metal Slug 2: Super Vehicle-001/I), which was released in March 1999 for the Neo Geo MVS. It fixed slowdown problems from the original game, and increased the difficulty. Metal…
- PC
- Mac
- Linux
- iOS
- +6
May 27, 1999
Metal Slug 1st Mission
SNK · Platform
Metal Slug: 1st Mission is an Action game, developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 1999. As a member of the elite forces squad "Peregrine Falcons," your mission is to eliminate the evil Colonel…
- Neo Geo Pocket Color
2000s
12 games · best: Metal Slug Advance 83
- 2000
January 23, 2000
Metal Slug 3
SNK · Shooter · Platform
82IGDB“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game…
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
- Wii
- Arcade
- +3
March 9, 2000
Metal Slug 2nd Mission
Ukiyotei · Shooter · Platform
Metal Slug: 2nd Mission is an Action game, developed by Ukiyotei and published by SNK, which was released in Japan in 2000. Take control of the Metal Slug tank on the NGPC once again, this time to defeat the rebel strike force…
- Neo Geo Pocket Color
- 2001
- 2002
January 13, 2002
Metal Slug 4
Noise Factory · Shooter · Adventure
72IGDBOne year after the events of Metal Slug 3, the world is trembling under the new threat of a mysterious but deadly cyber virus that threatens to attack and destroy any nation's military computer system. With Tarma and Eri unable…
- PC
- iOS
- Android
- Wii
- +5
- 2003
November 1, 2003
Metal Slug 5
Noise Factory · Shooter · Platform
65IGDBA special disc that contains deep and intricate secrets about the Metal Slug project is stolen by a mysterious group called the Ptolemaic Army, whose specialty lies from within archaeological excavation and espionage. Marco and…
- PC
- PS2
- Xbox
- Arcade
- +2
- 2004Highest rated
November 12, 2004
Metal Slug Advance
Noise Factory · Shooter · Platform
83IGDBNow you can have all the 2D arcade action of Metal Slug in the palm of your hand, because Metal Slug Advance has arrived on the Game Boy Advance. Through five action-packed missions, you must move out on foot or in slug vehicles across rugged terrain and underwater bases. Your objective is to rescue hostages by destroying enemies and solving strategic puzzles. Completing your missions becomes easier when you collect…
- GBA
- 2006
February 24, 2006
Metal Slug 6
SNK Playmore · Shooter · Platform
80IGDBMetal Slug 6 returns to the Rebel-Martian alliance featured in Metal Slugs 2, X, and 3, but on a much broader scale. Rather than repeating the previous games' events of the Martians breaking the alliance and the Rebels assisting…
- PS2
- Arcade
July 29, 2006
Metal Slug
SNK Playmore · Shooter
The game takes place in the year 2030, two years after the first Metal Slug game. Series antagonist General Morden becomes allies with Oguma, president of Oguma Enterprises and world leader of technology. Because this alliance…
- PS2
- 2007
2007
Metal Slug Mobile 3
SNK Playmore · Shooter
Metal Slug Mobile 3 is a Run-n-gun game made by SNK Playmore for various cellphone models. It is an enhanced American port of Metal Slug: Allen's Battle Chronicles.
- Legacy Mobile Device
- 2008
July 22, 2008
Metal Slug 7
SNK Playmore · Shooter · Platform
74IGDBThe Peregrine Falcon Strike Force, the Ikari Warriors, and the SPARROWS are once again on a search for General Morden and his army. Their mission is to catch General Morden and prevent his attempts at another coup d'état on the…
- DS
- 2009
December 23, 2009
Metal Slug XX
SNK · Shooter · Platform
73IGDBExpanded editionMetal Slug XX is an entry in the long-running series of side-scrolling shooters. It is a revised version of Metal Slug 7. The Peregrine Falcons, Marco, Eri, Clark, Tarma, Fio and Ralf, are once again running-and-gunning in…
- PC
- PS4
- Xbox 360
- PS Vita
- +1
4 years without a new game
2010s
4 games
- 2014
May 1, 2014
Metal Slug Defense
SNK · Strategy
“Metal Slug”, the pinnacle of 2D action-shooting on NEOGEO returns in a brand new strategy game on Steam!
- PC
- iOS
- Android
- 2015
January 9, 2015
Metal Slug Revolution
SNK Playmore · Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
OfflineMetal Slug Revolution was a mobile shooting game with RPG elements, such as the ability to customize slugs. The servers were closed 22nd January 2016.
- iOS
- Android
- 2016
February 15, 2016
Metal Slug: Attack
SNK · Strategy · Arcade
OfflineSNK Playmore follows up their insanely successful Metal Slug Defense with this 20th Anniversary celebration title.
- iOS
- Android
Remade in 2024
2 years without a new game
- 2019
2020s
5 games · 1 remake · best: Metal Slug Tactics 70
- 2021
2 years without a new game
- 2024
June 18, 2024
Metal Slug: Attack - Reloaded
SNK · Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
RemasterMetal Slug Attack Reloaded is a remaster of the original Metal Slug Attack. Build the strongest team you can and crush enemy bases with a variety of strategies and hundreds of characters.
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch
- +1
Remaster of Metal Slug: Attack (2016)
July 19, 2024
Metal Slug Awakening
TiMi Studio Group · Shooter · Role-playing (RPG)
76IGDBMetal 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…
- PC
- iOS
- Android
November 5, 2024
Metal Slug Tactics
Leikir Studio · Role-playing (RPG) · Strategy
70IGDBMETAL SLUG makes an explosive return! Dive into this dynamic tactical RPG with a roguelite thrill and experience the iconic run'n'gun action of the original series, redefined. Grab your weapons, assemble your squad and conquer…
- PC
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Switch
- +2
- 2026Latest release
July 7, 2026
Metal Slug Rush
Ring Games · Shooter · Strategy
Metal Slug Rush brings the legendary arcade chaos of Metal Slug into a brand-new survival experience — built for mobile, designed for relentless action. Fight through endless waves of Rebel Army soldiers, fearsome Pirates, and alien Mars People. As the bullets fly and the explosions roar, collect experience to level up mid-run and shape your hero with powerful perks that bring a fresh experience every session. Mix…
- iOS
- Android
Never released
1 game
- Cancelled
