METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake
Released Oct 2023
The first and second title in the METAL GEAR series that established the stealth action genre, as well as the basic mechanics of the series.
84% positive · 1,000 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
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Steam $19.99
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Evaluation
METAL GEAR & METAL GEAR 2: Solid Snake is a re-release of two classic 1987/1990 games that launched on Steam on October 24, 2023. The store description presents these as preserved historical titles with minor playability adjustments — there is no indication of planned expansions, DLC, or additional content of any kind, and no DLC is listed on the store.
Since launch, Konami has issued a series of maintenance patches: cloud save functionality was added on October 27, 2023; audio settings and windowed mode were added on December 20, 2023; Steam Input support and a text fix arrived on March 13, 2024; minor bug fixes shipped on December 4, 2024; and a Unity security vulnerability patch was applied on October 21, 2025. All post-launch updates have been quality-of-life improvements and bug fixes — none introduce new gameplay content.
The most recent developer communication was on October 21, 2025, confirming Konami is still maintaining the product. However, all updates have been purely technical in nature. There are no announced future updates, no unreleased DLC, no roadmap, and no suggestion that new content is planned. These games shipped as complete, self-contained classics, and the post-launch activity reflects standard maintenance rather than an ongoing content development cycle.
Evidence
Store description presents both games as preserved classic titles with minor playability adjustments — no DLC, expansions, or future content mentioned
Ver.2.0.2 patched a Unity security vulnerability and minor issues — most recent developer communication, purely technical maintenance
Media
Details
Developer
Publisher
KONAMI
Achievements
12
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player
About this game
Metal Gear
The first title in the METAL GEAR series, released in 1987. This praised game series was born from the idea of avoiding combat and infiltrating enemy territory undetected, a complete reversal of common action gameplay resulting in the creation of a brand-new game genre: stealth action.
Please note that certain parts of the game have been modified from the original for better payability and adjusted difficulty levels, while maintaining the gameplay as it was back then.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
This is the second title in the METAL GEAR series that establishes the basic mechanics of the series, such as crouching to avoid detection, intentionally attracting enemies by banging on walls, enemies reacting to Snake's footsteps, a radar to detect enemy locations, actions and movements.
It also depicts the motivations behind BIG BOSS' actions, the fate of soldiers with no nation left to fight for, and a complex narrative that has become an iconic characteristic of the series.
The first title in the METAL GEAR series, released in 1987. This praised game series was born from the idea of avoiding combat and infiltrating enemy territory undetected, a complete reversal of common action gameplay resulting in the creation of a brand-new game genre: stealth action.
Please note that certain parts of the game have been modified from the original for better payability and adjusted difficulty levels, while maintaining the gameplay as it was back then.
Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake
This is the second title in the METAL GEAR series that establishes the basic mechanics of the series, such as crouching to avoid detection, intentionally attracting enemies by banging on walls, enemies reacting to Snake's footsteps, a radar to detect enemy locations, actions and movements.
It also depicts the motivations behind BIG BOSS' actions, the fate of soldiers with no nation left to fight for, and a complex narrative that has become an iconic characteristic of the series.
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Last evaluated Jun 21, 2026
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